All roads around the Langdale Moor wildfire will reopen from 6:30pm (Monday 1 September). This includes the A171 between Whitby and Scarborough and the B1416, however a 30mph speed limit is in place on sections of both roads to keep everyone safe. Please stick to this speed limit as the fire is still ongoing and emergency services are still working in the area. There may be smoke reducing visibility, mud on the road from the ongoing work and our sweepers may be on the road cleaning this up. Laybys will be closed, please keep moving and do not stop to look at the fire. Police will be patrolling the area. Thank you for your patience.

The following roads are currently closed due to the wildfire at Langdale. Updated: Monday 1 September at 9am. • A171 Robin Hoods Bay turn to Cloughton - (C219 Sledgates to C77 Newlands Road) • A171 Summerfield Lane to Fern Farm, Hawsker (Junction B1447 to Junction C226 Back Lane, Hawsker) • B1416 Sneatonthorpe (Dean Hall Brow to A171) • C78 Public House to Ruskin Lodge, Harwood Dale • C206 Gowland Lane, Cloughton • C224 Moorgate, Littlebeck (A169 to U2335 Lousy Hill Lane) • U2335 Lousy Hill Lane, Littlebeck • U2346 Raikes Lane, Sneatonthorpe • U2349 Road from High Normanby to Whitby to Scarborough Road, Hign Normanby • C78 Gainforth Wath Road, Staintondale • C85 Bridge Home Lane to Evan Howe Pond, Fylingthorpe • C219 Sled Gates to Latter Gate Hills, Fylingthorpe • U2413 Stoupe Brow to Stoup Bank Farm, Fylingdales Moor, Junction on to Cinder Track only • C85 Bridge Home Lane to Low Farm, Fylingthorpe, Junction on to Cinder Track only • C70 Helworth Road, Harwood Dale (Juntion A171 Helworth Road to Gowland Lane) • C225 Stainsacre Lane, Stainsacre (Junction A171 Stainsacre Lane, Whitby) • C225 Sneanton Thorpe Lane, Sneatonthorpe (Junction U2346 Raikes Lane, Sneatonthorpe) • C226 Back Lane, Hawsker (Junction A171 Summerfield Lane to Fern Farm) • U2339 Summerfield Lane, Stainsacre (Junction A171 Stainsacre Lane, Whitby) • U2343 Hall Farm Road, Hawsker (Junction A171 Summerfield Lane to Fern Farm) • U2343 Mill Lane, Hawsker (Junction A171 Summerfield Lane to Fern Farm) These are in place for yours and our emergency services safety. See advice for smoke-affected areas at northyorks.gov.uk/wildfire

Langdale wildfire - please do not ignore the road closures ⚠️ As the fire continues at Langdale there are several road closures in place for everyone’s safety & to allow the emergency services access to the area. Please don't hamper the response by ignoring them - thank you.

⚠️ The following roads are currently closed due to the wildfire at Langdale. - A171 Robin Hoods Bay turn to Cloughton - (C219 Sledgates to C77 Newlands Road) - B1416 Sneatonthorpe (Dean Hall Brow to A171) - Gowlands Lane, Cloughton (Harwood Dale Road to A171) These closures are in place due to heavy smoke. Please avoid this small part of North Yorkshire.

The #A1M J47 exit slip roads (for #Knaresborough) are closed in both directions following a serious collision. If you're travelling to @greatyorkshow this morning, please plan ahead and allow extra journey time.

Serious collision on the A684 at Bainbridge 🚨 We are currently at the scene, alongside the fire and ambulance services. The road is closed in both directions, and diversions are in progress. Please avoid the area. Incident number: NYP-21032025-0043.

National television appeal following burglary series in York 📺 Tomorrow (Friday 21 March 2025) we will be featuring on @BBCCrimewatch following a spate of gold burglaries in York. DCI Shaun Page will be live on the programme at 10.45am. See more here orlo.uk/2OtJR

Out and about keeping people safe in Scarborough at night 👇 Following on from the success with similar deployments in York, we have mirrored “Project Vigilant” operation in Scarborough. See more here orlo.uk/FdPBK

Traffic alert - Stillington We're currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on West Lane in Stillington. West Lane is currently closed and is expected to be for some time. Motorists should avoid the area if possible. NYP ref: log 476

Traffic alert - Malton ⚠️ We're supporting @northyorksfire who are dealing with a building fire on Castlegate in Malton. The road is currently closed and a diversion is in place in the town centre. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. NYP ref: log 380

Ripon police and fire station now open 👮🧑‍🚒 Our updated police and fire station on Stonebridgegate in Ripon officially opened today - keeping our dedicated policing team in the heart of the city. Here is our Chief Constable Tim Forber to show you inside 📹

Approx 400k cannabis farm dismantled in Bedale Police in Bedale have dismantled a cannabis farm worth approximately 400k. We've arrested two people who have been charged and are due to appear in court. See the update here orlo.uk/ULnct

Traffic alert ⚠️Rufforth We’re currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the B1224. It’s currently closed between Bradley lane and Mill Lane. The closure is expected to be in place for some time and motorists should find an alternative route. Ref: log 0075

Traffic alert ⚠️Dales We’re currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the B6265 Hebden Road. It’s currently closed between Hebden and Greenhow Hill. Motorists are advised to find an alternative route. NYP ref: log 213 22/02/2025

Operation Tornado York and Selby 🌪️15 arrests made as well as drugs and cash seized in York and Selby Watch this video to see Chief Constable Tim Forber's overview of our 24-hour crime blitz with our latest Operation Tornado. ⬇️

Update on the A64 closure 👇 Sadly a man has died following a collision which occurred on the A64 near Crambeck in the early hours of this morning. The road remains closed and is expected to be until rush hour. See our statement here orlo.uk/bl0vA

Cowling, Skipton: The missing 16-year-old boy has been found safe and well 🚔 Thank you for supporting the appeal which has now been cancelled. Please remove the boy’s photo and details from websites and social media as soon as possible. REF 12250008859

Traffic Alert – A1 (M) 👇 We’re currently in attendance at a HGV fire on the A1 (M) south at Junction 42 (South Milford). Traffic is currently stopped on the north and southbound carriageways. Motorists should expect delays and if possible find an alternative route. Ref: 0174

Updated witness appeal – fatal collision A19 Thirsk 👇 Officers investigating the fatal collision on the A19 near Thirsk in which two people died have renewed their appeal for information. See our updated appeal here orlo.uk/gjV9R

Remembering Rosie 💙 At 10am this morning we joined together to pay respects to PC Rosie Prior. At HQ, CC Tim Forber made an address which was followed by a minute’s silence before a reading from our Chaplain, the REV Philip Rogerson. Our thoughts remain with Rosie’s family.