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Whitby is a top place for a Traitors-inspired getaway due to its mystery, atmosphere and spooky settings.

Whitby named a top UK destination for a Traitors-inspired getaway

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Harry Schofield, centre, is pictured with Craig Newlands, left and Nick Shallow, right as they prepare for their challenge.

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14 girls from the 10th Bridlington (Priory) Guides travelled for free to attend their annual camp in Morpeth.

Bridlington Guides’ trip of a lifetime thanks to train firm’s donation

Providence sailing well at a previous festival

Bridlington Sailing Coble Festival 'not to be missed'

These are some of the happiest places to live in Britain, according to a new list published by the Guardian

Britain's 'happiest' places named, including 'best kept secret'

Campaigners displayed their Brown Flag at a clean beach protest

Scarborough South Bay wins Brown Flag Award for second time

Beautiful scenes show first puffins return to Northumberland's Farne Islands.

Delightful scenes as adorable puffins return to British beauty spot

Pocklington's triumphant pair Archie Wilcock and Flynn Sangwin pictured in their county kit after helping Yorkshire U20s to a 45-31 victory over Northumberland

Pocklington RUFC's Archie Wilcock and Flynn Sangwin shine in Yorkshire U20s win

A lone tree stands above a limestone pavement at night in the Yorkshire Dales National Park near Malham.

The UK Dark Sky Discovery Sites to view seven-planet parade

Paul Howell was jailed for more than three years after being thwarted by a ‘Home Alone-style' trap

Watch moment 'prolific' burglar is caught by 'Home Alone-style' trap
CCTV shows the moment burglar Paul Howell was caught in a homeowner's bucket trap.
Sean Gleaves

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of snow and ice for the Yorkshire coast

Met Office issues yellow weather warning of snow and ice for Yorkshire coast

Strong winds forecast as Storm Éowyn to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office expands yellow wind warning for UK

Are you dreaming of staying in the perfect holiday cottage this Christmas?

Plan your perfect Christmas holiday cottage getaway

Maggie Martin's converted hearse into a campervan.

Watch: Woman creates spooky campervan by converting disused hearse

The Unthanks announce new double album, new single and extensive November-December 2024 tour.

The Unthanks announce new double album, new single and extensive tour

Six-year-old Luca the Bloodhound struggled to see - until he had a facelift!

Meet the loveable droopy-faced pooch who had a facelift-so he can see!

Whitby RUFC earned a 62-0 home win against Newton Aycliffe . PHOTOS BY BRIAN MURFIELD

High-flying Whitby Rugby Club hammer visitors Newton Aycliffe 62-0

Eileen Rushton pictured on her 90th birthday with daughter Emma.

Heartfelt tribute paid to Pickering woman Eileen Rushton, 93

Bempton Cliffs: The moment a killer whale was seen off Yorkshire coast

Heidi and Thea on the beach on Holy Island. Meet the family who live on an island that can only be accessed twice a day and only has five children in the local school.

We moved to a tiny island - our local school only has five pupils

Adorable sleepy raccoons lounge around at Northumberland Zoo

Watch these super-cute sleepy raccoons lounge around at the zoo

The Vaccines at this year's event.

Lindisfarne Festival teases epic 10th anniversary in 2025

Melanie Hartshorn has walked for the first time after undergoing surgery.

Watch woman with rare spinal condition walk for the first time

David Jones, 34, at Pilning station.

Railway enthusiast visits 2,500 UK train stations in 6 weeks

Volunteers carved a giant 100ft tribute to the Sycamore Gap Tree as it reaches six months since the iconic tree was chopped down by vandals.

Stunning beach art pays tribute to felled Sycamore Gap tree

Great North Air Ambulance pilot JJ, Dr Mike Davison and paramedic Steve Miles.

Great North Air Ambulance appeals for public help

Police, fire and crime commissioner Zoe Metcalfe.
Picture: LDRS

How much extra North Yorkshire residents will pay for police service
North Yorkshire and York residents look set to be charged millions of pounds extra for the area’s police service from April, leaving average council taxpayers more than £100 worse off than their counterparts in other parts of the country.
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Jacob Gratton netted a last-gasp Boxing Day win for Whitby Town on the road at Morpeth Town. PHOTO BY BRIAN MURFIELD

Jacob Gratton nets late 1-0 Boxing Day win for 10-man Whitby Town at Morpeth

Cops discovered a massive stash of cannabis hidden in a derelict building in Alnwick, Northumberland, with about 600 plants being grown in several rooms.
Two Albanian men found in the three-storey property have been jailed for six months each - Klajdi Shehu, 23, left, and Klajdi Miraka, 33

Secret entrance behind fridge leads police to 600-plant cannabis farm

A powerful new film has been released to recruit more foster carers in the biggest collaboration of its kind nationally to show that anyone can potentially care for a child or young person in need.

Powerful message shared by councils to recruit foster carers

Ester Clyne was enjoying a friend's birthday party at Featherstone Castle in Northumberland when she was hit - Credit: SWNS

Breaking Near miss: Woman cheats death after castle wall falls 30ft on head

UK’s prettiest locations including Isle of Skye and St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall - top 20 list

These are the UK’s prettiest locations

Harrison Beeden scored the opening goal for Whitby Town at Blyth.

Adam Gell’s late strike secures 2-1 victory for Whitby Town at Blyth

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Gallery at Danby, near Whitby, devotes summer exhibition to The Lost Spells

Georgian manor house, owned by founder of the world’s first department store, listed for nearly £5 million

Emerson Bainbridge’s Georgian manor house listed for nearly £5m

Children run through the sand dunes as the sun sets behind Bamburgh Castle

Survey reveals best seaside destinations - is your area on the list?

North Cave Wetlands are part of the Humberhead Levels and an important seabird habitat

Major avian flu outbreak onfirmed at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust site

The Hunt for Raoul Moat: Paul Gascoigne absence explained

Whitby Maroons battle it out with North Shields. PHOTOS BY BRIAN MURFIELD

Whitby Rugby Club Maroons sink North Shields in thriller

The world’s biggest children’s play park Lilidorei is due to open in the UK in 2023

See inside world’s biggest play park opening in UK

7,000 jobs will be on offer

Haven Holidays announces more than 7,000 jobs available across UK

Whitby Maroons man of the match Gordon Bland

Whitby Maroons secure home victory against Sedgefield

Family left devastated after girl, 15, stabbed to death

New pictures of Lilidorei in Northumberland have been released

See new pics of the world’s biggest play park set to open in UK
New pictures of Lilidorei - the world’s biggest play park which is due to open in the UK this year have been released.
Chelsie Sewell

County councillors in the council chamber.

New allowances for councillors set to ensure savings for taxpayers

Winter Solstice: Best destinations for stargazing including one in UK

Ed Byrne attends Absolute Radio Live at the Palladium Theatre on November 27, 2022

Woman thanks comedian for joke which led to bowel cancer diagnosis

Rightmove has announced the happiest places to live in the UK according to its annual Happy at Home survey

Rightmove’s top 20 happiest places to live in UK 2022 announced

Snow is predicted to arrive in the UK this week according to Netweather

UK weather: Snow and flooding predicted despite mild temperatures

CGI image of Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden which is billed to be the world’s biggest children’s play park

See new pics of the world’s biggest play park set to open in UK

Illuminated sheep art work at Bamburgh with artist Deepa Mann-Kler
(photo: Raoul Dixon)

Illuminated sheep arts trail to light up Northumberland this autumn

The new terrace at the Bamburgh Castle Inn (photo: Tracey Bloxham)

Views to drink inn: Unique renovation for landmark Northumberland pub

Father Christmas at Bamburgh Castle (photo: Phil Punton)

Leap into Bamburgh Castle this Christmas

George Reeves scored two tries in the home win against Barnard Castle

Whitby Maroons get season off to a winning start at home to Barnard Castle

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