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Police car parks alongside a fire engine.

Farm blaze 'started deliberately' - fire service

Fire crews were called to the scene on Magazine Road in Barlby on Monday evening.

North Yorkshire

A picture of a place of worship made of sand-coloured limestone. The front of the building consists of a large, arching doorway and two towers to either side. Four statues feature next to the first two first floor windows.

Historic abbey awarded £1m cash boost for repairs

It is one of eight places of worship in Yorkshire awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund money.

A close up of a healthy tabby cat closing its eyes.

Foster appeal for cat, 20, found at power station

Buzz, 20, was emaciated and nearly blind when he was found at Drax Power Station, the RSPCA says.

A rural A-road lined with trees, a stone wall and a field.

Motorcyclist, 37, dies in A65 crash

The motorcyclist was riding with three other motorbikes towards Skipton prior to the crash.

North Yorkshire

A blue sign at the entrance to a nature reserve with a rough path leading to the left of the picture through trees to an open field.

Nature reserve housing scheme rejected

Planners reject a plan for 110 houses near Brayton Barff - but approve two other schemes nearby.

North Yorkshire

A stone circle with a hole in the middle on a grass verge with the words Appleton Roebuck written on it.

Housing plan rejected over lack of local amenities

Objectors say Appleton Roebuck lacks the infrastructure and facilities to support new homes.

North Yorkshire

A police mugshot of Gary Henshall - a man in his 60s wearing a black top and large earrings. He also has a pointy grey beard.

Man jailed for preying on girl at caravan park

Gary Henshall admitted five offences against his victim between 2020 and 2022.

Retired postman Myles Boothman, a man with short dark hair wearing a blue checked shirt, smiles at the camera.

Postman retires after 36 years on the same round

Myles Boothman says in his early years he would often be invited into people's homes for a cuppa.

North Yorkshire

A large white blob of chewing gum deposited on the street

Council eyes cash for street gum removal machine

The council says Northallerton, Scarborough and Selby would be first on the list for a clean-up.