Calvin is a senior reporter at The Stray Ferret who has spent the last four years covering local government in Lincolnshire. He started his career at the Scunthorpe and Grimsby Telegraphs, before going on to become one of the first BBC Local Democracy Reporters in Lincolnshire. He was born and grew up in Halifax in West Yorkshire.
Drivers should expect delays on the A1 this morning after a serious collision near Boroughbridge. North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened on the southbound carriageway at around 2.20am. The force said the southbound carriageway of the A1(M) is currently...
Keane Duncan believes he has a “bold ambition” for North Yorkshire. The 29-year-old candidate for Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is tasked with securing the position for the Conservative Party on May 2. Mr Duncan, who is also executive councillor for highways on...
Retailers have been called on to get involved with this year’s Harrogate fashion show. Harrogate Business Improvement District is once again organising the event with the Stray Ferret as media partner for the second year. The celebration of fashion will again feature...
As the race to become York and North Yorkshire’s first mayor heats up, candidates have outlined their pledges and promises. The six candidates contesting the election have published manifestos and pledges which range from the economy to climate change. Some are eye...
David Skaith is tasked with winning York and North Yorkshire’s mayoral election for Labour in under two weeks’ time. The York-based businessman joined the party in 2015 after becoming “fed up” with the way the country was going politically. Born and raised in...
Bilton resident Paul Haslam believes his extensive business experience stands him in good stead to be Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. The Bilton and Nidd Gorge councillor was the last of six candidates to throw their hat into the ring to be the inaugural mayor....
The Green Party’s Kevin Foster says he does not see himself as a politician, more of an “ordinary person done good”. Mr Foster’s background includes serving in the British Army reserves for 30 years before moving into politics. He successfully stood for election on...
Felciity Cunliffe-Lister has not been in the political arena for long — but she feels she is the strongest candidate to become the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. The co-owner of the Swinton Estate in Masham is the Liberal Democrat candidate on polling day on...
Drivers face delays in Pannal after four weeks of gasworks got underway. Northern Gas Networks is carrying out utility repairs and maintenance work on the A61 Leeds Road near to the traffic lights at the junction with Follifoot Road. Temporary traffic lights are in...
In the first of a series of interviews with candidates to be the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, the Stray Ferret speaks to Keith Tordoff who is standing as an independent. Keith Tordoff is no stranger to the election scene. The Pateley Bridge businessman...
Harrogate’s Archie Gray has won EFL Championship Young Player of the Season at the EFL awards. The former St John Fisher’s Catholic High School pupil and Leeds United midfielder made his debut in the club’s opening game against Cardiff City at Elland Road in August....
