Thirsk16 hrs agoDriver who reached 130mph in police chase arrestedThe driver eventually reached a dead end, ran from the car and entered a river in North Yorkshire.16 hrs ago19 hrs agoConvicted paedophile who continued to teach bannedSimon Schofield was convicted of sexually assaulting a child in November 2023.19 hrs ago4 days agoIs Bonfire Night being replaced by Halloween?Halloween’s increasing popularity could challenge Bonfire Night as England's autumn favourite.4 days ago21 Oct 2025Ex-soldier jailed for 83 child sex abuse crimesAusten Fleming was based at Dishforth Airfield near Thirsk when he was arrested in 2022, police say.21 Oct 202521 Oct 2025Farm park granted music and alcohol licenceMonk Park Farm, near Thirsk, is granted a licence to hold events for up to 5,000 people.21 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Concerns farm park could become 'mini-Glastonbury'More than 80 people object to Monk Park Farm's application to serve alcohol.16 Oct 20258 Oct 2025Seven held after cannabis farm found in rural spotPolice say more than 1,000 cannabis plants were found at the agricultural premises near Thirsk.8 Oct 20255 Oct 2025'Housing scheme would turn our village into a town'Villagers strongly oppose the proposal to build 98 homes on land off Topcliffe Road.5 Oct 20255 Oct 2025Spades, benches and fish: Yorkshire stories to make you smileAcross Yorkshire there are people making a difference to others every day of the week.5 Oct 2025...
