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Work to save Yorkshire’s last remaining freshwater pearl mussels

Microscopic young of the endangered freshwater pearl mussel were given a helping hand recently by conservationists from the North York Moors National Park and the Environment Agency. The work was...

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Celebrating the natural world on our doorstep

Art works and ceramics by award-winning wildlife artist Dennis Roddam go on display at the Inspired by… gallery from 19 September. Inspired by his childhood adventures in the North York Moors, his art...

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National Parks Manifesto: Parks need stronger protection and a fairer share...

“National Parks in the 21stCentury: A Manifesto for the next Westminster Government” argues that National Parks are essential to the nation’s health and well-being and are an important part of our...

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Just over a week left to spot pink sheep

People have just over a week left to track down pink sheep hidden around the North York Moors, Howardian Hills and Yorkshire Coast. Ranging from cakes to giant sculptures, the sheep are being displayed...

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Potash Planning application latest

The North York Moors National Park Authority is expecting to receive a planning application from York Potash Ltd today for the development of a new potash mine to the south of Whitby, the underground...

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Two new exhibitions at Inspired by … Gallery

Next week sees two new exhibitions open at the Inspired by… gallery, Danby. Lingering Presence brings together the work of photographer Phil Cornelius, pastel artist Keith Blessed and candle-maker...

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Potash application documents now online‏

At the end of September, the North York Moors National Park Authority received a planning application from York Potash Ltd for the development of a new potash mine to the south of Whitby, the...

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People needed for LEADER Executive Group

The North York Moors, Coast and Hills (NYMCH) LEADER Programme is seeking 11 representatives from the voluntary and private sectors to join an Executive Group that will decide how a pot of around £3...

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Half term events in the National Park

From treasure hunts and high-octane thrills to spooky crafts and autumnal activities, there’s plenty happening in the North York Moors this October half term. Information on all events and details of...

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Christmas wrapped up at National Park Centres

The Moors National Park Centre’s popular annual Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November celebrating the very best of local arts, crafts and seasonal gifts. Doors open at...

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MP visits North York Moors

Brandon Lewis MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning at the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), visited Helmsley last Thursday to see a number of new high quality...

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Government plans put new affordable housing at “serious risk” in National Parks

England’s ten National Parks have, today, expressed their concern at Government proposals that put at risk their ability to achieve more affordable housing in National Parks. In an unusual step, all...

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Results of survey brings good news for moorland wading birds

The number of golden plover recorded on the moorland of the North York Moors could be at its highest level for 18 years. The picture looks promising for other wading birds too with no further decline...

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Exhibition rounds off exceptional year for gallery

‘New Ground’, an exhibition by printmaker Hester Cox and ceramicist Charlotte Morrison which opens on 20 November, rounds off the current programme of exhibitions at the North York Moors’ Inspired by…...

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From beer to trees in just a few clicks

York Brewery has become the first to donate funds online to help care for the North York Moors via a new facility set up on the National Park’s website. People can choose to make a general donation to...

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Grants for traditional boundaries‏

Farmers and landowners in the North York Moors have benefited from grants totalling £64,400 last year to plant and restore hedges and dry stone walls. The funding came from the National Park...

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England’s National Parks are open for business – spread the word

National Parks – famous for their beauty and splendour are also home to thousands of thriving businesses. And now the National Park Authorities (NPAs) that are charged with managing the Parks, are...

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February half term events in the North York Moors National Park

Wildlife is the theme of February’s half term events at The Moors National Park Centre, Danby. Children can give birds and bees a helping hand with a range of activities from making feeders and nest...

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Become a parish member of the North York Moors National Park

The North York Moors National Park Authority is encouraging anyone interested in having a say in how the area is run to consider standing as a parish councillor. The forthcoming local elections in May...

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UK National Parks annual photo competition

Visitors are urged to capture ‘Landscapes of Plenty’ in UK National Parks annual photo competition. Join the UK’s National Parks family in celebrating Britain’s Landscapes of Plenty. You could win a...

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