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Top award for Dales business pioneer July 2nd, 2008
A YOUNG Yorkshire Dales businessman who transformed as threatened stately home into a bustling business centre wills today (July 2) receive a top architectural award for what is in effect his estate "canteen."
War of words over eco-town plans July 1st, 2008
THE Government's plans to build 14 so-called "eco-towns" - one of them near York - burst into a flaming row yesterday between the housing minister and one of Britain's most respected countryside charities.
Pressure mounts over Government "green" plans June 30th, 2008
GROWING opposition to the Government's so called "green" plans reached storm force over the weekend as more and more organisations and journalists asked whether they were intended to better the environment - or raise more money in taxation.
Victorian thespians on tour across the Yorkshire Dales June 27th, 2008
THE Dales born Penny Plain Theatre Company are on the road again for their third summer season.
CLA "vindicated" by new broadband survey June 27th, 2008
A NEW survey recently carried out by the BBC that analysed broadband speeds across the UK has found that the rural-urban digital divide is as big as ever.
Council asks "can you tell the difference between a bee and a wasp?" June 27th, 2008
RESIDENTS in West Craven are being reminded that the Council will not kill bees - so don't ask.
RSPB attacks new planning quango June 26th, 2008
ENGLAND'S largest conservation charity, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, has joined the attack on Government plans to set up an un-elected planning quango to take major planning decisions out of the hands of elected local councillors.
Police "shocked" at drivers' disregard for safety June 26th, 2008
Officers from Ryedale Road Policing Group carried out a number of safety checks on vehicles over the weekend and were alarmed at the number of people not wearing seat belts.
Planning changes threat to local democracy June 25th, 2008
SOME of the most swingeing changes ever made to the English planning system are due to be debated in Parliament today (Wednesday, June 25) and a group of leading conservation bodies fear that they will sweep away local decision-making when big development projects are in the pipeline.
Spotlight on Ingleborough 2008 June 25th, 2008
IF you are batty about bats, are rapturous about rocks or would just like to know a little bit more about Ingleborough's landscape, the Spotlight on Ingleborough Festival has the events for you.
Diesel thieves target farms June 24th, 2008
THE SOARING cost of diesel fuel has led to a huge increase in robberies on farms which keep their own fuel supplies - and has led to the death of a farmer's wife in the North East.
Graffiti kits help clean up Richmondshire June 24th, 2008
GRAFFITI-BUSTING chemical kits are now available free for Richmondshire residents to help clean up their property.
Dales firemen honoured by Wensleydale Creamery June 23rd, 2008
THE Wensleydale Creamery at Hawes has honoured the retained Yorkshire Dales firefighters who helped tackled a blaze at its famous factory.
Yorkshire Dales council prosecutes fly tippers June 23rd, 2008
Hambleton's purge against fly tipping continues - with three men fined in court for illegally dumping rubbish.
Yorkshire Dales mill art goes on show June 20th, 2008
A NEW exhibition featuring the historic Gayle Mill near Hawes will open at the Dales Countryside Museum in the town next week.
Please be nice to house (martin) guests June 19th, 2008
ORNITHJOLGIOSTS have issued a nationwide plea to householders to be nice to some of their summer guests - even though they can be a bit on the messy side.
Lessons for Yorkshire Dales house history detectives June 19th, 2008
EXPERT help will be on hand at the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes this coming Saturday (21 June) for anyone wanting to find out about the history of their home.
Yorkshire Dales to feature on BBC June 18th, 2008
THE beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park will be featured in the BBC TV programme Countryfile this coming weekend.
North Yorks drink drivers targeted in European crackdown June 18th, 2008
NORTH Yorkshire Police has recently taken part in a European-wide crackdown on drink-driving - resulting in nine positive tests across the county.
Fashion flair at Ripon Races June 17th, 2008
IT'S that time again, when Yorkshire ladies don their dresses for a fashionable day out at Ripon Racecourse for the annual Ladies Day fixture, held this year on Thursday (19th June).
European recognition for Yorkshire Dales and Harrogate June 17th, 2008
THE Yorkshire Dales and Harrogate area has won European recognition for its work in promoting tourism.
200 join anti-turbine protest June 16th, 2008
THE protest group set up to fight plans to build five giant wind turbines in an area of beautiful Craven landscape has recruited its 200th member.
Moorland works to fight climate change June 16th, 2008
RIGHTING past mistakes in draining large upland areas like the Yorkshire Dales could help reduce flooding and produce a major reduction in greenhouse gasses, says Natural England.
Young mum launches online farmers' market with produce sourced from the dales June 13th, 2008
A YOUNG mother who was brought up on traditional home cooked fare as a child is now determined her three-year-old daughter should also benefit from wholesome food has launched an online farmers' market supplying quality produce sourced from the Yorkshire Dales.
Double delight as falcons hatch June 12th, 2008
A PAIR of peregrine falcons is raising two chicks at the popular Malham Cove beauty spot in the Yorkshire Dales, the RSPB and National Park Authority (YDNPA) has announced.
Minister visits the Yorkshire Dales June 12th, 2008
TRANSPORT Minister Rosie Winterton has paid a fact-finding visit to the Yorkshire Dales to see for herself the challenges in providing public transport for rural areas.
Welcome return of the quail June 11th, 2008
ONE of Britain's most threatened game birds, the tiny quail, is making a come-back here in Yorkshire, says the Environment Agency.

 


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