Aldwark Bridge owner defends toll increase ahead of public inquiryNew four wheelie bin system: more details on how it will work and the eye-watering costMaximum council tax increase proposedBoroughbridge man denies damaging woman’s gardenCouncil makes key decision on Boroughbridge Sports VillageMayor plans 30% council tax rise for fire serviceGallery: How our week of snow and ice unfoldedHow well has the council responded to the snow?Stray Ferret Focus: Snowfalls and paywalls – our response to this week’s weatherLabour government accused of ‘almost having it in for North Yorkshire’ over funding decision