Environment

LETTER

Legal air pollution limits in Malton do not mean safe levels

Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby

Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby

Scarborough and Whitby MP calls for changes to fracking legislation

A show of hands of people pledging to write to their MP

A show of hands of people pledging to write to their MP

Over 100 people attend climate crisis film screening

Oswaldkirk’s representative on North Yorkshire Council, Councillor George Jabbour

Oswaldkirk’s representative on North Yorkshire Council, Councillor George Jabbour

Yorkshire Water urged to 'get its act together' after concerns over prolonged leak

“Helmsley did us proud once again” was the overriding message as the town celebrated the visit of the Tour of Britain with a packed schedule of events.

“Helmsley did us proud once again” was the overriding message as the town celebrated the visit of the Tour of Britain with a packed schedule of events.

'Helmsley did us proud once again' as Tour of Britain comes to town

Controlled burning, cutting, and grazing are gaining public support as the preferred way to reduce wildfire risk on moorland.

Controlled burning, cutting, and grazing are gaining public support as the preferred way to reduce wildfire risk on moorland.

41% of Britons want more action on upland moor fires

Ceraphi CEO, Karl Farrow with Cllr Jenny Kent, YNYCA’s Environment and Climate Portfolio Holder, in Kirby Misperton

Ceraphi CEO, Karl Farrow with Cllr Jenny Kent, YNYCA’s Environment and Climate Portfolio Holder, in Kirby Misperton

Next stage for Ryedale's ambitious geothermal heating projects

Letter writer says 'irrational zealots' want to criminalise climate sceptics

Huge pressure on farmers often comes at expense of small family farms

Sinnington Angling Club's secretary, John Scoble with Verity Healey and some of the children who helped with the fish rescue.

Sinnington Angling Club's secretary, John Scoble with Verity Healey and some of the children who helped with the fish rescue.

Children's effort saves hundreds of fish from 'near tragedy'

Castle Howard's Head of Natural Environment, Guy Thallon. Photo by Emma Raye

Castle Howard's Head of Natural Environment, Guy Thallon. Photo by Emma Raye

Rare White Park cattle herd arrives at Castle Howard in 30-year scheme

'Every drop we save' drought now threatening 27 million people's water

The CLA (Country Land and Business Association) is calling on the public to take extra care in the countryside amid the increasing risk of wildfires in the parched landscape.

The CLA (Country Land and Business Association) is calling on the public to take extra care in the countryside amid the increasing risk of wildfires in the parched landscape.

North Yorkshire landowners issue wildfire plea 'It only takes a small spark'

Cllr Carl Les and Jim Bailey of the NYMNPA stand by a firebreak constructed during the 2025 NYM wildfire

Cllr Carl Les and Jim Bailey of the NYMNPA stand by a firebreak constructed during the 2025 NYM wildfire

North Yorkshire launches campaign to prevent devastating wildfires

Mayor Malton, Cllr Jason Aldrich, congratulated Cllr Carpenter and thanked her for her hard work on securing the Modeshift Stars accreditation.

Mayor Malton, Cllr Jason Aldrich, congratulated Cllr Carpenter and thanked her for her hard work on securing the Modeshift Stars accreditation.

North Yorkshire council makes history with prestigious sustainable travel award

Invented by Yorkshire farmers Jason and Belle Richardson of Pocklington, Sealstop was born out of simple frustration

Invented by Yorkshire farmers Jason and Belle Richardson of Pocklington, Sealstop was born out of simple frustration

Celebrated Yorkshire-made device secures major nationwide deal

The guests will also indulge in tea and cake before historian Meghan Kobza discusses her latest book, The Masquerade: A History of Extravagance and Intrigue, the first full history of Georgian entertainment.

The guests will also indulge in tea and cake before historian Meghan Kobza discusses her latest book, The Masquerade: A History of Extravagance and Intrigue, the first full history of Georgian entertainment.

Bridgerton fans invited to North Yorkshire event inspired by Georgian masquerade

This Saturday, 30 May, the stunning backdrop of the North York Moors will play host to the market at the Sutton Bank National Park Centre.

This Saturday, 30 May, the stunning backdrop of the North York Moors will play host to the market at the Sutton Bank National Park Centre.

Artisan market to take place at stunning North Yorkshire attraction

Yorkshire Water has begun a £933k project to replace 2.5km of water mains in a North Yorkshire village.

Yorkshire Water has begun a £933k project to replace 2.5km of water mains in a North Yorkshire village.

Water company starts £933,000 long-term project in North Yorkshire village

North Yorkshire Council made decisions this week on multiple planning applications submitted to them

North Yorkshire Council made decisions this week on multiple planning applications submitted to them

Planning Applications

The latest list of latest planning decisions across North Yorkshire

A young Red Squirrel has arrived at the Castle Howard Arboretum - with visitors invited to help choose his name.

A young Red Squirrel has arrived at the Castle Howard Arboretum - with visitors invited to help choose his name.

Male red squirrel arrives at Castle Howard and visitors invited to name him

Joseph Roxby with sycamore sapling at Danby Lodge. Photo credit NYMNPA

Joseph Roxby with sycamore sapling at Danby Lodge. Photo credit NYMNPA

Sapling from felled Sycamore Gap tree planted in North Yorkshire

Council issues fly-tipping warning as new waste rules come into force

A new registration scheme designed to improve access to North Yorkshire's household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) and ensure the service is used fairly by residents starts today.

A new registration scheme designed to improve access to North Yorkshire's household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) and ensure the service is used fairly by residents starts today.

Important changes take effect today at North Yorkshire recycling centres

With past themes covering the conservation of bees, a blue heart rewilding campaign and a 'war against waste', this year sees the launch of 'Plastic Free Pickering'.

With past themes covering the conservation of bees, a blue heart rewilding campaign and a 'war against waste', this year sees the launch of 'Plastic Free Pickering'.

Plastic-free Pickering campaign launched ahead of Earth Day celebrations

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Council faces flood of reaction over change to waste recycling centres

New registration scheme set to launch at recycling centres

New registration scheme set to launch at recycling centres

New registration scheme for North Yorkshire's 20 recycling centres

Gill Riley, who has set up the plastic milk bottle collection in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research with Carol and Nicola from Sweet Treats who are supporting the initiative.

Gill Riley, who has set up the plastic milk bottle collection in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research with Carol and Nicola from Sweet Treats who are supporting the initiative.

Town launches fundraiser using plastic bottle tops — here's how it helps

Malton's very own 'secret garden' has sprouted some new species – a stunning selection of artwork created by local artists in the Castle Gardens very first open air exhibition.Staged by You will be CIC, the paintings are mounted against

Malton's very own 'secret garden' has sprouted some new species – a stunning selection of artwork created by local artists in the Castle Gardens very first open air exhibition.Staged by You will be CIC, the paintings are mounted against

Secret garden bursts into colour with new art exhibition

Tom High, the Business Manager of Insider, Belle Richardson and Jason Richardson. Photo - Insider

Tom High, the Business Manager of Insider, Belle Richardson and Jason Richardson. Photo - Insider

Water-saving device invented by Yorkshire farmers wins award

North Yorkshire residents are being encouraged to support local ground teams as part of the national #GroundsWeek campaign.

North Yorkshire residents are being encouraged to support local ground teams as part of the national #GroundsWeek campaign.

North Yorkshire grounds person urges more support for local ground teams

The Adventures of the Bear and the Angel, brings together the talents of local historian, naturalist and author Martin Watts, whose much loved Bear stories have charmed readers for years, and the famous Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band, under the musical

The Adventures of the Bear and the Angel, brings together the talents of local historian, naturalist and author Martin Watts, whose much loved Bear stories have charmed readers for years, and the famous Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band, under the musical

Unique music and storytelling show launching in North Yorkshire soon

Cllr Keane Duncan, who represents Norton, is calling on residents to raise issues of flytipping following a number of incidents.

Cllr Keane Duncan, who represents Norton, is calling on residents to raise issues of flytipping following a number of incidents.

Councillor asks residents to report flytipping after incidents in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Council councillors and officers show their support the Yorkshire Wolds AONB designation proposal.

North Yorkshire Council councillors and officers show their support the Yorkshire Wolds AONB designation proposal.

North Yorkshire Council backs move to designate area as AONB

Water issues in two North Yorkshire towns - here's why

Water issues in two North Yorkshire towns - here's why

Water issues in two North Yorkshire towns - here's why

A major £9.5m water resilience project has stared in Norton

A major £9.5m water resilience project has stared in Norton

Major £9.5m water resilience project starts in North Yorkshire town

Russell Hoare and Steve Mason of Environmental Smart and Graham Titchener Sustainability Manager of the York and Scarborough NHS Trust.

Russell Hoare and Steve Mason of Environmental Smart and Graham Titchener Sustainability Manager of the York and Scarborough NHS Trust.

Grant awarded for community energy projects in North Yorkshire

Yorkshire Water contractors will divert a sewer at the end of Derwent Terrace in Norton into a sewer pumping station on Church Street, reducing the risk of flooding to properties on Derwent Terrace, St Nicholas Street and Brunswick Terrace.

Yorkshire Water contractors will divert a sewer at the end of Derwent Terrace in Norton into a sewer pumping station on Church Street, reducing the risk of flooding to properties on Derwent Terrace, St Nicholas Street and Brunswick Terrace.

Work on £180,000 flood alleviation scheme to start next week

Additional pumps have been placed in Church Street in Norton as the River Derwent continues to rise.

Additional pumps have been placed in Church Street in Norton as the River Derwent continues to rise.

Rivers rising - flood alert for areas of Ryedale

RIVER levels remain high as authorities continued to monitor the situation in Malton and Norton.

RIVER levels remain high as authorities continued to monitor the situation in Malton and Norton.

River Derwent levels remain high in Malton and Norton

The Flower Belt, based on the outskirts of Helmsley, has submitted plans for additional storage and covered space.

The Flower Belt, based on the outskirts of Helmsley, has submitted plans for additional storage and covered space.

North Yorkshire business plans to attract more visitors with major expansion plans

John McCue at the Dark Skies Station. Credit Olivia Brabbs

John McCue at the Dark Skies Station. Credit Olivia Brabbs

Dark skies observatory starring new telescope to open in North York Moors

North Yorkshire Police Cadets who joined Malton & Norton Tidy Group and helped blitz York Road.

North Yorkshire Police Cadets who joined Malton & Norton Tidy Group and helped blitz York Road.

Record number of bags of litter collected from streets of two North Yorkshire towns

A flood warning and three alerts have been issued for areas of the North Yorkshire coast.

A flood warning and three alerts have been issued for areas of the North Yorkshire coast.

'Red' flooding warning and three alerts issued for North Yorkshire coast

Notice for new footpath sent to North Yorkshire Council

Notice for new footpath sent to North Yorkshire Council

Public notice roundup: New route planned for footpath in Farlington

Yorkshire Water has begun a £600k project to replace 1.4km of water mains in Cropton.

Yorkshire Water has begun a £600k project to replace 1.4km of water mains in Cropton.

Major investment to replace 1.4km of water mains in Cropton

Alison Hume Portrait. Hoc

Alison Hume Portrait. Hoc

Calls to extend grants to cover devastating wildfires in North Yorkshire

Flooding in Ryedale caused by Storm Darragh. Photo: NYC.

Flooding in Ryedale caused by Storm Darragh. Photo: NYC.

How community came together after 81 homes flooded in North Yorkshire

Hovingham Estate agreed to upgrade the permissive rail bed path to include cyclists.

Hovingham Estate agreed to upgrade the permissive rail bed path to include cyclists.

Plan to boost active travel to more than 200 miles makes progress with new paths

The Gardening Club Personal Development Activities (PDA) students at Malton School have achieved Gold again in the Yorkshire in Bloom Young People's Award for Schools & Youth Groups.

The Gardening Club Personal Development Activities (PDA) students at Malton School have achieved Gold again in the Yorkshire in Bloom Young People's Award for Schools & Youth Groups.

Young gardeners at North Yorkshire school win top prize for second year running

Les Hickes of Manor Farm, Scackleton, wades through the farm's revitalised pond, part of a push by the Howardian Hills National Landscape to restore wetland areas. As a youngster Les can remember skating on the pond when it froze over. Tony

Les Hickes of Manor Farm, Scackleton, wades through the farm's revitalised pond, part of a push by the Howardian Hills National Landscape to restore wetland areas. As a youngster Les can remember skating on the pond when it froze over. Tony

Historic wetlands project restarted - aided by recent rain

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority chief executive David Butterworth.

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority chief executive David Butterworth.

Long-serving Yorkshire Dales park authority chief to retire

Europa Gas Rig Plan Proposed Elevations. Nyc

Europa Gas Rig Plan Proposed Elevations. Nyc

Scarborough Spa proposed as venue for upcoming meeting on Burniston gas rig

The Gardening Club Personal Development Activities (PDA) students at Malton School have achieved Gold again in the Yorkshire in Bloom Young People's Award for Schools & Youth Groups.

The Gardening Club Personal Development Activities (PDA) students at Malton School have achieved Gold again in the Yorkshire in Bloom Young People's Award for Schools & Youth Groups.

Malton Students Clinch Gold Second Year in a Row