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Latest news

Bebra Gardens paddling pool in Knaresborough pictured recently. Three paddling pools in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon have been temporarily closed to allow checks to be carried out after issues were identified during maintenance.

Paddling pools closed after maintenance issues uncovered

Three paddling pools have been temporarily closed to allow checks to be carried out after issues were identified during maintenance.

An aerial picture of Richmond where the first draft town investment plan has been drawn up. Residents and businesses are invited to attend two consultation events being held in the town this week to consider the draft plan, which identifies a number of priority areas for future investment, including the regeneration of Market Place.

Major milestone reached in project to guide towns’ regeneration

A scheme designed to drive investment and guide regeneration across towns in North Yorkshire to benefit hundreds of thousands of residents has reached a significant milestone.

Fostering group picture

Hundreds of years of fostering celebrated as carers honoured

Dedicated carers who have opened their homes and hearts to children to provide stability, love and support when it is needed most have been honoured at special events across North Yorkshire as part of Foster Care Fortnight.

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