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North Yorkshire Police will be running a free event to help cyclists in the dark around the Scarborough area.

Free event to help cyclists in the dark around the Scarborough area

Established fashion and surfwear brand Saltrock, is expanding its reach to surf and outdoor enthusiasts on England's northeast coast, with the addition of a new store in Whitby.

British surfwear brand Saltrock confirms new store opening in Whitby

Paul and Alison Blacker have spent every Christmas together with Dominic for the past two decades.

Foster couple in Scarborough host dinner early to keep joy of Christmas alive

Ben Guthrie sparkled for SAC at Hartlepool. pic Richard Ponter

Ben Guthrie leads the way for Scarborough AC at Hartlepool cross country fixture

Drivers of farm and construction vehicles are being urged to play their part in helping to keep North Yorkshire’s highways safe by avoiding leaving mud on roads.

Farm drivers urged to keep roads mud-free around North Yorkshire

Testing has been increased after a single case of swine flu was detected

Scarborough MP says 'no cause for undue alarm' as Swine Flu case confirmed

North Yorkshire County Council's fleet of gritters are keeping the county's roads moving

TRAVEL: Interactive map shows location of every gritter in North Yorkshire

Ruth Kemplen (C) and Vaughn Medhurst (R), Owners of Blue Dolphin Holiday Park receive their award from Luke Hansford, Senior Vice President - Supply at Hoseasons (L).

Blue Dolphin Holiday Park near Filey wins top tourism award

Ryedale Community Foodbank’s volunteers play a vital role to ensure thousands of hungry people are fed each year and have access to everyday essentials.

Ryedale Community Foodbank receives £1,000 donation from Pickering councillor

The large amount of mixed rubbish dumped between Castleton and Commondale on the North York Moors.

Large amount of rubbish dumped on North York Moors - council pledges action

Liberty Ingham, the daughter of the artist in residence at St Mary’s Church, Petra Ingham, looks at some of the artwork that was produced during a community workshop centred on the installation by international artist Peter Snijder.

Communities given chance to take part in showpiece arts festival in Scarborough
Communities in Scarborough are being placed at the heart of a major new cultural festival to help inspire their creativity and instil a greater sense of civic pride in the seaside town.

Patchwork fields above Lofthouse deep in Nidderdale near Pateley Bridge in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire's Areas of Natural Beauty become National Landscapes

Nunnington Hall is hosting Christmases of the past with a yuletide season that will take people on a journey through the ages, whilst immersing them in the rich tapestry of festive traditions. (Credit: Robert Cottrell)

Experience Christmas through the ages at Nunnington Hall in Ryedale

North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for health and adult services, Cllr Michael Harrison, says Carers Rights Day is a good opportunity to draw attention to the assistance carers can call on.

New approach announced by Council to ensure that help is available for carers

Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group (SDSG) and Everyone Active held their first Special Olympics Swimming Gala on Sunday, November 12, which has been hailed a “huge success”.

Scarborough Sports Village's first Special Olympics proves huge success

The Coliseum, Whitby.

New Whitby venue for North Yorkshire citizens advice and law centre drop-in

The number of adults with substance abuse problems is increasing in North Yorkshire, according to a report.

Increasing number of adults need drug support in North Yorkshire

From left to right, North Yorkshire Council’s head of early help, Barbara Merrygold, North Yorkshire Council’s service improvement officer, Jennifer Lowes, Yorwaste area manager, Steve Midgley, and Yorwaste administrator, Julie Greenfield.

Festive recycling campaign to spread some Christmas cheer

Coastliner bus at Scarborough Railway Station.

North Yorkshire Christmas shoppers' bonus as £2 bus fare extended

The Liberal Democrat group voting against the proposed rise in councillors\' allowances Picture: NYC

North Yorkshire Councillors ‘real terms pay cut’ branded ‘indefensible’

Yorkshire Housing's latest affordable housing development in York

Council joins housing partnership to boost supply of affordable homes

Scarborough Town Hall

Former Scarborough Council’s finances put under spotlight

From left, train driver Adrian Landi, North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for the visitor economy, Cllr Derek Bastiman, station staff Allan Langham, and VisitEngland’s director, Andrew Stokes, pictured at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s station in Pickering.

Visitor economy to be promoted with launch of new partnership

Proving that age is no barrier to achieving career ambitions or personal growth are two students who have shared their “life-changing” experiences of returning to the classroom.

Adult learner from Scarborough shares experience of returning to education

Outreach librarian Claire Thompson, left, shares North Yorkshire Libraries’ free Self-Care Toolkit with interested teenagers.

Libraries host activities to help you to take care of yourself

December 2024 image featuring The Grinch and Father Christmas.

Workers at Boulby Mine, near Whitby, strip off to raise cash for air ambulance

Storm Debi has caused a yellow wind warning to be issued by the Met Office for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington. Photo: Richard Ponter

Storm Debi: Yellow wind warning issued by Met Office for Yorkshire coast

Images of the first homes to be available at the new COAST development in Burniston.

See how solar-powered properties in new development near Scarborough will look
The first images of solar powered properties on a new coastal housing development in North Yorkshire have been revealed.

Brid Road Runners' Graham Lonsdale, green shirt, works his way through the field at Sewerby parkrun. PHOTO BY ALEXANDER FYNN

Bridlington Road Runner Danny Brunton shines at Chalkland Way Ultra 40 mile race

The BellyRub and BellyRub Beer is a small, relaxed, dog-friendly eatery, craft beer bar and bottle shop which caters for dog-owning beer drinkers

Top dog-friendly destinations to get tails wagging

Whitby at Christmas. picture: Richard Ponter

Whitby councillors to debate Christmas lights and parish poll at meeting

Check out our pictures below as the Libraries Minister visits newly refurbished Scarborough Library.

11 photos as Libraries Minister visits newly refurbished Scarborough Library

From left, North Yorkshire Council’s chairman, Cllr David Ireton, executive member for libraries, Cllr Simon Myers, libraries interim general manager, Hazel Smith, member for the Woodlands division, Cllr John Ritchie, Lord Parkinson, member for the Castle division, Cllr Janet Jefferson, and librarian Nicola Dengate.

Libraries Minister visits newly refurbished Scarborough Library

A North Yorkshire social care body has added a new member to its Board to strengthen its commitment to workforce and training.

Scarborough and Whitby's Independent Care Group welcomes new member to board

Consultation is starting on a wide-ranging strategy to address issues faced by more than 6,000 autistic people living in North Yorkshire has been drawn up.

Consultation on draft autism strategy for North Yorkshire to start this month

People across North Yorkshire are being urged to unite with some of the brightest stars from TV, radio and comedy to Stand Up To Cancer this autumn.

BBC Radio 1 host Jordan North urges residents to Stand Up To Cancer

One of Northern’s popular coastal stations has been spruced up thanks to a team of volunteers.

Filey railway station given a makeover by volunteers during storm

Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire have welcomed a Government consultation into proposed legislation to crack down on youth vaping and create a “smokefree generation.”

Health leaders in North Yorkshire welcome smokefree consultation launch

The first stage of a five-year process to develop a new local plan for North Yorkshire is under way.

North Yorkshire residents encouraged to have a say in new local plan

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for the Yorkshire coast. Photo courtesy of Levi Athan.

Storm Ciarán: Yellow weather warning issued for rain across Yorkshire coast

A group of 25 people have made a special journey along the North Yorkshire coastline as part of a special programme designed to rebuild ‘travel confidence’ in older generations.

25 older people make journey on coastline to regain ‘travel confidence’

A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over £8m of taxpayers’money and one of the region’s leading tourist attractions after the firm behind the venture went into administration.

Fears for £8m of North Yorkshire taxpayers’ money as water park firm collapses

Julie Brown, 60, from Filey, is one of the first newly approved carers to receive her £500 golden hello and has worked with children with additional needs all her life.

Newly approved foster carers receive £500 ‘golden hello’

The resilience and strength of care leavers was honoured at an awards ceremony as they prepare to venture into adulthood.

Ceremony honours achievements of ‘exceptional’ care leavers

An independent panel that annually reviews allowances for councillors is recommending payments for members of North Yorkshire Council to reflect their significantly increased workload.

Proposed allowances for councillors across North Yorkshire reflect workload
An independent panel that annually reviews allowances for councillors is recommending payments for members of North Yorkshire Council to reflect their significantly increased workload.

Residents in East and North Yorkshire who are eligible are encouraged to come forward for their flu and Covid-19 vaccines. Photo: Michelle Adamson.

North and East Yorkshire residents encouraged to get flu and Covid-19 vaccines

Saint Cecilia’s awards night goes down a storm - check out the pictures below!

IN PICTURES: Here are 23 photos from Saint Cecilia's award night in Scarborough

The far-reaching network of libraries across North Yorkshire has received a prestigious award for providing a safe space for sanctuary seekers and refugees.

Celebrations held for Libraries of Sanctuary award success

Parents and carers with children due to start primary school in North Yorkshire in September next year can apply for their places now. (Photo: Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Parents asked to apply for next year’s primary school place

The scene on The Foreshore at Scarborough this morning. Photo: North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum.

Don’t travel warning issued as Storm Babet batters the Yorkshire coast

Castle Howard has closed to the public due to Storm Babet and the weather conditions.

Storm Babet: Castle Howard closes due to 'adverse' weather conditions

The upper section of the oak centrepiece within the cottage.

Chance to live in this unique cottage with a tree as a central feature

There is currently a shortage of 6,000 fostering households in England, so films such as Any Of Us have a vital role to play in encouraging more people to become foster carers. Image is taken from the film.

North Yorkshire Council share powerful message to recruit more foster carers

NHS and Public Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire say they were delighted to hear new proposals to tackle smoking.

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire backs proposal to create a smokefree generation

Volunteers like Audrey McGhie, pictured, involved in a wide range of conservation programmes are being heralded as key to ensuring plans to place North Yorkshire at the forefront of the fight against climate change become a reality.

Volunteer praised for efforts to help to tackle climate change in Scarborough