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Firefighters from Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay and Scarborough were in action on Tuesday.

Three fire crews called to house fire in Whitby

The incident happened at approximately 8pm on March 25.

VIDEO: Lightning struck family's house in Grishthorpe, Filey

Sherburn was one of the areas affected by the power cut. photo: Richard Ponter

Sherburn, Flixton and Staxton lose power after high voltage fault

Anglers are being urged to always plan ahead when fishing.

Powerful ‘hook up’ tackles angling safety hazards

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Scarborough UTC students race to F1 in School finals once again

Entrance to grounds of East Whitby Academy. picture: Google Maps

East Whitby Academy due to be closed again after power outage

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Customers are being reminded to keep a record of the national power cut number 105

Electricity customers reminded to save 105 number in case of power cuts

Glaisdale village.

Strong winds and storms cause string of power cuts in Esk Valley villages

Power cuts have been affecting businesses in Whitby

Ongoing power cuts having "significant impact" on Whitby town centre businesses

Northern Powergrid are have issued advise for Yorkshire coast residents wanting to take part in New Year's festivities.

Northern Powergrid issue firework safety advice for Yorkshire coast residents
Northern Powergrid is urging people on the Yorkshire coast and North York Moors to stay clear of overhead power lines and substations if they plan to set off fireworks to celebrate the festive season.
Claudia Bowes

Northern Powergrid, the company that powers everyday life for 8 million people across the North East and Yorkshire is prepared for the forecast strong winds across its operating region on Thursday, December 21.

Northern Powergrid is ready and prepared to support customers during Storm Pia

Northern Powergrid Engineers working in the street

Northern Powergrid continues with Staithes’ power network upgrade

Northern Powergrid engineers working in the street.

£250,000 Staithes power network upgrade to start next phase

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

Hundreds of homes across the region have been affected by a major power cut.

Major power cuts affect thousands of homes across Yorkshire coast and Ryedale

A number of agencies have published advice for residents as Storm Babet approaches. Photo: Simon Hulme.

Storm Babet: Agencies advise Yorkshire coast residents how to stay safe

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

Landslip at Ravenscar causes closure to Cinder Track walkway

Roadworks on Somerset Terrace have begun. (Photo: Steve Bambridge)

Temporary delays and bus disruption as roadworks begin in Scarborough

Staithes, where Northern Powergrid work is due to take place.

Staithes power network to get £250,000 from Northern Powergrid

Major power cut has left hundreds without electricity across Whitby, North York Moors and Kirkbymoorside.

Major power cut leaves hundreds without electricity across Whitby

Properties across Scarborough are reporting power issues.

Major power cut leaves hundreds without electricity across Scarborough

Hundreds of homes are still without power this morning after a major power cut overnight.

Major power cut leaves 1,000 without electricity across North York Moors

Firefighter crews remain at the scene of the incident this morning. (Photo: Steve Bambridge)

Firefighters tackle huge blaze at derelict hotel in Scarborough

Scarborough Council has been awarded funding for new electric vehicle charging points across the borough. (Photo: Richard Ponter and Christopher Furlong/Getty)

Scarborough Council awarded £260,000 grant for new electric car charging points

Northern Powergrid is promoting its safety animation in a bid to ask parents and guardians across the region to spend time with their children reminding them of the importance of not going near electricity infrastructure.

Northern Powergrid issues warning to parents along East Coast about the dangers ...

Hundreds of homes have been left without power across Scarborough borough due to the extreme weather. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Hundreds suffer power cuts in Scarborough borough after equipment overheats

Scarborough's former indoor pool on Ryndle Crescent will be demolished.

Demolition of Scarborough's former indoor swimming pool is finally due to begin
Work to demolish Scarborough's former indoor swimming pool is set to finally begin in early March, the leader of Scarborough Council has confirmed.
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Scarborough's former indoor pool on Ryndle Crescent will be demolished.

Demolition of Scarborough's former indoor swimming pool to begin 'shortly'

Electric vehicle charging points could soon be commonplace at council-owned car parks across the North Yorkshire coast. (Photo by Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images)

Plans approved for new electric vehicle charging points across Yorkshire Coast

Waves crash over the breakwater by Newhaven Lighthouse as Storm Barra passes through Newhaven, southern England on December 7, 2021. (Photo by GLYN KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Weather warnings in place as parts of UK set for ice, wind, rain and floods

Storm Arwen caused a fallen tree to block Station Road.

Storm Arwen: Widespread disruption as 'dangerous' weather hits Scarborough

Northern Powergrid is closely tracking the storm and has ensured it has appropriate resources in place to respond to and manage the region’s power network effectively should the forecasted severe gales impact its network.Northern Powergrid is closely tracking the storm and has ensured it has appropriate resources in place to respond to and manage the region’s power network effectively should the forecasted severe gales impact its network.

Northern Powergrid reassuring customers ahead of Storm Arwen

As children start to break up for half-term, spending more time outdoors, the electricity distribution network operator is again sharing its safety animation which has already been seen some quarter of a million times.

Northern Powergrid reminding parents of elecricity dangers ahead of half term br...

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All the roadworks, road closures and temporary lights planned in Scarborough fro...

Firefighters were called to the scene.

Live power cable starts fire after telehandler crashes through overhead wires

Northern Powergrid say power should be restored by 3.15pm.

Power cut for more than 1,000 homes in Scarborough and Whitby

Work of the next section will begin next week.

This is where the road will be dug up next in Scarborough for £1 million electri...

Homes in Scarborough hit by power cut.

Homes hit by power cut in Scarborough

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Scarborough £1 million electric cable replacement work on schedule

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Hundreds of residents face disruption as work starts on £1 million upgrade of el...

Work moves on

This is where next for £1 million electric cable work in Scarborough

An electricity danger of death sign.

Northern Powergrid gets animated over half term electricity safety message

Vital electrical works start in the Cambridge Place area of Scarborough

IN PICTURES: Scarborough's £1 million project to replace four miles of electric ...
The £1 million, 18-month project to replace four miles of electric cable on the south side of Scarborough is on schedule.
Sue Wilkinson

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Update on 18 months-long £1 million electricity cable work in Scarborough

Northern Powergrid said farmers need to be aware of power lines.

Look up warning to area’s farmers over power line dangers

Northern Powergrid is encouraging farmers to request their free safety packs, which contain copies of safety advice leaflets, a cab sticker and an air freshener.

Power lines danger warning for farmers

The Look Up Its Live campaign is reminding farmers to stay safe and stay away from power lines.

Farmers urged to stay safe and keep away from power lines

The roadworks at the junction of the A170 with Castlegate in East Ayton

East Ayton roadworks causing long delays for drivers on the A170: here's when th...

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Power cuts affecting properties in YO11 and YO12 postcodes

A power cut is affecting properties in YO13 and YO12 postcodes.

Storm Ciara: properties and schools in Brompton and Snainton left with no power

Homes in Scarborough left without power this morning

Northern Powergrid are encouraging customers to sign up for text alerts

North Yorkshire residents urged to sign up for power cut text alerts

The power cut was reported at 12.03pm

More than 41,000 premises affected in Yorkshire Coast power cut

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