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North Yorkshire declares war on rural crime as Task Force turns ten

North Yorkshire Police's Rural Task Force, marking its tenth anniversary, joins National Rural Crime Action Week from 6 September, with public engagement events planned at Moorcock Show and Ruswarp Auction Mart.

September 7, 2026

Tracking the drilling rig's voyage aboard the BBC Bangkok

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Powerful drilling rig sails towards York for four-kilometre geothermal well

A specialist drilling rig is sailing from Turkey to North East Lincolnshire ahead of a four-kilometre geothermal well at the University of York, part of the FutureSource project aimed at cutting the university's fossil fuel use.

September 3, 2026York

repairs and upgrades to the important Marton Interchange

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Marton Interchange reopens this weekend after major repair works

A major repair and upgrade programme at Middlesbrough's A172/A174 Marton Interchange is set to finish this week, with the 54-year-old junction fully reopening in the early hours of Saturday 5 September.

September 2, 2026Middlesbrough

Featured North Yorkshire Wellbeing

What if we stopped treating social care like a service? A small village community in Yorkshire showed me another way

Within an hour of arriving in Botton, a small, picturesque village in the UK’s North Yorkshire moors, I was standing in a farm field shovelling hay. Alongside me were my friend…

August 30, 2026Esk Valley

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Police warn of bogus officer and courier fraud scams targeting North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Police is warning residents to stay alert after a rise in fraudsters posing as police officers or bank staff to trick victims into handing over cash, cards and valuables.

August 29, 2026

Featured History North Yorkshire

All 12 Watchers of York sculptures reunite for Final Gathering at the Minster

The 12 Watchers of York sculptures will be displayed together for the first and only time at a Final Gathering inside York Minster's Chapter House from 3 to 13 September, before moving to their permanent homes.

August 29, 2026York

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Police appeal to find missing York woman

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for help to trace Jessica Ashworth, 27, missing from York since July, and are asking anyone who sees her to call 999.

August 19, 2026York

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Sutton Bank closure extended for annual maintenance next month

Sutton Bank will close for three weeks from 13 September as this year's annual maintenance programme is extended to cover extra drainage and repair work.

August 18, 2026

Featured History North Yorkshire

Volunteers step in to protect historic AA call box near Aysgarth

Yorkshire Dales National Park volunteers have carried out repair and conservation work around the Grade II-listed AA Box 442 near Aysgarth, with the AA's Heritage Team contributing £400 towards the cost.

August 17, 2026Aysgarth, Swinithwaite, Wensleydale

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Time out for Middlesbrough’s Town Hall clock as hands go in for repair

All four sets of hands have been removed from Middlesbrough's Town Hall clock for repair and restoration by specialists Smith of Derby, with work due for completion in September.

August 17, 2026