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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

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

49 photos as snow covers Scarborough, Whitby, and Bridlington

The big switch on event takes place this weekend

Filey's Fishtive Tree to be switched on this weekend

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

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

Bewerley Park grounds.

Investments at Bewerley Park and East Barnby outdoor centres get go-ahead

Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team (SRMRT) have recicved two donations from around the area recently to help support their rescue work. (Pic: SRMRT)

SRMRT receive two donations - including from a chocolate polar bear fundraiser

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

People

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.

More yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for snow and ice across the Yorkshire coast.

More weather warnings for snow and ice over Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

Paul Middleton, aka Piglet, on the North York Moors Railway.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway launches new fundraising campaign

The A169 is expected to reopen within the next hour or so

Snow forces closures of main roads near Scarborough - latest on A171 and A169

Susan Whittles, aged 70, died in a road collision on the B1253 on Friday.

Woman killed in Rudston collision is named

Cost of Living

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Whitby Wardrobe organisers have put out a Christmas appeal.

Whitby Wardrobe puts out appeal for to help families this Christmas

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas and New Year in 2023

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas

Grocery inflation has fallen again, helping lower costs for shoppers

Grocery inflation drops again with butter now 16p cheaper

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

Business

The former Barclays branch in Helmsely - Image: Google Maps

Barclays steps in to save Helmsley's last remaining cash machine
Fears that Helmsley’s only surviving ATM cash machine could be lost have been allayed.

Whitby Lobster Hatchery trustees.

Whitby Lobster Hatchery seeks secretary to join trustee board

All Seasons boutique hotel in Filey is up for sale.

Filey's All Seasons boutique hotel on market as owners sell 'with a heavy heart'

Tom Cull, Shankar Katekhaye and Jack Barber, Directors of Nature’s Laboratory Limited.

Whitby's Nature's Laboratory shortlisted for five regional business awards

Bridlington Spa won the 'Remarkable Business Events Venue of the Year' award. Photo courtesy of Tom Arran.

Bridlington Spa 'proud' of their prestigious win at regional tourism awards

Traffic and Travel

North Yorkshire County Council's fleet of gritters are keeping the county's roads moving

TRAVEL: Interactive map shows location of every gritter in North Yorkshire

Coastliner bus at Scarborough Railway Station.

North Yorkshire Christmas shoppers' bonus as £2 bus fare extended

Train timetables across Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington, as well as the rest of Yorkshire will change on Sunday, December 10 and rail users are advised to check before they travel.

Rail customers across coast warned to check before they travel

A section of Quay Road in Bridlington will be closed to motorists for three weeks.

Busy road closure in Bridlington set to cause delays for three weeks

Health

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

Joe Bowman.

Whitby’s Peregrine House enjoying renaissance under home-grown manager

Politics

Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

East Riding and Hull to become Mayoral Combined Authority as of 2025
Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils’ proposed devolution deal will be signed off by the Government today (Monday, November 27).

Ryedale Community Foodbank’s volunteers play a vital role to ensure thousands of hungry people are fed each year and have access to everyday essentials.

Ryedale Community Foodbank receives £1,000 donation from Pickering councillor

Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “After months of hard work, I am absolutely thrilled that we can finally say we have a proposed deal and our residents can see what East Yorkshire devolution would really mean to them."

Government announces devolution deal for East Yorkshire and Hull

Members of the East Riding Council's cabinet have now allocated the remaining balance of the Household Support Fund, which was awarded to the council by central government.

East Riding Council announces how Household Support Fund will be spent

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

Weather

Yellow weather warnings issued for snow and ice across the Yorkshire coast

Winter showers are expected from Wednesday onwards across the Yorkshire coast this week- according to the Met Office. Photo: Richard Ponter.

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

This weekend is expected to be windy and cold, with a touch of frost, according to the Met Office.

Here is your weekend weather forecast for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

Education

Egton School is celebrating its 150th year, with a Good Ofsted result.

Egton School 'continues to be a good school' say Ofsted inspectors

Pantosaurus during one of his visits.

Hundreds of school children Talk PANTS with the NSPCC

Egton School's 150th cake was cut by James (year six) and Parker (reception), the oldest and the youngest pupils in the school.

Egton School near Whitby celebrates 150 years with special cake

Sleights School children's work at the village war memorial.

Children from Sleights School remember village's fallen war heroes