Quirky café just off the A1(M) praised for ‘best breakfast’ and amazing cakes

Simply Dutch, on Bedale Road in Leeming Bar, is an A1(M) stop-off with dog-friendly touches, homemade cakes, and a vast, quirky furniture shop attached.
7 of the best fish and chip shops in North Yorkshire, according to TripAdvisor

7 of the best fish and chip shops in North Yorkshire, including at the coast, according to TripAdvisor reviews.
Fire closes streets in North Yorkshire town – crews on scene

A fire has closed streets in Scarborough with emergency services on the scene.
New information board outlines history of almost ‘forgotten’ County Durham village

An information board shedding light on a long-disappeared settlement has appeared on the site of the 19th century Durham mining village.
Man who stole £25 from County Durham pub in court nine years later after burglary

A burglar who targeted an elderly woman and a pub in Consett has walked free from court.
7 North Yorkshire place names you might have been pronouncing wrong

From Muker and Goathland to Chop Gate, here is how to pronounce seven North Yorkshire place names that regularly catch visitors out.
Controlling Darlington man made threats against unborn baby with partner

A Darlington man’s obsessive-compulsive disorder played a part in the manner of his behaviour in a controlling relationship, a court heard.
NHS boss vows to protect women despite controversial surgeon still being employed

An investigation into surgeon, Amir Bhatti, at the centre of a scandal-hit breast cancer service is still ongoing, despite the specialist still working on full pay.
Plans for 16-acre new woodland in Northumberland park

More than 5,000 new trees could soon take root as part of a proposed woodland scheme.
North Yorkshire cinema turned into nightclub for filming

A NORTH Yorkshire independent cinema is set to star on the big screen itself after it was transformed into a ‘nightclub’ for the evening.