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Your North Yorkshire

Read our September 2026 edition of Your North Yorkshire.

In this new edition of Your North Yorkshire, we highlight how a free test is available with over 50,000 people thought to have undiagnosed high blood pressure in the county. We also showcase a host of activities and events on offer this autumn, take a look in our archives at a range of musical performances and there's a chance to win an overnight stay and a meal at a hotel in either Harrogate or Whitby.

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Free blood pressure checks help identify hidden health risks

Free blood pressure checks are helping people identify hidden health risks. More than 50,000 adults in North Yorkshire may be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure.
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An adult taking a phone of the abbey in the distance

Make the most of autumn with days out in North Yorkshire

Enjoy the best of the season with countryside walks, autumn colours, local food and drink, and opportunities to explore North Yorkshire's heritage and culture.
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Children waiting to get on the school minibus

Have your say on proposed home to school travel changes

Share your views on recommendations from a review of our home to school travel policy and help shape future arrangements for eligible pupils across North Yorkshire.
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New hub is the fifth to be established in North Yorkshire

Dedicated foster parents Jayne and Tom Dockerty are taking on a new role supporting families as North Yorkshire launches its fifth Mockingbird hub in Scarborough.
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Performers take to Scarborough town centre as part of a previous Scarborough Streets event.

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

Celebrate autumn across North Yorkshire with heritage weekends, half-term family fun, Halloween thrills, live entertainment and seasonal food and drink events countywide.
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Your latest news round up from North Yorkshire

We highlight stories from across North Yorkshire, from investment and regeneration to housing support, new facilities and community development.
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Members of Thelma Hammond’s Ladies Orchestra are pictured at Gala Land in Scarborough during the 1950s. The underground Aquarium became Gala Land in 1925, before the venue was demolished in the 1960s.

In tune with North Yorkshire’s musical past and performances

Explore a collection of archive photos capturing orchestras, jazz ensembles, brass bands and famous performers at venues and events across North Yorkshire.
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Win a stay and meal at a historic North Yorkshire hotel

Enter for your chance to win an overnight stay for two with an evening meal and bed and breakfast at either the White Hart in Harrogate or The Royal in Whitby.
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Front cover of the Your North Yorkshire September 2026 edition

Here's how to subscribe to Your North Yorkshire

Subscribe to receive your copy of Your North Yorkshire direct to your email inbox. It's your regular update on what is happening in North Yorkshire and our work in the county.

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