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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…
A detailed black and white historical map oh Northallerton in 1929.

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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…
A person crafting a Christmas wreath with evergreen branches and red berries at a workshop table filled with supplies.

ALT A person crafting a Christmas wreath with evergreen branches and red berries at a workshop table filled with supplies.

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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.
Aerial view of a dual carriageway road dividing moorland and green fields in a rural UK landscape.

ALT Aerial view of a dual carriageway road dividing moorland and green fields in a rural UK landscape.

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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
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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…
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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-…
Santa Claus, an elf, and a woman with a penguin puppet posing on a stage in front of a blue curtain.

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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/…
Two fireworks explode over a dark beach at night, with the glowing lights of a coastal town visible in the background.

ALT Two fireworks explode over a dark beach at night, with the glowing lights of a coastal town visible in the background.

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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…
A young Black man in a grey t-shirt sits with his head bowed and hand on his forehead, looking contemplative.

ALT A young Black man in a grey t-shirt sits with his head bowed and hand on his forehead, looking contemplative.

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Breath the fresh air! Smell that local produce! Support your independent traders! Today is market day in Knaresborough, Kirkbymoorside, Skipton, Northallerton, Masham and Richmond. Scarborough Market Hall and Richmond indoor market are also open. See other North Yorkshire market days at northyorks.gov.uk/markets
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Our mobile library is in the following locations tomorrow: - Buckden: 10am to 11am - Kettlewell: 11.30am to 12.30pm - Long Preston: 2pm to 3pm 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…
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Pier Road, Whitby, evening road closure. We're carrying out footpath build-out work on the narrow section of Pier Road adjacent to the Magpie Café to accommodate the large number of pedestrians. As a result, Pier Road in Whitby will be closed from 7pm until midnight for the next nine nights. During these hours, there will be no access for vehicles, with the exception of emergency services. Pedestrian access will be maintained via the eastern footpath. Outside these hours, the road will be open to traffic.
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Closing tomorrow! Have your say on proposed changes to how we provide home to school travel for eligible pupils. We're consulting on a number of recommendations following a review of our Home to School Travel Policy. Find out more and have your say at northyorks.gov.uk/PIRsurvey
Two people in black clothing boarding a white North Yorkshire Council minibus on a wet, overcast day.

ALT Two people in black clothing boarding a white North Yorkshire Council minibus on a wet, overcast day.

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Market day is a great way of buying directly from local traders. Today they are open in Whitby, Bedale, Hawes and Settle. Scarborough Market Hall and Richmond indoor market are also open. See other North Yorkshire market days at northyorks.gov.uk/markets
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Our mobile library is in the following locations tomorrow: - Balne: 10am to 11am - Yorkshire Gateway: 11.45am to 12.45pm - Alanbrooke Barracks: 2.15pm to 3.15pm 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…
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Indie rock favourites The Courteeners are heading to the Yorkshire coast next summer as they celebrate two decades as one of Britain's most beloved bands. The Manchester outfit will headline Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday 12 June, having last played a sold-out show at the venue in 2021. They will be joined on the night by special guests The Coral and Seb Lowe. Tickets for Courteeners go on sale at 10am on Friday 6 November via ticketmaster.co.uk/ and scarboroughopenairtheatre.co…
A five-piece band posing in front of a brick wall, all looking directly at the camera.

ALT A five-piece band posing in front of a brick wall, all looking directly at the camera.

A young man in a pinstriped blazer points upwards while sitting at a table cluttered with poker chips, cards, and drinks.

ALT A young man in a pinstriped blazer points upwards while sitting at a table cluttered with poker chips, cards, and drinks.

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Step into the festive season at Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults on Saturday 14 November. Enjoy a Christmas market from 8am to 4pm and get creative with wreath-making workshops at 10am and 1pm. Workshops are suitable for all levels of experience. Book at horticulturalnursery.com/chr…
A bakery display case filled with a variety of tarts, brownies, and pastries, including fruit, chocolate, and curd options.

ALT A bakery display case filled with a variety of tarts, brownies, and pastries, including fruit, chocolate, and curd options.

A busy indoor market hall with two levels, featuring a fruit and vegetable stall, various shops, and a Christmas tree.

ALT A busy indoor market hall with two levels, featuring a fruit and vegetable stall, various shops, and a Christmas tree.

A display of handmade knitted Christmas figures, including a gingerbread person in the foreground and snowmen behind.

ALT A display of handmade knitted Christmas figures, including a gingerbread person in the foreground and snowmen behind.

People crafting Christmas wreaths with evergreen foliage, holly, and tools on a wooden table.

ALT People crafting Christmas wreaths with evergreen foliage, holly, and tools on a wooden table.

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Legendary musician Robert Plant is heading to Scarborough next summer with roots-folk band Saving Grace and Suzi Dian. Following the release of the acclaimed Saving Grace: All That Glitters… EP last month and fresh back from a run of US dates, they will bring the Roots & Branch tour to Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday 26 June. They will be joined by special guests award-winning folk stars Kate Rusby and Seth Lakeman. Tickets go on sale at 10am Friday 6 November via scarboroughopenairtheatre.co… and ticketmaster.co.uk/
Robert Plant and his band members posing together in a wooded, autumnal outdoor setting.

ALT Robert Plant and his band members posing together in a wooded, autumnal outdoor setting.

A man with dark hair and blue eyes rests his head on his hand, with a violin in the foreground in a sunlit, rustic room.

ALT A man with dark hair and blue eyes rests his head on his hand, with a violin in the foreground in a sunlit, rustic room.

A woman with curly hair sits in a brown leather armchair against a retro sunflower-patterned wallpaper.

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A reminder that work on the Tin Footbridge in Skipton will start today. Work is scheduled to take place until Wednesday 18 December. During this time: - The footbridge will be closed to all users. - The canal beneath the bridge will be closed. - A section of the Cavendish Street car park will be closed for a site compound, with two full-day closures on Saturday 21 November and Saturday 28 November. The existing bridge will be removed on Saturday 21 November between 6am and 11pm, and the new bridge will be installed on Saturday 28 November between 6am and 9pm. To safely remove and install the bridge, a crane will need to be positioned at the junction of Union Terrace and Union Wharf, immediately west of the bridge. This will require two full road closures. Pedestrian access to properties within the affected area will be maintained via a temporary route through the private ginnel on Whitfield Court.
Tin Footbridge, Skipton

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Five-time grammy Award winner Shania Twain will kick off a major run of outdoor shows across the UK and Ireland with a date on the Yorkshire coast next June. The global icon will headline the Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Wednesday 16 June. Tickets go on general sale at 9am Friday via scarboroughopenairtheatre.co… and ticketmaster.co.uk/
Shania Twain riding a chestnut horse in a field, arms outstretched with her head tilted back.

ALT Shania Twain riding a chestnut horse in a field, arms outstretched with her head tilted back.

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