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Latest news

The outside of the Stone Cross building in Northallerton

Former council headquarters sold for 66-bedroom care home

A disused council building is set to be transformed into a three-storey residential care facility after being sold to a nationally renowned care home provider.

Westway Boxing Club

Knockout £700,000 investment secures boxing club’s future

A boxing club in Scarborough will be safeguarded as a “true community facility” after we agreed to contribute hundreds of thousands of pounds to fund an expansion to secure the venue for generations to come.

The outside of the Summit building

Vacant leisure venue to reopen as new tenant reveals excitement

A vacant leisure facility is set to reopen for communities to enjoy as part of an ongoing commitment to drive regeneration in towns across North Yorkshire.

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