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New proposals for an Extra Care housing scheme in Gargrave are part of a number of measures which North Yorkshire Council is set to put in place to expand care services in the Craven area.

Councillors are set to consider introducing a subscription service for garden waste collections for residents in the Selby area.

Members of Thirsk White Horse Swim Team are taking the plunge after receiving a welcome cash boost for new equipment.

Residents in the Scarborough and Ryedale areas will have the opportunity to take part in an energy auction this month.

A free music festival catering for children and young people with disabilities and their families is being described as the “perfect day out”.

Tens of thousands of people who are experiencing loneliness across North Yorkshire are set to be given more support through a county-wide strategy to help to tackle social isolation.

An award-winning children’s author is donating dozens of copies of her books to libraries to teach children the importance of protecting the environment.

Two charities funded by North Yorkshire Council to help those who look after others in the county are using Carers Week to encourage more organisations and volunteers to get involved.

An innovative project to support parents and carers through healthy development in the early years has been launched at Northallerton Library.

A primary school will close this summer due to a decline in pupil numbers.