Saltmarshe Hall welcomed nearly 500 visitors through its gates last week as it opened its gardens to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme’s open gardens event.

Drax Group has revealed it is on track to become one of Europe’s lowest carbon intensive power generators after data from the company’s half-year financial results showed the company has reduced carbon emissions by 90 per cent in the last decade.

Four cooling towers at the former Eggborough Power Station have been demolished in a “major milestone” in the regeneration of the site.

Two kind-hearted youngsters from Eastrington have raised £105 for two good causes after holding a cake and book stall in their garden.