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Staff crisis forces baby unit closure

11:23am Tuesday 7th July 2009

A SENIOR councillor has described the suspension of children’s services at the Friarage Hospital, in Northallerton, as a crisis.

Healthy view of world

Photo show: Dr Sioban Watt with the display of  photographs at the Harewood Medical Practice

11:25am Tuesday 7th July 2009

PRIMARY school children are sharing their view of the world with patients in a doctor’s surgery on an Army base.

Businesses praised for helping to save town carnival

11:22am Tuesday 7th July 2009

A COUNCILLOR praised local businesses for helping to save Northallerton Carnival from the effects of the credit crunch.

Access plan approved despite fears

11:26am Tuesday 7th July 2009

ACCESS plans for a new business park at A1 landmark Scotch Corner have been given the go-ahead despite safety fears.

Princess draws crowds

Royal wave: Princess Anne acknowledges the crowds in Northallerton High Street

11:30am Tuesday 7th July 2009

A CROWD of excited shoppers gathered in Northallerton to catch a glimpse of a royal visitor.

Pay policy cuts absentee rate

11:04am Tuesday 30th June 2009

A POLICY linking county council workers’ pay to their rate of attendance has led to a significant reduction in absence, and a saving of more than £1m.

Girls try out new activity

On alert: Katy Bramham and Anya Hockey try laser tagging

11:06am Tuesday 30th June 2009

TWO pupils got an unexpected day off after winning a competition.

Crackdown on speed in villages hailed a success

11:05am Tuesday 30th June 2009

A CAMPAIGN to clamp down on motorists driving at dangerous speeds through villages in Richmondshire has been hailed a success.

Howards’ future in doubt

11:07am Tuesday 30th June 2009

DOUBTS have emerged about the future of an historic Army battalion after military officials were told to slash billions off their budgets.

Heart unit opened

11:08am Tuesday 30th June 2009

A NEW cardiology unit has been officially opened at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton after ten years of work by staff and fundraisers to bring it up to standard.



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