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The Spa and Grand Hotel, Scarborough. Copyright Peter Church/Geograph.

Grand Hotel included in wider South Bay bathing water study

HM Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Johanna Ropner (centre) with Andrew and Emma Lister.

Trio’s dedication recognised at cadet awards

Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift. Courtesy North Yorkshire Council.

£100,000 funding appeal for Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift

Illuminated Whitby Abbey. photo: Marisa Cashill

Whitby Abbey in Lonely Planet's Secret Wonders of the World

The replacement is part of a wider programme.

£1.5m mains replacement scheme starts in Snainton

The incident occurred in the early hours of October 3.

Five bikes stolen near Grosmont as North Yorkshire Police appeal for information

Ashley Palliser.

Scarborough man jailed for throwing corrosive substance in ex-partner's face

Town Mayor of Whitby, Coun Sandra Turner, with Milewood's walking team.

Milewood in Whitby raises more than £5,700 for suicide awareness

A 38-year-old Scarborough woman and a 31-year-old Scarborough man have been arrested in connection with an act of outraging public decency and are currently in custody.

Two arrested after outraging public decency in Scarborough town centre

People

Joan Richardson celebrates her 106th birthday with daughter Lesley.

Scarborough woman celebrates 106th birthday at Combe Hay
A Scarborough woman has celebrated her 106th birthday at Combe Hay care home on Stepney Drive.
Louise French

Ice carving is coming to Whitby as part of the inaugural Fire and Ice Festival.

Whitby's Fire and Ice Festival to bring winter magic to town

Whitby Pavilion will host Whitby Musicals' production of Come From Away in summer 2027 - you are being invited to audition for the cast.

Whitby Musicals on lookout for cast of 12 performers to star in Come From Away

Local Historian Les Shannon checks out a display at Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre - Image: Simon Hulme.

Maritime Heritage Centre awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

A cheque for £7,209 raised from this year's Graham’s Gallon walk is presented to Emma Maude of Great North Air Ambulance.

Cash raised at Graham's Gallon Walk takes ongoing tally to 'incredible' £130,000

Nearly half of homeowners have incurred late payment fees

Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 on bills

Sick of soaring bills? They’re not all going up

The household bill that costs less than 10 years ago

Readers from across the Yorkshire coast, including Whitby, Bridlington and Scarborough, said what they think the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham should tackle next. Photo credits: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images, Richard Ponter, Marisa Cashill.

What the Yorkshire coast thinks the new Prime Minister should tackle first

Wonderful images of this year's Whitby Boxing Day dip antics.

IN PICTURES: all the fun of Whitby Boxing Day dip 2025

Crime

Vicky Glass's body was found near Danby on November 3, 2000.

£20,000 reward for answers 26 years after Vicky Glass's body found near Danby

Daniel Crane. Image: North Yorkshire Police

Police appeal to locate 'wanted' Scarborough man

Paul Davey

Scarborough man jailed for breaching sexual risk order

The vehicle was stolen between 11AM and 11:30AM on October 22.

North Yorkshire Police appeal after vehicle stolen from Scarborough car park

North Yorkshire Police received a report that a 'heavily intoxicated' man had been refused entry to an event near Malton.

North Yorkshire Police chase ends with drink-driver arrest near Malton

Tracy Bancroft

Filey woman jailed over nine years for 'heinous' sexual offences

Business

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Sibling Yorkshire coast businesses collaborate on celebration lager
The teams at Wold Top Brewery and Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery have collaborated on a celebration lager to celebrate a decade of distilling.
Louise French

Extensive work on the corner of Chapel Street.

Heritage buildings in Bridlington improved by Property Pride campaign

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Minister McDougall tours the Woodsmith Mine

Government minister visits Woodsmith mine to see reindustrialisation in action

Andrew Mackenzie, partner at BTG.

Business distress climbs by more than a quarter, new figures show

Traffic and Travel

Pier Road in Whitby will be closed to traffic for next nine evenings. Image: Google Maps.

Pier Road, Whitby to close to traffic for next nine evenings

Whitby Goth Weekend begins on Thursday October 29.

Road closures announced for Whitby Goth Weekend

Flooding across Scarborough kept fire crews on the move on Friday October 23.

Flooding incidents keep fire crews busy

The closure will start from from 9am on Friday 23 October.

Road closure in Norton, near Malton, announced for Northern Gas Network works

Health

Ad Feature Winter’s coming: How to take care of your ears in cold weather

Scarborough Hospital UECC. Courtesy Numminen/LDRS

Scarborough A&E waits more than double York’s, NHS figures show

Flamborough woman Sarah Bayes has turned around the fortunes of Maple Court Care Home.

Scarborough care home manager named finalist in two major awards

Scarborough Hospital. Courtesy Numminen/Ldrs

‘Inadequate’ dialysis unit put into special measures over safety concerns

Mike Padgham is Honorary President of the Independent Care Group and Executive Chairman of St Cecilia's Care Group.

Covid Inquiry: ‘Don’t let this report gather dust’ says Scarborough care leader

Sarah Welburn from TENA and Essity will host the event.

Care home to host community continence awareness event

Politics

View east of proposed Burniston drilling site and, inset, William Fox, CEO of Europa.

Gas company launches appeal against Scarborough drilling rig refusal
The oil and gas company behind plans for a controversial gas drilling rig near Scarborough has launched its appeal against North Yorkshire Council’s refusal of its plans.
Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough. photo: NYC

£2.5mill project to replace cremators at Woodlands Crematorium moves step closer

Proposed café design. Courtesy Dalewood Trust, Whitby

New café, sensory garden and activity centre planned in Whitby

Alison Hume MP plants a cross to represent Scarborough and Whitby in the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance.

Scarborough and Whitby cross placed in House of Commons Garden of Remembrance

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

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Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Weather

Though showers are expected, harsh weather is expected to ease up. Picture: Richard Ponter

Weather to brighten up this week after Yorkshire coast hit by Storm Boelo

The flooding caused chaos across the region.

Storms Austen and Storm Boelo cause widespread flooding across Scarborough

Severe weather kept Yorkshire coast fire crews busy over the weekend.

Fire crews in Scarborough, Bridlington and surrounding areas busy after storm

Education

Students and dignitaries during the graduation ceremony at St Mary’s Church in Beverley.

Celebrations for East Riding College and Scarborough TEC students

Alison Hume MP & Schools Minister Georgia Gould.

Schools Minister meets local leaders in Scarborough to plan education reforms

Airy Hill School pupils celebrate a 'Strong Standard' Ofsted report.

Airy Hill School celebrates landmark year after superb Ofsted report

Staff and guests with pupils at the celebration. Picture: Richard Ponter

St Augustine’s celebrates official re-opening of transformed school library

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