The stretch of the A19 from Selby to Teesside has charm and history, according to those who use it.

Councillors say too much of site earmarked for solar panels is on high-quality farmland.

Elizabeth Cross, 38, from Easingwold, died at the scene of a collision on the A19 in June.

While Rishi Sunak keeps his seat, two other Tory MPs lose out to Labour and the Lib Dems.

Elizabeth Cross, 38, named as woman who died in collision at crossroads on the A19 near Easingwold.

A woman in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police say.

Diversions are in place and A19 is expected to be closed for most of the day while police investigate.

Some residents say there are already too many solar panel developments near Thirsk and Easingwold.