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Your North Yorkshire
Read our May 2026 edition of Your North Yorkshire.

In this new edition of Your North Yorkshire, we look at how you can give children and young people a new start by becoming a foster carer and also find out about the celebrations as Scarborough marks its 400th anniversary since becoming Britain's first seaside resort. There's an archives feature on fishing and a competition to win a stay and a meal for two at the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales.

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Black and white photo of groups of people walking along the Scarborough South Bay promenade

Scarborough 400 celebrated with exhibitions and events

Communities are invited to celebrate Scarborough’s 400 years as a spa town through exhibitions, arts events and activities, alongside a new landmark sculpture.
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Sarah and Tim Sharp

Fostering couple mark 20 years of caring for children

For 20 years, Sarah and Tim Sharp have opened their home to children needing love and stability, helping young people grow in confidence through fostering.
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Leeming Bar HWRC

Register to use household waste recycling centres

From Monday 27 April 2026, residents must register online to use household waste recycling centres. Registration is free and for North Yorkshire homes only.
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Two adults, one looking into a glass top unit at programmes and another looking at a black and white picture

Local history celebrated through exhibitions and events

Exhibitions, guest speakers and an ancestry course feature in a month‑long campaign encouraging residents to explore their community’s past and shared stories.
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Someone dressed as a captain with a ship

Your guide to what's on around the county in May

Enjoy a range of spring events across North Yorkshire this May, with festivals, arts and exhibitions, family friendly days out, local markets and seasonal food to enjoy together.
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Ashley, Diane and Stuart

Your latest news round up from North Yorkshire

We look at major CCTV improvements to boost safety, school place updates, community regeneration proposals and a care leaver’s inspiring story.
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Black and white photo of youngsters trying their hand at sea fishing off Whitby Pier in the 20th century. From the Bertram Unné photographic collection.

Fishing through the decades across North Yorkshire

As spring arrives and the coarse fishing season begins, archive photographs reveal how angling has brought generations together across North Yorkshire’s riverbanks.
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Win an overnight break with dinner at Britain’s highest pub

Soak up the atmosphere at the famous Tan Hill Inn with a chance to win an overnight stay, breakfast and a delicious meal for two, overlooking the stunning Yorkshire Dales.
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