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Submitting... So I can completely understand the concern of those who think that the last thing it needs, by way of improvement, is a dozen bell tents. Vacant high street shops could be replaced by new homes. Yet that is exactly what’s being proposed there. The operators of the abbey tea room and B&B, who took it over from English Heritage last year, say their vision for “glamping” in the shadow of the ruins is entirely consistent with the National Park’s stated aim of attracting more staycationers to the area – and a lifeline for small businesses such as theirs.

Submitting... The commission has published its final report which has highlighted ways of tackling wide-ranging issues including a lack of affordable housing, school closures due to falling pupil numbers and the need to boost internet and mobile phone coverage to tackle a digital divide between urban and rural areas. A central theme running throughout the commission’s recommendations is the need for a devolution deal for North Yorkshire to ensure decision-making powers are shifted from the Government to local political leaders. The Dean said: “The beauty of North Yorkshire is what makes...

Submitting... The building was previously derelict offices – builders found collapsed ceilings, dead pigeons and a foot of muck upstairs – and before that the Dutch Consulate. Crowle House - built for wealthy merchant George Crowle in 1664 There were still pictures of the Netherlands’ Royal family on the walls and an old passport control desk. Builders said they have had a couple of elderly people turn up and ask where they can sign so they can receive their pensions. Miss Corrie-Peace, 43, taught at Ebor Academy Filey but long harboured ambitions of becoming a developer. She and her ...

This atmospheric picture captures snow-covered fields in the depths of winter at the top of Garrowby Hill – a vista known the world over at a different time of year thanks to legendary artist David Hockney.