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From left, Scarborough Gymnastic Academy stars Ellie Mae Sharp, Harry Kirkley and Jacob Bland have been called up to compete in the European TeamGym Championships in Finland. Photo by Tom Peck - teamgym photos.

Scarborough trio selected by Great Britain for European TeamGym Championships

The Finnish Baby Box Handed Out In 2025. Photo Courtesy Of Kela.

‘Transformative’ baby box trial approved for Scarborough

The Finnish Baby Box Handed Out In 2025. Photo Courtesy Of Kela.

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To celebrate Toy Story 5 arriving in cinemas, ODEON is launching the 'Play Them Forward' toy collection campaign this weekend.

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A view of the appealing cabin home for sale near Whitby, from its garden.

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The Northern Lights captured from Sandsend in North Yorkshire at 3am on Wednesday November 12.

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The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible in parts of Scotland and get more spectacular the further north you go.

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Research suggests that flossing your teeth at least once a week can markedly reduce the risk not only of having a stroke, but also reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation. Photo: StockAdobe

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Peter Horbury, left, won Sunday's Heaviest Fish, and Brian Harland had the Heaviest Bag of Fish.

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Watch the moment a herd of cows flock to enjoy a free jazz performance

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Finland have released a new world on Fortnite to promote their entry to this year’s Eurovison

Finland promote Eurovision entry Käärijä on Fortnite

Finland joins Nato: What country is and isn’t a member state including Ireland, Sweden & Turkey

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Finland to teach Brits how to be happy on all-expenses paid trip to luxury Finnish resort

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Scarborough Symphony Orchestra will be in concert at Queen Street Methodist Central Hall on Saturday May 7

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Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Denmark and Finland (Photo by FRIEDEMANN VOGEL/AFP via Getty Images)

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Markku Kanerva, Head Coach of Finland and Teemu Pukki of Finland wait on the pitch as Christian Eriksen (Not pictured) of Denmark receives medical treatment during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Denmark and Finland on June 12, 2021 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

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