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A life-size replica of Britain’s most famous wartime aircraft will stand proud on Scarborough seafront as pilots take to the skies to celebrate Armed Forces Day later this month. Thousands of people are expected to visit the North Yorkshire resort to show their support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces […]
Young people are being encouraged to help run the ever-popular Summer Reading Challenge soon to launch in North Yorkshire libraries. The challenge, which is organised by the Reading Agency, relies on volunteers aged between 13 and 24 to help run and promote it alongside library staff. The event encourages children aged between four and 11 […]
The victims of a coach crash that cost dozens of lives in North Yorkshire have been remembered on the 50th anniversary of the tragedy. A memorial service was held today (Tuesday, May 27) on the 50th anniversary of the Dibble’s Bridge coach crash in the Yorkshire Dales, which claimed the lives of 33 people in […]
Construction is well underway on a multi-million pound scheme in Whitby that is aimed at helping to drive forward the economy and boost job opportunities. The Whitby Maritime Training Hub is aimed at establishing the North Yorkshire port as a key player in the maritime and offshore renewable energy sectors. It is set to build […]
Residents and businesses in the county are being asked to give their views on North Yorkshire Council’s first Local Plan, which sets out where land should be provided to accommodate new homes and jobs and the infrastructure needed to go with them. The strategy also looks at how to protect and enhance the landscape and […]
A pilot project offering free advice to residents and businesses about how to deal with emergency situations has been rolled-out in Selby. The Yorkshire Ready Together initiative has seen the launch of an online tool available to individuals, communities and businesses, offering advice on potential issues and major events such as flooding, fires, extreme weather, […]
A celebration of North Yorkshire’s diverse and innovative businesses and a week of opportunity to share best practice and learn vital skills to help enterprise grow will take place next month. North Yorkshire Council is hosting its first ever North Yorkshire Business Week from June 16 to 20 and will work with a range of […]
The organisers of schemes in North Yorkshire which help young people reach their full potential are looking for more volunteers. Such is the success of both the Independent Visitor project and Buddy Network scheme, that more people are required to help deliver the services across the county. The schemes are administered by North Yorkshire Council […]
Public toilets in a historic market town have been given a significant overhaul to provide improved facilities for both residents and visitors. A total of £30,848 has been spent on the facilities on Borogate in Helmsley, including £5,000 from the locality fund of North Yorkshire Council’s elected member for the Helmsley and Sinnington division, Cllr […]
North Yorkshire Council held a flag-raising ceremony at County Hall in Northallerton to mark VE Day today (Thursday, May 8). A two-minute silence was also observed at the remembrance memorial, which took place across the country at 12 noon to commemorate the 80th anniversary. VE Day marked the end of the Second World War in […]
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