National government

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

Kevin Hollinrake, Member of Parliament for Thirsk and Malton, has warned against Government-backed guidance that recommends imposing 20mph speed limits on rural roads and country lanes across England.

Kevin Hollinrake, Member of Parliament for Thirsk and Malton, has warned against Government-backed guidance that recommends imposing 20mph speed limits on rural roads and country lanes across England.

Local government

MP says 20mph speed limit on rural roads would be a 'disaster'

Kevin Hollinrake MP for Thirsk and Malton said he has written to various organisations after the well-attended public meeting in Helmsley at which concerns over housing in the town was aired.

Kevin Hollinrake MP for Thirsk and Malton said he has written to various organisations after the well-attended public meeting in Helmsley at which concerns over housing in the town was aired.

MP seeks answers after public meeting in North Yorkshire town

VOTERS across the UK will go to the polls for local elections in England next week, but not in Ryedale.

VOTERS across the UK will go to the polls for local elections in England next week, but not in Ryedale.

Local government

Local elections to be held across the UK but not in North Yorkshire

Elizabeth Shields was honoured by the national Liberal Democrat party as the most life experienced living former MP in the country.The 98-year-old was guest of honour at the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference held in York, where Party President Josh

Elizabeth Shields was honoured by the national Liberal Democrat party as the most life experienced living former MP in the country.The 98-year-old was guest of honour at the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference held in York, where Party President Josh

Local government

Councillor and former MP recognised for decades of service

Thornton-le-Dale Primary School, part of the Elevate Multi Academy Trust, has been invited to take on the role of Reception Lead within the region as part of the Department's RISE project.

Thornton-le-Dale Primary School, part of the Elevate Multi Academy Trust, has been invited to take on the role of Reception Lead within the region as part of the Department's RISE project.

North Yorkshire primary school chosen by Government to help raise standards

Pickering Town CIC (PTCIC) are leading the bid with support from Beck Isle Museum, St Peter and St Paul's Church, Ryedale Festival, English Heritage and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Pickering Town CIC (PTCIC) are leading the bid with support from Beck Isle Museum, St Peter and St Paul's Church, Ryedale Festival, English Heritage and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Pickering throws its hat into the ring in a bid for town of culture

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

Allerton Court Hotel, Northallerton. Photo: Google.

Allerton Court Hotel, Northallerton. Photo: Google.

Local government

North Yorkshire hotel to stop being used to house asylum seekers

Kevin Hollinrake MP.

Kevin Hollinrake MP.

National government

MPs call for urgent investigation after oil price increases

Stokesley's last bank branch, Santander, closed in the summer. Photo: Google.

Stokesley's last bank branch, Santander, closed in the summer. Photo: Google.

Rishi Sunak asks for reassessment over market town's bank hub suitability

Christine Carter, from Norton, had been enjoying her holiday in Dubai, when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran at the weekend.

Christine Carter, from Norton, had been enjoying her holiday in Dubai, when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran at the weekend.

'It’s very surreal feeling' - North Yorks holidaymaker describes situation in Dubai

Councillor John Mann

Councillor John Mann

Local government

North Yorkshire councillor facing calls to stand down after switching parties

Councillor Gareth Dadd

Councillor Gareth Dadd

Local government

North Yorkshire Council chiefs say rise in council tax is necessary

Kevin Hollinrake MP has written to the Environment Secretary, Emma Reynolds after the Government confirmed it will not provide specific financial support to farmers and businesses devastated by the recent wildfires in the North York Moors.

Kevin Hollinrake MP has written to the Environment Secretary, Emma Reynolds after the Government confirmed it will not provide specific financial support to farmers and businesses devastated by the recent wildfires in the North York Moors.

MP expresses disappointment at lack of wildfire support for farmers

Kevin Hollinrake MP.

Kevin Hollinrake MP.

Tourism tax proposed by Mayor would 'hit North Yorkshire economy'

Scarborough Hospital. Courtesy Numminen/LDRS

Scarborough Hospital. Courtesy Numminen/LDRS

MP's petition on stroke service at Scarborough Hospital handed to Government

A map of the proposed Hope Moor Wind Farm site submitted with the Section 35 application.

A map of the proposed Hope Moor Wind Farm site submitted with the Section 35 application.

Secretary of state to get final say on wind farm planned for Yorkshire Dales

A64: Coun Keane Duncan And Coun Carl Les. Handout

A64: Coun Keane Duncan And Coun Carl Les. Handout

Council tells North Yorkshire MPs and Mayor to back A64’s ‘essential’ dualling

The Hopgrove Junction on the A64. Photo: Google.

The Hopgrove Junction on the A64. Photo: Google.

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL: Decision expected next year on A64 upgrade

Allerton Court Hotel, Northallerton. Photo: Google.

Allerton Court Hotel, Northallerton. Photo: Google.

Local government

Government drops plans to use hotel to house single male asylum seekers

Alison Hume Mp In Hoc 12.09.25.

Alison Hume Mp In Hoc 12.09.25.

Scarborough and Whitby MP slams ‘farcical’ transport links to coastal areas

Left to right, Simon Manners, Managing Director at T Manners & Sons, Kevin Hollinrake MP, Paul Fiddaman Chief Executive at Karbon and Amy Robinson, Karbon's Project Manager for the scheme.

Left to right, Simon Manners, Managing Director at T Manners & Sons, Kevin Hollinrake MP, Paul Fiddaman Chief Executive at Karbon and Amy Robinson, Karbon's Project Manager for the scheme.

National government

New affordable village estate 'real success story' for residents

Kevin Hollinrake MP.

Kevin Hollinrake MP.

MP calls for use of discretion with home-to-school transport policy

Danes Dyke Surgery, Scalby, Scarborough. Google Maps

Danes Dyke Surgery, Scalby, Scarborough. Google Maps

Issues at North Yorkshire Coast GP surgeries raised with Government

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

Alison Hume MP official portrait.

Alison Hume MP official portrait.

National government

Scarborough and Whitby MP on support for welfare bill despite previous opposition

Campaigners for and against assisted dying outside Parliament (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Campaigners for and against assisted dying outside Parliament (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Assisted Dying Bill doesn’t provide any safeguards

Nothing but praise for our MP Kevin Hollinrake

Nothing but praise for our MP Kevin Hollinrake

National government

Nothing but praise for our MP Kevin Hollinrake

Campaigners for and against assisted dying outside Parliament (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Campaigners for and against assisted dying outside Parliament (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

We assert the primacy of life over death

Kevin Hollinrake MP has long campaigned to upgrade the A64 Image: Pic supplied

Kevin Hollinrake MP has long campaigned to upgrade the A64 Image: Pic supplied

MPs join forces to urge the Government to press ahead with the dualling of A64

Kevin Hollinrake MP has long campaigned to upgrade the A64 Image: Pic supplied

Kevin Hollinrake MP has long campaigned to upgrade the A64 Image: Pic supplied

National government

MP’s futile ‘Big Bang’ approach

Kevin Hollinrake MP has long campaigned to upgrade the A64 Image: Pic supplied

Kevin Hollinrake MP has long campaigned to upgrade the A64 Image: Pic supplied

National government

'The A64 dualling remains my priority unlike Labour MPs'

Acorn Community Care helps adults with learning disabilities and predicts that it needs to use more than £50,000 of savings to continue running this financial year.

Acorn Community Care helps adults with learning disabilities and predicts that it needs to use more than £50,000 of savings to continue running this financial year.

Norton-based charity has said it has been overwhelmed by messages of support

Here’s something to get our teeth into if we feel now is the time to act

Here’s something to get our teeth into if we feel now is the time to act

National government

Here’s something to get our teeth into if we feel now is the time to act

Oblivious to what has happened to economy

Oblivious to what has happened to economy

Oblivious to what has happened to economy

Kevin Hollinrake MP for Thirsk and Malton with Emma and Rob Sturdy

Kevin Hollinrake MP for Thirsk and Malton with Emma and Rob Sturdy

Couple 'shocked and devastated' at solar farm go-ahead

Representatives from Acorn Community Care based in Norton meet Kevin Hollinrake MP for Thirsk and Malton at the House of Commons in London

Representatives from Acorn Community Care based in Norton meet Kevin Hollinrake MP for Thirsk and Malton at the House of Commons in London

Carers join national day of protest calling for the Government to support the sector

Councillor Carl Les, leader of North Yorkshire Council.

Councillor Carl Les, leader of North Yorkshire Council.

North Yorkshire Council

Council’s legal action against government could cost more than £250,000

The plans were also opposed by Robert and Emma Sturdy, who live on the 280-acre farm, who launched the ‘Save Our Old Malton Countryside’ campaign

The plans were also opposed by Robert and Emma Sturdy, who live on the 280-acre farm, who launched the ‘Save Our Old Malton Countryside’ campaign

Local government

Appeal over plans for multi-million pound solar farm near Malton allowed

County Hall in Northallerton.

County Hall in Northallerton.

Local government

Council funding system “not fit for purpose”, parliamentary inquiry told

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Local government

Spending review could be “disastrous” for North Yorkshire Council, councillors warns

The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visits the National Railway Museum where she was joined by the Mayor of York & North Yorkshire David Skaith, City of York Council leader Cllr Claire Douglas and was shown around the museum and planned new site

The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visits the National Railway Museum where she was joined by the Mayor of York & North Yorkshire David Skaith, City of York Council leader Cllr Claire Douglas and was shown around the museum and planned new site

Cultural attractions

Government commits £15m to safeguard National Railway Museum expansion plans

$North Yorkshire Council\'s headquarters at County Hall in Northallerton. Photo: LDRS.$ $North Yorkshire Council\'s headquarters at County Hall in Northallerton. Photo: LDRS.$

Local government

Council begins legal proceedings against government over grant axing

Trust running Lady Lumley's School receive approval to merge with West Yorkshire trust

Trust running Lady Lumley's School receive approval to merge with West Yorkshire trust

Trust running Lady Lumley's School to merge with West Yorkshire trust

NHS York and Scarborough Trust board meeting 29.01.25. LDRS/Numminen

NHS York and Scarborough Trust board meeting 29.01.25. LDRS/Numminen

Scarborough Hospital staff praised as trust tackles ‘appalling’ trolley waits

Cllr Gareth Dadd

Cllr Gareth Dadd

Local government

Council chiefs threaten Government with legal action over ‘Rayner’s rural robbery’

About 200 people attended a fiery Back British Farming meeting held at Thirsk Auction Mart on Friday. Photo Hannah Chapman

About 200 people attended a fiery Back British Farming meeting held at Thirsk Auction Mart on Friday. Photo Hannah Chapman

Back British Farming meeting packed at Thirsk Auction Mart

Councillor George Jabbour addressing the launch event of the Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail at Rievaulx Abbey.

Councillor George Jabbour addressing the launch event of the Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail at Rievaulx Abbey.

Local government

Councillor George Jabbour’s end of year report - some of the achievements of 2024

Alison Hume MP speak in HoC 09.10.24.

Alison Hume MP speak in HoC 09.10.24.

Block CEO bonuses until water pollution addressed’, says Scarborough and Whitby MP

Alison Hume MP and insert Gregg Wallace

Alison Hume MP and insert Gregg Wallace

National government

‘Women of a certain age’: MP calls for stronger approach to tackle sexual harassment

The then Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott wades in with residents and Environment Agency officials in Welham Road , Norton, during the floods of November 2000.

The then Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott wades in with residents and Environment Agency officials in Welham Road , Norton, during the floods of November 2000.

National government

Tributes paid to John Prescott who played crucial part in campaign for flood defences

Kevin Hollinrake MP with farmers at the London protest

Kevin Hollinrake MP with farmers at the London protest

North Yorkshire MP joins farmers to protest against Labour’s Family Farm Tax plans

One of the routes that would have been most affected by scrapping the policy would have included 'England's most scenic' 840 Coastliner bus service which runs from Leeds to Whitby.

One of the routes that would have been most affected by scrapping the policy would have included 'England's most scenic' 840 Coastliner bus service which runs from Leeds to Whitby.

National government

Bus fair cap is 'vital lifeline' for rural communities