Drought leads to calls for more reservoirs to protect supplies – but experts say there are barriers.

Police say man in the video died from natural causes but post claimed he was a stab victim.

Mayoral authorities receive a government grant to upgrade libraries and leisure centres.

Public conveniences are being transferred to town council and will be refurbished.

The Environment Agency say it has taken water samples and is investigating the source.

A man got into difficulties after trying to save his children when they fell into the River Wharfe.

The project will examine the work done to restore the famous window following the fire of 1984.

Teresa, from North Yorkshire, says respite care has allowed her to recuperate and be a good parent.

Marcus Lee Noble, from York, has been jailed for five years and one month.

A bench in Whitby dedicated to murdered Sophie Lancaster is temporarily moved for the big wheel.

Energy firm Enviromena submits plans for a development on farm land between Bedale and Exelby.

Neil Trennan absconded after he was given day release from North Sea Camp in Boston.

The shellfish deaths had an “extremely negative” impact on fishers’ mental health, a report finds.

The service says dry conditions mean the chances of fires starting outdoors are much higher.

The horse became trapped after escaping from its enclosure on Friday night, fire crew say.

The free service has been running since 2022 but has low passenger uptake and high running costs.

Organisers axed the Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival after celebrity chefs withdrew.

The plans for the area around Clifford’s Tower are scaled back due to cost, the council says.

Terry Eccles, 78, says he has been told some heart patients wait up to a year to be seen.

The development at Hemingbrough is due to be decided by the National Planning Inspectorate.