November 2019

B1258 Malton Road at West Knapton closed for roadworks

Essential road maintenance to be carried out in Ryedale

Published 15 November 2019

A road near Malton is to close while essential resurfacing work takes place.

Gemma Dixon with children at Forest Moor School

Forest Moor puts best foot forward under new head

Published 14 November 2019

Gemma Dixon, the new headteacher of Forest Moor, a special school near Harrogate, has lost no time in enriching school life and raising expectations and standards of teaching and learning since her appointment following a successful headship in London.

Children's books

Consultation to take place on closure of Dales school with ten pupils

Published 12 November 2019

Governors of a North Yorkshire primary school have voted to consult on its closure, after a long battle to keep the school viable.

Chrystal Decanter

Handmade Christmas and Glitterfest at library

Published 8 November 2019

Festive fun for all the family can be enjoyed at the first Handmade Christmas and Glitterfest at Scarborough library on Saturday, 30 November, from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

a section of road

As road casualties fall, county improves public access to figures

Published 5 November 2019

The most recent casualty figures for roads in North Yorkshire and York show that in 2018 there were 286 fewer collisions and 349 fewer casualties.

Dr Sargeant and the Bishop of Ripon with the report

New report examines health and hardship in North Yorkshire

Published 5 November 2019

North Yorkshire’s Director of Public Health has published a report setting out the links between poverty and ill-health.

poster for smoke-free services

Drive to make public spaces smoke-free

Published 5 November 2019

As part of the drive to make North Yorkshire’s public spaces smoke-free, a new round of funding is available for organisations that look after public areas.

the sisters with their artwork at the library

Recycled artwork unveiled at Harrogate library

Published 4 November 2019

Harrogate library is the new home of a fascinating piece of art made by pupils of Harrogate’s Brackenfield School.

the road over the bridge on the A684

Essential roadworks to start on Spennithorne railway bridge

Published 4 November 2019

Essential roadworks to improve safety are due to start on the A684 at Spennithorne railway bridge this month.

some of the comics in the giveaway

Pick up a free comic at the library

Published 4 November 2019

Customers at Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough and Skipton libraries and Bilton and Woodfield Community Library will be able to pick up a free comic from Friday, 8 November.

one of the winners receives her award

Event celebrates achievements of inspirational adult learners

Published 4 November 2019

The achievements of adult learners have been celebrated in an awards presentation evening in Scarborough.