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Seamer Station, Scarborough. Photo: Google

Council seeks £550,000 to develop vision for Seamer Station’s future

Coun Keane Duncan

Five new disabled parking bays approved on streets in Scarborough and Whitby

Local Democracy Reporting Service interview with deputy mayor Jo Coles.

Yorkshire coast services need extra funding - deputy mayor for policing and fire

Osbournes Bar on Wellington Road, Whitby.

Whitby bar that nearly lost licence changes name in-line with council ruling

Alison Hume raises 'women of a certain age' comment with the Prime Minister. 04.12.24

Scarborough MP calls for stronger approach to tackling sexual harassment

Newby and Scalby Library. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

Ministerial praise for Newby and Scalby Library after receiving King’s Award

Scarborough and Whitby area committee meeting.

Scarborough secondary schools have lowest attendance rates in North Yorkshire

Whitby beach.

Council warning over sea level rise of up to 1m in Scarborough and Whitby

Aerial image of Scarborough Harbour.

'Lack of progress’ in support of Scarborough and Whitby harbours criticised

Madness were among the acts that performed at Scarborough Open Air Theatre in 2024

Councillor proposes ‘Hollywood-style sign’ at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Motor racing at the Oliver's Mount race circuit in Scarborough. picture: Richard Ponter

Councillors to discuss public highway access to Oliver’s Mount race circuit

Plans to provide an ‘alternative access route’ to Oliver’s Mount on race days will be discussed by Scarborough and Whitby councillors.

Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A photo contest was held as part of the report to develop a library of North Yorkshire photographs showing positive and realistic images of over 50s. The second prize was given to Hazel Ramsay, who took a picture of her mother, Karen.

North Yorkshire urged to prepare for looming challenges of ageing population

Proposed Eastfield 'doggy daycare'. Courtesy applicant/planning documents

Plan for new Scarborough ‘doggy daycare’ wins approval

The classification of the bathing water quality in Scarborough’s North Bay has declined from ‘good’ to ‘sufficient’

‘Unacceptable’: Bathing water quality declines in Scarborough

Royal Albert Drive on Scarborough’s North Bay is among the locations where a trial restriction on overnight motorhome parking is in force.

Trial restriction on overnight motorhome parking comes into force

Coun Keane Duncan is campaigning to keep the £2 bus fare cap in place in North Yorkshire

Failure to maintain £2 bus fare cap would be “blatantly unfair”

Whitby Cliff Lift. Google Maps

Councillors told ‘no easy solutions’ to Whitby Cliff Lift issues

The vehicle is more than 10-years-old, meaning the taxi driver must ask North Yorkshire Council for dispensation to renew its hackney carriage vehicle licence

Taxi driver asks for dispensation for ageing cab that has driven to the moon

Record numbers have attended Scarborough Open Air Theatre in 2024

Open Air Theatre sells record number of tickets amid positive budget assessment

After more than 1,600 bladed articles were dropped into a secure knife bin in Harrogate during a trial period, 20 more bins are to be installed across North Yorkshire

More knife drop bins to be installed following successful trial in Harrogate

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

From left, Brunswick PACT chairman Brian Roberts, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and policing minister Dame Diana Johnson at the Home Office discussing the NationalWorld campaign Silent Crime on November 21, 2024

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges action on Silent Crime

Scarborough Harbour West Pier

New investment strategy proposed for Scarborough, Whitby and Filey harbours

It was decided the city of Ripon had some divisions which were too large

Boundary review set to ‘split up’ North Yorkshire communities

UK country manager at iChoosr, George Frost

Big Community Switch to help North Yorkshire residents save on energy bills

A64. Image: Google

MP’s frustration over ‘apparent lack of full support’ for dualling the A64

Scarborough Sixth Form College.

Staff at Scarborough Sixth Form College to join national strike action

71 Haggersgate, Whitby. Google Maps

New clothes shop proposed at site of vacant Whitby tattoo parlour

A new shop could open on the site of a former café and tattoo parlour near Whitby’s town centre.

Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Photo From North Yorkshire Council public health annual report.

Concerns about growing health inequalities affecting older people in Scarborough

York and North Yorkshire's Labour Mayor David Skaith.

North Yorkshire Mayor considering all options ahead of bus fare cap hike

North Yorkshire Council\'s headquarters in Northallerton.

‘Huge pressure’ on SEND budget meant council could not fund Whitby InterActive

Wilson's Food Hall Exterior. Design And Access Statement.

Scarborough food hall applies for retrospective planning permission

Whitby Old Town Hall artist's impression.

Council approves extra £126,000 as Whitby Old Town Hall tenders exceed budget

Alison Hume MP for Scarborough & Whitby.

Scarborough and Whitby MP delivers maiden House of Commons speech

Help and advice is available for those struggling during the cost of living crisis -0 Image: North Yorkshire Council

North Yorkshire Council allocates fresh funds to help with rising cost of living

Coun Rich Maw asks About peace in the Middle East at a full meeting of North Yorkshire Council.

Council rejects call to mark UN day of solidarity with Palestinian People

Scalby School. Photo: Google

Ofsted praises ‘exceptional standards’ at Scarborough school affected by RAAC

Whitby Old Town Hall - artist's impression.

Council set to plug £126,000 gap as project tenders exceeded budget

Prime Minister Keir Starmer responds to a question in Parliament about Whitby InterActive.

Whitby InterActive charity praised by Prime Minister to close for good

Bridlington and Wolds MP Charlie Dewhirst hopes that the 'vital' service can be saved

Bridlington MP Charlie Dewhirst urges Post Office to keep 'vital' service

Anti-fracking residents Chris Garforth and Susanne Robinson at the North Yorkshire Council meeting.

Burniston: Anti-fracking residents hold demonstration at council meeting

North Yorkshire Council full meeting.

Green light for Scarborough and Harrogate’s new town council budgets

Filey banking hub facade.

Former Filey amusement arcade to become banking hub as council approves plan

County Hall, Northallerton. Photo: LDRS

Scarborough and Harrogate’s new town council budgets set to be approved

Anglo American HQ at Resolution House, Scarborough.

Anglo American to close Scarborough office amid latest round of job losses

Anglo American will be shutting its Scarborough office at Resolution House as part of a ‘slowdown’ that will see hundreds more lose their jobs at the Woodsmith Mine.

Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The internal East view at Filey Railway Station

Repairs approved at ‘historic’ Filey Station despite concerns about appearance

The plans cover Chantry Court Flats, at Chantry Court on Abbotts Way, in Bridlington’s Old Town. Image courtesy of East Riding of Yorkshire's planning portal

Council submits plan to demolish Chantry Court flats in Bridlington's Old Town

Spital Old Bridge. Photo: North Yorkshire Council

Plan approved to repair ‘very poor condition’ of Whitby’s Spital Old Bridge

Dickens Bar, Scarborough.

Scarborough bar applies for extended hours for alcohol sales and live music

The licensing sub-committee heard The Bay Vineyard's application.

Robin Hood’s Bay vineyard granted premises licence for tours despite objections

Mike Padgham

Scarborough care boss hits out at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for managing the environment Cllr Greg White, centre, with Align Property Partners electrical engineer Alistair McLelland the council’s senior project delivery manager Christopher Davies at Westgate Carr Road industrial estate in Pickering.

Solar PV panel installed at Pickering Park

Entry To Greenhill From Smay Lane. North Yorkshire Council

Council to decide on premises licence proposal for Robin Hood’s Bay vineyard

Scarborough Council. Pic. Anttoni Numminen

Scarborough Town Council’s budget and precept charges to be discussed at meeting

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