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This sampling was done to get a picture of the quality of the river and to identify sources of diffuse and point pollution and the turn-out of volunteer samplers shows the strength of concern by local residents.

Councillors have warned that any new buildings at the Bolton Abbey estate must not “spoil” what makes the area so special.

Wensleydale Railway held its first industrial diesel locomotive event between 24-26 August.

Visitors to the North Yorkshire town of Settle will have the chance to explore Dr Buck’s House – a derelict Georgian Townhouse being restored to community use by the North Craven Building Preservation Trust.

Since 2019, the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has approved almost 40 new mobile phone masts, which should provide much improved coverage for residents, local businesses and visitors, and a boost to the economy of the National Park.

A Knaresborough man already serving a road ban was caught behind the wheel near Skipton more than double the legal limit for alcohol.