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Luxury Leisure's updated plan for elevations at its Adult Gaming Centre on Baxtergate. Image courtesy of applicant.

Updated 24-hour adult gaming centre plan for Whitby after council refusal

Amy Winehouse’s original band will celebrate 20 years of Back to Black with UK tour.

Amy Winehouse Band announces five Yorkshire dates - get tickets

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67-68 Baxtergate, Whitby. Courtesy Luxury Leisure.

Council blocks Whitby adult gaming centre’s ‘harmful’ renovation plan

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Whitby 24-hour adult gaming centre proposes illuminated signage

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A man from Halifax was charged with multiple offences following the incident

Halifax man charged following police pursuit in Scarborough

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Yorkshire flower company is delivering for mums with a range of gorgeous gifts this Mother’s Day.

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Former HSBC bank in Whitby. picture courtesy of applicant

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Whitby banking hub has been set up at 87 Church Street.

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Alison Hume MP raises Whitby Interactive funding in House of Commons in 2024.

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Olly Cooper made a winning start to the year in a show at Osbaldwick. Photo by Wandering Photography

Scarborough ABC's Olly Cooper, Nico Dale & Logan Miah earn superb victories

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Yorkshire hamper company is counting down the days until a bumper Christmas.

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