August 2020

Mark and Proper Pizzas

For this pizza proprietor, buying local is more important than ever

Published 14 August 2020

During the Covid-19 pandemic, times have been hard for everyone. But some members of our community are determined to use teamwork and search for positives that can come out of this terrible situation.

Diane Richards a volunteer for Stokesley and District CCA delivering shopping

How volunteers are helping their community even as lockdown lifts

Published 14 August 2020

During the pandemic, people across the county have been lifted up and supported by an army of local volunteers doing everything from delivering food and prescriptions to simply being a friendly face.

Road sign

Road signs installed to reinforce Covid-19 safety measures

Published 14 August 2020

North Yorkshire is reinforcing coronavirus safety messages with roadside signs in a bid to keep its communities safe during the continuing pandemic.

Desks

Students supported by schools as they receive A-level results

Published 13 August 2020

Students in North Yorkshire have been supported by schools as they receive their calculated A-level results today.

Green weeding machine

Keeping North Yorkshire town centres weed-free with new green weeding machine

Published 13 August 2020

Various locations in North Yorkshire are getting the green treatment with a brand new weeding machine – which works without using herbicides.

Roadworks

Essential road maintenance to begin in Norton

Published 13 August 2020

Two essential road maintenance projects are to begin in Norton.

Desks

Students in North Yorkshire prepare to receive A-level results

Published 12 August 2020

Schools in North Yorkshire will be on hand with advice and support as students prepare to receive their A-level results tomorrow.

Cycling

County awaits decision on strong walking and cycling bid

Published 12 August 2020

A strong bid to create better infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians has been submitted to Government by North Yorkshire County Council.

Scalby Road

Improvement works to Scarborough Hospital junction complete

Published 12 August 2020

Drivers are seeing the benefits of a major junction improvement scheme near Scarborough Hospital.

Stronger together

North Yorkshire single council plan backed for empowering local communities

Published 11 August 2020

The bid for the creation of a single North Yorkshire Council has been given strong backing by neighbouring Durham as a once-in-a-generation chance to transform the prospects for the county as part of a devolution deal.

Spennithorne railway bridge

Bridge safety improvements to begin this month

Published 11 August 2020

The final phase of work to improve safety around Spennithorne railway bridge, which takes the A684 over the Wensleydale Railway line between Constable Burton and Harmby, is scheduled to begin this month.

Cllr Jim Clark

Chairman urges county residents to commemorate ‘forgotten war’

Published 10 August 2020

People across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to remember the sacrifices of many armed services personnel and civilians as the country commemorates the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, Victory in Japan Day and the end of the Second World War.

Test and trace in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire pub closes after customers tested positive for coronavirus

Published 9 August 2020

The Black Horse Pub in Tollerton, near Easingwold has taken the precaution of closing following a small number of positive tests for Covid 19. It follows four positive test results.

Watch

Fake watch seller sent back to prison for dissipating assets

Published 7 August 2020

A man who was imprisoned last year for selling and possessing for sale counterfeit watches following a prosecution by North Yorkshire County Council Trading Standards has now been given a further prison sentence for contempt of court.

Competition poster

Can your words and picture inspire people to get on their bikes?

Published 7 August 2020

North Yorkshire residents are being encouraged to take a photo and add a few choice words to inspire others to become more active through making healthier and greener journeys by walking or cycling.

Jo Hardiman

North Yorkshire kick starts its Better Health

Published 6 August 2020

North Yorkshire’s Adult Weight Management Service is being seen as a vital route for residents to improve their health and lifestyle after Public Health England launched the national Better Health campaign.

Cllr Clarkat Harrogate library

Chairman’s first visit celebrates reopening and future of libraries

Published 5 August 2020

County Council chairman Cllr Jim Clark met staff and volunteers at one of the county’s reopening libraries in his first official visit since being re-elected to the role last month.

Yasmin

Care worker sets up her own business to help her community

Published 5 August 2020

A North Yorkshire care worker has taken advantage of an innovative “help at home” project to get back out doing what she loves in the community.

Alan

Army of volunteers still support residents as shielding guidance changes

Published 4 August 2020

Although the national programme of food and prescription deliveries has now ended, with those who are clinically extremely vulnerable to Covid-19 encouraged to resume normal day to day activities, we continue to ensure no-one slips through the cracks.

Devolution montage

Minister confirms position on bid to keep county together

Published 4 August 2020

The Local Government Minister has issued a strong rebuttal to claims that a single new council for North Yorkshire would not be acceptable.

Old Post Office pub

From post office, to pub, to community hub

Published 3 August 2020

How the Covid-19 pandemic nearly made a micro pub even smaller but a layby saved the day.

Joan and Marie

Women devote 75 years to preserving county’s rural traditions

Published 3 August 2020

A trio of women whose actions, passion and amazing talent led to the preservation of the rich heritage of the Yorkshire Dales are being celebrated in the Great North Yorkshire Sons and Daughters campaign.

Happy Yorkshire Day

Thank you Team North Yorkshire this Yorkshire Day

Published 1 August 2020

Everywhere you turn in North Yorkshire there are countless examples of people pulling together to help each other and those in need.