51AVÊÓÆµ

Woman dies after collision at auction mart in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Police said a 74-year-old woman died at the entrance of Bentham Auction Mart after being hit by a red Scania HGV

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
Officers have asked witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.
Image:

Officers have asked witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.

A 74-year-old woman has died after being hit by a vehicle carrying livestock at an auction centre on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. North Yorkshire Police confirmed the woman died at around 10.15am...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Rural crime

'Not on my watch': Andy Burnham vows to target gangs behind illegal waste sites

'Not on my watch': Andy Burnham vows to target gangs behind illegal waste sites

Farmers should not be left paying to clear waste dumped on their land, the CLA said, as the Prime Minister announced a crackdown on organised waste crime

Rachael Brown
clock 20 August 2026 • 3 min read
UFU warns of rise in rogue traders and scammers across Northern Ireland

UFU warns of rise in rogue traders and scammers across Northern Ireland

PSNI have assured the UFU they have the resources to deal with the scale of the threat and are planning action days in response to the increase

Mia Willemsen
clock 20 August 2026 • 2 min read
Arson on farmland expected to cost farmer more than £100,000

Arson on farmland expected to cost farmer more than £100,000

Kent Police are asking anyone with information to come forward

Mia Willemsen
clock 19 August 2026 • 1 min read