Why people keep returning time and time again to this ‘picture-perfect’ village

Reeth, located in upper Swaledale around 11 miles west of Richmond, in the Yorkshire Dales, has been described as ‘picture perfect’.
‘Murdered’ toddler’s mum denies causing fatal head blow or any of 100 other injuries

The mother of ‘murdered’ toddler Isabelle Welsh has denied inflicting the fatal head injury which caused the two-year-old’s death, a court heard.
Live – Mother gives evidence in toddler Isabelle Welsh murder trial Day 12

Live coverage of Isabelle Welsh murder trial as jury hears more evidence against pair accused of Thornaby toddler’s murder on day 12.
Darlington FC announce major new deal with Amazon and how it will work

Darlington have announced a new partnership with Amazon that will help strengthen and develop their community links
Drugged-up jealous dad smashed into pregnant partner’s home leaving her terrified

A jealous Hartlepool man who smashed his way into his pregnant partner’s home while two young children were present has avoided an immediate prison sentence.
Woman arrested as substance allegedly thrown at rough sleepers – recap

A woman has been arrested after a substance was allegedly thrown at two rough sleepers in the centre of Scarborough this morning. North Yorkshire Police closed two roads – Northway and Ramshill Road. The ambulance service said two alleged victims were taken to hospital
Darlington chippy owner dedicates award to dad as shop is named Echo’s best for 2026

A Darlington fish and chip shop owner has dedicated her win in the Northern Echo’s Best Fish and Chip Shop award to her dad, who died just before the competition.
Writer Terry Deary to appear at Malton Roman Festival

He’s one of the country’s best known writers but putting pen to paper was not Terry Deary’s first career choice.
Travellers left out of pocket as UK travel company suddenly closes after 28 years

Global Vision International (GVI), provided placements in conservation, education, and community development in Costa Rica, Fiji and more.
Police share image of suspect after man tried to grab two young girls in the street

Police have shared an image of a suspect that they wish to speak to in connection with an incident which saw a man try to grab two young children in Ormesby.