North Yorkshire Fire Authority has voted in favour of sharing 999 calls with the Cornish Brigade at busy times. The Authority says it chose Cornwall to handle over flow calls because the areas are unlikey to suffer major incidents at the same time.
The proposals have been met with a mixed reaction on the streets.
New law will protect the dignity of both men and women, the Government says.
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has survived a vote of no confidence, amid claims his credibility will "never recover" .
Mark Smith has confessed to killing 38-year-old Jillian Grant, whose body was discovered in North Shields on December 25 last year.