The 69-year-old was hit by a Renault Kangoo on Monday afternoon near the stately home.

Castle Howard says the project will see some farmland returned to nature.

Drainage upgrades will take place on stretch between York and Scarborough, near Castle Howard.

The cubs, one male and one female, were found alone at five weeks old near Castle Howard, York.

Castle Howard says work will get under way in the first half of the year if permission is granted.

Organisers of the Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta at Castle Howard say the event will return in 2025.

The event has seen mass hot air balloon launches and live music from Sam Ryder and Ella Henderson.

The young squirrels are taking their first trips out of the nest box at the North Yorkshire site.