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57 Church Street, Whitby - proposed shop front.

Whitby vape shop wins approval for changes to Grade II-listed building

Deputy Mayor, Cllr Rick Arrand, presented the various group representatives with Small Grant awards. Photo courtesy of Bridlington Town Council

Bridlington Town Council’s Small Grants boost for 11 groups

Nicola Shaw, Yorkshire Water

MP likens Yorkshire Water leadership change to 'shuffling deckchairs on Titanic'

Museum Terrace and Rotunda, Scarborough. photo: Google Maps

Scarborough TripAdvisor favourite proposes changes overlooking South Bay

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

Gas company launches appeal against Scarborough drilling rig refusal

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

Alison Hume MP plants a cross to represent Scarborough and Whitby in the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance.

Scarborough and Whitby cross placed in House of Commons Garden of Remembrance

Pannett Art Gallery. Courtesy Whitby Town Council.

Warning over £200,000 repair bill for Whitby landmark

Luxury Leisure's updated plan for elevations at adult gaming centre on Baxtergate, Whitby. Courtesy of applicant.

24-hour adult gaming centre in Whitby gets thumbs up for illuminated signage

The Courteeners. photo: Joshua Halling

Courteeners to bring Indie anthems to Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Indie rock favourites Courteeners are heading to Scarborough Open Air Theatre next summer as they celebrate two decades as one of Britain's most beloved bands.
Duncan Atkins

Alpamare Water Park In Scarborough. photo: NYC

Who will take over Alpamare? Questions remain after Flamingo Land departure

TG Jones in Scarborough town centre and, inset, MP Alison Hume.

'Extremely concerned' MP demands answers over Post Office closure in Scarborough

Scarborough Hospital. photo: Anttoni Numminen, LDRS

Hospital trust seeks £8m cash support as deficit reaches £18.4m

Minister McDougall tours the Woodsmith Mine

Government minister visits Woodsmith mine to see reindustrialisation in action

North Yorkshire Water Park. Google Maps

Rejected padel courts don’t belong in the countryside, planners say

Fusion, Nightclub, Scarborough. Courtesy Anttoni James Numminen, LDRS

Nightclub ‘delighted’ after councillors back controversial licence extension

Brunswick Centre, Scarborough. Courtesy Numminen, LDRS

£18.5m Brunswick scheme still leaves public toilet question unanswered

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, at Scarborough Station. Image courtesy of Anttoni James Numminen, LDRS.

Town regeneration set for £8m mayoral funding boost

Alison Hume MP discussed a range of issues with directors Nick and Jonathan Botham.

Lemon buns and ginger biscuit fan Alison Hume MP tours Whitby's Botham's factory

Alison Hume MP.

What the Budget means for Scarborough and Whitby households

TGJones, Westborough, Scarborough. Image courtesy of TGJones.

Town to lose main Post Office as TGJones closure date confirmed

Freddie Gilroy Statue. Courtesy Anttoni James Numminen, LDRS.

‘Shocking’ handling of Freddie Gilroy statue plans slammed by councillors

Outline permission has been granted for the proposals which will see a mix of homes built on the site off Firthland Road. Image: Persimmon Homes

New Pickering housing estate will bring £1 million investment to community

County Hall in Northallerton.

North Yorkshire introduces £100 on-the-spot fines under new vaping laws

Scarborough Neighbourhood Board welcomes six new members as the £19.5 million Pride in Place programme progresses.

Six new members join Scarborough Neighbourhood Board to help shape town's future

Brunswick Centre, Scarborough. Courtesy Numminen, LDRS

Council backs £18.5m funding package for Scarborough's Brunswick Centre

An artist's impression of different house types featuring in a proposed housing in Pickering. Image: Persimmon Homes.

150-home Pickering scheme approved despite sewage network being at capacity
Further concerns have been voiced over controversial plans for up to 150 new homes in Pickering after warnings the town’s sewage system cannot cope with further development.
Joe Willis, Local Democracy Reporting Service

TG Jones Signage, Westborough, Scarborough. Courtesy Of TG Jones.

Scarborough Post Office branch to close under TG Jones restructuring

Freddie Gilroy Statue, Scarborough. Courtesy Anttoni James Numminen, LDRS

Scarborough divided over £50,000 Freddie Gilroy statue relocation plan

Proposed MUGA site at Hunmanby Playing Fields. Courtesy of applicant.

Unused Filey tennis court to become new floodlit sports hub

Swindlers Lounge. Courtesy Of Swindlers Facebook Page.

New Scarborough cocktail bar bids for later licence just weeks after opening

Taste Of The Sea, Scarborough Containers. Courtesy Of Applicant

‘Strong fish smells’ spark objections to seafood business application

Councillors are asking why Scarborough has so many barbers and vape shops.

Why does Scarborough have so many vape shops and barbers?

Primrose Valley Holiday Park Reception, Filey. Google Maps

Residents divided over plan to extend Haven holiday park season in Filey

A completely new planning application will need to be submitted. Image credit: Richard Ponter.

Brunswick Centre cinema plans must return to planning process

Alison Hume MP & Schools Minister Georgia Gould.

Schools Minister meets local leaders in Scarborough to plan education reforms

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

Orchard Cafe in Scarborough. photo: Richard Ponter

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

53 North Marine Road, Scarborough.

Scarborough HMO growth sparks fresh tourism concerns

Brunswick Cinema artist impression.

Brunswick redevelopment package in Scarborough exposes council to up to £1m risk

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

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

North York Moors and, inset, Jim McMahon (top) and MP Kevin Hollinrake.

Concern over tourist tax powers in North York Moors National Park

Alison Hume MP on unpaid carers In Westminster Hall debate.

'We have been left to cope alone' says mum who quit work to care for son

Pannett Art Gallery. Courtesy Whitby Town Council.

Pannett Art Gallery secures £11,130 to inspire next generation of artists
Am art gallery in Whitby has secured more than £11,000 in external funding to create a new education programme designed to help young people engage with art and support learning in schools.
Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Scarborough Hospital. photo: Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

York and Scarborough maternity services need £736,000 to meet NHS standards

County Hall in Northallerton.

Inflation-linked rise in North Yorkshire Councillor allowances recommended

A community safety event is being held in the town ahead of bonfire night aimed at helping people understand how to reduce the risks.

Bonfire Night safety advice in Scarborough

Carers with residents at North Yorkshire Council’s Ashfield residential care home in Skipton.

Breaking Council plans multi-billion pound care overhaul

How the Brunswick Cinema could look.

£18.5m public funding package proposed for Brunswick Centre redevelopment

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume (second left) at Boulby Underground Laboratory.

Government says dark matter experiment at Boulby would need additional funding

53 North Marine Road, Scarborough. photo: Google Maps

Former guest house in Scarborough could become 24-hour supported housing scheme

Filey Flat Cliffs. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

£7.9m coastline monitoring scheme moves forward despite funding uncertainty

Primrose Valley Holiday Park Entrance, Filey. photo: Google Maps

Filey's Primrose Valley Holiday Park eyes month-long season extension

Proposed gabion fill material for Sandsend Beck road repairs. Image courtesy of applicant.

Whitby road at risk as plans lodged to halt embankment failure

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