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We update our Yorkshire Dales News section regularly. So remember to check back regularly.
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Wider ban on heather burning ‘risks catastrophic wildfires’
A wider ban on heather burning on England’s moorlands would put lives at risk from catastrophic wildfires, landowners in the region have warned.
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Council boundary divisions set to change across North Yorkshire
A consultation has gone live on draft proposals to reorganise council divisions across North Yorkshire.
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Tributes to Mayor of Richmond
Tributes have been paid to the Mayor of Richmond who has died aged 76.
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Dales park authority facing “financial cliff” due to funding cuts
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) chiefs have warned of possible redundancies and the need to restructure the organisation due to a loss of government funding.
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Residents call for Finghall housing development to be rejected
Residents say a proposed new housing development on the edge of a North Yorkshire village should be thrown out due to road safety concerns.
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New bus routes for western Dales
Ingleton will benefit from two new Saturday bus services this summer.
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Farming grants programme extended
The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme has been extended for a further year.
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Bainbridge bridge incident update
Police have confirmed the driver has sadly passed away.
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Car fire in West Burton
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue confirm a Hybrid car set alight
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Mast upgrade set to improve Dales mobile coverage in Swaledale
Mobile phone coverage in the Yorkshire Dales is set to be improved by a proposed upgrade to a communications mast.
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A Cracking Time with Easter Events in Skipton
This Easter, Skipton is buzzing with free family-friendly events!
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Big rise in home educated children in North Yorkshire
The number of children being educated at home in North Yorkshire has risen sharply, a council report has found.
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Failure in Hawes cheese factory’s drainage system blamed for pollution
Wensleydale Creamery bosses have blamed a failure in the plant’s drainage system for pollution getting into a local watercourse.
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Leyburn welcomes artisan market back
Little Bird Made are stepping into spring with their return to Leyburn this month for their first visit of 2025.
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Fodder, at the Great Yorkshire Showground reopens this week
Fodder, the food emporium, has today reopened after undergoing its biggest refurbishment since opening in 2009, now selling even more Yorkshire produce than ever.
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Top children's author in Sedbergh today
Multi award-winning children's author Joseph Coelho headlines this exciting day for young readers from all over the area in Sedbergh.
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Skipton Business Awards celebrate the best in town
The awards ceremony brought together 150 people from Skipton’s business community for an unforgettable evening of celebration and recognition.
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New Exhibition to Explore Power Dynamics in Art Photography
The Folly in Settle, which is home to the Museum of North Craven Life, will soon launch a new exhibition that examines the role of the artist’s model.