August 2021

Dr David Abrutat

Uncover cryptic wartime messages at Scarborough library

Published 27 August 2021

Visitors to Scarborough library will be shown an insight into the world of intelligence and pioneering innovation in a unique exhibition launching next month.

CU Scarborough

Final phases of Scarborough’s Wi-Fi roll-out hailed a success

Published 27 August 2021

Scarborough seafront, town centre and shopping area is abuzz with people connecting to the digital world thanks to the successful roll-out of free public access Wi-Fi.

Donations of clothes

Afghan families offered safety in North Yorkshire well catered for

Published 27 August 2021

North Yorkshire people have been thanked for donations of goods for Afghan families arriving in the county – and have been reassured that the families are being well catered for and the support they need is in place.

Vice Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Chris Legard, volunteer Pat Thompson, Sarah Hendry and Claire Hall of Ryedale Carers Support and ALSS tutor Lucy Ryan with the quilts.

Libraries showcase crafty quilters’ lockdown memories

Published 26 August 2021

Libraries across Ryedale are to display the work of 20 carers who took up the needle and thread to represent their memories of 2020.

East Barnby

Results of public engagement considered on future of outdoor education

Published 25 August 2021

We have listened to a wide range of organisations and individuals on our outdoor learning service, ahead of a recommendation on how it should look in the future.

North Yorkshire gives backing to anti-racism movement

Published 24 August 2021

We're backing to an anti-racism movement launched in West Yorkshire and Harrogate.

Young girl reading with dogs and her mum in Selby

Return of Selby’s ‘Reading to Dogs’ service with a post-lockdown twist

Published 23 August 2021

They are indisputably man’s best friend, but beyond dogs’ better-known qualities, the people of Selby have learned they also make remarkably good listeners.

New gritters

Investment in gritters ensures county is well prepared for winter

Published 23 August 2021

Even at the height of summer, plans are being laid to ensure North Yorkshire is ready for whatever winter might throw at the county.

Malton Library

Malton library to undergo carbon-cutting improvements

Published 20 August 2021

Malton library is to temporarily close next month to accommodate a programme of carbon-cutting measures as part of North Yorkshire’s aim to improve energy efficiency.

The Queen and Prince Charles

North Yorkshire communities urged to plant a tree for the Jubilee

Published 20 August 2021

North Yorkshire is joining communities from across the UK in a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

Harrogate busses

Ambitious bid aims to create electric bus fleet for Harrogate

Published 19 August 2021

An ambitious plan to convert an entire Harrogate bus fleet to electric vehicles has taken a step forward after the Government invited North Yorkshire County Council to bid for more than £8m to help to finance the project.

Walter Lee

Fraudster jailed after North Yorkshire investigation

Published 18 August 2021

A doorstep conman who took more than £39,000 from elderly and vulnerable victims in the Scarborough area has been jailed for two and a half years following an investigation involving North Yorkshire Trading Standards experts.

Person sitting on floor

New panel set up to protect victims of modern slavery

Published 16 August 2021

A joint project to put in place local support for victims of trafficking or exploitation is being piloted in York and North Yorkshire.

Handlebars of a bicycle

Harrogate street to trial active travel measures

Published 13 August 2021

A pioneering trial to enhance Harrogate’s vision for sustainable transport is to be introduced on Victoria Road.

Mark Glossop from Scarborough library with dropped-off laptops and the Reboot North Yorkshire website

Call for communities to get behind North Yorkshire’s IT appeal

Published 12 August 2021

Reboot North Yorkshire is encouraging local community and voluntary groups to help refurbish and distribute unwanted IT equipment to isolated residents.

Michael Westlund on the set of All Creatures Great and Small

North Yorkshire actor takes on vital new role - working as a carer

Published 12 August 2021

In the last few years aspiring actor Michael Westlund has seen himself increasingly on the set of high profile film or television productions, working alongside a host of stars.

An Upper Wharfdale School student with their results.

Students celebrate GCSE grades after “unprecedented” disruption

Published 12 August 2021

North Yorkshire’s students have been celebrating after they received their GCSE grades today, following two years of unprecedented disruption due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A member of the YorBus team talking to a local resident at a roadshow

North Yorkshire residents invited to more YorBus roadshows

Published 12 August 2021

Residents are being encouraged to find out more about North Yorkshire’s successful on-demand bus service pilot in the Ripon, Bedale and Masham area.

Pot bridge

Essential repairs to begin on Pot Bridge in Harrogate

Published 11 August 2021

A five-week programme of repairs is to begin on Pot Bridge on the B6161 in Harrogate.

An empty school desk

North Yorkshire celebrates A-level performance in challenging times

Published 10 August 2021

North Yorkshire students are celebrating their A-level results today after two years of educational disruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Photo of George Allen

Conman who stole more than £100,000 jailed

Published 10 August 2021

A “dyed in the wool” fraudster who conned two North Yorkshire victims out of more than £100,000 has been jailed for more than three years and now faces a confiscation hearing which could see him stripped of assets.

Person using a mobile phone

Ripon becomes latest destination to benefit from public access Wi-Fi

Published 10 August 2021

Ripon is the latest destination in North Yorkshire to see the introduction of free public access Wi-Fi aimed at boosting digital connectivity.

Surface dressing equipment

Essential resurfacing to begin in Great Smeaton

Published 10 August 2021

An extensive programme of resurfacing will be carried out on the A167 Northallerton Road through Great Smeaton.

Whitby Swing Bridge

Trial daily closure of Whitby Swing Bridge agreed

Published 9 August 2021

The current trial closure of Whitby Swing Bridge to vehicles on weekends and bank holidays is to be extended to daily until the end of the busy summer season.

Church Hill

Easingwold roads to benefit from improvement scheme

Published 9 August 2021

An essential package of resurfacing works to improve the condition of Raskelf Road and Church Hill in Easingwold will begin next week.

Kickstart programme

More than 100 organisations improve employment opportunities for young people

Published 6 August 2021

A Scheme designed to open the door to fulfilling careers for young people, now has more than 100 North Yorkshire employers on board.

Gwen and John Robertson

Couple retire after 35 years of fostering countless young people

Published 5 August 2021

Gwen and John Robertson have cared for more young people than they can count since they began fostering in 1986 with Fostering North Yorkshire.

Young people

Consultation begins on changes to sexual health service in North Yorkshire

Published 4 August 2021

The way sexual health services are provided in North Yorkshire is due for an update and a public consultation starts today (August 4) on proposals which could be put into place next spring.

Coast to coast sign

Study looking at Coast to Coast upgrade is welcomed

Published 2 August 2021

North Yorkshire has welcomed an announcement by Natural England of the first steps towards the creation of a new National Trail based on the iconic Coast to Coast walk across Northern England.

Kids on trampoline

New Yorkshire fostering partnership to help young people stay local

Published 2 August 2021

Eight fostering teams from local authorities across Yorkshire are working together to help to give young people in need of foster care a stable start in life.