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A life-size cardboard reconstruction of Scarborough's historic Victorian Spa Pump room will be unveiled at this weekend's Seafest event, complete with guided tours and a chance to smell the famous spa waters.

Yorkshire Water is urging families and young people to stay out of reservoirs and open water to avoid cold water shock and hidden hazards this summer.

A new tap-on, tap-off payment system is being introduced on East Yorkshire Buses following a funding grant from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Scarborough Group International has denied rumours of financial difficulties and confirmed that plans to transform the former Brunswick shopping centre into a multiplex cinema are progressing as planned.

Scarborough Seafest returns this weekend at its new home of Scarborough Spa, featuring a massive eighteen-and-a-half-thousand-piece Lego recreation of the historic venue.

North Yorkshire Police are deploying drones to track down offenders and crush illegally used e-bikes following an increase in their use for robberies and antisocial behaviour.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has scrapped controversial plans to strip coastguard officers of their hourly pay following a widespread backlash from rescue officers, MPs, and unions.

Four community sports groups in Hornsea have received a share of nearly £133,000 in commuted sums funding from East Riding of Yorkshire Council to upgrade their facilities.

Whitby Town will kick off their new Northern Premier League Premier Division campaign with a trip to Leek Town, followed by a packed August schedule and a Boxing Day derby against Redcar Athletic.

North Yorkshire Council is advancing a joint venture with private developer Lovell Partnerships to construct hundreds of affordable homes across Whitby and Eastfield, potentially delivering the first new council-owned social housing in Whitby for over 50 years.

The Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police has stated that the force must embrace artificial intelligence to manage its growing workload and drastically reduce administrative burdens amid ongoing financial constraints.

Whitby Town Football Club has partnered with SENDUre to offer children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities free access to first-team matches for the 2026/27 season.

The family of Henry Nowak have released a statement after his killer's mother was jailed for three years for assisting an offender.

West Indies cricketing legend, Sir Garfield "Garry" Sobers, has died at the age of 89.

Brenda Fricker - the first Irish woman to win an Oscar - has died aged 81, her agent said.

An MP says his "nightmare is over" after he was found not guilty of sexually assaulting two women at a private members' club in central London.

The jury in the trial of an Afghan refugee charged with attempting to murder a 14-year-old boy in a knife rampage have failed to reach a verdict.

A man who was convicted of killing a British tourist with a single punch has been ordered to be extradited to Greece to serve a 12-year sentence for manslaughter.

This is the moment a "shameless" fraudster who stole £300,000 from a vulnerable pensioner is led away by police, after Sky News tracked her down to Tenerife.

Donald Trump's teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave following allegations he used his inside knowledge to bet on what the president would say in major speeches.

A man who was convicted of killing a British tourist with a single punch has been ordered to be extradited to Greece to serve a 12-year sentence for manslaughter.

The family of Henry Nowak have released a statement after his killer's mother was jailed for three years for assisting an offender.

Parts of England have seen their longest spells with zero recorded rainfall since the mid-1990s, figures show.

West Indies cricketing legend, Sir Garfield "Garry" Sobers, has died at the age of 89.

An MP says his "nightmare is over" after he was found not guilty of sexually assaulting two women at a private members' club in central London.

A three-year-old boy injured in a crocodile enclosure has had seven surgeries but is "smiling again", his parents said.

This is the moment a "shameless" fraudster who stole £300,000 from a vulnerable pensioner is led away by police, after Sky News tracked her down to Tenerife.

The jury in the trial of an Afghan refugee charged with attempting to murder a 14-year-old boy in a knife rampage have failed to reach a verdict.

This is the moment a "shameless" fraudster who stole £300,000 from a vulnerable pensioner is led away by police, after Sky News tracked her down to Tenerife.

An extraordinary rupture at the heart of Ukraine's top war-fighting team is a dangerous moment for the country that can only benefit Russia.

Brenda Fricker - the first Irish woman to win an Oscar - has died aged 81, her agent said.

The winners of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will receive a championship ring for the first time, FIFA said.

Brenda Fricker - the first Irish woman to win an Oscar - has died aged 81, her agent said.

Newborn babies across England will be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) - a rare condition which causes progressive muscle wastage - from the end of this year, the Department of Health has announced.

Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill died from pneumonia after beating cancer, his agent said.

Former Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills was the BBC's highest earner until he was sacked in March, latest figures reveal.

An extraordinary rupture at the heart of Ukraine's top war-fighting team is a dangerous moment for the country that can only benefit Russia.

A man who was convicted of killing a British tourist with a single punch has been ordered to be extradited to Greece to serve a 12-year sentence for manslaughter.

This is the moment a "shameless" fraudster who stole £300,000 from a vulnerable pensioner is led away by police, after Sky News tracked her down to Tenerife.

Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok is failing to protect children from harmful content.