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Green-fingered young environmentalists at a North Yorkshire secondary school have planted more than 3,000 hedgerow trees and shrubs and created new flower beds and wildflower areas to help tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.

Proposals to bring Scarborough’s museums and gallery service in-house which could save taxpayers money are due to be considered by councillors.

The owners of second homes in North Yorkshire have been warned a strict policy will be enforced to ensure that they pay a new council tax premium as plans are due to be discussed to use funds raised to tackle a critical lack of affordable housing.

Care workers have spoken of the emotional work on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic as a moving ceremony was staged in North Yorkshire to mark the fifth anniversary of the health crisis.

Visitors will be given a greater insight into the history and cultural collections of some of North Yorkshire’s most popular venues with the use of cutting-edge digital technology.

Tens of thousands of residents and businesses across North Yorkshire have benefited from millions of pounds of investment to support the economy, improve job opportunities and bring benefits to communities.