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Senior nurse Sarah Fiori was presented with an honorary degree by York St John University in recognition of her medical innovations, including contributions to a hydration project that has reduced the incidence of falls and urinary infections

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Senior nurse presented honorary degree by York St John University

Pharmacies can prescribe for seven common conditions without the need to see a GP, and the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is urging people to bear this in mind for the winter

Pharmacies can prescribe for seven common conditions without the need to see a GP, and the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is urging people to bear this in mind for the winter

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Seven common problems for which pharmacies can prescribe medicines

The Open Air Theatre will be transformed with shops, food, and drink as part of the Scarborough Sparkle event, which will take place from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1

The Open Air Theatre will be transformed with shops, food, and drink as part of the Scarborough Sparkle event, which will take place from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1

Open Air Theatre to host hot food and stalls for Scarborough Sparkle

A group buying scheme intended to secure better energy deals for residents is being extended across North Yorkshire. Pictured is George Frost, UK country manager at iChoosr, which is collaborating with North Yorkshire Council on the scheme

A group buying scheme intended to secure better energy deals for residents is being extended across North Yorkshire. Pictured is George Frost, UK country manager at iChoosr, which is collaborating with North Yorkshire Council on the scheme

Energy bill group buying scheme offered to North Yorkshire residents

As of Friday, November 15, a trio of artworks are illuminating St Mary's Church as part of the Scarborough Lights Festival. One of the artworks takes inspiration from John 1:5

As of Friday, November 15, a trio of artworks are illuminating St Mary's Church as part of the Scarborough Lights Festival. One of the artworks takes inspiration from John 1:5

Scarborough Lights Festival

Trio of artworks illuminating St Mary's Church for Lights Festival

The Christmas shop at Newburgh Priory - burial-place of a headless Oliver Cromwell - is set to open its doors on Saturday, November 23

The Christmas shop at Newburgh Priory - burial-place of a headless Oliver Cromwell - is set to open its doors on Saturday, November 23

Newburgh Priory

Rebranded Newburgh Priory to host Christmas shop and activities

Wolds Restaurant, at Orchard Lodge in Flixton, is celebrating a number of award wins, including a commendation at the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards

Wolds Restaurant, at Orchard Lodge in Flixton, is celebrating a number of award wins, including a commendation at the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards

Flixton restaurant Wolds celebrates after success in food awards

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's 'Santa Specials' will depart from a festively lit Pickering Station

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's 'Santa Specials' will depart from a festively lit Pickering Station

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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Chance to meet Father Christmas on North Yorkshire Moors Railway rides

The Eastfield Community Free Fridge has been able to relocate to Eastfield House, on Eastway, thanks to help from Saint Cecilia's. The service will be open every Thursday from 10am to 12pm

The Eastfield Community Free Fridge has been able to relocate to Eastfield House, on Eastway, thanks to help from Saint Cecilia's. The service will be open every Thursday from 10am to 12pm

Eastfield Community Free Fridge relocates thanks to Saint Cecilia's

'Bucolic' Barfield, in Brandsby, marries historic with contemporary architecture and features such amenities as a fenced tennis court

'Bucolic' Barfield, in Brandsby, marries historic with contemporary architecture and features such amenities as a fenced tennis court

Detached Brandsby period property in 'bucolic' setting now on market

Women and girls are being invited by North Yorkshire Council to have their say on healthcare services via a survey

Women and girls are being invited by North Yorkshire Council to have their say on healthcare services via a survey

Women and girls invited to have say on healthcare services by council

Perfect Pitch sees a Yorkshire couple's coastal getaway disrupted by two campers who pitch a pop-up tent nearby. The comedy will play at the SJT from 13 to 16 November

Perfect Pitch sees a Yorkshire couple's coastal getaway disrupted by two campers who pitch a pop-up tent nearby. The comedy will play at the SJT from 13 to 16 November

Campers and caravanners to clash as classic comedy returns to SJT

Helmsley Walled Garden's Winter Celebration will give visitors the opportunity to take in the seasonal beauty, while sweet treats and mulled apple juice will also be on offer

Helmsley Walled Garden's Winter Celebration will give visitors the opportunity to take in the seasonal beauty, while sweet treats and mulled apple juice will also be on offer

Seasonal beauty and sweet treats at walled garden's Winter Celebration

The Yorkshire Arboretum hosted a day of fungal fun on October 5, in line with International Fungi Day

The Yorkshire Arboretum hosted a day of fungal fun on October 5, in line with International Fungi Day

Cultural attractions

Mushroom face painting among arboretum's fungal family activities

The Polar Express Train Ride is currently running at Wensleydale Railway. Passengers are invited to wear their pyjamas onboard, and will get to take away a golden ticket and a special sleigh bell with them

The Polar Express Train Ride is currently running at Wensleydale Railway. Passengers are invited to wear their pyjamas onboard, and will get to take away a golden ticket and a special sleigh bell with them

Wensleydale Railway

Full steam ahead for Polar Express Train Ride at Wensleydale Railway

The team at Scarborough Sports Village are celebrating after Quest rated the facility 'excellent' for service quality

The team at Scarborough Sports Village are celebrating after Quest rated the facility 'excellent' for service quality

Scarborough Sports Village rated 'excellent' for service quality

Beauty and the Beast, the 2023 Christmas family show from Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre, was named Best Show for Children and Young People at the 2024 UK Theatre Awards

Beauty and the Beast, the 2023 Christmas family show from Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre, was named Best Show for Children and Young People at the 2024 UK Theatre Awards

Beauty and the Beast

"Friendliest theatre in the country" celebrates Christmas show award

Scarborough Library is currently hosting the mental health-themed artworks of young patients from Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Scarborough Library is currently hosting the mental health-themed artworks of young patients from Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Youths' mental health artworks on display at Scarborough Library

A fire walk fundraiser will take place at Scarborough's Saint Catherine's Hospice on Friday, November 1

A fire walk fundraiser will take place at Scarborough's Saint Catherine's Hospice on Friday, November 1

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Fire walk at 1,236 degrees Fahrenheit to raise funds for hospice

Adults from Mencap, MS Society, and other organisations took part in special excursions between Pickering and Grosmont on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway line, in a collaboration with Pickering Rotary Club

Adults from Mencap, MS Society, and other organisations took part in special excursions between Pickering and Grosmont on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway line, in a collaboration with Pickering Rotary Club

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Tea, coffee, packed lunch, and tour part of heritage railway days out

Halloween-themed half-term fun is scheduled at select stations of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Halloween-themed half-term fun is scheduled at select stations of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Full steam ahead for North Yorkshire Moors Railway Halloween fun

John Fortnum, 70, ran the Great North Run for the 35th time to raise funds for Derwent Valley BRIDGE Community Library. He beat his fundraising target by more than £100

John Fortnum, 70, ran the Great North Run for the 35th time to raise funds for Derwent Valley BRIDGE Community Library. He beat his fundraising target by more than £100

Great North Run

Community library gets funding boost from 35-time Great North Runner

Fans of the Goldwing motorbike will flock to a dedicated festival this Saturday along Scarborough's Marine Drive

Fans of the Goldwing motorbike will flock to a dedicated festival this Saturday along Scarborough's Marine Drive

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Goldwing motorbike enthusiasts rev up for Saturday festival

Scatterbrained stand-up Shaparak Khorsandi brings her hilarious and frantic routine to Scarborough in October

Scatterbrained stand-up Shaparak Khorsandi brings her hilarious and frantic routine to Scarborough in October

Scatterbrained comic brings rollercoaster routine to Scarborough

Chef Jon Smith and his team have introduced personalised meal options for patients at Scarborough-based hospice Saint Catherine's

Chef Jon Smith and his team have introduced personalised meal options for patients at Scarborough-based hospice Saint Catherine's

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Hospice chef whips up fresh approach to food for patients

A tiger painting by internationally acclaimed wildlife artist, Alan M Hunt, will be on display at the annual Exhibition of Art and Craft in Hutton Buscel

A tiger painting by internationally acclaimed wildlife artist, Alan M Hunt, will be on display at the annual Exhibition of Art and Craft in Hutton Buscel

Art show returns with renowned wildlife artist's work as raffle prize

Sand In Your Eye's sculpture made its mark on Scarborough Beach this week, featuring one of the RSPCA's primary summer campaign messages around hot weather: #DogsDieOnHotWalks. The sculpture has now been taken by the tide

Sand In Your Eye's sculpture made its mark on Scarborough Beach this week, featuring one of the RSPCA's primary summer campaign messages around hot weather: #DogsDieOnHotWalks. The sculpture has now been taken by the tide

Gigantic beach sand artwork promotes pet health in hot weather

North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Santa Specials services will take place this festive season

North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Santa Specials services will take place this festive season

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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Festive railway services to feature jolly cast of Christmas characters

An art installation from the RSPCA and Sand In Your Eye will remind pet owners to take care in hot weather

An art installation from the RSPCA and Sand In Your Eye will remind pet owners to take care in hot weather

Giant sand dog artwork to remind owners about keeping pets cool

Minskip residents will show off their scarecrows once again during this year's competition weekend

Minskip residents will show off their scarecrows once again during this year's competition weekend

Yearly scarecrow competition to fill village streets with colour

The Yorkshire's Magnificent Journey project's achievements include work in lineside conservation

The Yorkshire's Magnificent Journey project's achievements include work in lineside conservation

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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Reminiscences as 7-year railway project reaches final stretch

The mindfulness activities scheduled for September across the North York Moors include tailored cycling routes

The mindfulness activities scheduled for September across the North York Moors include tailored cycling routes

North Yorkshire Moors

Mindfulness on the moors as National Park shares activity programme

Ryedale Lions Club raises thousands of pounds each year through fundraising activities

Ryedale Lions Club raises thousands of pounds each year through fundraising activities

Lions Club offers financial assistance to organisations in need

The National Trust's programme of activities returns to Robin Hood's Bay

The National Trust's programme of activities returns to Robin Hood's Bay

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Sandcastle competition among National Trust's coastal summer programme

Northallerton Handbell Ringers played in time without the need of a conductor

Northallerton Handbell Ringers played in time without the need of a conductor

Rainy weather fails to damp handringing performance

Staithes Arts And Heritage Weekend

Staithes Arts And Heritage Weekend

Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage gets underway

Kelly Brown – Ellis Patents sales director and insert Sunrise Wind – the offshore platform where Ellis' Emperor cable cleats are being installed

Kelly Brown – Ellis Patents sales director and insert Sunrise Wind – the offshore platform where Ellis' Emperor cable cleats are being installed

Ellis Cable cleats ensure safety and efficiency in sunrise wind offshore wind farm

Young women in North Yorkshire more than five times as likely to be hospitalised for self-harm as male counterparts

Young women in North Yorkshire more than five times as likely to be hospitalised for self-harm as male counterparts

Increase in young women hospitalised for self-harm in North Yorkshire

Council seeks new powers to enforce moving traffic offences

Council seeks new powers to enforce moving traffic offences

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Council seeks new powers to enforce moving traffic offences

The North York Moors National Park Picture: Chloe Minting

The North York Moors National Park Picture: Chloe Minting

NORTH YORK MOORS: Phone mast approved beside national walking trail

Scott Antony Connell, 35, of The Crescent, who has been jailed

Scott Antony Connell, 35, of The Crescent, who has been jailed

Scarborough man jailed for the manslaughter of 59-year-old Peter Houghton from Hull

Chris Price, the CEO of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced he will be leaving the organisation.

Chris Price, the CEO of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced he will be leaving the organisation.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway CEO departs after 8 years

'Sextortion' on the rise in North Yorkshire - police urge victims to come forward

'Sextortion' on the rise in North Yorkshire - police urge victims to come forward

'Sextortion' on the rise in North Yorkshire - police urge victims to come forward

Thousands of sewage overflows in Ryedale last year

Thousands of sewage overflows in Ryedale last year

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Thousands of sewage overflows in Ryedale last year

Lockton were crowned as the Supplementary Cup champions following their victory.

Lockton were crowned as the Supplementary Cup champions following their victory.

Feversham League Supplementary Cup champions crowned

Tourism businesses in North Yorkshire are being given the chance to have their say on a strategy aiming to attract thousands more visitors to the county. Inset: Council leader Cllr Carl Les

Tourism businesses in North Yorkshire are being given the chance to have their say on a strategy aiming to attract thousands more visitors to the county. Inset: Council leader Cllr Carl Les

North Yorkshire Council

North Yorkshire tourism businesses to have their say on new strategy

Cllr Carl Les, the leader of North Yorkshire Council

Cllr Carl Les, the leader of North Yorkshire Council

North Yorkshire Council

Council to focus support on helping small business in North Yorkshire

Rishi Sunak at the site of the new multi-million-pound primary school site in Northallerton

Rishi Sunak at the site of the new multi-million-pound primary school site in Northallerton

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PM rolls up his sleeves and breaks ground at new school site in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Council has secured a multi-million-pound boost from the UK Government to deliver energy improvements to homes in the county

North Yorkshire Council has secured a multi-million-pound boost from the UK Government to deliver energy improvements to homes in the county

North Yorkshire Council

Multi-million-pound boost to make homes energy efficient in North Yorkshire

Residents in North Yorkshire are being urged to check they are registered to vote as part of an annual canvass

Residents in North Yorkshire are being urged to check they are registered to vote as part of an annual canvass

North Yorkshire Council

North Yorkshire residents urged to check they are registered to vote

Council bosses are to consider a new speed management strategy to be implemented across North Yorkshire. Pictured: Cllr Keane Duncan

Council bosses are to consider a new speed management strategy to be implemented across North Yorkshire. Pictured: Cllr Keane Duncan

Local government

Council bosses to consider new speed management strategy for North Yorkshire

The Rosedale Show spectators in the crowds enjoy the show and the sunshine in 2007

The Rosedale Show spectators in the crowds enjoy the show and the sunshine in 2007

Popular agricultural show to return in its full form for 150th year

The fire damage at Fen Bog

The fire damage at Fen Bog

North York Moors issue fire alert following period of dry weather

Fire crews were on the scene last night

Fire crews were on the scene last night

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters called to unattended bonfire on building site in North Yorkshire