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So why did they turn the exceptional offer down and where are they now? A small rurally-based North Yorkshire business which was offered £40,000 by a Dragons’ Den panelist has seen record growth despite saying no to the offer.

An astrophysicist turned Zen teacher is bringing his star bathing experience to this February’s Dark Skies Festival, one of several new events enabling visitors to pause the button on everyday life and let the night sky soothe the soul.

Richmondshire District Council is helping businesses start 2022 with a free range of support. Two programmes are being launched this month to help them recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic – as well as plan for the future, adapt to change and thrive.

North Yorkshire Police is issuing an urgent warning after three reports in 24 hours of this well known fake police officer telephone scam.

Three trial bikes were stolen from Lothersdale during the early hours of Saturday, 15 January and police are asking for your help to find those responsible.

Police patrols around Craven’s waterways have been boosted after several boats were broken into. Officers in the Skipton area will be stepping up day and night time patrols along the towpaths and other areas surrounding the canal.

Local people are being invited to have their say about a draft Conservation Area appraisal drawn up to identify and assess the special interest of the village of Askrigg in Wensleydale. 

EXTRA funding has been invested into schemes, such as one in Hawes, to help local people meet essential living costs this winter.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is urging visitors to keep social distancing if they visit the Dales this weekend and they've created a great poster to remind people how far apart they should be.