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Illuminated Whitby Abbey has been temporarily cancelled due to the ongoing intense weather conditions.

Illuminated Whitby Abbey temporarily cancelled

Scarborough's popular Moonlight on the Lake event, which was due to take place tonight and Saturday, has been cancelled due to bad weather and safety concerns.

Moonlight on the Lake cancelled in Scarborough due to Storm Boelo winds

The yellow weather warning for strong winds will be in place from 12pm on October 24 until 9pm on October 25, and will cover the entire Yorkshire coast. Photo credit Richard Ponter.

Storm Boelo: Yellow weather warning for strong winds across Yorkshire coast

Storm Boelo will rampage across the north of England this weekend, including the Yorkshire coast. Photo credit: Ceri Oakes.

Storm Boelo: Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington face a wet and windy weekend

Crews were kept busy on Thursday October 22. Image: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Road traffic collision and fires keep Yorkshire coast firefighters busy

Mary Gibson celebrates her 100th Birthday. Picture: Richard Ponter

Hutton Buscel resident celebrates 100th birthday

Orchard Cafe in Scarborough. photo: Richard Ponter

Scarborough's Orchard Cafe bakery could serve alcohol from 9am

Freddie Gilroy statue in Scarborough North Bay. Copyright Brian Deegan, Geograph.

Scarborough's Freddie Gilroy statue could be moved under £50k plan

Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival organiser Pam Boland enjoying a chocolate drink at Flock Cafe in Pannett Park.

Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival is back - with music and quizzes new for this year

Sport

Scarborough's James Ledner competed in the Jarrow 10K and finished his 4th 10K race this year in a PB time of 37.18.

Scarborough Athletic Club’s James Ledner earns PB at Jarrow 10K
Scarborough Athletic Club’s James Ledner hit top form at the Jarrow 10 Kilometre Road Race.
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Crime

Benjamin Dack, 28, of no fixed address but from the Scarborough area, has been jailed for four years at York Crown Court.

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North Yorkshire Police have released these images of a man they would like to speak to following the theft of a motor vehicle on Prospect Road in the early hours of Sunday, July 26.

North Yorkshire Police launch CCTV appeal after vehicle stolen in Scarborough

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North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following a violent incident involving a man and woman on board a the 7A bus on Monday, October 19.

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Kings of Leon will perform at Lytham Festival 2027

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The tribute show will be at the Bridlington Spa on Friday, February 12.

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Schools Minister meets local leaders in Scarborough to plan education reforms

From left, parks and grounds area manager, Tim Allison, executive member for highways and transport, Cllr Malcolm Taylor, and head of highway operations, Nigel Smith. Image: North Yorkshire Council

North Yorkshire Council to station mini tractors in Scarborough to tackle snow

Mayor David Skaith, right, with Tom Hind, CEO at North York Moors, and Alison Hume MP at wildfire summit.

Mayor says North Yorkshire better prepared for next major wildfire

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Health

Consultant orthopaedic surgeons Tom Symes and Reza Mayahi with the Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery system. Photo: Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital

New robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery service at hospital

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York and Scarborough hospitals could be short of dozens of beds this winter

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A beautiful orange sky, by Carol Jackson.

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The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

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Roasted chestnuts for sale at Whitby Christmas Festival. photo: Richard Ponter

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