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North Yorkshire Council’s exhibitions curator, Megan Hickes with North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for arts and culture, Cllr Simon Myers, and Aesthetica director, Cherie Federico, observe May Parlar’s work 'Collective Solitude' at Skipton Town Hall. The Aesthetica Art Prize exhibition will be staged at four of North Yorkshire Council’s venues from this month.

Major exhibition creates world class art trail across the county

An exhibition featuring works by 50 leading contemporary artists will be staged in four of our venues from this week as one of the UK’s most influential art awards celebrates a major milestone.

20 April 2026
Lindsay Wrightson, Jan Anderson and Rosemary Miller of Malton Free Fridge, sorting food that would have otherwise gone to waste.

Nominations open to shine a light on community champions

The search for North Yorkshire’s unsung heroes is under way to claim prestigious awards celebrating those who make a difference in their community as new categories have been launched for this year’s ceremony.

16 April 2026
Young children

Record year for families to receive their first-choice primary school

A record 96 per cent of families in North Yorkshire have secured their first choice of primary school - an increase from 95 per cent last year.

16 April 2026
Leeming Bar HWRC

New registration scheme set to launch at recycling centres

A new registration scheme designed to improve access to North Yorkshire’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) and ensure the service is used fairly by residents will go live later this month.

15 April 2026
Ripon Town Hall

Transfer of historic town hall could revitalise heart of Ripon

A proposal to transfer ownership of the historic Ripon Town Hall to the City Council is aimed at creating new opportunities to revitalise the landmark building and help reinvigorate the heart of Ripon.

13 April 2026
Ripon Toilets

Practical plan for safeguarding public toilets to be considered

A practical plan setting out how modern, reliable and cost‑effective public toilet facilities could be delivered across North Yorkshire is set to be presented to councillors, with the aim of ensuring good‑quality provision for the future.

13 April 2026
Two people at Scarborough Food Festival

Communities have taken food and drink festival ‘to its heart’

Hundreds of families enjoyed a culinary journey around the world as Scarborough hosted a weekend-long celebration of mouth-watering cuisine.

13 April 2026
Ashley, Diane and Stuart

Ashley’s care experience inspires a career helping children

An inspirational North Yorkshire man, who spent more than a decade in foster care and is hoping to become a social worker to improve the lives of others, is calling on families to open their homes to children who need stability, love and a chance to thrive.

2 April 2026
Two people in a gym

Resident praises programme after ‘remarkable’ health boost

A revitalised resident has described the “remarkable” transformation in his mental and physical health after joining a lifestyle and wellbeing programme that continues to improve lives across North Yorkshire.

31 March 2026
Five children running

Schools leading the way in supporting children with asthma

Hundreds of children and young people with asthma in North Yorkshire are receiving support in their classrooms through a growing network of schools striving to improve awareness and management of the condition.

30 March 2026
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