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The Scarborough-based writer details his multi-industry career in new autobiography. Image: Graham Rhodes

Creative releases autobiography covering 50-year multi-industry career

The burning of Scarborough by Harald Hardrada's Viking forces on September 15, 1066. Illustration by David Pearson

Scarborough 1066: An enduring enigma of the Norse Sagas

The show is inspired by Charlie’s bestselling book Attention All Shipping: A Journey Round the Shipping Forecast,

A celebration of the Shipping Forecast heads to the Stephen Joseph Theatre

Friends and family joined the couple dressed in full Viking attire.

Viking couple tie knot in Norse-themed wedding at Whitby Abbey

A Viking longship like those once used by Norse settlers who travelled to Britain.

Which UK surnames have Viking ancestry? Check if yours is one of them

6 Grape Lane, Whitby. Courtesy John Howlett Planning Ltd

Viking-themed bar applies for premises licence for new branch in Whitby

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Father's Day: Memorable experience gifts starting at just £25

Viking Longship Beyla near the Albrechtsburg Castle along the Elbe River in Meissen, Germany. Image: Viking Cruises

Viking river cruise: stunning views and a relaxing sail along the elegant Elbe

Channel your inner Viking and raise money for Saint Catherine's Hospice

Mr E Escape Rooms to host Axe Throwing Championship in aid of Saint Catherine’s

Viking Britain penny.

Royal Mail stamps feature Whitby and North Yorkshire’s Viking heritage

A finely decorated antler comb and case (a particular Viking specialism) discovered in Coppergate is found on the £2 issue.

Royal Mail stamps illustrate North Yorkshire’s Viking heritage
A new Royal Mail stamp series titled Viking Britain has highlighted the significance of the North Yorkshire area.
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The annual Flamborough Fire Festival will not take place this new year. Photo courtesy of Rod Newton.

Popular Flamborough Fire Festival moved to summer 2024

The Haunted Castle is on at Warwick Castle over Halloween

Review: This castle offers up a shockingly good Halloween treat

Rowers from Whitby's Friendship Rowing Club.

Friendship Rowing Club in Whitby to take on one million miles challenge

A general view of the waterfront in Kirkwall on September 6, 2021

UK’s Top 10 most welcoming places - does your town make the list?

Flamborough Fire Festival highlights

Take a look at all the best snapshots from the famous Flamborough Fire Festival

Musicians from the Scarborough Spa Orchestra

New Year traditions across Yorkshire

Best binoculars 2022 for birdwatching and nature hikes

Our expert reviews the best binoculars for bird and nature watching

People wearing Viking costumes will get into the festival for free.

Flamborough Fire Festival returns this New Year's Eve

The tale of Sigurd and Fafnir is coming to Whitby.

Whitby's Flowergate Hall to host ancient Viking theatre tale

Viking Lady Kate Vigurs pictured at Whitby Abbey.

Whitby Abbey set for Viking invasion - here are the dates and times

Scarborough Maritime and Heritage Centre’s latest exhibition covers one of Scarborough’s oldest and least visited streets, Quay Street.

Scarborough's historic Quay Street is subject of exhibition at Maritime and Heri...

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The coble Venus is given a new coat of paint.

Restoration by Bridlington Sailing Coble Preservation Society volunteers leads t...

John Clarkson and Malcolm Smales get to work on the coble Venus inside the workshop at Beck Hill in Bridlington.

Bridlington Sailing Coble Preservation Society starts major projects on two heri...

Dragons in the Great Ryedale Maze

Dragons spotted in Sherburn near Malton at the Great Ryedale Maze

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla review: breathtaking and atmospheric

Flint arrowheads

Call for people to send in poems inspired by East Riding Museums' artefacts
Weird, wonderful, beautiful and practical', but above all, inspiring' - this year's High Wolds Poetry Festival has dug into East Riding Museums' extensive collection of local objects to help inspire people to write and send in their poems.
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Here's how to send in your nomination for best postie award

An ancient Viking board game piece has been found in the UK - and it dates back ...

Picture: James Hardisty

11 photos from the Flamborough Fire Festival procession at New Year

Yorkshire is home to an array of unusual and quirky museums

12 of Yorkshire's most unusual and quirky museums you need to visit

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