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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

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

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

Hinderwell's Beth Mead back on the scoresheet for Arsenal.

13 pictures as Whitby's Beth Mead scores first league goals in a year - and dedi...

A group of Hunmanby residents ran for 24 hours to raise funds for a local youngster. Photo: TCF Photography.

Hunmanby group ran for 24 hours to raise funds for youngster battling cancer

Northern Powergrid, the company that powers everyday life for 8 million people across the North East and Yorkshire, is reminding local communities to stay safe by staying clear of power lines and substations if setting up bonfires or lighting fireworks this weekend.

Northern Powergrid reminds not to light fireworks or bonfires near power network

Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

Scarborough RNLI is looking for a new launch authority.

Scarborough RNLI on lookout for new Launching Authority

A pub in Scarborough has announced it has been forced to close due to the pressure of energy costs.

Scarborough pub announces forced closure due to rising energy costs

Castle Howard has closed to the public due to Storm Babet and the weather conditions.

Storm Babet: Castle Howard closes due to 'adverse' weather conditions

Illuminated Whitby Abbey.

Predicted high winds delay start of Illuminated Whitby Abbey by 24 hours
Illuminated Whitby Abbey will not be able to go ahead on Saturday October 21 due to the high winds predicted as Storm Babet hits the east coast.

Alpamare UK, Scarborough’s waterpark and wellness centre, has announced the sudden and temporary closure of its whole site due to high costs.

Scarborough reacts to shock temporary closure of waterpark and wellness centre

Two videos shared to Facebook have prompted North Yorkshire Police to reshare advice on how to keep homes safe.

Videos shared on social media sparks North Yorkshire Police to reshare advice

A traffic warden surveys the scene

Workers forced to tarmac around car in Scarborough

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is the co-founder, executive chairman and CEO of Meta Platforms (previously Facebook, Inc.)

Meta announces plans for AI chatbots to be used on their platforms

From left, Whitby WI president Lynn Walker, secretary Heather Relf and member Sue Hurdiss with the river pollution display at Whitby library.

See what green-themed activities are coming up at Whitby Library

The ‘End of Summer’ community celebration event will take place at Scarborough Cricket Club on Saturday, September 23.

'End of Summer’ community celebration event at Scarborough Cricket Club

The front cover of The Train, by Amy Ripley.

Scarborough author publishes first of a three-part post-apocalyptic book series

East Riding of Yorkshire Council leader Anne Handley.

Bridlington residents to have 'their say' on council devolution deal

This year’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal will take place at Bridlington's Promenades Shopping Centre on Saturday, October 28.

The launch date of Bridlington's annual poppy appeal has been announced

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box

The George and Mary Webb lifeboat leaves Whitby.

Whitby's George and Mary Webb lifeboat leaves town after 27 years' service

Florence Pugh. Photo: Getty Images

Going Green: A greener way to get kids ready for school

North Yorkshire Police are searching for the owner of tools after they were found scattered over a Scarborough roundabout.

Tools found on Scarborough roundabout prompting police search for owner

Rebecca Webster with husband Paul and son Seth.

Mum’s warning after Facebook villa holiday turned out to be scam

A 65-year-old man who threatened to throw acid in a woman’s face as part of a relentless harassment campaign has been jailed for two years.

Scarborough man jailed for two years following scary harassment campaign

Dozens suffer suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after go karting

Jason Liversidge at Elvington Race Track in York

DIY SOS star dies aged 47 following Motor Neurone Disease battle

Jason Liveridge, whose home was transformed on DIY SOS eight years ago, has died aged 47

A landlsip at Ravenscar has caused a closure to the Cinder Track pathway.

Landslip at Ravenscar causes closure to Cinder Track walkway

Wooded gardens at Mulgave Castle.

Mulgrave Castle Open Gardens event to support Whitby District Lions' charities

Taking place on Scarborough’s Sandside Road, close to the West Pier, the Ice on the Prize stunt will see an ice block erected near the harbour.

Scarborough residents could win family holiday as ice sculpture comes to town

The entrance to the show field (Image credit: Alastair Smith)

Hinderwell Show cancelled after prolonged rain soaks show field

Scarborough Fair Collection

Vintage transport museum in Yorkshire closes because it has too many visitors

A 30-year-old Hull man has been charged in connection with four burglaries in Bridlington

Hull man charged in connection with four burglaries in Bridlington

Staithes RNLI Lifeboat Station.

Staithes and Runswick RNLI set to host lifeboat weekend

The purse was found in Whitby

Appeal for owner of a purse and mobile phone found in Whitby to come forward

One of the Rio Circus riders has had a helmet stolen.

Rio Circus at Bridlington offers £500 for return of rider's helmet

Mother of two-year-old who died of brain-eating amoeba pays tribute

Staff at Scarborough Morrisons had erected barriers to protect the nest

Heartbreak as mother seagull killed in Scarborough's Morrisons car park

Paul Heaton will leave money behind the bar at five Scarborough pubs ahead of his sell-out show

Paul Heaton to leave money behind the bar of Scarborough pubs ahead of OAT show

The outdoor paddling pool on Whitby's West Cliff, pictured on Tuesday June 27.

Council insists Whitby West Cliff paddling pool 'due to be finished by June 30'

RNLI lifeguard Edward Broadbent, 18, with his new Oakley sunglasses donated by Sam Noble of Sam Noble Eyecare in Scalby.

Scarborough business replaces lifeguard's Oakleys after sea rescue

Cherie Lunghi. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)

Going Green : Make your barbecue environment friendly

Deborah Meaden (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Going Green: How awful is climate change for  gardeners?

The newly opened restaurant Elysium Bar and BBQ has announced its closure due to soaring bills.

Newly opened Scarborough restaurant Elysium announces closure
A newly opened bar and restaurant in Scarborough has announced its closure due to the soaring costs.

A two year-old girl and her Dad have died after a collision with a lorry in Lincolnshire

Murder investigation launched as girl 2, and dad die in lorry crash

A rescue operation is underway as five people remain missing on the submersible craft

Father & son among five missing on Titanic submersible

British billionaire named among those missing on Titanic wreck tour

Facebook Messenger goes down for hundreds of users - what is being affected

Facebook Messenger goes down for thousands of users

Football news (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Filey Holt Football Club on the look-out for new players

Amazon will use AI to find fake reviews on the shopping site

Amazon to crack down on fake reviews with AI

McDonald’s fans left drooling as new Lotus Biscoff McFlurry rumours

McDonald’s Biscoff McFlurry rumours leave fans drooling

WhatsApp are set to release a new Twitter-like feature

WhatsApp to add Twitter-like follow feature

The Bridlington Old Town Association has issued a statement explaining why they cancelled the Vintage Festival at such short notice.

Bridlington Old Town Association address backlash after festival cancellation

Scarborough’s SWC Trade Frames has replaced the smashed window at Saint Catherine’s Hospice’s charity shop free of charge.

Scarborough’s SWC Trade Frames replace charity shop window free of charge