A simple piece of technology is giving a voice to the young people who will be the future of a theatre group that has been a central part of community life since the 1980s.
Essential council services in North Yorkshire will continue over the Christmas and New Year holidays, but some regular services will be rescheduled, and some premises will close temporarily.
Every pupil in three village schools in North Yorkshire has taken on a pivotal role in prompting a host of different issues ranging from protecting the environment to supporting the use of modern technology in the classroom.
Festive events are being staged to ensure care leavers and fostering families embrace the Christmas spirit and ensure the valuable work they are involved in is recognised.
Measures to mitigate disruption in one of the worst hit areas for flooding in North Yorkshire are being introduced as the situation across the county continues to be closely monitored.
A new multi-million leisure complex in Knaresborough will open up opportunities for the local community to bring health and fitness into their everyday lives, leading figures have said.