The decision by a Joint Parliamentary Committee to clear the way for the multi-million pound Able Marine Energy Park on the South Bank of the Humber has been described as "brilliant news". That was the reaction of Able Executive chairman Peter
AN art exhibition celebrating the wealth of wildlife to be found in Yorkshire opens in Thixendale, North Yorkshire, on November 8. Wildlife artist Robert E Fuller plans to display paintings featuring his favourite Yorkshire creatures through an
by Ian Donaghy A reluctant 44-year-old dad agreed to review this show to please his 11-year-old daughter among 1,500 screaming mums who hadn’t gone to Iceland. Outside there was a chorus of "Pete’s a lovely Dad", "such a nice man". Has a personality
Hovingham Village Market has been awarded the Duke of York’s community initiative award. The chairman of the market Professor Martin Bell received the award from the Duke at a ceremony at the Magna Science and Adventure Centre in Rotherham. The
Ryedale artist John Creighton will give a four-month exhibition of his work at the Rowntree Wharf offices of law firm Rollits. The exhibition will include 20 silk screen prints as well as a wide range of his work from 2007 to 2014 and will open
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service wants everyone to remember bonfire night for the right reasons, with everyone having a safe and enjoyable time. A spokesman said: "We want people to enjoy this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations safely, and
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision in Oatlands Drive in Harrogate. It was reported at around 7.17am today (Thursday, October 23) and involves a man on a pedal cycle and a car. The road is currently closed and is expected
THE managing director of the Skelwith Group of hotel and property companies has been banned from driving after police clocked him doing 100 mph on the A1 in North Yorkshire. Paul James Ellis, who started his property business in York, was driving
A BOILER exploded when a fire broke out in a farmhouse off Rookery Lane, Crayke, near Easingwold, but no-one was injured. Fire crews from Easingwold, Huntington and York dealt with the blaze, which caused heavy smoke damage to the utility room
AN OUTDOOR activity centre in Easingwold has unveiled plans to turn its historic wartime cabin into an eco-friendly classroom and meeting hall, and has appealed for public support. The 1st Easingwold Scout Group is co-ordinating the Easingwold
