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Scarborough Sparkle with funfair rides and stalls

Scarborough Sparkle to be lit up by annual parade of lanterns

Hopes, dreams and aspirations for Scarborough's future will light up the town when an annual lantern parade opens a showcase of festive entertainment later this month.

6 November 2026
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Four people receiving an award

Prestigious national award for ‘life changing’ council service

A project that has helped hundreds of people in North Yorkshire to improve their wellbeing, build confidence and return to work has received national recognition.

5 November 2026
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SEND reform

Government approves North Yorkshire’s Local Area SEND reform plan

North Yorkshire’s Local Area SEND reform plan has been approved by the Department for Education, which is focussed on earlier support, stronger inclusion and improved access to local services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

29 October 2026
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Station Parade

Green light for £13.4 million Harrogate improvement scheme

A multi-million pound scheme to improve Harrogate town centre is set to begin in the New Year after contractors were appointed today.

27 October 2026
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A view of North Yorkshire countryside

Residents encouraged to help influence county-wide local plan

Communities are being encouraged to have their say on North Yorkshire’s first county-wide local plan which will help shape how the area grows and develops over the next 20 years.

26 October 2026
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From left, Jenny Barrie, who was chosen to try a Wintering Well kit, Professor Hayden Lorimer from the University of Edinburgh, who co-led the project, Professor Hester Parr, of the University of Glasgow’s School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, librarian Philippa Abbott and North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for culture and arts, Cllr Simon Myers.

Libraries offer light therapy kits to boost mood this winter

Residents across North Yorkshire are now able to borrow light therapy kits from their local library this winter as part of a pioneering initiative designed to help people manage the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

26 October 2026
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The outside of Active North Yorkshire Richmond

Swimming pool repairs entering final stages ahead of reopening

Vital repair works that will allow swimming facilities in Richmond to reopen to the public are entering their final stages.

26 October 2026
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A road closure sign and police van

Partners praise communities after first autumn storms in York and North Yorkshire

Communities across North Yorkshire were supported through two significant storms at the weekend, with emergency services and local authorities joining forces with power and water providers to keep people safe and maintain essential services.

26 October 2026
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Bilsdale School

Council set to consider future of Bilsdale primary school

Plans for a public consultation on the future of Bilsdale Midcable Chopgate Church of England Primary School are set to be considered amid concerns about falling pupil numbers.

26 October 2026
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Three men with a gritter and tractor

Mini tractors gear up for winter debut to boost snow response

Mini tractors are being deployed to clear snow in North Yorkshire’s towns this winter to boost resilience against the most challenging conditions.

23 October 2026
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