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View east of proposed Burniston drilling site and, inset, William Fox, CEO of Europa.

Gas company launches appeal against Scarborough drilling rig refusal

Local Historian Les Shannon checks out a display at Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre - Image: Simon Hulme.

Maritime Heritage Centre awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough. photo: NYC

£2.5mill project to replace cremators at Woodlands Crematorium moves step closer

Proposed café design. Courtesy Dalewood Trust, Whitby

New café, sensory garden and activity centre planned in Whitby

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Popular duck race makes a welcome return to raise funds for Whitby RNLI

Extensive work on the corner of Chapel Street.

Heritage buildings in Bridlington improved by Property Pride campaign

Sneaton Castle will host the Whitby Dairy and Grassland Discussion Group meeting on November 9.

Danby man to speak at Whitby Dairy and Grassland Discussion Group meeting

Robin Hood's Bay Craft Weekend and Cafe takes place on December 5 and 6.

Robin Hood’s Bay Craft Weekend and Cafe returns this December

Anyone wishing to donate unwanted Halloween pumpkins can take them to Bridlington Animal Park and leave them by the gates. Photo credit: Bridlington Animal Park.

Bridlington Animal Park appeals for unwanted Halloween pumpkins

Sport

Filey Town FC show off their new home kit sponsored by Filey Lions, who have agreed to sponsor Town's home kit for the next two seasons.

Hosts Filey Town sunk by late Kingswood United double
Filey Town were left frustrated on Saturday as they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at home to Kingswood United in Saturday’s evenly contested Right Car East Riding County League Premiership encounter.
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Joan Richardson celebrates her 106th birthday with daughter Lesley.

Scarborough woman celebrates 106th birthday at Combe Hay

Ice carving is coming to Whitby as part of the inaugural Fire and Ice Festival.

Whitby's Fire and Ice Festival to bring winter magic to town

MLA College has been granted taught degree-awarding powers by the Office for Students

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Crime

Vicky Glass's body was found near Danby on November 3, 2000.

£20,000 reward for answers 26 years after Vicky Glass's body found near Danby

Daniel Crane. Image: North Yorkshire Police

Police appeal to locate 'wanted' Scarborough man

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Scarborough man jailed for breaching sexual risk order

The vehicle was stolen between 11AM and 11:30AM on October 22.

North Yorkshire Police appeal after vehicle stolen from Scarborough car park

North Yorkshire Police received a report that a 'heavily intoxicated' man had been refused entry to an event near Malton.

North Yorkshire Police chase ends with drink-driver arrest near Malton

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What's On

Highlights from this year’s programme include Scarborough: 400 Years and Beyond at St Mary’s Church

Return of Scarborough Lights event puts sparkle into town's festive celebrations
See Scarborough sparkle and shine with light installations, illuminations of the town’s landmarks, and take part in free light-based activities for all the family as Scarborough Lights returns from Thursday November 12 until Sunday December 20.
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Whitby Pavilion will host Whitby Musicals' production of Come From Away in summer 2027 - you are being invited to audition for the cast.

Whitby Musicals on lookout for cast of 12 performers to star in Come From Away

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

The launch enables businesses to manage incoming payments, outgoing payments and savings through a single platform

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Colebrook Bosson Saunders is hosting a webinar on December 2 exploring how research can strengthen workplace collaboration and inform design decisions

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Pier Road in Whitby will be closed to traffic for next nine evenings. Image: Google Maps.

Pier Road, Whitby to close to traffic for next nine evenings

The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut is topping Christmas wish lists, and it's easy to see why

Le Sereno is an intimate all-suite waterfront hotel on Grand Cul-de-Sac, St Barthélemy

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A cheque for £7,209 raised from this year's Graham’s Gallon walk is presented to Emma Maude of Great North Air Ambulance.

Cash raised at Graham's Gallon Walk takes ongoing tally to 'incredible' £130,000

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Fore a good cause! Yorkshire car retailer supports local air ambulance service

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Lifestyle

Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day
Yoto offers children plenty to enjoy long after Christmas Day from stories and music to quizzes, podcasts and daily activities.
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OPI shoppers can spin an online reward wheel to win extra discounts, free nail polish, vouchers and more in its early Black Friday promotion.

Beauty fans can win freebies in early Black Friday deal

Christmas gift ideas from Olaplex, Hourglass, Sweaty Betty, Hunter and Neal’s Yard Remedies, with beauty, fragrance and pampering treats for under the tree.

35 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from just £2.99

Health

Scarborough Hospital UECC. Courtesy Numminen/LDRS

Scarborough A&E waits more than double York’s, NHS figures show

Flamborough woman Sarah Bayes has turned around the fortunes of Maple Court Care Home.

Scarborough care home manager named finalist in two major awards

Scarborough Hospital. Courtesy Numminen/Ldrs

‘Inadequate’ dialysis unit put into special measures over safety concerns

Mike Padgham is Honorary President of the Independent Care Group and Executive Chairman of St Cecilia's Care Group.

Covid Inquiry: ‘Don’t let this report gather dust’ says Scarborough care leader

Sarah Welburn from TENA and Essity will host the event.

Care home to host community continence awareness event

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Boro Under-10s impressed under the lights against Edgehill.

Scarborough Athletic Under-10s impress under lights against Edgehill

Kingfishers Swimming Club stars have sparkled at Winter Yorkshire Championships at Sheffield and Leeds.

Kingfishers SC stars celebrate success at Winter Yorkshire Championships

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Sibling Yorkshire coast businesses collaborate on celebration lager

Lois Kirtlan, trustee of Whitby Lit Fest, with volunteers. photo: David Kirtland

Whitby Lit Fest celebrates community spirit as volunteers bring festival to life

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Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

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