Stainsby Folk Group, the charity behind Stainsby Festival, have announced that its long running Dream of Fields Appeal has been successful. After eight long years of fund raising the charity has been able to buy Brunt’s Fields on which the festival is held, securing its long-term future.

For the first time, residents will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of ID.

Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport; a UK, EEA or Commonwealth drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.