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Seagulls in Whitby

Spotlight on plans to manage gulls in coastal town centres

A proposed new approach to managing gulls on the North Yorkshire coast while maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment has been set out.

28 May 2026
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Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, which has had 149 solar panels added to its roof.

Solar panels installed at leisure facilities to help cut energy bills

Nearly 1,000 solar panels have been installed at three North Yorkshire leisure facilities in a move that is set to reduce energy costs by hundreds of thousands of pounds.

28 May 2026
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Two young girls enjoying FEAST activities

Enriching holiday activities and healthy free meals to continue

Thousands of lower‑income families will continue to receive the support which they desperately need during school holidays for another three years as new figures have revealed the scheme’s major benefits.

28 May 2026
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A selection of titles from a new bespoke book collection appealing to either those in business or anybody looking to set one up. It was displayed at last week’s event.

Libraries launch book collection to inspire business growth

Budding entrepreneurs are being encouraged to take advantage of a new book collection available at libraries across North Yorkshire.

27 May 2026
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A gym instructor with a lady on a cross trainer

Active North Yorkshire World Cup gym challenge

Whether you are a regular gym-goer or just getting started, this is your chance to get involved, push yourself and be part of something exciting.

27 May 2026
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An example image of shops in Scarborough generated by trading standards officers using artificial intelligence to show how easy they are to create. Such images are being used to convince online shoppers that retailers are genuine when in fact they are often fake.

Increase in shoppers being duped by AI ‘High Street’ scams

Shoppers hunting for online bargains are being duped by sophisticated scam websites that convincingly pose as well known UK high street retailers, North Yorkshire trading standards officers have warned.

27 May 2026
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An aerial picture of Richmond where the first draft town investment plan has been drawn up. Residents and businesses are invited to attend two consultation events being held in the town this week to consider the draft plan, which identifies a number of priority areas for future investment, including the regeneration of Market Place.

Major milestone reached in project to guide towns’ regeneration

A scheme designed to drive investment and guide regeneration across towns in North Yorkshire to benefit hundreds of thousands of residents has reached a significant milestone.

26 May 2026
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Bebra Gardens paddling pool in Knaresborough pictured recently. Three paddling pools in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon have been temporarily closed to allow checks to be carried out after issues were identified during maintenance.

Paddling pools closed after maintenance issues uncovered

Three paddling pools have been temporarily closed to allow checks to be carried out after issues were identified during maintenance.

26 May 2026
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Fostering group picture

Hundreds of years of fostering celebrated as carers honoured

Dedicated carers who have opened their homes and hearts to children to provide stability, love and support when it is needed most have been honoured at special events across North Yorkshire as part of Foster Care Fortnight.

22 May 2026
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Elliot Haywood from Harrogate Library

Call for volunteers to lead music themed reading challenge

Young volunteers are being encouraged to inspire the next generation of literature lovers as part of an annual reading scheme over the school summer holidays.

20 May 2026
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