BUSINESS networks have been set up in Hambleton’s six market towns in a bid to make them more vibrant.

As part of Hambleton District Council’s project – Hambleton ‘A Place to Grow’ – council officers are working with business leaders to ensure the towns evolve.

This year saw the networks in Bedale and Easingwold launched and those in Thirsk, Stokesley, Great Ayton and Northallerton go from strength to strength.

In Stokesley the monthly Farmers’ Market was awarded the accolade of being one of the best in the country and there was a third Stokesley Food Week in October.