The Latest Breaking News from North Yorkshire

'Growing' Giant Rat Problem Sounds Alarm As Rodent As Big As A Cat Captured In England

A giant rat nearly as big as a cat was found in North Yorkshire, highlighting rising rodent populations and health risks nationwide.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4, 2025

Funding secures Iron Age Melsonby Hoard for the nation

More than 800 artefacts were found in the North Yorkshire village in 2021.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

Man arrested after death of teenager in suspected hit-and-run

Bailey Chadwick, 19, was walking home after seeing friends in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, when he was fatally injured on the B6265.

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

Burnham presses Scottish Government on Alexander Dennis factory closure

The bus manufacturer has proposed to consolidate its operations in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Kim Le Court powers to victory on stage one of Tour of Britain Women after escaping with Kristen Faulkner

Mauritian takes race lead in Redcar after attacking with 37km to go in North Yorkshire

Cycling Weekly · Jun 5, 2025

Soldier was missing for three weeks before body was found in barracks – inquest

Father-of-three Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan, 33, was discovered in January 2020 in his bedroom at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

Victims of UK’s worst-ever road accident remembered 50 years on

A total of 33 people died after a coach crashed at Dibble’s Bridge, in North Yorkshire, in May 1975.

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Urgent Tap Water Contamination Warning: UK Residents Told to Boil Water After Shocking Bacteria Discovery

A critical 'do not drink' warning was issued for tap water in North Yorkshire on 13 May 2025, after tests revealed high levels of coliform bacteria.

International Business Times UK · May 16, 2025

Blunkett outlines ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ plan to fix railways in Yorkshire

He said Yorkshire’s Plan for Rail would deliver a huge boost to jobs, growth and new housing.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Walking 42 miles in one day: tackling North Yorkshire’s Lyke Wake route on its 70th anniversary

The walk across the North York Moors – which has to be completed in 24 hours – is a mix of trudging and wild beauty. I experienced both as I joined one of the first people to do it in 1955

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025