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Emergency crews at Babbs Mill Lake, Kingshurst, Solihull, West Midlands. December 11, 2022.

Video looks back at the tragic loss of the Babbs Mill Boys in icy lake

These are the most loved and hated Christmas traditions

These 'new' Christmas traditions are slowly pushing old ones out

Swimsuit collection designed for those spending Christmas abroad

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Northumberland market town Hexham, located in the North East is 10th on the list. Hexham is close to the iconic landmark Hadrian’s Wall, and is home to the beautiful Sele Park and Hexham House.

The 10 happiest places to live in the UK - according to Rightmove

Retailer calls on psychic to aid customers find the perfect gifts

Alison Hume and Roberto Weeden Sanz

Nearly half of Scarborough and Whitby's bank branches have shut since 2015

IKEA is selling a giant meatball for Christmas - and we're not sure how to feel about it

IKEA launches turkey-sized meatball for Christmas

The Famer Christmas Tractor Run is set to take place on Sunday, December 10.

'Farmer Christmas' Tractor Run to take place near Scarborough and Bridlington

The Scarborough News Business Excellence Awards we held at Scarborough Spa on Thursday, December 1.

16 Images from the Scarborough News Business Excellence Awards
The brightest and best of Yorkshire coast businesses gathered at the Scarborough Spa on Thursday, November 30, for the Scarborough News Business Excellence Awards.

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah addresses journalists in London

'Operating hospital ceiling fell on us' - 43 days as a surgeon in Gaza

Testing has been increased after a single case of swine flu was detected

Scarborough MP says 'no cause for undue alarm' as Swine Flu case confirmed

Just Walk Out technology is being used at a shops at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford

Watch: Amazon has installed 'no-till' technology at this hospital shop

Christmas shoppers urged to be wary of ‘festive fraudsters’

These 20 ‘time wins’ are guaranteed to bring your life a moment of joy

These are the top 20 Christmas mishaps

Midweek meals have turned ‘boring’ and ‘repetitive’ for many adults

Boyes Christmas window display

Beauty-ful - there's nothing beastly about Scarborough Boyes' Christmas windows

Whitby Boxing Day dippers on the slipway ready to go!

Whitby's Boxing Day dippers set to take plunge again after record-breaking year

Dumble Farm owner Fiona Wilson is no stranger to cows and is delighted with the success of her 'cuddle a cow' experience which is drawing in new visitors.

Cuddle A Cow: Former dairy herd boosts farm as 'Professional Cuddlers'

Josephine Dellow in Meersbrook Park

New colouring book celebrates places and people of Yorkshire

Egton School's 150th cake was cut by James (year six) and Parker (reception), the oldest and the youngest pupils in the school.

Egton School near Whitby celebrates 150 years with special cake

This calculator reveals the monetary value of your free time

Skipsea Village Hall on Bridlington Road, Skipsea, has been running a free weekly warm space thanks to a Do It for East Riding of Yorkshire Grant from East Riding of Yorkshire Council since October.

New activities are on at warm space sessions near Bridlington

Apollo has been waiting a year to find a new home

UK's loneliest dog: Big dog with big heart waiting a year for new home

Sebbie Hall, who has been named the UK's kindest person

The 20-year-old who's been named the UK's kindest person

Sebbie Hall has been named the UK's kindest person for thousands of selfless acts

Take measures to help flooding. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Take preventative measures to help flooding

'World's best cleaner' Auri Kananen, 30, from Finland spent 48 hours “extreme-cleaning” a one-bed apartment, which featured a toilet which hadn't been cleaned in six years in a bathroom with mushrooms growing in the walls.

Woman spends 48 hours deep cleaning a dirty flat

A number of job roles are available at the site

Recruitment drive to fill 70 jobs at Anglo American's Woodsmith Project, Whitby

Heather French, outreach librarian. Photo courtesy Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

Improving young people’s services in Scarborough ‘top priority’

The survey will run until Friday, December 15. Photo: Simon Hulme.

Bridlington residents can voice opinions about community transport services

The best and worst interior trends of the past 25 years

These two groups of people may experience imposter syndrome at work

Scarborough Spa is hosting an evening with Jeff Stelling, hosted by Bianca Westwood.

Scarborough Spa Theatre to host evening with football presenter Jeff Stelling

Six community organisations and competition winners of a recent photography competition showcased their winning photographs depicting the people and amazing work they do.

Vital organisations showcased at High Sheriff 's photography exhibition

The Bridlington Remembrance Day service will take place on November 12.

Bridlington's Remembrance Day to have special service, parade and poppy drop

People across North Yorkshire are being urged to unite with some of the brightest stars from TV, radio and comedy to Stand Up To Cancer this autumn.

BBC Radio 1 host Jordan North urges residents to Stand Up To Cancer

The top 25 considerations parents had before having a baby

Bike & Boot: Explore the countryside with stay in Peak District hotel

Yorkshire-based bus operator Transdev is spearheading the drive to give more of its people, including those switching from other roles, the industry standard qualification they need to build a successful career in its workshops.

Yorkshire bus firm launches skills drive to beat UK's engineer shortage

Christine Wilson with her photo of the garden which won 3rd place out of 90 entries.

Whitby walled garden volunteers celebrate photo award-winning entries

A couple had a lucky escape after being washed into the sea at Staithes - they are pictured climbing to safety. Picture: Gerard Binks.

PICTURES: Shocking moment pair were washed into sea at Staithes, near Whitby

The house in Bristol is covered with around 8,000 lights to raise money for charity at Halloween

Spectacularly spooky home decorated with 8,000 lights for Halloween

Hundreds of people are turning out to see the annual Coopers Light Show

Tails will be wagging today in Scarborough when Guide Dogs hold their tea party to celebrate the their appeal.

Scarborough Guide Dogs holding tea party today to raise awareness

Classic song to be remixed by Majestic with a Bonnie Tyler sample

The top 20 modern fears - including not being able to use your phone

Dirt trek worn along the sea cliff of Robin Hood's Bay, on the Coast to Coast trail.

Whitby area residents invited to have say on Coast to Coast trail plans

Local sports groups suffering - due to the current economic climate

Julie Brown, 60, from Filey, is one of the first newly approved carers to receive her £500 golden hello and has worked with children with additional needs all her life.

Newly approved foster carers receive £500 ‘golden hello’

Residents in East and North Yorkshire who are eligible are encouraged to come forward for their flu and Covid-19 vaccines. Photo: Michelle Adamson.

North and East Yorkshire residents encouraged to get flu and Covid-19 vaccines

How UK householders can save money and resources on home appliances

Roberto Weeden-Sanz and Sir Robert Goodwill. SWCA

Interview with the new Conservative candidate for Whitby and Scarborough

The scene on The Foreshore at Scarborough this morning. Photo: North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum.

Don’t travel warning issued as Storm Babet batters the Yorkshire coast