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Are you worried about the cost of living? We can help you find support.
If you’re struggling to pay for food and other essentials, there are local schemes and organisations which may be able to help.
See info at northyorks.gov.uk/costoflivi…
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Kick off the festive season in style at Scarborough Sparkle
The magical and enchanting Christmas wonderland returns to Scarborough Open Air Theatre from Friday 27 November until Sunday 29 November.
Details at northyorks.gov.uk/news/2026/…
ALT A person in a Christmas jumper and Santa hat speaks into a microphone on a stage at a brightly lit night-time fairground.
ALT A group of women in festive hats and winter clothes singing together while holding music folders outdoors.
ALT A child in a pink puffer jacket holds a marshmallow on a skewer over a linear fire pit with bright orange and blue flames.
ALT Scarborough Sparkle
Anyone with an interest in North Yorkshire history can explore our North Yorkshire Archive shop at archiveshop.northyorks.gov.u…
You can search images like the one shown here with schoolboys and the mayor and mayoress on the front of a steam train in Harrogate station around 1935.
North Yorkshire Archive has over 6,500 images and archives from the 12th century to the present day.
ALT Schoolboys and the mayor and mayoress on the front of a steam train in Harrogate station around 1935.
We are developing a Town Investment Plan for South Craven to help identify local priorities and support future funding opportunities.
Join us for a drop-in event, where you can find out more and share your views, tomorrow, Monday 9 November, from 4pm to 6pm at South Craven Community Library.
Or, have your say online at northyorks.gov.uk/south-crav…
ALT A row of stone-built terraced shops on a sunny British high street with a green traffic light visible.
Forget that weekend trip to the supermarket. Your local market is open today! Today is market day in Whitby, Malton, Thirsk, Skipton, Northallerton, Ripon, Masham and Richmond.
Scarborough Market Hall and Richmond indoor market are also open.
See other North Yorkshire market days at northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-to…
ALT Market day
Get ahead of the festive rush and save 10% when pre-ordering your Christmas tree from Harrogate Horticultural Nursery.
You don't need to choose your tree now. When it's time to collect, you'll still be able to pick your own.
Order by 8 November using the code NYCxmas26 at checkout: horticulturalnursery.com/chr…
ALT A bright red ribbon tied in a bow on a green pine tree branch.
The average UK household has 15 unused cables stored away.
These cables contain resources such as copper. Copper is 100% recyclable, and recycling it uses up to 85% less energy than mining new copper.
By recycling old cables, you can help conserve resources, reduce energy use, and support a more sustainable future.
Unwanted cables and wires can be taken to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre where they can be properly recycled.
To find your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre, visit: northyorks.gov.uk/bins-recyc…
ALT A lady putting cables into the small appliances container at a household waste recycling centre.
We've faced a loss of more than £40 million in Government funding over the past two financial years.
At the same time, costs and demand for services have continued to rise significantly.
Pressures include support for children and young people, particularly those with special educational needs or disabilities.
We want to hear your views on what you think our spending priorities should be, what council tax levels should be, and which local services matter most to you.
Have your say at northyorks.gov.uk/LetsTalk
ALT A smiling male nursery teacher and a young boy playing with flour in a sensory tray, creating a cloud of white dust.
From fresh food to friendly faces, market day has it all. Helmsley, Easingwold, Skipton, Reeth, Leyburn and Stokesley are open today. Pop down and support local businesses!
Scarborough Market Hall and Richmond indoor market are also open.
See other North Yorkshire market days at northyorks.gov.uk/markets
ALT Scarborough Market Hall
You can access thousands of magazines and newspapers for free using your North Yorkshire library card.
Download e-books, e-magazines and audiobooks at northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-to…
ALT A view of the press reader system showing magazines that can be read online
North Yorkshire Adult Learning is celebrating national recognition for the Life Chat programme.
The project, which supports residents to overcome barriers to learning, work and personal wellbeing, has won the Healthier Futures Award at the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2026.
More: northyorks.gov.uk/news/2026/…
ALT Four people standing on a stage at an awards ceremony, with the man in the centre holding a winner's certificate.
Yesterday marked 225 years since the first ever OS map, a map of Kent, was published in 1801.
North Yorkshire Archives care for collections that include historic OS maps dating back to the 19th century.
This map shows Northallerton in 1929. Take a look and see if you can spot where the North Yorkshire Archives building stands today.
See more about North Yorkshire Achieves at northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-to…
ALT A detailed black and white historical map oh Northallerton in 1929.
The much-loved wreath-making workshops are back at Harrogate Horticultural Nursery!
Running from Saturday 14 November to Sunday 13 December, these creative sessions give you the opportunity to create your own festive wreath using fresh, locally sourced greenery, perfect for adding a personal touch to your seasonal décor.
They get booked up quicky, so secure your spot today at horticulturalnursery.com/chr…
ALT A person crafting a Christmas wreath with evergreen branches and red berries at a workshop table filled with supplies.
Overnight closures will be in place on the A59 at Kex Gill as we work on the tie-ins between the new road and the existing A59.
This is an important milestone in completing the remaining connections and fully opening the road.
- Friday 6 November: Church Hill is due to reopen.
- Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November: The A59 will be closed each night from 7pm to 6am between Bolton Abbey roundabout and Menwith Hill crossroads. A signed diversion will be via Ilkley and Otley. Local access will be maintained where possible, but the access route available to individual properties will change as work moves between locations. Local residents affected have been sent further details.
- Monday 16 November to Thursday 19 November: Church Hill and Hall Lane junctions with the A59 will be closed during the day for final surfacing. The A59 will remain open to vehicles during this work.
- Friday 20 November to Friday 27 November: The A59 will be closed each night from 7pm to 6am between Bolton Abbey roundabout and Menwith Hill crossroads. A signed diversion will be in place via Ilkley and Otley.
Please allow extra time for journeys and follow the signed diversion.
The programme is weather-dependent and dates may need to change at short notice if conditions are unsuitable.
ALT Aerial view of a dual carriageway road dividing moorland and green fields in a rural UK landscape.
Keep local traditions alive by supporting your town’s market. Today they are open in Ripon and Tadcaster.
Scarborough Market Hall and Richmond indoor market are also open.
See other North Yorkshire market days at northyorks.gov.uk/markets
ALT Market stalls
Our mobile library is in the following locations tomorrow:
- Danby: 10am to 11.30am
- Glaisdale: 1pm to 2pm
It provides rural communities with access to the full range of materials held by our library service.
See the full timetable northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-to…
ALT The mobile library
You can apply for, or renew, a blue badge quickly and easily on our website.
In most cases, you will get an instant decision.
Find out more and apply at northyorks.gov.uk/roads-park…
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On Christmas Eve at the North Pole, everything must be perfect… except for Oops, the clumsiest elf in Santa’s workshop.
Watch The Worst Elf Ever! a visually stunning, high‑quality magical festive adventure featuring incredible puppetry at Skipton Town Hall.
Written, directed and choreographed by Olivier Award‑winner Nick Winston, The Worst Elf Ever! is packed with love, laughter and a sprinkle of Christmas magic.
It promises to be the perfect treat for the whole family. Book tickets at skiptontownhall.co.uk/whats-…
ALT Santa Claus, an elf, and a woman with a penguin puppet posing on a stage in front of a blue curtain.
As Bonfire Night approaches, we're encouraging residents to celebrate safely and responsibly so everyone can enjoy themselves without avoidable injuries, fires or antisocial behaviour.
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is at an organised display. Anyone planning a celebration at home should follow the Firework Code, buy fireworks from reputable retailers, keep them in a closed box and use them one at a time.
Find out more about firework safety, including the law and the Firework Code, at: northyorks.gov.uk/news/2026/…
ALT Two fireworks explode over a dark beach at night, with the glowing lights of a coastal town visible in the background.
Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, or background - including men.
According to the ManKind Initiative, only 1 in 23 victims accessing local specialist domestic abuse services are male. By raising awareness, we hope to encourage more men to come forward, speak out, and access the help they deserve.
If you are concerned about your own relationship or worried about someone you know, help and support is available at northyorks.gov.uk/domestic-a…
ALT A young Black man in a grey t-shirt sits with his head bowed and hand on his forehead, looking contemplative.