North York Moors

National park in North Yorkshire, England

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The North York Moors is an upland area in North Yorkshire, England, containing one of the largest expanses of heather moorland in the United Kingdom. The North York Moors National Park was designated in 1952, through the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. The National Park covers an area of 554 sq mi (1,430 km²), and has a population of 23,380.

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North York Moors waterfall tombstoning rescue takes four hours The man suffered spinal injuries after falling into a shallow pool, the fire service say. BBC News - Published on June 1, 2020
Man arrested over bones found on North York Moors farm Police say the bones are male and appear to have been there for several decades. BBC News - Published on April 29, 2020
Monks want to build Coptic church in North York Moors St Athanasius' Monastery applies to North York Moors National Park Authority to build the church. BBC News - Published on January 11, 2020

Anglo American eyes bid for potash mine firm Sirius Minerals The firm's interest makes it more likely potash will be mined in the North York Moors National Park. BBC News - Published on January 8, 2020
Sirius plans for North York Moors mine suffer blow The company has to put on hold plans to issue a £403bn bond to finance the development. BBC News - Published on September 17, 2019