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The base layers of asphalt have started to be laid, marking a major step towards the completion of the scheme in spring next year.

A campaign to get a popular stretch of the River Swale designated as safe for bathing has received support from local councillors.

Four new appointments have been made to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Board this week

The new accommodation has been officially opened at Bewerley Park as part of a major investment to modernise the outdoor centre.

Residents, business owners and tourists are being asked for their views on a Yorkshire Dales town.

North Yorkshire’s new home-to-school transport policy has created a “Swaledale supertax” with families facing £6,000 bills to get their children to secondary school, campaigners say.

On Saturday 6th September musicians from all over the north will join forces with the famous Muker Silver Band to play a concert in memory of Norman Guy who died last year.

As the summer draws to a close, visitors to the town have until Sunday September 7th to follow the flowerpot festival trails around Settle

Police in Craven are saying the number of thefts from rural properties has increased lately

Former Bedale primary school caretaker’s house to be auction off with guide price of just £83k

National financial and firefighting assistance will be delivered to help tackle the blaze on Langdale Moor, where a major incident has been declared.

A motorcyclist died following the collision near Giggleswick & Settle Golf Club.

Villagers say they are seeking legal advice over plans to extend a Yorkshire Dales quarry amid claims the operator has ignored residents and misled council officials over problems with noise, dust and vibrations.

Council staff are having to block roads to stop motorists ignoring road closures put in place because of the Langdale Moor wildfire.

Free use of North Yorkshire’s household waste recycling centres (HWRC) could soon be limited to residents of the county.