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Agriplus Ltd is based on Stokesley Business Park Picture: GOOGLE

Agriplus Limited expansion plan divides community
COUNCILLORS serving on a local authority which has repeatedly been accused of putting expanding firms’ interests above those of its residents and the environment have been told being “business-friendly” does not mean having to approve every single plan for a commercial operation.

ALPACAS: Families are invited to interact with the alpacas

Plans submitted to stop 'devastating' consequences for alpaca farm

From left, Swaledale Butchers director, Jorge Thomas; Chamber International export adviser, Peter Bainbridge and Swaledale Butchers director, Charlie Cowling

Skipton butchers exports artisan sausages to Germany

Julian Sturdy MP

Sturdy demands action to 'level up' rural areas

A new website has launched for Primark fans (Yui Mok/PA)

A new website has opened for Primark shoppers (but there’s a catch)

Ford Focus Active: a new kind of Ford - but is it any good?

Ford Focus Active: a new kind of Ford - but is it any good?

Rising prices across the board sent UK inflation soaring higher in February, according to official figures (Aaron Chown/PA)

Cost of living: How much basic household items have increased in a year

Healthier chocolate eggs. Credit: Tesco and Aldi

Healthier chocolate eggs to enjoy this Easter from Tesco and Aldi

Student loan repayments will start at a lower salary threshold of £25,000 from 2023/24 (Chris Ison/PA)

Graduates set for 'rollercoaster ride' as student loan interest rates skyrocket

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen (Picture by Sarah Caldecott)

How world-first centre here in North East could be worth £26bn to small businesses

See what the most successful Dragon Den's products are

The most successful products from Dragons Den and where to buy them

Newsquest has teamed up with LOCALiQ to help you grow your local and regional marketing strategy (Canva)

Learn how to grow you business with free webinars - how to sign up

Fortnum and Mason Picture: PA/NORTHERN ECHO

The local meat firm chosen to supply major store where the Queen used to shop

Photos via www.bournemouthecho.co.uk show the Whatsapp scam.

Cadbury issues urgent warning over chocolate Easter egg scam

Barclays Banking. (PA)

Barclays announces major change that could affect thousands of current account holders

Harpreet Kaur won a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar in this year's series of The Apprentice (PA)

Yorkshire-based business owner wins investment from The Apprentice boss Lord Sugar

Lloyds will close 60 branches. (PA)

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland announce closure of 60 branches across the UK

Pictured, a sign for a Burger King drive thru restaurant. Photo via PA.

Burger King owner says Russia operator has ‘refused’ to shut fast food shops

McDonald's pledges £1million for the people of Ukraine in fundraising effort

McDonald's pledges £1million for the people of Ukraine in fundraising effort

Members of Brompton and District Agricultural Discussion Society on a recent visit to Acorn Dairy, near Darlington

Agricultural discussion society celebrates 100th anniversary

Items on offer at last month's York Machinery Sales

All records broken at York machinery sales

The Coca-Cola Company has announced it will suspend all business in Russia, after calls for it to stop selling its products in the country (PA)

Coca Cola suspends business in Russia amid Ukraine war

Planners support ‘industrial’ concrete plant at Metcalfe Farms, Leyburn

From April a major change will be occurring with first-class stamps from Royal Mail (PA)

Royal Mail announce price hike on first-class stamps next month

Mick Fryat, centre with Chris I'Anson and Sarah Richardson

Award for the man I'Anson Brothers couldn't work without

FAMILY AFFAIR: Jonny and his family outside the new shop

New butcher comes 'full-circle' to bring local produce back to town

Signs opposing plans for a free range egg farm at Thornton le Beans

Changes to egg farm plan likened to rearranging deckchairs on Titanic

Photo of a kitchen via Canva/Pixabay and rating image via the FSA.

Food hygiene standards explained: How ratings work and what each number means

Store cattle in the ring at Skipton. File photo

Top trade for Continental cattle at Skipton Mart

Acorn Dairy directors Graham Tweddle and Caroline Bell. Picture: Handout

Darlington dairy produces the 'best butter in the UK'

Marks & Spencer and Aldi agree deal over Colin the Caterpillar row (PA)

Marks & Spencer and Aldi agree deal in Colin the Caterpillar row

Is BT internet and email down? What we know

Grantsprogramme open for applications

Lake District farming fund success – with more to come in 2022

FUNDRAISER: Brocksbushes Farm handing over a cheque to Daft as a Brush in 2019.

Farm shop raises over £10,000 for cancer charity

A new Post Office delivery scam is asking customers for bank details and other personal information - here's what to look out for (PA)

Scam warning as fake Post Office delivery texts reported - what to look out for

Marks & Spencer changes name of midget gems to mini gems after offensive language discussion.

'This must be an April Fools': M&S shoppers rage over change to popular item

Virgin Media O2 has issued an update to its customers over roaming charges in Europe (PA)

Virgin Media O2 issues update to customers about roaming charges in Europe

CONFIRMED: The County Council have shared details on bird flu cases in Copeland

Cumbria chalks up a record number of devastating bird flu outbreaks

Pudsey Asda's security guard for Creme Eggs.

Asda security guard issues warning to thieves in search of £10,000 prize

Upgrade your office with some of these items and actually look forward to working from home. Pictures: Websites listed

Work from home essentials – Create the perfect home office

Santander branch. Credit: PA

Santander Bank makes £130 million Christmas Day error - Who has been affected?

Pictured from left butcher Kevin Galley, directors Robert Hendrix and Helen Bell and assistant butcher Connor Owen Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

The butchers shop that's been crowned the 'best' in the entire region

He's a big un...Turkey comes under the hammer in Carlisle

Talking turkey - Festive bird sale returns to city

Bird flu: North Yorkshire poultry keepers urged to take urgent action now or risk losing flocks

Bird flu: North Yorkshire poultry keepers urged to take urgent action now or risk losing flocks

Nationwide is experiencing issues with its mobile and online banking services, and customers are struggling to transfer any money. (PA)

Is Nationwide online banking service down? What we know

How the new site will look

New Malton depot as agricultural supplier Ripon Farm Services marks 40 years

NFU president Minette Batters

UK ‘faces worsening food supply chain crisis’ without Government action

Royal Mail warns of severe Christmas delivery delays amid widespread sickness

Royal Mail warns of severe Christmas delivery delays amid widespread sickness

FARMER co-operative First Milk producers in line for New Year milk price rise

New Year farmgate milk price rises for dairy farmers

Concern over growing spread in ‘largest ever’ bird flu outbreak

Concern over growing spread in ‘largest ever’ bird flu outbreak, with ten cases in North Yorkshire

An anonymous hooded figure sitting in the dark typing on a laptop. Credit: Canva

Spar shops closed following cyber attack

Prices could rise this Christmas. (PA)

Supply chain issues could lead to Christmas price increase, companies warn

Royal Mail reveal Christmas delivery deadlines for 2021. (PA)

When you will need to post your gifts to arrive in time for Christmas Day

PRICE RISE: Shoppers are being warned the price of bread and other essential foods will continue to increase. Picture: PA Wire/PA Images

Experts warn shoppers buying bread at major UK supermarkets