The Northern Echo | Ryedale

Helping hand for threatened species

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:50:44 +0000

A RARE beetle that is still clinging to existence in North Yorkshire is being given a helping hand in its continuing fight for survival..

Library opening hours to increase

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:59:10 +0000

OPENING hours at a town’s library are to increase - despite the cuts.

Delving into county's rich history

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:16:28 +0000

NEW details about the rich history of Britain’s biggest county have been made available to for all to see.

Senior managers to be lost at sharing councils

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:38:26 +0000

A REVIEW of senior management roles at cash-strapped neighbouring councils which share services looks set to result in cuts to the number of highly-paid bosses.

Callum's brush with royalty after Afghan tour

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:26:57 +0000

A SQUADDIE who came under attack in Afghanistan came face-to-face with royalty on his return, when he was presented with his campaign medal by the Princess Royal.

Nurses jobs at risk in new shake-up plan at Friarage Hospital, Northallerton

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:30:00 +0000

A CRISIS-HIT hospital facing growing protests over cuts is now planning to shed seven experienced nurses as part of a controversial reorganisation, The Northern Echo can exclusively reveal.

Students evacuated in chemistry laboratory blaze

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:55:56 +0000

HUNDREDS of people had to be evacuated when a major blaze broke out at university chemistry laboratories.

Council to build HQ on police station site

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:46:55 +0000

A £12.4m council headquarters for 500 staff will be built on the site of a police station.

Two thousand join battle to save threatened services at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:50:00 +0000

THE battle to save threatened services at a beleaguered regional hospital has moved up a notch with thousands of people pledging their support.

Traffic restrictions after bridge damaged in accident

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:49:22 +0000

TEMPORARY road restrictions have been introduced after a bridge was damaged in a smash earlier this week.