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Scarborough secondary schools have lowest attendance rates in North Yorkshire

A photo contest was held as part of the report to develop a library of North Yorkshire photographs showing positive and realistic images of over 50s. The second prize was given to Hazel Ramsay, who took a picture of her mother, Karen.

North Yorkshire urged to prepare for looming challenges of ageing population

Photo From North Yorkshire Council public health annual report.

Concerns about growing health inequalities affecting older people in Scarborough

Walk-in blood pressure points are available for the public at 30 libraries across North Yorkshire.

See where you can get your blood pressure monitored in North Yorkshire

Adele Duffield, outreach librarian, and Andrew Stewart, public health officer, with the new blood pressure monitor in Whitby Library.

Residents can check blood pressure at Whitby Library as part of pilot scheme

North Yorkshire Council’s director of public health, Louise Wallace, marks International Women’s Day 2024 by paying tribute to the women who have inspired her.

Women of inspiration celebrated on International Women’s Day

Partners across North Yorkshire are working together to cut harm caused by drugs and alcohol in their ongoing efforts to ensure many more people live longer and healthier lives.

North Yorkshire unites to reduce alcohol and drug use harm

Louise Wallace, Director of Public Health at North Yorkshire Council.

Health leaders urge more people to get vaccinated against measles

Tens of thousands of volunteers have been praised for their work to support grassroots sport to improve health across North Yorkshire and bring communities together to tackle social isolation.

Volunteers recognised for sporting role in healthier lifestyles

North Yorkshire County Council’s director of public health, Louise Wallace.

North Yorkshire communities share 'profound' impact of Covid-19 pandemic
The profound impact of Covid-19 has been highlighted by communities in North Yorkshire to helpshape the planning for the threat of future pandemics and improve the general public’s health.
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The NHS in North Yorkshire is urging people to get their Covid-19 and flu vaccinations this winter

North Yorkshire residents urged to get Covid-19 and flu vaccinations this winter

Professor Sir Chris Whitty with Louise Wallace, North Yorkshire’s Director of Public Health (right) and Dr Victoria Turner, a North Yorkshire public health consultant.

England's chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty visits Scarborough

Liz Kemp in her Malton store.

North Yorkshire residents urged to take care after Covid-19 restrictions lifted

Louise Wallace, director of public health for North Yorkshire.

Covid: North Yorkshire health chief ‘cautiously optimistic’ worst of Omicron wav...

Covid case rates have risen dramatically in Scarborough borough and across North Yorkshire.

Scarborough borough's Covid rate rises rapidly over Christmas to reach new peak

Booster jabs are now available to anyone aged 18 and over.

Booster vaccine 'best form of defence' as roll-out ramps up across Scarborough

Scarborough borough’s seven-day rate per 100,000 people is now 251.

Scarborough's infection rate lowest in North Yorkshire as vaccine uptake urged

People are being urged to be sensible in the run-up to Christmas, to help slow the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid.

North Yorkshire people urged to act to slow spread of Omicron variant

Scarborough’s coronavirus infection rate per 100,000 people now stands at 292

Number of coronavirus patients falls at Scarborough Hospital

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Number of coronavirus patients in North Yorkshire hospitals continues to rise

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North Yorkshire's director of public health says sending Graham School pupils ho...

Scarborough borough's infection rate per 100,000 has risen to 20.

Scarborough's Covid rate lowest in county as cases rise across North Yorkshire

The latest weekly infection rate for North Yorkshire stands at 45 cases per 100,000 people, below the England average of 75.

Covid: Delta variant now dominant in North Yorkshire and most cases among under ...

Scarborough borough's coronavirus infection rate remains at 11 cases per 100,000.

Indian Covid variant found in North Yorkshire in 'small numbers'

The borough's infection rate per 100,000 has dropped back to 11.

No Covid-19 patients remain at Scarborough Hospital as infection rate falls

Shoppers returned to the high streets as lockdown restrictions were lifted last Monday.

North Yorkshire health officials call for caution as Covid situation 'encouragin...

Test centre at William Street coach park. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter

Scarborough’s coronavirus infection rate falls ahead of Easter weekend
Scarborough’s coronavirus infection rate has fallen as the borough gets ready for the Easter weekend.
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The coronavirus test centre on William Street Coach Park. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter

Update on Scarborough's coronavirus rate from North Yorkshire’s director of publ...

People are being asked to resist travelling to beauty spots like Sandsend, from outside the area, in the battle against Covid.

Covid: North Yorkshire families warned no room for complacency over half-term

The borough’s seven day infection rate per 100,000 people now stands at 99.

Scarborough borough's infection rate falls but health bosses give stark warning

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No new cases of South African coronavirus variant found in Scarborough

The borough’s seven day infection rate now stands at 103.

South African variant found in Scarborough borough but infection rate fall conti...

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The sign was pulled down from its post and the word 'Lies' sprayed on in red paint.

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