Helen Flynn

Fraudsters aren’t fussy, they’ll pick on anyone Did you know that in just one year, one in 17 adults were the victims of fraud? Nobody is immune from fraud. The criminals behind it target people online and in their homes, often emotionally manipulating their victims before they steal money or personal data. But there is […]

Over the Christmas period, we will see a significant increase in waste collected from households. Nationally, around 30 per cent more waste is generated at this time of year. Much of this will be recycled (about 44 per cent in North Yorkshire) but approximately half of all the waste we collect from householders will be

Northern Powergrid now has an online power cut map. It is the quickest way to report a power cut and find out what they are doing to get your lights back on. You can also report it on Facebook, X, and WhatsApp on 0191 687 2254. If you have no mobile access, the team is available 24/7 by

Independent Age have updated their “Winterwise” guide which helps older people through the coming winter months, and is full of the most up-to-date advice and information to help them stay healthy, warm and safe. It includes practical advice on how to manage costs during the winter and what support is available, if they’re struggling. It

Energy prices remain high but there are other actions you can take to reduce the costs of utility bills and access grants. Are you on the Priority Services Register? The energy companies all hold a Priority Services Register which offers extra help and support to households if there was a power cut or if the

North Yorkshire Council have launched a really useful webpage app that anyone can use to pass on information about issues in their locality–fallen trees, localised flooding, blocked land drains, etc. You access the webpage here You can use this form to upload any photos that have been taken of ongoing major incidents. This will help

It’s been a long time in the planning and implementation, but we are extremely pleased to announce that the Nidderdale Plus Community Fund is now live for applications! As you may be aware, Nidd Plus set up Nidderdale Charity Shop on the High Street in Pateley Bridge in February 2022. The money we make from

Rural and local communities across England will be supported in setting up local energy projects that will provide local jobs and deliver energy security, owing to a new £10 million government fund that is being launched. Both urban and rural communities will have the chance to win a portion of a new £10 million Community

As many of you may be aware the UK’s telephone network is changing. Between now and 2025 most telephone providers will be moving their customers over from old analogue landlines  to new upgraded landline services using digital technology.  This means services that households/individuals rely on using the old landline system such as home phones and healthcare

The summer holidays are now here and as much as that means water fights and trips to the park, the holidays also mean more screen time for kids and teenagers. What do parents need to know to help their kids navigate the digital world safely? Internet Matters have pulled together some resources that parents, carers and