The Northern Echo | Thirsk https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northyorkshire/thirsk/ The Northern Echo Thirsk en-gb Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:26:53 +0100 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:26:53 +0100 https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Northern Echo | Thirsk https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northyorkshire/thirsk/ Tragedy as woman dies after two car crash on the A19 in North Yorkshire https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26252767.woman-dies-crash-a19-near-thrisk-north-yorkshire/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:13:26 +0100 6d2baf46f16feb298d442e70cac0fc25 anna.barnes@newsquest.co.uk | Anna Barnes Arapaho Gold set for step up in class after making it two out of two at Thirsk https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26245817.arapaho-gold-step-class-second-thirsk-win/?ref=rss Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:48:53 +0100 afc33a3ce2624458d037a35d212b9bc2 peter.barron@nne.co.uk | Peter Barron LIVE - One in hospital as 'serious' crash closes A19 in North Yorkshire https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26245390.live---serious-crash-closes-a19-near-thirsk/?ref=rss Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:40:01 +0100 471ebc23c708ac7e0788bdafe6ebaabf North Yorkshire school marks Duke of Edinburgh milestone with grant boost https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26201293.grant-helps-thirsk-pupils-join-duke-edinburgh-scheme/?ref=rss Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 38f4f41b31ff6efd24a7a08e9787ec9f gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Family pay tribute to 'totally irreplaceable' man who died after being hit by car https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26199729.tributes-man-hit-mercedes-outside-nova-bar-thirsk/?ref=rss Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0100 35446079b10110e3f0813c82534c1156 olivia.howlett@newsquest.co.uk | Olivia Howlett Police issue statement as man dies after being hit by car outside North Yorkshire bar https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26187103.man-dies-hit-mercedes-outside-nova-bar-thirsk/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0100 e081c2204c8300e8fa90e238649013d6 patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough Grade II listed North Yorkshire home with 'huge potential' set for auction https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26177518.390k-guide-historic-thirsk-home-huge-potential/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100 07f67d118d5d43cae40e834b4a698b99 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Knife-wielding robber grabbed 'screaming' shop worker by neck at petrol station https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26157007.knife-wielding-robber-grabbed-thirsk-petrol-station-manager-neck/?ref=rss Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100 262e9e5a90ee74a7754a5fcd6dea9e5b bruce.unwin@nne.co.uk | Bruce Unwin North Yorkshire pupils celebrate Leonardo da Vinci with art showcase https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26127115.thirsk-pupils-mark-world-art-day-showcase/?ref=rss Fri, 22 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100 969ca04098489856bea7466dede6db38 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Abuse survivor wins British bodybuilding titles and vows to retain his world title https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26089662.thirsk-bodybuilder-paul-remmer-wins-british-championships/?ref=rss Sun, 10 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100 1862c67cdf61ebcb7b75008f52ae3e8b patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough 'Magnificent seven’ as North Yorkshire school hits top Ofsted standards https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26081929.outh-kilvington-c-e-academy-wins-strong-grade-ofsted-areas/?ref=rss Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 40109fc82736be55553d3e80b5bca4e9 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht North Yorkshire farming family converts spud shed into padel courts https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26065781.family-opens-padel-shed-courts-sowerby-gateway-thirsk/?ref=rss Sun, 03 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100 73a4e0177ef55944f76ef23b48335266 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Engineering works to affect North East and North Yorkshire rail passengers next week https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26053000.engineering-works-york-northallerton-close-lines/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100 c4dbcfe137cb9696fb1bd6bbff5c69fc adam.foster@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Foster Man arrested as pensioner seriously injured in three-car crash https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26052005.man-arrested-pensioner-injured-serious-a6055-crash/?ref=rss Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:42:00 +0100 3223164330df6a79f451eea81ee34498 alex.oleary@newsquest.co.uk | Alex O'Leary Updates - A6055 remains closed after serious crash as man arrested https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26050273.updates---a6055-near-pickhill-closed-serious-crash/?ref=rss Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:52:02 +0100 13e28a4b936cc751bfa848f9d5c1dd52 Three people taken to hospital after 'serious crash' which closed A19 https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26047076.three-people-taken-hospital-serious-a19-crash-near-thirsk/?ref=rss Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:49:08 +0100 a273d0c0be7aeb21c0ca07a2c789c098 patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough North Yorkshire market town set to come alive with popular artisan event https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26028870.little-bird-artisan-market-set-return-thirsk-marketplace/?ref=rss Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0100 1d5f3fe0fab66398a98edba15da5f4d4 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Disabled driver wearing his wrong glasses leaves father and daughter badly injured https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26024830.disabled-driver-jailed-crash-a167-near-thirsk/?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100 7b410315b77a90f1ed98b88ff563ea54 graeme.hetherington@nne.co.uk | Graeme Hetherington WI talk in North Yorkshire honours women who helped make Doctor Who a classic https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25976124.doctor-women-celebrated-thirsk-wi-meeting/?ref=rss Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 f0f1159f7f663464f4bbbe2339db3708 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht North East student with rare condition aims for gold at TeamGym Championships https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25961278.stockton-riverside-college-student-prepares-teamgym-championships/?ref=rss Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 3904cf10d3f5261f0760919a1401d1df gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Yarnbombers celebrate 10 year anniversary with spring display in town marketplace https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25961289.thirsk-yarnbombers-mark-10-years-colourful-crochet-display/?ref=rss Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 c621d403eba08be6a9e826b2d1f401a6 Ella Brannen Four patients taken to hospital after serious crash on A19 in North Yorkshire https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25959509.four-taken-hospital-a19-crash-north-yorkshire/?ref=rss Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:33:10 +0000 cee28c9a16dccc1c4c37bd80aa011540 adam.foster@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Foster Three people taken to hospital after 'serious collision' closes A19 for 11 hours https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25957066.three-people-taken-hospital-a19-north-yorkshire-crash/?ref=rss Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:43:18 +0000 7df86c4c942f81951a487829d1ae5e6e adam.foster@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Foster Cat Zola found near busy North Yorkshire motorway hoping for a forever home https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25936059.blue-cross-animal-hospital-cat-thirsk-hopes-forever-home/?ref=rss Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 1c7fc2c8889f7f1d4d1d014dd79e6f3d gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Business owner opens up about 'big risk' of moving into new and bigger shop https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25928098.kristinas-thirsk-north-yorkshire-moves-new-premises/?ref=rss Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 838f60e4cc83f6f0ad47b95c4a75c84b patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough North Yorkshire woman becomes first Brit to sail 'smallest boat around the world' https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25928506.north-yorkshire-women-makes-history-solo-sail-around-world/?ref=rss Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:08:51 +0000 cfe0ef2374e87fdc1c9b1e37b620d60c gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht North Yorkshire care home helps baker Jill rekindle her love of the kitchen https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25903780.hambleton-grange-helps-baker-jill-newsom-rediscover-passion/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 805951d110a8dce7bb5dd1527e77d28d gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Why you should try this unique petting farm in North Yorkshire https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25901037.harley-lovell-starts-mobile-animal-petting-service-thirsk/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 47609a6f5ed54a06a60250af76a27ca0 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht Darlington thief threatened to 'stick knife' in man before gang chased down by police https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25895696.darlington-thief-threatened-stick-knife-man-a67-chase/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 429fc987140de2abd932c44d3d9757f0 bruce.unwin@nne.co.uk | Bruce Unwin Plea for 'crucial' funds to keep parrot sanctuary afloat amid high energy bills https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25827110.plea-crucial-funds-morndyke-parrot-sanctuary-thirsk/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 f29a690893e9910012aff00fe71a4bd3 Kayleigh.Fraser@newsquest.co.uk | Kayleigh Fraser The best places to eat in and around 'timeless' North Yorkshire market town https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25800948.best-places-eat-around-timeless-market-town-thirsk/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 37eb938cd5f87eec6ae45c615671afa5 joshua.nichol@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Nichol Couple to turn decade-long dream into reality with opening of new coffee house https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25782449.peaches-coffee-house-opening-thirsk-end-month/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 19398de1bbaa9d6f759f31fad5fdd9a1 olivia.howlett@newsquest.co.uk | Olivia Howlett Man on A1(M) taken to hospital after being hit by lorry as another arrested https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25760935.man-a1-m-taken-hospital-hit-lorry-near-dishforth/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:37:05 +0000 3295aa5f82d6e2e9ba5c9da00254e283 ella.wilson@newsquest.co.uk | Ella Wilson Cruel North East con artist tricked elderly widow out of £1,500 for 'loft work' https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25688641.middlesbrough-con-artist-tricked-thirsk-woman-1500/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:49:10 +0000 62c1e24018756be6e55cb27b286d31dd Kayleigh.Fraser@newsquest.co.uk | Kayleigh Fraser Man arrested after armed police surrounded house is released under investigation https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25685192.man-arrested-sowerby-incident-released-investigation/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:35:58 +0000 e63c9318ad7617a068427333abb0dff4 patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough Man arrested after armed police, negotiators and police drones called to home https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25678993.man-arrested-armed-police-negotiators-called-sowerby/?ref=rss Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:22:51 +0000 6fb76c7f5d37ec9664a587c86e059b42 olivia.howlett@newsquest.co.uk | Olivia Howlett Large police cordon in place after incident as residents urged to stay away https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25678862.cordon-sowerby-near-thirsk-isolated-incident/?ref=rss Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:10:06 +0000 40dde759382738d1d70afe43a0c47d3d olivia.howlett@newsquest.co.uk | Olivia Howlett Man arrested after 'threatening staff at garage with a knife and making off' https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25619890.man-threatened-staff-knife-busby-stoop-garage-thirsk/?ref=rss Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:02:00 +0000 1783ba40e391175300b385b2811cb049 ella.wilson@newsquest.co.uk | Ella Wilson Paedophile former monk who sexually abused pupils in North Yorkshire dies in prison https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25583984.paedophile-monk-peter-turner-abused-children-ampleforth/?ref=rss Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 e6804f31baeacf6fb700a8b7a22310da anna.barnes@newsquest.co.uk | Anna Barnes Calls for probe into 'shocking failure' of convicted paedophile who kept teaching https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25576131.call-probe-north-yorkshire-paedophile-teacher/?ref=rss Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 4e44ebc3f61173a1fd981dd6ca6695af olivia.howlett@newsquest.co.uk | Olivia Howlett Paedophile kept teaching in schools for SIX MONTHS despite conviction in France https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25567126.paedo-supply-teacher-returned-classrooms-conviction-france/?ref=rss Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:03:00 +0000 301fb2ebbf7f5aba4339f38bd6486c40 olivia.howlett@newsquest.co.uk | Olivia Howlett Luxury £4.5m home up for grabs for only £15 in 'life-changing' competition https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25566375.look-inside-4-5m-thirsk-home-omaze-uk-draw/?ref=rss Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100 c12a2555e49b8abb2f6d79ff760c467a joshua.nichol@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Nichol North Yorkshire soldier used fake online profiles to abuse children in County Durham https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25560706.former-thirsk-soldier-jailed-83-counts-child-sexual-abuse/?ref=rss Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:48:22 +0100 522f6543234fe196a135e3c7da2dbc99 ella.wilson@newsquest.co.uk | Ella Wilson 'Little boy' rushed to hospital after 'falling' from ride at farm funfair https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25555157.little-boy-falls-ride-spilmans-farm-thirsk/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:57:39 +0100 f782358eb7d0ec2fbcf48b07197dbdb3 Kayleigh.Fraser@newsquest.co.uk | Kayleigh Fraser Bungling guard dog protecting cannabis factory befriends officers who busted site https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25528212.sophisticated-cannabis-factory-busted-sessay-near-thirsk/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:10:00 +0100 66058b725d45a10a04107707cca36dc0 joshua.nichol@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Nichol Residents fight back against plans for 98 new homes in North Yorkshire village https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25517927.backlash-dishforth-development-nearly-100-houses/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0100 ca341b8f90a2c6bd6cf9c72b2d3466d4 joe.willis@newsquest.co.uk | Joe Willis Wanted man arrested over offences in North Yorkshire arrested by police https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25507708.hunt-find-james-murfitt-cars-set-alight-thirsk/?ref=rss Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:54:29 +0100 67ceef31c67c5ca8b443457ba67771b6 patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough Meet the 17-year-old who has launched a new mobile petting farm https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25504471.brookefields-mobile-petting-farm-near-thirsk-launched/?ref=rss Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100 535d52b68e404d437f3c4e8cc5854c94 gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht The worst-performing railway stations in County Durham and North Yorkshire https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25508361.worst-railway-stations-county-durham-north-yorkshire/?ref=rss Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0100 2575d2dc72dd76c6652b57f14e0270b4 joshua.nichol@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Nichol Arson investigation launched as two cars destroyed by fire near North Yorkshire pub https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25505791.arson-investigation-launched-fire-outside-thirsk-pub/?ref=rss Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:01:23 +0100 244f51a185d32379364e2ebbd35f99f0 adam.foster@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Foster