April 2022

Compost your way towards a greener future

Published 28 April 2022

North Yorkshire residents are being offered discounted compost bins to help them to go green while making their gardens thrive. The offer celebrates International Compost Awareness Week, which runs from May 1 to 7.

Ripon library set for a nature-themed refurbishment

Published 28 April 2022

The beauty of the outside world looks set to adorn the much-loved children’s area in Ripon library as an upcoming refurbishment will improve services for children and families.

A1(M) junction improvement project is complete

Published 27 April 2022

A multi-million pound project to improve one of North Yorkshire’s busiest junctions has been completed to help tackle traffic congestion and improve road safety.

Socialise over a cuppa at your library during mental health week

Published 26 April 2022

Libraries across North Yorkshire will next month highlight the support they give people to combat loneliness by offering places to meet and socialise.

Vast majority of families secure first primary school choice

Published 19 April 2022

Ninety-six per cent of families of primary age children in North Yorkshire have secured their first choice of school for their child.

School’s tips to encourage children to try new foods

Published 19 April 2022

A school has shared tips for encouraging children to try new foods, as part of a campaign across North Yorkshire to encourage families to take up school meals as an affordable, healthy option.

Children reading in Northallerton library

Families welcomed into library’s new-look children’s area

Published 19 April 2022

Northallerton library is abuzz with the sound of excited youngsters who are enjoying the features of the newly-refurbished children’s area.

1st Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment delivering Easter Eggs

Children across the county receive Easter eggs, thanks to generous appeal

Published 14 April 2022

Generous families, businesses and military organisations in North Yorkshire have collected a staggering 1,400 Easter eggs for children in the county.

Schools’ online mental health event reaches 4,000 pupils and staff

Published 8 April 2022

Creating a culture of positive mental health and wellbeing in schools was the theme when 3,800 pupils and more than 200 members of staff from 100 North Yorkshire primary and secondary schools joined an interactive online event yesterday (7 April).

Primary school amalgamation under review

Published 7 April 2022

A proposed amalgamation of two Harrogate primary schools is not being put forward for approval, following withdrawal of support.

Delve into Yorkshire dialect with libraries and museums

Published 7 April 2022

North Yorkshire libraries and two county museums are joining forces to encourage residents to discover and enjoy their community heritage during Local History Month in May.

Christopher Porter, self-advocate vice-chair of the North Yorkshire Learning Disability Partnership Board and the co-chair of the North Yorkshire Health Task Group

Make sure you can vote in county elections as nominations close

Published 6 April 2022

Nominations for candidates in the forthcoming election of county councillors have closed, so residents can now see who is asking for their vote in this important poll.

Harry and Charlie Tanfield at Duncombe Park in Helmsley.

Route for North Yorkshire stage of the Tour of Britain announced

Published 6 April 2022

North Yorkshire will welcome some of the world’s top cyclists in an unforgiving uphill route in the Tour of Britain 2022, which is returning to the county for the first time in 13 years.

Members of the North Yorkshire Local Access Forum support improvements to countryside access

Your chance to help to shape access to the countryside

Published 4 April 2022

North Yorkshire people with an interest in countryside access are being invited to apply to join the county’s Local Access Forum.

An example of an artwork that could inspire people to walk or cycle rather than drive.

Could your art help move people out of their cars?

Published 4 April 2022

People in North Yorkshire are invited to create art that will inspire others to leave their cars behind and cycle or walk instead – and two £50 prizes are waiting for the best works.

Kath Brecon with school chef Sharon Morrison showing the salad dip platter at Thirsk School

North Yorkshire’s head school cook leads the way

Published 1 April 2022

A chef who trains school kitchen staff across North Yorkshire, is determined to get as many pupils in the county as possible sharing a freshly cooked meal each day.

Suspected loan shark arrested in Scarborough

Published 1 April 2022

A 71-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering offences following an operation in Scarborough.

New sexual health services begin

Published 1 April 2022

A more efficient and targeted approach to sexual health services begins on 1 April across North Yorkshire.