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A danger sign at Richmond Falls

Warning signs at waterfalls aim to help prevent future tragedies

The hidden dangers in the water at a North Yorkshire beauty spot are being highlighted to try to prevent further tragedies this summer.

13 July 2026
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The plans set out how North Yorkshire Council would ensure there are enough of the right homes in the right places to meet the needs of children in care and care leavers over the next three years. The vast rural area of North Yorkshire has amplified the challenges.

Strategy planned to keep children in care local and supported

Young people in North Yorkshire could benefit from a new strategy to help children in care grow up close to their families, friends, schools and communities under plans due to be considered by councillors.

8 July 2026
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Knaresborough Market Place

Devolution and community empowerment at the heart of new plans

Communities across North Yorkshire could be given the chance to take on greater responsibility to run key facilities and services with a proposed countywide approach to promoting grassroots democracy.

7 July 2026
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Houses being built

Plans to accelerate affordable home delivery to be considered

Plans to speed up the delivery of affordable homes to meet the growing demand in North Yorkshire are set to be considered by councillors.

6 July 2026
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Harrogate Convention Centre

Convention centre upgrades set to bring major economic boost

A multi-million pound investment in the Harrogate Convention Centre has started as part of a wide-ranging package of improvements to ensure the venue can fulfil its potential and boost the local economy.

6 July 2026
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Cllr Carl Les, Andrew Butterfield and Matt Robinson

Businesses at centre of major wildfire given financial support

The owners of a caravan park which was at the heart of last summer’s wildfire on the North York Moors have claimed a funding boost from us is vital to helping to support their long-standing tourism business.

3 July 2026
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A picture of Cllr Carl Les

The planned use of the Ministry of Defence site at Linton-on-Ouse by the Home Office for single adult male asylum seekers

A statement from the leader of North Yorkshire Council, Cllr Carl Les.

3 July 2026
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Representatives from North Yorkshire Council, Scarborough Athletic and Scarborough Ladies football clubs, and contractor Willmott Dixon. From left, vice-chairman  of Scarborough Ladies FC, Will Watts; commercial manager at Willmott Dixon, Eddie Pearson; North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for leisure, Cllr Simon Myers; first-team manager at Scarborough Athletic FC, Jono Greening; chairman of Scarborough Athletic FC, Trevor Bull; and head of development at Active North Yorkshire, Matt Hewison.

Pitch repair project completed in time for new football season

Football club officials whose teams use a community football pitch at Scarborough Sports Village have welcomed the completion of a project that secures its long-term future.

2 July 2026
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Pupils at Christ Church CE Primary School in Skipton visited Skipton Library to use the musical instruments on offer.

Libraries take centre stage to support a summer of reading

Libraries are hoping to strike the right chord with pupils when a music-themed reading challenge launches over the school summer holidays.

30 June 2026
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A new highways treatment being applied to the road

New highways treatments to be used amid major funding shortfall

New methods of repairing North Yorkshire’s vast network of roads are being used to help to counter increasing pressure on the county’s highways maintenance budgets.

30 June 2026
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