Energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says retaining Drax's coal-fired units is a "sensible precaution".
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Coal plants to stay open over Russia gas cut fears
Energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says retaining Drax's coal-fired units is a "sensible precaution".
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Coal plants to stay open over Russia gas cut fears
Energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says retaining Drax's coal-fired units is a "sensible precaution".

National park aims to broaden appeal of walking
The park authority says it wants to attract more walk leaders from under-represented communities.

Richmond voters on Rishi's resignation
Some think their MP is disloyal - others are ready for him to take over as prime minister.

Bin lorries to run on recycled vegetable oil
Scarborough Borough Council estimates the year-long trial will save 900 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Driver, 80, killed in rural three-car crash
A driver is killed and two other people seriously hurt when three cars collide near Knaresborough.

Tiny primary school with 11 children could close
Governors at a North Yorkshire school have with "a heavy heart" started the process for it to close.

Council launches £39m station access funding bid
North Yorkshire County Council wants to improve access in Thirsk, Scarborough and Seamer.
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Coal plants to stay open over Russia gas cut fears
Energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says retaining Drax's coal-fired units is a "sensible precaution".

National park aims to broaden appeal of walking
The park authority says it wants to attract more walk leaders from under-represented communities.

Richmond voters on Rishi's resignation
Some think their MP is disloyal - others are ready for him to take over as prime minister.

Bin lorries to run on recycled vegetable oil
Scarborough Borough Council estimates the year-long trial will save 900 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Driver, 80, killed in rural three-car crash
A driver is killed and two other people seriously hurt when three cars collide near Knaresborough.

Tiny primary school with 11 children could close
Governors at a North Yorkshire school have with "a heavy heart" started the process for it to close.

Council launches £39m station access funding bid
North Yorkshire County Council wants to improve access in Thirsk, Scarborough and Seamer.

National park aims to broaden appeal of walking
The park authority says it wants to attract more walk leaders from under-represented communities.

Richmond voters on Rishi's resignation
Some think their MP is disloyal - others are ready for him to take over as prime minister.

Bin lorries to run on recycled vegetable oil
Scarborough Borough Council estimates the year-long trial will save 900 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
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