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  National Highways has confirmed the return of essential roadworks along key sections of the A64, following weeks of delays caused by adverse weather conditions.

• The Complexities of Levying Tourism Tax on Yorkshire Coast Holiday Lets

  The proposed introduction of a visitor levy—often termed a tourism tax—on overnight stays has exposed significant administrative challenges particularly regarding how best to collect the charge from short-term holiday lets, including Airbnbs.

• Coastal Communities Targeted in Health Drive to Tackle Deprivation and Heart Disease

  A series of targeted health projects focusing on coastal communities, particularly Scarborough and Whitby, are underway as part of a coordinated, county-wide strategy to address significant health inequalities, according to North Yorkshire Council’s Annual public health report.

• Urgent Safety Warning Issued for Haier Heat Pump Tumble Dryers on Yorkshire Coast

  North Yorkshire Council's trading standards team has issued an urgent safety warning regarding certain integrated heat pump tumble dryers.

• North Yorkshire Moors Railway Cancels Winter Excursions as Bridge Works Brought Forwards

  The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced significant service alterations due to essential maintenance work scheduled at Grosmont Station.

• Yorkshire Coast Lights Up as Flixton and Hornsea Launch Festive Celebrations

  The Yorkshire Coast is set to become even more festive this evening as communities gather to illuminate their Christmas trees, marking a busy start to the holiday season in Hornsea and Flixton

• Increased Patrols Lead to 35 Arrests for Drink and Drug Driving in North Yorkshire

  As the festive season approaches, North Yorkshire Police have intensified their efforts to combat drink and drug driving, resulting in 35 arrests within the first 12 days of their Christmas campaign.

• Rainbow Centre Hosts Early Christmas Dinner

  The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough has hosted a heartwarming Christmas dinner, welcoming approximately 200 clients, staff, volunteers, and representatives from external services for an afternoon filled with festive cheer.

• Brass Band Residency Promises to Strengthen Youth Opportunities Across the East Riding

  The East Riding of Yorkshire Band has taken up a new appointment as the brass band in residence at East Riding Music Service, signalling an exciting new chapter for music education across the region.

• North York Moors National Park Hosts First Northern England Dark Skies Alliance Conference

  The first meeting to formalise the Northern England Dark Skies Alliance, comprising all 13 of the National Parks and National Landscapes across Northern England, has been held in North Yorkshire.

• MP Calls for Urgent Ban Extension to Prevent ‘Fracking in All But Name’ in Burniston

  The Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, Alison Hume, has used a Westminster debate to call on the government to broaden the existing fracking ban.

• Scarborough Family Urges Others to Embrace Disabled Facilities Grant as Home Changes ‘Transform’ Son’s Life

  A father from Scarborough has publicly shared the "incredible" transformation of his family home, urging other residents across North Yorkshire who are caring for disabled relatives to apply for essential adaptations through the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG).