Voters will head to the polls in five days time to elect the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. The Stray Ferret has profiled each of the six candidates vying for the role on May 2. Each major...
Who are North Yorkshire’s mayoral candidates?
Voters will head to the polls in five days time to elect the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. The Stray Ferret has profiled each of the six candidates vying for the role on May 2. Each major party is contesting the election, as well as two independents. Below,...
Plans approved to convert Tockwith tennis court into multi-use games pitch
A planning application to convert existing tennis courts into a multi-use games pitch in Tockwith has been approved. The plan, which was tabled to North Yorkshire Council in January, outlines plans to re-surface the two current tennis courts, install LED floodlights...
Public invited to attend Maltkiln consultation event
The developer hoping to build thousands of new homes between Harrogate and York will hold a public consultation in Kirk Hammerton next month. Caddick Group says the event on Tuesday, May 7, at Kirk Hammerton village hall will be a chance for the local community to...
Man, 31, dies following collision on A1(M) near Boroughbridge
A man has died after his HGV lorry collided with an overhead bridge on the A1(M) this morning. North Yorkshire Police said the incident, which happened at around 2.10am, occurred on the southbound carriageway of the motorway between junction 48 (Boroughbridge) and...
Drivers warned to expect delays after serious collision closes A1(M)
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...
Conservative mayoral candidate promises ‘bold ambition’ for North Yorkshire
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...
Victory for villagers as industrial development is refused planning permission
Residents have cautiously welcomed the refusal this week of planning permission for a controversial scheme to build an industrial development on their residential cul-de-sac. The project, on Hazeldene Fold in Minskip, near Boroughbridge, has been deeply unpopular...
From lidos to Eurovision: Ripon teacher’s quirky musicals
It was during an open day at a lido in Cumbria that composer and playwright Emily Roberts found the inspiration for her latest musical. The premise of All Those On Board suddenly popped into her head while she was chatting to campaigners of a multi-million pound...
North Yorkshire mayoral election: Where do the candidates differ?
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...
The businessman tasked with winning Labour the North Yorkshire mayoral election
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...
Boroughbridge vineyard hosts first food and wine fair
A North Yorkshire vineyard is to host its first food and wine fair this weekend. Dunesforde Vineyard is a six-acre site in Upper Dunsforth, four miles from Boroughbridge. The vineyard produces cool climate wines in one of the most northerly locations in the UK. The...
Bilton independent candidate leans on business experience in mayor campaign
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....