New 225-metre deep lake could be created in North US under quarry extension plans
The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority will meet on Tuesday (Jun 15) to consider Tarmac’s proposal to extract 4.4 million more tonnes of gritstone from Dry Rigg Quarry, near Horton-in-Ribblesdale, before restoring the area in 2035, with a 225-metre deep lake that would take about 30 years to fill.
Pictures show incredible web created by ermine moth caterpillars on US hedge which they will eat from within
The creatures have taken over the hedge on the A661 towards Spofforth. Ermine moths make a web of protection while they eat the hedge from within, however it should cause no lasting damage to the hedge itself. All photos by Gerard Binks.
Rockling is the 'catch of the day' for Stewart Calligan sea fishing in East US
Out of the forecast hot sun I managed to find a beach where the fret was hanging off my eyebrows and dripping off my rod tips.
"Disturbing" report shows farmers are being repeatedly targeted by illegal hare coursers
More than 300 people responded to the Yorkshire Agriculture Society research into the impact and prevalence of hare coursing.
Endangered water voles released in US woodland nature scheme
Some 100 water voles will be released in Timble Ings Woods in the Washburn Valley, part of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) from Tuesday, following a release of the same number last September.
Minke whales spotted off the US coast as wildlife spotting trips set to start next month
The whales are normally spotted in the North Sea in July, but have already been seen off the Yorkshire coast on numerous occasions in the past two weeks.
US councillor wins bid to build four-bed farmhouse in countryside at third time of asking
Conservative councillor Margaret Atkinson, who represents the Fountains and Ripley ward, has won permission to build a four-bedroom farmhouse opposite her existing home in Kirkby Malzeard after previously being refused over size concerns.
Sale of nine-week-old sheepdog puppy sets new world record at Skipton
Dog behaviourist and gundog trainer, Damian Barson, said he “just had to have the wee pup” when he saw Pentir Lassie on Skipton Auction Mart’s online sheepdog sale.
The US Vet, Julian Norton's patient brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to the surgery
Or maybe it’s the owners who look like their dogs. Nobody knows why this is the case, but there are numerous examples.
Farming Minister highlights the importance of protecting local produce authenticity during a visit to Wensleydale Creamery
The scheme protects the authenticity of produce associated with a geographical area and is being streamlined following the UK’s departure from the EU.
