3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (348+ words) A Richmond woman has smashed her ambitious fundraising challenge for the British Heart Foundation, running almost 1, 200 miles before her 40th birthday. Rachael Ridley set herself the goal of running 1, 000 miles in the six months leading up to turning 40 as part of…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (568+ words) Police and politicians have met to discuss problems caused by the number and behaviour of visitors to the Yorkshire Dales. The meeting was called by Skipton and Ripon MP, Sir Julian Smith, amid growing concern over traffic congestion, dangerous parking…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (266+ words) The home addresses of North Yorkshire councillors are to be removed from the public register to protect them from harassment. Under new laws set to come into force later this month, North Yorkshire Council will remove councillors" usual residential addresses…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (127+ words) Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 40s was assaulted in Richmond. The incident happened at The Batts, Station Road, Richmond, at around 6. 40pm on Friday, June 12. The victim suffered facial injuries after being attacked from behind and was…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (291+ words) Tickets are now on sale for this year's Richmond Walking and Book Festival, with organisers promising a packed programme of walks, talks and literary events across the region. The festival's main programme begins on Friday, 18 September, but activities will get…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (326+ words) A special exhibition celebrating the life and achievements of Middlesbrough-born football coach and former soldier Harold Shepherdson has opened at Richmond's The Green Howards Museum. The temporary display, running throughout the World Cup, shines a spotlight on Sgt Harold Shepherdson…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (317+ words) A special event is being held to mark 40 years since Garsdale Station was reconnected to the national railway network for passengers. The remote upland station, which serves communities across Upper Wensleydale and the Sedbergh area on the Yorkshire-Cumbria border, officially…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (305+ words) A fashion show showcasing discounted high street brands is set to return to West Burton next week in support of a local arts charity. Blue Boxt Creative and Performing Arts Charity has once again teamed up with Colours Fashion Shows…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (246+ words) Richmond Golf Club's annual Queen Bee Trophy competition brought together the club's female golfers on Sunday to celebrate both sporting excellence and the legacy of one of the club's most respected members. The event is played in honour of Anne…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (217+ words) Police cadets from Catterick Garrison spent an evening meeting members of the public and sharing crime prevention advice during a community engagement event at Tesco. The cadets spoke with shoppers about their role, offered practical advice on staying safe, and…...