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A traditional red phone box next to a busy car park with cars, vans, a motorhome and a coach.

Dozens of 999 calls made from at-risk phone boxes

North Yorkshire Council wants BT to reconsider its plan to close more than 90 local phone boxes.

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A white tablecloth covered with arts and craft supplies - pens, paints, wool, letter blocks - and artwork.

Gallery to display refugee art project

A 'dastarkhan' or tablecloth created by Afghan women in North Yorkshire features in the exhibition.

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An aerial view of planning application site. It shows a large green field with houses surrounding it. The development area is indicated with a red border drawn around it with the words 'site area'.

Housing development rejected over 'manipulation'

Planners say there is no guarantee affordable homes will be built, which is a requirement.

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Crowds browse goods in wooden stalls during York's Christmas market.

Police could take charge of traffic restrictions

North Yorkshire Police could get powers to restrict traffic in York city centre during events.

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A desk covered in open school text books on top of a table at which four pupils are seated. The foreground shows the backs of the heads of two girls with their hair pulled back in pony tails. In the background two pupils sit facing the camera with only their hands and parts of their trunks showing. All four students are wearing dark blue sweatshirts with light blue collared tops underneath.

Schools cash boost 'not enough', council warns

The council will get £7.03m from the government for improvements, but says about £80m is needed.

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Stock image of Scarborough's South Bay beach

Outdoor seawater swimming pool could get go-ahead

The plan is to build a three-sided seawater pool at the Children's Corner, at the top of South Bay.

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Keane Duncan wears an orange high-visibility jacket and white construction helmet. He is standing on a building site.

Ex-mayoral candidate quits council executive

Keane Duncan steps down from his North Yorkshire Council role to make way for new talent.

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The entrance to a primary school car park, as indicated by a sign saying 'Woodfield Community Primary School & Nursery'.

Uncertainty over opening date for specialist school

Parents are still waiting to hear when a new school for pupils with autism in Harrogate will open.

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An industrial site, photographed from the sky against the backdrop of sprawling green fields and a motorway.

Plans for asphalt site recommended for approval

Nearly 200 people have objected to the proposed plant, which would be based to the west of York.