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Major developments and capitalising on both new and traditional industries will be at the forefront of a new 10-year strategy to revitalise North Yorkshire’s harbours.

On 12 August 2025 the Langdale Forest and Fylingdales Moor wildfire was declared a major incident and became the biggest wildfire in the history of the North York Moors National Park.

Riccall has become the first community in North Yorkshire to earn St John Ambulance’s First Aid Village status, following a major community‑led effort to build lifesaving skills and strengthen local resilience.

A domestic abuse survivor who fled a violent home with her child has thanked our staff who helped her find safety and rebuild her life.

Crowds heading to Scarborough at the end of this month (June) can look forward to a full day of spectacular aerial displays, military performances and ceremonial moments as the Yorkshire coast hosts one of the region’s biggest Armed Forces celebrations.

Fresh proposals to transform Scarborough’s historic West Pier and ensure it remains a working harbour and a popular visitor destination have been drawn up.

Young musicians of all abilities and backgrounds are set to benefit from a greater programme of opportunities to strike the right chord for years ahead.

Physiotherapy patients can receive specialist care in their local leisure venue rather than at hospital as part of an innovative new partnership.

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.

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.