The Wensleydale Railway has just appointed its first female train driver
Long-term volunteer Sue Threadgold, from Harrogate in North Yorkshire, has recently passed her driver training and is now qualified to drive the railway's class 142 and class 143 diesel multiple unit passenger trains.
Sue has been a volunteer with the railway for some years , becoming their first female train guard in 2018. They now have three female guards.
Congratulations Sue!
Landmark moment celebrated for Kex Gill realignment scheme
The base layers of asphalt have started to be laid, marking a major step towards the completion of the scheme in spring next year.
Councillors back River Swale safe bathing designation at Richmond Falls
A campaign to get a popular stretch of the River Swale designated as safe for bathing has received support from local councillors.
New Members for National Park Board
Four new appointments have been made to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Board this week
New £3.2m accommodation opens at outdoor centre once feared to be at risk of closure
The new accommodation has been officially opened at Bewerley Park as part of a major investment to modernise the outdoor centre.
Hawes residents asked what they like about living in their town
Residents, business owners and tourists are being asked for their views on a Yorkshire Dales town.
Council accused of creating ‘Swaledale supertax’ with school transport rule change
North Yorkshire’s new home-to-school transport policy has created a “Swaledale supertax” with families facing £6,000 bills to get their children to secondary school, campaigners say.
Swaledale pays a musical tribute to a favourite son
On Saturday 6th September musicians from all over the north will join forces with the famous Muker Silver Band to play a concert in memory of Norman Guy who died last year.
Final fling for Settle Flowerpot Festival
As the summer draws to a close, visitors to the town have until Sunday September 7th to follow the flowerpot festival trails around Settle
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