Honours went to the East Ayton team with all proceeds from the well-attended event going to charity.
Photographer Richard Ponter went along to capture the action.
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IN PICTURES: Teams take the strain in Scarborough New Year's Day tug-of-war
By Duncan Atkins
Published 2nd Jan 2025, 14:27 BST
Teams took the strain as Ye Olde Forge Valley Inn once again played host to its traditional east v west New Year’s Day tug-of-war over the River Derwent.