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23/10/2014

Punished for writing a letter to the Guardian |

Punished for writing a letter to the Guardian | http://t.co/AAOyiOHek1 via

Letters: A culture where staff are expected to keep their mouths shut and to toe the line would seem to permeate the whole of the civil service. HMRC found my husband guilty of ‘serious misconduct’ for contacting the press without permission

24/06/2014

Village pulls out all the stops for Tour de France

Tour de France weekend-long Grand Depart party West Tanfield hot air balloons, live music & food
http://t.co/btdokFNVGc

A CLUSTER of villages in North Yorkshire are going to town on Tour de France celebrations, despite its district claiming only 1.2 miles of the route.

19/06/2014

Woman, 21, trampled by cows in North Yorkshire

Woman, 21, trampled by cows in North Yorkshire http://t.co/EBNTAn6mYE

A WOMAN has been trampled by cows in North Yorkshire.

18/06/2014

North Yorkshire | Gransnet Local

Love ? Gransnet Local needs a new editor due to illness, just drop an email to [email protected] http://t.co/tJllmjS5MT

Visit the newly launched Gransnet Local (North Yorkshire) for listings, local services, what's on, recommendations, meet-ups and local forums.

16/06/2014

Yorkshire police search for missing four-year-old girl

Yorkshire police search for missing four-year-old girl - ITV News http://t.co/Y5qlEEH6rc

Police are appealing for help to find a four-year-old girl who went missing from Bradford. Mehreen Abbas was last seen at St Columba's Catholic Primary School this afternoon.

14/06/2014

North Yorkshire County Show 2014 | Northallerton | North Yorkshire | Gransnet Local

For a fab family day out try The North Yorkshire County Show 2014 | Northallerton | Thirsk http://t.co/pXBtaLnvo7

Festivals

14/06/2014

Help Northallerton FC with a spot of DIY - plea

Northallerton FC with a spot of DIY - plea http://t.co/KJHYcJFEgF

PLAYERS and fans are being urged to help out a non-league football club on Saturday (June 14) with a spot of DIY.

13/06/2014

County show set to attract bumper turnout

North Yorkshire County Show set to attract bumper turnout http://t.co/O9uHAqGZfr

A BUMPER turnout is expected at North Yorkshire County Show, following record numbers of entries in numerous classes and forecasted fair weather.

11/06/2014

Multi-million pound redevelopment plan for former hospital

Multi-million pound redevelopment plan for former Rutson hospital - public consultation details http://t.co/O2mQ8Wkucb

A DISUSED hospital site could be transformed into a multi-million pound mixed-use retail and leisure complex.

11/06/2014

Motorists baffled by High Street parking signs

Motorists baffled by High Street parking signs http://t.co/0Dm11AMAWU

MOTORISTS have been left bemused about whether they need to pay to park on a high street after reading apparently contradictory signs.

10/06/2014

looking for handyman | Gransnet Local - North Yorkshire | Grandparents forum - talk to other...

wanted near Richmond http://t.co/kPLfTCN9gi

Hi and welcome to beautiful North Yorkshire. My Name is Jennie and I adore being nana to two beautiful boys with all the joys, cuddles and tantrums too that come along with the privilege.

08/06/2014

£950,000 injection to tackle loneliness and isolation

£950,000 injection to tackle loneliness and isolation http://t.co/Ve0M5pQ6DY

A £954,000 fund will be launched this week to support North Yorkshire residents experiencing issues such as loneliness.

08/06/2014

Bus cuts cause hardship for elderly people

Bus cuts cause hardship for elderly people http://t.co/TzkoiKL20f

CAMPAIGNERS have warned bus cuts are causing big problems for many elderly people - with one 94 year old paying £26 for a taxi to see her doctor because services had been so badly cut.

08/06/2014

Bid to reach out to carers in North Yorkshire

Bid to reach out to carers in North Yorkshire http://t.co/eB7h02MtvM

A NORTH Yorkshire group is trying to reach out to as many carers in the region as possible who may not be aware support is available.

06/06/2014

Kids' book of the month - June 2014 | Gransnet

Kids' book of the month http://t.co/pE1Cq6Vi10

The Gransnet kids' book of the month for June 2014 is Operation Ouch! Your Brilliant Body - by Dr Chris and Dr Xand.

06/06/2014

Fab sunny

04/06/2014

Give men and women the option to retire at 60 with a state pension

Please have a look at this petition, it means a lot to me: retire at 60 https://t.co/IPZsEotTdP via

People who reach age 60 and are unemployed have very little chance of finding employment, especially in certain areas. Youth unemployment is at an all time high and in some cases earlier retirement will free up jobs for them. Many of the younger generation need to be given a chance to work and raisi…

03/06/2014

Council reaps 1,200 per cent increase in parking fees and fines

Council reaps 1,200 per cent increase in parking fees and fines http://t.co/voPdOae9je

CONCERNS are growing over car parking charges and enforcement after it was revealed that Hambleton District Council made over £550,000 from them last year.

28/05/2014

The emotional tug of the old county of Yorkshire put to the test in Yarm for Yorkshire poll

The emotional tug of the old county of Yorkshire put to the test in Yarm for Yorkshire poll http://t.co/vcjGZ9lSmY

The people of Yarm today have the chance to vote on whether the town should abandon Teesside for Yorkshire. Chris Webber hears the arguments for and against.

25/05/2014

Loneliness: Beating the curse of old age

BBC News - Loneliness: Beating the curse of old age http://t.co/JIWBkJNzSS

Loneliness is believed by many to pose a threat to health. So how should society try to tackle the curse that afflicts so many elderly people?

25/05/2014

It's grand up north: Harrogate voted the happiest place to live in Britain

It's grand up north: Harrogate voted the happiest place to live in Britain - Home News - UK - The Independent http://t.co/S18vCsgSGF

Why slum it down South when Harrogate delivers Georgian grandeur and the delights of Betty’s Tea Rooms? The Yorkshire spa town has retained its position as the happiest place to live in Britain, a nationwide poll has found.

23/05/2014

Lysander Arms beer festival | York CAMRA

Lysander Arms beer festival | York CAMRA http://t.co/UEr17YZ8hD

It’s a family fun beer festival with lots going on Friday beer festival kicks off at 5pm & there’s live music in the evening Saturday BBQ midday – 8pm & live music in the evening Sunday Carvery, games in the garden including giant Jenga Monday BBQ midday – 4pm, live music with Beth McCarthy 3-5pm Th…

22/05/2014

Axed Moorsbus is set to return - thanks to volunteers

Axed Moorsbus is set to return - thanks to volunteers http://t.co/cUVXQ8q1KR

A CHERISHED bus service across one of the most spectacular landscapes in the country is about to return – thanks to the efforts of volunteers.

22/05/2014

Council unveils £5m fund to boost Hambleton district's economy

Council unveils £5m fund to boost Hambleton district's economy http://t.co/M6uvhUO4VE

A £5M fund to relieve bottlenecks to economic development in Hambleton district has been unveiled.

20/05/2014

Going for Growth

Going for Growth http://t.co/Q9pndetQK5

Enterprise North Yorkshire - A different approach in helping individuals to start a business, and small businesses to move their ideas forward. FREE enterprise training and access to government-backed start-up loans.

19/05/2014

Northallerton to host its fourth beer festival

Northallerton to host its fourth beer festival http://t.co/i2sTm8Pbax

THE fourth annual Northallerton beer festival will be held in Northallerton town hall from September 26 to 28.

18/05/2014

Maasai tribes people to visit North Yorkshire town

Maasai tribes people to visit North Yorkshire town http://t.co/yQ2T5DgV4Y

MAASAI tribespeople are to visit a Northallerton art gallery as part of a week of African art and photography.

12/05/2014

Appeal launched to find Northallerton "festival-makers"

Appeal launched to find Northallerton "festival-makers" http://t.co/BMuoSgUkA2

THE team behind a successful food event are looking for volunteers to give them a hand this year.

09/05/2014

My Mother Said I Never Should | York | North Yorkshire | Gransnet Local

My Mother Said I Never Should, a remarkable transformative play that follows the lives, loves & losses of four women http://t.co/5WoP84T5Rs

Looking for a child-friendly event your children or grandchildren would enjoy? Visit Gransnet North Yorkshire to see what local people are taking their kids to.

09/05/2014

The TripAdvisor ‘blackmailers’ who’ll do anything for a free lunch

The TripAdvisor ‘blackmailers’ who’ll do anything for a free lunch http://t.co/kkbmpLSyRR

“GASTRONOMIC blackmailers” are demanding free meals and hotel stays in exchange for not writing bad reviews on TripAdvisor, a hospitality expert has warned.

09/05/2014

Council agrees controversial parking charges

Council agrees controversial parking charges - will come into force on June 2 http://t.co/jwtzRvD0iy

Council bosses in North Yorkshire said yesterday controversial parking charges in Northallerton will come into force on June 2.

08/05/2014

Mobile speed camera locations this week in North Yorkshire and County Durham (May 7 - 13)

Mobile speed camera locations this week in North Yorkshire and County Durham (May 7 - 13) http://t.co/4bCzxBoEux

ENFORCEMENT locations for police mobile safety cameras for week commencing Wednesday May 7, 2014.

08/05/2014

Car boot sale

Car boot sale Sunday 18th Romanby Cricket Club http://t.co/OhroSLkB9K

A car boot sale will be taking place at Northallerton Town Cricket Club, off Farndale Avenue, Romanby, Northallerton on Sunday, May 18.

06/05/2014

Loneliness - how to combat it | Help us beat loneliness | Age UK

Loneliness - how to combat it | Help us beat loneliness | Age UK http://t.co/uA7ZbrmbOd

Almost a million older people in the UK go for more than a month without speaking to anyone. Read how Age UK are helping to tackle loneliness.

05/05/2014

Raising awareness of Lyme Disease throughout May

Raising awareness of Lyme Disease throughout May http://t.co/B4ZIlr9EYm

THROUGHOUT the month of May the Huckins Family appeal team, which is raising awareness of Lyme Disease, will be handing out leaflets at popular walking spots throughout the region, advising and educating unsuspecting members of the public about the dangers and unseen risks of walking in the woodland…