We hear how some of North Yorkshire's leading chefs believe our restaurants and cuisine can help boost tourism, and reveal which area of the county has been called "the most exciting food destination of 2024". We also meet volunteers helping in emergency situations, we turn the page back in a literary-themed archives feature and offer the chance to see global music superstars in Scarborough.
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Restaurants play key role in boosting tourism
They have carved out a reputation for their culinary skills which have garnered a reputation for North Yorkshire’s restaurants that have attracted diners from across the world.
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![Two Ready for Anything volunteers](/sites/default/files/2024-02/2%20Team%20North%20Yorkshire%20-%20Shirely%20and%20Malcolm%20Maude.jpg)
Emergency response volunteers to be given even greater focus
The key role of hundreds of volunteers who are available to deal with emergencies is being honed to ensure that the response across North Yorkshire can be even more effective.
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![Hanging baskets and flowers](/sites/default/files/2024-02/Plants.jpg)
Your at-a-glance guide to what’s new in your council
Your at-a-glance guide to what’s new in your council
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![A runner in the long course weekend](/sites/default/files/2024-02/4%20Local%20-%20Long%20Course%20Weekend%20runner%20pic.jpg)
International sporting event has a new host town
Community leaders and business owners have welcomed the announcement that a sporting event expected to bring up to £2 million into the North Yorkshire economy has a new host town.
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![The North Yorkshire Rotters](/sites/default/files/2024-02/3%20NYRotters%20Ripon.jpg)
How to cut food waste and buy a garden waste licence
With food shortages being talked about more and more, cost of living rises and an increasing number of people without enough food to eat, it’s so important that we do all we can to make the most of food.
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![BEAM 15-16 March](/sites/default/files/2024-02/BEAM%2015-16%20March%20new_0.jpg)
Beam me up – New light festival for Harrogate
Harrogate International Festivals has announced a new festival event for 2024. The event will shine a light architecture of the town’s buildings and gren the arcen spaces on 15 and 16 March.
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![Katherine Breckon](/sites/default/files/2024-02/4-Local-school-chef-Katherine-Breckon-edit.png)
National award win for school cook
A school development chef whose pioneering recipes have improved meals for thousands of pupils has won a prestigious national award.
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![A view of Selby](/sites/default/files/2024-02/4%20Local%20Selby%20.jpg)
Public asked to shape plan for development in Selby area
The public will be asked to help to shape a wide-ranging planning document which is due to cover the Selby area.
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![Children Try Armour at Bolton Castle](/sites/default/files/2024-02/5%20WhatsOn%20Children%20Try%20Armour%20at%20Bolton%20Castle%20medium%20res.jpg)
What’s on in February and March 2024
We are approaching spring and hopes rise for the start of the weather improving, there is plenty of events and activities to entertain across North Yorkshire.
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Families back new council tax premium on second homes
Families have welcomed a decision to introduce a council tax premium on second homes to help to tackle a critical lack of affordable housing that is undermining North Yorkshire’s communities.
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Reading through the ages
To mark World Book Day on 7 March, we have delved into our archives to share literary-themed photographs across North Yorkshire from years gone by.
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![Jess Glynne](/sites/default/files/2024-02/8-Competition-Jess-Glynne-edit.png)
Win two tickets to see Sir Tom Jones or Jess Glynne
The Scarborough Open Air Theatre is welcoming some exciting headline acts to the stage this summertime and Your North Yorkshire readers have the fantastic opportunity to enter two competitions.
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