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Go green for Halloween (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Putting the green into the Halloween season

Victoria Taylor with her partner Matthew

‘Distraught’ family appeal for help to find missing Malton woman Victoria Taylor

Cooking demonstrations will take place throughout the day

Chef’s demo timetable revealed for Malton Harvest Food Lovers’ Festival

Staithes RNLI lifeboat station in the early 1900's. Image Courtesy of Whitby Museum

RNLI: The fifth lifeboat and the story of the Staithes' Grace Darling

Youngster Isla Byrne is battling a rare form of bone cancer.

Whitby 14 x 14 challenge to help youngster battling rare bone cancer

Images of the refurbished Hotel Victoria in Robin Hood's Bay, near Whitby.

IN PICTURES: first look inside refurbished Hotel Victoria in Robin Hood's Bay

Graduation Day at Scarborough Spa

CU Scarborough celebrates employment success of Nursing graduates

Bempton Cliffs: The moment a killer whale was seen off Yorkshire coast

This weekend is set to be crips, fresh and chilly with lots of autumn sun. Photo: Richard Ponter

Here's your weekend weather report for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

People

Dwayne Fields, Chief Scout

Chief Scout Dwayne Fields celebrates Scouts in Bridlington

For his values, commitment to help young people, and outstanding leadership qualities, Dwayne Fields has been appointed as the 11th Chief Scout to lead Scouting’s half a million young people and adult volunteers. During his time as Chief Scout, Dwayne aims to inspire even more young people and adult volunteers to join from all backgrounds.

Lucy Bishop-Laggett

Scarborough Harbour and South Bay on the East Coast taken from the Tucano aircroft flown from RAF Linton on Ouse. 20th September 2004 (Tech Data Nikon D1h camera, 24-120mm lens, exposure 2000th sec at f5.6, iso 400)

Scarborough's £11m West Pier plans postponed amid legal challenge

Rev Barry Hill, Bishop of Whitby.

New Bishop of Whitby to be consecrated in service at York Minster

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is warning Bridlington residents of a scam being sent out via text ordering people to pay non-existent parking fines.

Residents in Bridlington warned about unpaid parking ticket text scam

Fyling Hall School pupils with the Eco-Schools' Green Flag.

Fyling Hall School awarded prestigious Eco-Schools’ Green Flag

Review of Netflix and if its worth it in 2024. Photo: MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images/ National World

Is Netflix worth the money in 2024? Full review Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Thousands set to receive £250 payment - but deadline is just days away

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Thousands of UK households to receive up to £600 in government support

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The Royal Mint is 'scrapping' these widely used coins as demand drops

Crime

Humberside Police is appealing for information following three criminal damage incidents on Bunting Lea in Bridlington

Information sought following criminal damage on Bunting Lea in Bridlington

Jess Robert Collinson

Police appeal for help to locate Scarborough man Jess Robert Collinson

Robson's Food Store assistant manager Martin Passmoor has been discussing the issue of shoplifting on Chester Road.

Shopkeeper reveals how traders are tackling shoplifters themselves

Victoria Taylor was last seen in Malton on Monday morning

Concerns grow for missing Malton woman as police begin riverbank searches

North Yorkshire Police will be giving away free cycle lights at it free bike marking event at Scarborough Railway Station

Police in Scarborough to give away FREE bike lights at lunchtime today

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

Business

AI continues to be a buzz word in the world of tech. Photo: Supatman - stock.adobe.com

I went to a major tech event and these three things caught my eye

AI can change your accent on a call 🤯

Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Instagram has introduced Teen Accounts. Photo: Instagram

Instagram announces new protections for teens - how it works

The team at Newcastle Building Society's Pickering branch

Newcastle Building Society opens innovative new branch in Pickering

One of St Cecilia's nursing homes in Scarborough

Scarborough-based Saint Cecilia’s care group to launch new homecare service

Team of the year.

Teams of the Year named at Celebration of Achievement Awards

Traffic and Travel

Report - Courtesy of Esk Valley Railway Development Company

Councillors to discuss increased services on Esk Valley railway line

The aftermath of the crash on August 3 at Grosmont Bridge, where a bus plunged into the river.

Grosmont bus crash bridge set to reopen after temporary repairs later this month

A number of Scarborough roads are to undergo repairs

ROAD CLOSURES: Roadworks to begin on two Scarborough routes from today

North Yorkshire Police have advised that there is currently flooding in the area of Muston near Filey on the A165 and the road has been closed.

A165 road closed between Muston and Filey due to flooding

Health

Danielle lost 42lbs in five months with the Simpler Life app, and is now 72lbs down since joining Simple

Here's what people are saying about weight-loss app with AI coach

The NHS are asking people to protect themselves from a 'tripledemic' of RSV, Covid and flu this winter.

What is the 'tripledemic'? Cold, flu and RSV risks explained

The RSE curriculum covers a wide range of topics (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

What England's pupils learn in 'sex ed' - and how it could soon change

These vital first aid techniques can save a life.

Expert tips on how to give first aid and save a life

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

Protein builds muscle and you should make sure that you take enough into your system. Photo: AdobeStock

Dr's Casebook: Balance your protein intake to maintain muscle bulk

Politics

Proposed elevation of flats at 9 Victoria Square, Whitby.

Former Whitby dental surgery to become five holiday apartments despite concerns

A Grade-II listed dental surgery in Whitby will be converted into five holiday, lets despite objections.

Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

North Yorkshire Council parking survey photographs.

Council to consider petition against motorhome parking ban in Scarborough

A public consultation has been launched which could see some council divisions for North Yorkshire Council redrawn ahead of the next local elections in 2027

Consultation launched on plans to change North Yorkshire’s council boundaries

Hunmanby Hall, Hall Park Road.

Green light for holiday cottages at Hunmanby Hall

UK Trending

Watch: Robber points imitation gun in shop during crime spree

Watch: Police find cannabis factory with street value of £360k

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch: Members of the public react to the winter fuel cut

Kim Leadbeater MP to introduce bill to legalise assisted dying.

Watch: Kim Leadbeater MP to introduce bill to legalise assisted dying

Five wild boars outside a pub in Cinderford, Gloucestershire.

Five wild boars spotted roaming outside a pub

Video grab of a rat infested alleyway off Franciscan Road in Tooting, south London. October 2 2024.

I passed a swarm of rats on the school run...it was disgusting!

Weather

A yellow rain warning has been issued.

Watch severe flooding around UK as further rain warning issued

The weather is set to stay wet and stormy for most of the week, according to the Met Office. Photo: Richard Ponter

Weather report for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

The flood alert will be in place from 6pm til 9pm tonight. Photo: Richard Ponter.

Flood alert affecting Whitby, Scarborough and Filey issued by Environment Agency

Education

Chris Briggs of Wykeham Mature Trees and Shaun Hopper, Headteacher of Northstead Community Primary School.

Wykeham Mature Trees help provide 'peaceful' space at Northstead Primary School

Some 64% of children across the country agreed with the statement 'you enjoy school or college' (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The regions in England where children enjoy school the most and least

When it comes to highest proportion of top grades awarded, only one county can take the top spot (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

England's 10 best and worst performing counties in A Level top grades

Secondary schools are typically ranked by their 'Progress 8' scores (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing secondary schools are ranked