Tens of thousands of people who are experiencing loneliness across North Yorkshire are set to be given more support through a county-wide strategy to help to tackle social isolation.
Two charities funded by North Yorkshire Council to help those who look after others in the county are using Carers Week to encourage more organisations and volunteers to get involved.
Partnerships which will ensure local voices are heard across North Yorkshire to embrace social and economic change have been given the go-ahead by senior councillors.
A new strategy aimed at attracting more visitors to North Yorkshire will tackle long-standing issues affecting the tourism sector to boost the multi-million pound industry.