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Our talented readers took these gorgeous snowy pictures today - check them out below!

49 photos as snow covers Scarborough, Whitby, and Bridlington

Yorkshire Water is set to invest £2.8m in its network in Scarborough to reduce the number of discharges into the sea. picture: Richard Ponter

Yorkshire Water to invest £2.8m in Scarborough to reduce storm overflows

The big switch on event takes place this weekend

Filey's Fishtive Tree to be switched on this weekend

Sgt Paul Cording of North Yorkshire Police

VIDEO: North Yorkshire Police campaign tackles Christmas drink and drug drivers

Drivers of farm and construction vehicles are being urged to play their part in helping to keep North Yorkshire’s highways safe by avoiding leaving mud on roads.

Farm drivers urged to keep roads mud-free around North Yorkshire

Humberside Police have issued an appeal for information after a woman reported she had been sexually assaulted in Bridlington

Officers probing Bridlington sexual assault appeal for public's help

Sport

Heslerton Under-15s (blue) battle it out with York RI (blue and white). PHOTOS BY CHERIE ALLARDICE

Heslerton Hawks Under-Sevens shine on the road against Stamford Bridge Vikings
Heslerton Hawks Under-Sevens continued their fine run of form last weekend.

Scarborough Ladies FC Under-15s

Gracie McLoughlin hits four as Scarborough Ladies Under-15s win at Bridge

Frank Mulhern scored Boro's goal in the 3-1 loss at Hereford on Tuesday night.

Scarborough Athletic’s winning run halted by 3-1 defeat at Hereford

Scarborough Ladies U13s, white kit, take on Scarborough Ladies Lionesses.

Martha Stockill sparkles as Scarborough Ladies U13s beat Lionesses

The hosts go on the attack in the Premiership clash at Queensgate.

Premiership leaders Bridlington Town Rovers​ hit Great Driffield Rovers for six

Crime

Over the past two months police teams have been out in force, from hitting addresses and forcing doors open, to proactively seeking repeat offenders and targeting those that cause the most harm to local communities. Image courtesy of Humberside Police.

Humberside Police's 'Operation Shield' disrupts more crime in East Yorkshire

Andrew Morton

Drug dealer jailed for three years after being caught in Scarborough

A stainless metal table was stolen from the site of the Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

Thief steals stainless metal table from Scarborough's Open Air Theatre site

North Yorkshire Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they would like to speak to following a retail theft in Whitby.

£350 worth of coats stolen from outdoor goods store in Whitby

North Yorkshire Police have issued advice to residents across the county who may be leaving their homes unattended, either for a short period of time or for longer.

Advice issued to residents in Scarborough and Whitby in run up to Christmas

North Yorkshire Police ask driver to get in touch after they failed to stop for police in Cleveland and drove to Scarborough.

Driver drove to Scarborough after failing to stop for police in Cleveland

What's On

Barbie is showing at Whitby Coliseum on December 7.

See what's on at the Coliseum in Whitby this December
Embark on a fun-filled journey with Barbie and Ken – and enjoy a pizza for as little as a fiver – in the first of the events coming up at The Coliseum in Whitby this December.

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

The house on Princess Royal Terrace

Scarborough couple to light up their home to raise money for charity

Author Glenda Young with copies of her first two books featuring hotel landlady Helen Dexter

Win a copy of Glenda Young's Scarborough-set cosy crime novel

A Christmas celebration with a difference returns to Scarborough’s YMCA Theatre on Tuesday December 12

Christmas songs and readings in Yuletide Tales at Scarborough's YMCA

Health

Testing has been increased after a single case of swine flu was detected

Scarborough MP says 'no cause for undue alarm' as Swine Flu case confirmed

Rather than having everything scattered about the home, get into the habit of having one place for car keys, house keys, the dosset box for the drugs you take, your purse.

Dr's Casebook: A magic box and a nostalgic trip down memory lane

The commonest sign that it is present is soreness in the gums and bleeding when brushing the teeth. Photo: AdobeStock

Dr's Casebook: Protect your gums to protect your health

Left to right: Clare Tomlinson and Leonne Ridsdale

Scarborough care workers win prestigious regional awards

Research suggests that at 8,000 steps the risk of premature death is significantly reduced. Photo: Getty Images

Dr's Casebook: Just walk a little faster

Silhouette of Sherlock Holmes's statue in London near Baker Street. Photo: Getty Images

Dr's Casebook: On the trail of Sherlock Holmes

Lifestyle

Some of the latest homes for sale on Zoopla, around the Whitby area.

IN PICTURES: 13 properties for sale in and around Whitby new to the market
We take a look at 13 new properties, some of which are new to the market, that are for sale in and around Whitby on the Zoopla website right now.

A look back at some of the Krampus Runs in Whitby over the past decade.

IN RETRO: Whitby Krampus Run pictures from the past few years

The new range.

Restaurant quality pizzas and pasta with pizzazz from PizzaExpress

One of two private entrances to the charming garden apartment in Scarborough.

Gem of a garden apartment in prime location for sale at £150,000

UK Trending

Royal Mail have confirmed the final dates for posting.

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2023 confirmed

Will Jamie Lynn Spears still get paid if she quits I’m A Celeb? (ITV)

Jamie-Lynn Spears leaves I'm A Celebrity jungle on medical grounds

Full calendar of celestial events to look out for in 2024

Spotify Wrapped 2023 is available now

Spotify Wrapped: How to find yours as 2023 feature released

Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

Shopping

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

Must Read

It’s now officially the time of year when people fret about what gifts to buy loved ones before taking the safe option by buying them a book.

Life on Tapp: You can’t go wrong with a book for Christmas – or can you?

A recent visit to the car booter’s paradise that is our garden shed left me yearning for a stiff drink, such was the scale of the chaos before me.

Life on Tapp: It's a never ending cycle of selling, buying and selling again

There’s a bloke around the corner from me who before Bonfire Night was out of the way, was up his ladder, stringing lights across the front of his house, which perfectly complemented his eight foot inflatable Santa.

There’s nothing wrong with going early when it comes to Christmas planning