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VE Day anniversary marked by Marton Court and Sutcliffe Court residents in Whitby.

'A heartfelt and lively event' - Whitby community groups mark VE Day anniversary

The Weston Hotel - pic Richard Ponter

Weston Hotel wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025

Yorkshire coast firefighters were quick to respond to the incidents

Scarborough and Whitby fire crews free trapped deer, seagulls and child

East Riding College students Sarah Friburg and Lewis Gurney competed in the regional finals of the Young Risotto Chef of the Year.

Students fly flag for East Riding College at Young Risotto Chef of the Year

Ruby Goodens is competing in the finals of the prestigious Nestlé Toque d'Or competition.

Student chef Ruby heads to prestigious Nestlé Toque d'Or finals

Smart meters could help with energy bills.

How householders can save £££ on energy bills with community buying scheme

Josephine Pearson.

Malton's modern history museum Eden Camp announces Back to the 1940s weekend

The rescue took place as the sun set - Image: Bridlington Coastguard

Casualty airlifted to hospital following Flamborough slipway fall

Switching the Spotlight: A Gender Swapped Cabaret takes place at the JT on Tuesday June 17

It’s grassroots, it’s glamorous, and it’s making a real difference.

Get up close with some beautiful birds of prey.

May half-term family fun at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Bring a Pound to Work Day returns on July 1

Bring a Pound to Work Day is back in aid of Saint Catherine’s

Saint Catherine’s has announced that Bring a Pound to Work Day is back and will be taking place in partnership with This is the Coast.

Louise French

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Reader photos of spring sunshine

Whitby's Milly Marr, front row, second from left, at the VE Day service in London.

Student, 16, 'honoured' to be at Westminster VE Day service

Hugo Tagholm (c) Nick Pumphrey

Leading UK marine campaigner to appear at Big Ideas By The Sea Festival

Scarborough Fire Crews attended the incident

Fire crews use ladders to rescue two people trapped in garden centre

From left: Steve Welford, Rob Morris, Chris Stockdale, Joe Welford and Adam Turnbull.

Dairy group's farm tour and spring competition

Coun Dorothy Clegg.

Tributes paid to former Whitby Mayor Dorothy Clegg

TPE, RNLI partnership launch at Scarborough Railway Station

TPE launches fundraising partnership with RNLI

Volunteers paint railings in Scarborough town centre as part of the campaign. More than £200,000 has been committed to a range of improvements across the town.

Scarborough comes together for town improvement scheme

Stalls at the Love Local event at Nunnington Hall - Image: National Trust

Free entry to Nunnington Hall this Sunday for 'Love Local' celebration event

Cask Inn, Cambridge Terrace. Google Maps.

Cask Inn, Scarborough: New owners are looking to reopen in ‘the coming weeks’

Peter Hook and the Light appear at Scarborough Spa this Saturday (May 10)

Joy Division/New Order bassist headlines Scarborough Spa New Wave tour package

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IN PICTURES: Stunning photos VE Day tea-party held at Scarborough Nursery School

The Florentinas are heading to Scarborough Open Air Theatre to support Snow Patrol. picture: Bradley Quinn.

Indie band announced to perform at Scarborough Open Air Theatre gig

North Yorkshire Police was among a number of emergency services which responded to the incident

Man receiving emergency treatment after car comes off pier in Scarborough

East Riding College students Sarah Friberg and Lewis Gurney alongside Anthony Gascoigne, Hospitality Programme leader.

Two Bridlington students have chance to become Young Risotto Chef of the Year

The Coliseum Centre in Whitby.

Take a Walk Down Memory Lane in Whitby as part of Dementia Action Week

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VE DAY 2025: Photos from Scarborough ceremony on 80th anniversary

Today (May 8) Scarborough paid its respects to to the fallen during a beautiful ceremony led by The Royal British Legion (RBL), which honoured the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day. Here is a selection of stunning photos from the special ceremony.

Claudia Bowes

Andrea Hansell and Samantha Buckle from WHISH, accepting a cheque from Co-op Deputy Manager Steve Danby, and Co-op staff.

Whitby charity WHISH benefits from Coop’s Community Fund

The Lancaster bomber at a previous Whitby Regatta. picture: Brian Murfield

No air shows for Whitby Regatta 2025 - but tractor run being planned

Both Mr Roberts' own wedding ring and that of his grandfather were taken.

Scarborough's George Roberts appeals for return of 'irreplaceable' gold rings

The annual Flag Day will take place on June 14

Community invited to support Scarborough Lifeboat Station at annual Flag Day

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RETRO: Photos from the 50th anniversary of VE Day around Scarborough in 1995

Scarborough WellBeing Fayre is set to return for a second year

Scarborough WellBeing Fayre set to return for second year

We take a look at 14 adorable dogs available for adoption and looking for their forever home at the RSPCA York, Harrogate and District branch

IN PICTURES: 14 adorable dogs available for adoption in the Harrogate district

Scarborough Library.

Scarborough Library column: Community events to mark Local History Month

Thornton Le Dale Ukuleles

Songs from across the decades promised as ukuleles return to Scarborough

Goth Weekend visitors on Whitby's east side. picture: Richard Ponter

My experience of a spring pilgrimage for Whitby Goth Weekend

Oliver McGill-Wardle, 12, was inspired to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks by his grandma, who suffers with MS.

Inspirational Scarborough boy, 12, to tackle Three Peaks fundraising challenge

Broadcaster Janet Street-Porter. courtesy Pocklington Arts Centre

Broadcaster Janet Street-Porter to bring her show to Pocklington Arts Centre

Youngster Freddie Fawcett.

Whitby lad, four, to cycle 60 miles in May for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

The animals, especially the Alpacas were very popular with residents at MHA Priceholme

Scarborough care home raises over £350 thanks to some unusual visitors

Michelle Davison-Ward CEO of the Sparks Project with trustee Michael Whiteley

Sparks steps up to meet growing demand for counselling services in Scarborough

The commemorative bench marking Lealholm School's 150th anniversary.

Primary school near Whitby celebrates 150th anniversary with commemorative bench

Brilliant photo of the Northern Lights above Dalby Forest, captured by Astro Dog.

Astro Dog to give talk at Scarborough's Big Ideas by the Sea festival

Astronomy business Astro Dog will be hosting a special presentation on the Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights as part of this year's Big Ideas By The Sea festival in Scarborough.

Duncan Atkins

East Riding Sacks Ltd, Stamford Bridge.

Stamford Bridge firm fined more than £500,000 after man falls to death

VE Day event is on at Whitby Library.

VE Day: see what's going on to mark 80th anniversary across Whitby area

The East Riding Archives are located at the Champney Treasure House in Beverley.

East Riding Archives commended for its high quality service

Hurricane to a Rainbow co-authors Jamie Kershaw and Sarah May Tulip.

Scarborough authors speaks of importance of ground-breaking book

Some of the participants at the beginning of the walk. Image: Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team

Woman carried 450m after sustaining leg injury during Whitby Whalebones Walk

John Spence.

Tribute paid as former Scarborough doctor John Spence dies at 97

Mags being rescued by Malton fire crews. Image: Malton Fire Station

Pony rescued from River Rye by Malton fire crews

A groundbreaking new scheme is celebrating community champions.

Scheme to celebrate Community Champions in Whitby, Scarborough and Ryedale

CEO of the Rainbow Centre Jo Laking

The Rainbow Centre launches ‘Rainbow Raffle’ ahead of inaugural charity ball

Actress Bidi Iredale is among thousands of people expected to attend Fish and Ships Festival in Whitby.

Whitby Fish and Ships Festival to honour town's rich fishing heritage

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