The start of a new year brings exciting possibilities and new beginnings, and this month we showcase our county's starring role in hit TV dramas and films as part of a new tourism campaign. There are also inspiring stories of lives transformed by our services, plans for healthier futures in schools, this year's first what's on guide, and a look back in our archives at shopping and your chance to win movie passes.
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A better you in 2025: Be healthier, happier, and wiser
The new year is a perfect time for fresh starts, and this month we explore some of the services available to support health, learning, wellbeing and life’s milestones in 2025.
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Healthy schools programme inspires a healthy future
With 270 schools already on board and more than 140 achieving awards, our healthy schools programme is thriving and urging even more schools to join.
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Tourism campaign’s launch to entice film and television fans
They are some of the most inspiring and breathtaking locations in the country which have caught the imagination of generations of visitors throughout the years.
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Your latest news round-up from North Yorkshire
From upgraded streetlights to trading art collections our round up looks at how we've kept the county moving through the big freeze, improved leisure facilities boosting health and winter wellness tips.
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Call for superfast broadband links for homes and businesses
Deeply rural communities which are blighted by poor internet connections have been assured that the Government will be petitioned to ensure that they are given access to better broadband links.
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Support for children with specialist needs expands
Children with specialist needs are set to receive the support they require in an inclusive environment designed to help them to “become the best they can be” thanks to a pioneering project.
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Full steam ahead for heritage railway after funding boost
A heritage railway has received more than £100,000 in funding, enabling the renovation of two1950s carriages, so more people can enjoy its services.
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Bringing Whitby's Old Town Hall back into public use
A scheme worth more than £1 million to restore one of Whitby’s most recognisable buildings and bring it back into public use is due to begin next month.
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What’s On in January and February 2025
We’ve welcomed in the new year and if, like me, you are planning to get out and about more, there are plenty of events across North Yorkshire for all the family.
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Celebrating the golden days of shopping across the county
Shopping has always been a vibrant part of life in North Yorkshire, and the January sales being a modern twist to a tradition steeped in community spirit.
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Win the chance to pick up a six-month movie pass
The pass will allow you and a friend or partner to enjoy all the latest movie releases of 2025 as many times as you would like, free of charge.