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Booklet to help commemorate those who fought in First World War

Published 17 October 2017

As Remembrance Day approaches, North Yorkshire libraries have produced a guide for people who what find out about their First World War ancestors.
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Settle library invites people to see what’s on offer at open day

Published 17 October 2017

Settle Community Library will hold an open day on Saturday, October 21, from 10.30am to 1pm to give people a chance to see what is on offer six months after the running of the library was taken over by volunteers.
Kex Gill consultation launch

Don’t miss chance for say on proposals for realigning A59 at Kex Gill

Published 17 October 2017

Only two weeks remain to have your say in a public consultation on proposals to realign the A59 at Kex Gill.
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One Adoption highlights growing need for adoptive parents

Published 16 October 2017

Adoptive families who can provide a loving, stable home are needed right now for just over 100 children in the northern Yorkshire and Humber area.
The final phase of the Selby bypass reconstruction has been completed.

Final phase of Selby bypass finishes

Published 13 October 2017

The final phase of the Selby bypass reconstruction will finish on Sunday and the road will be fully reopened for the start of the working week.
Lancaster Park Road resurfacing work

Resurfacing of Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate

Published 13 October 2017

North Yorkshire County Council is to carry out resurfacing work on Lancaster Park Road, between the junctions of the A661 Wetherby Road/Lancaster Park Road and the A59 Knaresborough Road and Lancaster Park Road.
Two men were sentenced at York Crown Court

Duo sentenced for greedy and ruthless doorstep frauds

Published 13 October 2017

Two men from the Selby area were sentenced at York Crown Court yesterday for roofing work fraud across four counties.
Enjoying a coffee at the community shop in Church Fenton are, from left, Mike Wright, Dave Probert, Leslie Wright, Janet Hardman-Ferris, Andrew Mason, Councillor Andrew Lee and Jo Mason

Come on down and smell the coffee

Published 11 October 2017

Residents in Church Fenton will soon be able to do more than wake up and smell the coffee – they will be able to wander down to the community shop and drink it, served by volunteers trained as baristas!
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Road resurfacing to begin in Thirsk and surrounding areas

Published 11 October 2017

We are planning work to improve roads in and around Thirsk and elsewhere in Hambleton over the next two months as part of its ongoing maintenance programme.
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Google Digital Garage comes to Scarborough library

Published 11 October 2017

North Yorkshire Libraries are partnering with Google to host the first Digital Garage event in Scarborough as part of National Libraries Week 2017.
Learners and guests at the presentation event for World Mental Health Day at Skipton Youth and Community Centre on 10 October.

Adult learners talk about the benefits of learning on mental health

Published 11 October 2017

Achievements of adult learners in the Skipton and Settle areas were recognised in a presentation on World Mental Health Day, Tuesday 10 October, at Skipton Youth and Community Centre.
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Stop the Halloween food waste horror

Published 11 October 2017

North Yorkshire pumpkin carvers are being urged to join the Pumpkin Rescue this Halloween.
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Family events at libraries for learning festival

Published 9 October 2017

North Yorkshire libraries are celebrating a love of learning in family life through creative, informal and fun educational activities.
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Get your flu jab early – it’s free because you need it!

Published 9 October 2017

Don’t put off your flu vaccination – get vaccinated now is the message from the County Council and health professionals across the country.
scene of flooding in Tadcaster

Flood action group to hold safety day

Published 5 October 2017

The second annual Be Safe in Your Community event in Tadcaster is widening its remit further than just being prepared for flooding this year.
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North Yorkshire campaign underway to recruit teachers

Published 4 October 2017

North Yorkshire County Council is holding a “get into teaching” information event as part of a campaign to improve teacher recruitment.
Author Vic Jay

Hear wartime tales of courage and sacrifice at library

Published 4 October 2017

To coincide with Pickering’s War Weekend, Pickering library is hosting a visit by author Vic Jay, who will talk about his book, The Mallon Crew.
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Get back into reading at your library

Published 4 October 2017

Libraries in North Yorkshire are encouraging people who lack confidence in reading to get back into the habit by joining Reading Ahead.
From left, Deputy Lord-Lieutenant David Kerfoot, County Council Vice-Chairman Cllr Robert Windass, Council Chairman Cllr Helen Swires, Marie Taylor, Roger Burnett, Lord-Lieutenant Barry Dodd, Bessie Underwood, Ian Johnson, Richard Barugh, Cadet Phoebe Donbavand and Cadet William Shaw at County Hall.

Lieutenancy residents awarded British Empire Medals

Published 29 September 2017

Five residents of the North Yorkshire Lieutenancy have received British Empire Medals in recognition of their contributions to their communities.
Five to seven thousand lights will be replaced by March

LED streetlights given the go-ahead

Published 29 September 2017

An ambitious plan to replace standard sodium streetlighting with new LED technology has been approved by North Yorkshire County Council Executive members.
Essential waterproofing work is needed on Valley Bridge, Scarborough

Waterproofing work on Valley Bridge

Published 29 September 2017

Essential maintenance work is to be undertaken on Valley Bridge in Scarborough from 17 October.
From left, Shirley Dale, Damian Neilson, Councillor Annabel Wilkinson, Councillor Brian Phillips of Hambleton District Council, Ruth Swall and Alistair Wilkin in the play area next to the new events field

Field of dreams becomes a reality

Published 29 September 2017

They have waited for more than 30 years, but now the dream has become a reality.
Two North Yorkshire towns will host starts or finishes

County to host two start or finish points of Tour de Yorkshire

Published 28 September 2017

North Yorkshire will again play a prominent role in hosting the Tour de Yorkshire in 2018, as it was announced today that two of the eight start and finish points for the international cycle race are in the county.
Smokefreelife North Yorkshire’s Wellness on Wheels clinic

Smokers challenged to quit in Stoptober

Published 26 September 2017

Smokers across North Yorkshire are being challenged to give the habit up for good this October.
Discover something new in Libraries Week

Discover something new in Libraries Week

Published 25 September 2017

Across North Yorkshire, libraries will hold a week of events, displays and taster sessions during Libraries Week to showcase just some of the many things waiting to be discovered within.
Drop-in sessions have been postponed

Public engagement sessions postponed

Published 22 September 2017

The leadership of the BAWB Federation of schools (Bainbridge, Askrigg and West Burton) today announced that they would be postponing public engagement on the challenges faced by the schools on the advice of officers from the County Council.
It is important that people engage in the NHS-led consultations

Watchdog urges people to speak out about health changes

Published 22 September 2017

North Yorkshire’s health watchdog has today urged members of the public to make their voices heard over the changes to local health services that are being considered.
Only 52 per cent of bathroom items go in the recycling bin in UK homes

What goes around comes around

Published 22 September 2017

North Yorkshire County Council is encouraging residents to rethink their bathroom regime to support Recycle Week from 25 September to 1 October.
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Stay safe online

Published 21 September 2017

Free courses designed to show people the simple steps they can take to make sure they, and young people they look after, stay safe online are being offered by us during this year’s Safeguarding Week.
Work can play a very important part in supporting and protecting mental health

Working hard to promote good mental health

Published 21 September 2017

This year’s World Mental Health Day onTuesday, 10 October will focus on raising awareness of the importance of good mental health at work – an initiative fully supported by North Yorkshire County Council.