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Businesses which form the bedrock of North Yorkshire’s economy have the chance to benefit from £1 million in funding through a new package of capital grants.

Celebrating Whitby’s past, present and future is at the heart of a major festival which returns to the popular seaside town later this month.

Residents of Harrogate and Scarborough are to get a further chance to have their say on proposals to create town councils for both areas.

Residents and businesses in Scarborough are being urged to help to shape a multi-million pound investment in the town which is aimed at building on the successes of previous major regeneration schemes.

The Labour Party candidate, David Skaith, has been elected to serve as the first ever mayor for York and North Yorkshire to champion the region and bring a host of benefits to hundreds of thousands of residents and businesses.

Leisure centre staff across North Yorkshire are encouraging children and young people to get active and improve their health and well-being in the run-up to the summer months.

A “significant journey of improvement” is being celebrated by two North Yorkshire primary schools after a huge leap in their Ofsted ratings.

More than 60 foster carers came together at Fostering North Yorkshire’s conference to be thanked for their support and honoured for their combined long service of 65 years.

The findings of a consultation for the proposed closure of a rural North Yorkshire primary school at the end of August due to dwindling pupil numbers are set to be considered.

It is one of the most culturally diverse schools in North Yorkshire, and now Moorside Primary School and Nursery has been recognised for its inclusivity.