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Terry in a car

Former smoker thanks council in helping him quit after 65 years

An inspirational local resident has thanked our stop smoking service after successfully quitting the habit he had for more than six decades, improving his health and saving £200 a month.

13 October 2026
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Primary school children in a school ground

Primary school admissions for September 2027 are now open

Parents and carers with children due to start primary school in North Yorkshire in September next year can apply for their places now.

12 October 2026
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Scarborough Station artist impression

Major milestone in Scarborough station transformation plans

A multi-million-pound project to transform the area around Scarborough railway station and create a more welcoming arrival point for residents and visitors could be a “catalyst” for further investment in the town.

12 October 2026
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Firework makers daughter

Free theatre fun for families at North Yorkshire libraries

Families across North Yorkshire will be able to enjoy a free live theatre show at their local library this October half-term.

7 October 2026
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Sutton Bank

Sutton Bank reopens following extended maintenance scheme

Essential work to ensure that one of the steepest routes in England remains fit for the future has been completed on schedule.

5 October 2026
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Middleham Bridge

Communities reconnected as historic bridge set to reopen

A 19th century bridge connecting Middleham and Leyburn will reopen ahead of schedule after work was carried out following a collision involving a heavy goods vehicle.

2 October 2026
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A black wheeled bin with a blue lid and a waste and recycling collection vehicle driving behind it.

Public urged to help shape priorities for key council services

Residents and businesses are being urged to help to shape our financial plans and outline their priorities for key services amid major financial pressures on our budget.

1 October 2026
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Pictured are, back row, North Yorkshire Council’s assistant director for service development, Mike Rudd, and the authority’s housing needs service manager, Margarita Gibson. Seated from left to right are North Yorkshire Council’s commissioning and service development manager, Carol Armstrong, the authority’s executive member for health and adult services, Cllr Michael Harrison, and the council’s corporate director for health and adult services, Abigail Barron.

Plans to allow more people the chance to secure their own home

People with a learning or physical disability or mental health challenges will be given more support to secure permanent housing in a scheme funded through a tax on second homes.

30 September 2026
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The Yorkshire in Bloom awards ceremony took place in Tadcaster yesterday (Thursday, September 24), attended by members of the council’s parks team and representatives from community groups.

Yorkshire in Bloom awards recognise county’s parks and grounds

Communities across North Yorkshire are celebrating after receiving the highest accolade in this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom awards.

25 September 2026
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taff and pupils are celebrating after inspectors highlighted the significant progress in achievement, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing at Bedale High School.

Praise for Bedale High School after ‘glowing’ Ofsted inspection

A “calm, welcoming and ambitious” North Yorkshire high school where pupils feel safe, valued and able to succeed has been commended for its rapid transformation after achieving a strong standard across all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection.

24 September 2026
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