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Four reports of fly-tipping in one month in York

North Yorkshire Police

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Four reports of fly-tipping in one month in York

The reports were made by residents across York to City of York Council in March 2022 via Fix My Street - a website in which residents can anonymously report to their councils what needs to be repaired in their local area.

Three Village pubs in North Yorkshire targeted within two hours by thieves on the hunt for cooking oil

North Yorkshire Police

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Three Village pubs in North Yorkshire targeted within two hours by thieves on the hunt for cooking oil

Three pubs along the North Yorkshire coastline were targeted by the same set of opportunists in less than two hours as thefts of oil has now stretched to cooking oil.

Harrogate “sheep worrying” incident sees pair of dogs chase livestock

North Yorkshire Police

Monday, 28 March 2022

Harrogate “sheep worrying” incident sees pair of dogs chase livestock

The incident happened on land beside a public footpath below the ruins of John of Gaunt’s castle nnear Beaver Dyke Reservoir, in an area known as Haverah Park near Harrogate.

Man hit by paraglider while walking in North Yorkshire as police investigate

North Yorkshire Police

Monday, 28 March 2022

Man hit by paraglider while walking in North Yorkshire as police investigate

A man suffered a broken nose in North Yorkshire when he was hit by a paraglider.

Brimham Rocks wildfire: Photos show shocking damage to National Trust beauty spot in Yorkshire after blaze

North Yorkshire Police

Wednesday, 23 March 2022

Brimham Rocks wildfire: Photos show shocking damage to National Trust beauty spot in Yorkshire after blaze

An area of moorland at popular National Trust beauty spot Brimham Rocks, near Pateley Bridge, has been damaged in a wildfire.

Don't risk your dog being shot, police warn

North Yorkshire Police

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Don't risk your dog being shot, police warn

NORTH Yorkshire Police are reminding dog owners to keep their dogs on leads when around sheep, or they put their pet at risk of being shot by the landowner.

Do You Recognise This Man?

North Yorkshire Police

Monday, 21 March 2022

Do You Recognise This Man?

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for help to identify a suspect who is alleged to have withdrawn hundreds of pounds using stolen bank cards.

Security alert for Yorkshire's rural communities as oil thefts start to spike amid fuel price increases

North Yorkshire Police

Thursday, 17 March 2022

Security alert for Yorkshire's rural communities as oil thefts start to spike amid fuel price increases

The Neighbourhood Watch Network is warning people living in the region’s rural communities to step up security measures as a spate of oil thefts begins to sweep the country.

Police recover £1 million worth of stock from Sherburn after man steals trailer

North Yorkshire Police

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Police recover £1 million worth of stock from Sherburn after man steals trailer

POLICE say £1 million worth of stock was recovered on Tuesday night after a man tried to steal a trailer using the lorry cab he was driving at the time.

Wensleydale farmers produce 'carbon neutral beef'.

North Yorkshire Police

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Wensleydale farmers produce 'carbon neutral beef'.

A WENSLEYDALE farming couple are now producing certified ‘carbon neutral beef’ after making a raft of changes to their operations.

Investigation into pollution event at Brompton Beck in Northallerton

North Yorkshire Police

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Investigation into pollution event at Brompton Beck in Northallerton

COUNCILLORS fear thousands of fish may have died in the third "catastrophic" pollution incident on a popular beck.

Men arrested and suspected stolen quad bike recovered near York

North Yorkshire Police

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Men arrested and suspected stolen quad bike recovered near York

Two men have been arrested after police ‘stung’ the tyres of the suspected stolen quad bike they were riding.

Facebook fly-tipper who blighted countryside is prosecuted

North Yorkshire Police

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Facebook fly-tipper who blighted countryside is prosecuted

A serial fly-tipper who dumped piles of rubbish around Richmondshire has been sentenced by a court.
Ben Tiller, 37 of Richmond, “blighted his community” by illegally discarding the waste in the countryside.

Stolen machinery appeal after rural Hambleton burglary

North Yorkshire Police

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Stolen machinery appeal after rural Hambleton burglary

Police are urging members of the public to be on the lookout for valuable stolen machinery taken during a burglary near Northallerton.

Residents in rural parts of the Selby District asked to stay alert

North Yorkshire Police

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Residents in rural parts of the Selby District asked to stay alert

North Yorkshire Police is actively increasing patrols in villages within the Selby District. This is following a spate of reported burglaries on the border of South /West Yorkshire.

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