Local news from Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
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Family pay tribute to 'kind and caring' teen who died near Burnsall
The family of a 13-year-old girl who died after being rescued from the River Wharfe near Burnsall have paid tribute to their "bright, kind, and caring" daughter.
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Trees could get greater protection under new council policy
North Yorkshire Council is set to consider a new countywide policy aimed at protecting trees and woodlands while creating greener and healthier communities.
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Skipton MP speaks in Parliament on water safety following death of 13 year old girl
Julian Smith MP raises Burnsall water safety concerns in Parliament following tragic deaths.
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Councillors to discuss new plan to strengthen action on anti-social behaviour
Plans to improve how anti-social behaviour is prevented, managed and tackled across North Yorkshire are set to be discussed by councillors.
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Housing target could be the "death of villages" in North Yorkshire, councillor warns
A Government target to build thousands of new homes in North Yorkshire could lead to the "death of villages", a councillor has claimed.
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