River Ure

Yorkshire Water admitted the £1.5m scheme fell short

Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m scheme fell short of promised sewage cuts
Yorkshire Water has admitted a £1.5m scheme aimed at dramatically reducing storm overflow discharges into the River Ure in Ripon has not performed as expected.

Middleham Bridge.

Grade II-listed Yorkshire bridge reopens to traffic weeks early after HGV crash

The River Ure flowing under Masham Bridge. Photographed by Yorkshire Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Warning for simmers in Yorkshire rivers due to ammonia levels

Pollution in Bawter Carr Drain.

'Small-scale environmental disaster': Pollution found in tributary of rivers

Aldwark Toll Bridge. Image submitted with planning application.

North Yorkshire’s only toll bridge set for repairs to prevent collapse

This rural scene is a typical sight in the Yorkshire Dales on the outskirts of Hawes, where nature, farming, and tradition have lived side-by-side for centuries. Picture: James Hardisty.

Stunning photo shows Upper Wensleydale's historic sheep farming landscape

Aldwark Toll Bridge.

The Yorkshire village with a historic bridge that still takes its toll

Quirky and quaint: Aldwark Manor left a lasting impression on Julie

Quirky charm and golf at Aldwark Manor: a playful Yorkshire escape

Boroughbridge Club campsite in north Yorkshire

North Yorkshire campsite off A1 expected to flood today as warning issued

Eight people have fallen ill after paddling in Aysgarth Falls according to campaigners

Warnings after eight people "fall ill" after swims in River Ure

Kilgram Bridge

The Yorkshire bridge which was built by the devil according to local legend

The WW2 bomb found by Adam Makewell and his son Cameron Makewell in the River Ure in Yorkshire.

Watch: Moment teenager crashes underwater drone into live WWII bomb

This drone image shows a jet of water spraying into the air as the bomb was detonated

Unexploded Second World War bomb detonated in Yorkshire river

Potential development sites submitted so far to the council. Image: North Yorkshire Council.

Potential sites for thousands of new homes in next two decades submitted

Village focus: North Stainley.

North Stainley: A traditional rural community which has had to adapt to survive

Thornborough Henges. (Pic credit: Dave MacLeod / English Heritage)

Thornborough Henges: History behind the 5,000 year Yorkshire landmark

Marmion Tower, West Tanfield. (Picture: Roger Ratcliffe)

The historic gatehouse still standing even though its manor house isn't

Richard Axe keeps 120,000 rare books in the old Aysgarth youth hostel

Incredible library of 120,000 rare books for sale in Yorkshire

Aldwark Manor Estate is marking the reopening of a key toll bridge

Aldwark Manor Estate celebrates reopening of key toll bridge

Aldwark Toll Bridge has been closed since last April

Aldwark Toll Bridge to re-open after 10-month closure - with fees frozen

Credit - Aldwark Manor Estate

Plans approved to extend Aldwark Manor Estate’s hotel golf course
North Yorkshire Council has approved plans to extend Aldwark Manor Estate’s hotel golf course into two agricultural fields.
Thomas Barrett

Aldwark Toll Bridge work in June

Aldwark Toll Bridge: Repairs to be delayed by a further two months

Aldwark Manor is going through a huge refurbishment after being taken over by a local company.

Aldwark Manor's redesigned course a picturesque risk-reward layout

The miniature railway at Newby Hall

Newby Hall: Fascinating history of miniature railway at Yorkshire stately home

Nosterfield Nature Reserve

England one of most nature depleted countries in Europe says conservation trust

Aldwark Toll Bridge, Boat Lane, Great Ouseburn, York, having essential maintenance work carried out on the bridge resulting in the closure until the end October 2023 causing a lengthy detour for motorists.

The fascinating history of Yorkshire's only private toll bridge

Aldwark Manor Estate

Luxury Yorkshire hotel announces opening date for £15m golf course

Sunday 19th May 2019
Picture Credit Charlotte Graham

Pictures Shows, Matt Gray , Driver prepares and tests a scale full working Steam locomotive, 10 1/4 gauge, replica of the Royal Scot, after extensive winter maintenance, it has been returned to service today, the Royal Scot, was first seen at Newby Hall in 1971 and was originaly Launched by Lord Louis Mountbatten of Burma, and has been service at Newby Hall ever since

Newby Hall is an 18th-century country house, situated beside the River Ure at Skelton-on-Ure, near Ripon in North Yorkshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building, and contains a collection of furniture, painting, and precious artefacts. The south side of the grounds by the river has extensive herbaceous borders and woodland walks. Also Grade I listed are the Georgian stable block, leased as offices, and to the Church of Christ the Consoler. Newby Hall is open to the public from 21 March until 1 October. MAIL23961

Newby Hall is looking for full-time miniature train driver

River Ure, Ripon

Body of keen walker, 45, who went missing two months ago is found in River Ure

The horse statue in the flooded River Ure

999 call about 'horse stuck in floodwater' turned out to be WW1 statue

Flood warnings and alerts have been issued in Yorkshire as heavy rain continues to fall. Pictured is floods in York in Feburary 2022.

Flood warnings and 24 flood alerts issued as weather warning in place

The River Wharfe at Linton Falls. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Autumn walks in Yorkshire Dales: Best waterfalls in the Dales with pretty views
Visitors are frequently drawn to the Yorkshire Dales for its scenic waterfalls which are accessed through hiking trails.
Liana Jacob

Head Gardner Lawrence Wright, with Heather Gabe and Emma picking apples from the trees at Newby Hall. Picture Credit Charlotte Graham

Apple throwing championships to mark harvest celebrations in peculiar tradition

Aysgarth Falls have run dry

Photos show Aysgarth Falls and rivers in the Yorkshire Dales that have run dry

Anita Walker completed a challenge to swim in 70 different locations to mark her 70th birthday.

Seventy swims in 70 places for 70 years, one woman's birthday challenge

The River Ure at West Tanfield

Inexperienced kayaker, 43, died after capsizing on swollen River Ure near Ripon

Martyn Strong in the wildflower meadow with Mill Farm in the background

Meet the novice Dales farmer with a dream to rewild and bring back lost species

The River Ure at West Tanfield, where Mr Laverty got into difficulties

Victims of River Ure kayaking accident and Settle climbing tragedy named

The River Swale meanders beneath the ruins of Richmond Castle Picture Gary Longbottom

Picture Post: Richmond Castle’s interesting history

Rishi Sunak hears about how the scheme has worked with, from left, Marie Taylor, YDRT operations director; David Middlemiss YDRT CEO; Robert Brown YRDT trustee; Andy Whitell of Ribba Hall and Wes Wilcox and Dr Neale Hall of Dales Land Net – soil moisture monitoring equipment suppliers.

Flood management project in the Dales gives wildlife a boost

Cyclist travelling through Boroughbridge.

Boroughbridge: The friendly North Yorkshire town visited by the Devil's Arrows

The River Ure at West Tanfield, near Ripon

Canoeist dies after getting into difficulty in River Ure at West Tanfield

Fishing guide Philip Ellis in the River Ure at East Witton

How Wensleydale could become one of Europe's best places to see and catch salmon

The native white-claw crayfish population has been decimated by the invasive American Signal crayfish.

Disease deadly to native crayfish has been confirmed in a North Yorkshire river

Have you ever visited Hawes?

9 wonderful Autumn walks to enjoy around Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales

Flooding in Masham. Picture credit: PC Pete Macmillan.

Dramatic footage shows extent of Masham flooding during Storm Ciara

Jono Leadley Director of Development at The Nursery pond at the new Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Ripon City Wetlands nature reserve, where reeds were grown to be transplanted around the rest of the nature reserve.

Celebrate World Wetlands Day at one of Yorkshire's beautiful wetland wildlife ha...

Rescue services were called to save a sheep stranded on an island in the River Ure in North Yorkshire

Sheep rescued by fire services after getting marooned on island in Yorkshire

Fisherman's Lodge, Ripon

For sale: home with fishing rights and glamping

Why a Yorkshire river revival has spawned a new controversy

Flooding in Bishopdale valley. Picture: Environment Agency.

Bishopdale farmers join scheme to beat severe flooding in Yorkshire Dales hotspo...

The Aldwark Arms is at the centre of village life in Aldwark. Pictures by James Hardisty.

Village Focus: How younger generations are keeping Aldwark vibrant

Thornborough Henges dates back to over 5,000 years ago. Photo by Dave MacLeod, English Heritage.

Thornborough Henges: The history behind Yorkshire's 5,000 year old monument

The toilet block is on the left, on a platform built onto the rock

For sale and flush with potential: Loos with a view in Yorkshire

Mill Leat has it's own bridge across the river

For sale: Two riverside homes in Yorkshire with free heat and electricity

Read Julian Norton's column first in Country Week, inside The Yorkshire Post every Saturday.

A physical challenge for Julian after cow gives birth to twins

Flooding.

Flood alerts issued in North Yorkshire

David Driffield takes his last passengers for a ride on the Royal Scot at Newby Hall.

Wanted: One driver for miniature trainline in North Yorkshire

A glimpse of the River Ure in Hackfall Woods.

Weekend Walk: Masham Hackfall

PIC: Tony Johnson

Angling for the best spot in the River Wharfe

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