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• Coastguard Report No Visible Pollution from Yorkshire Coast Tanker Collision

  Aerial surveillance flights of the two vessels involved in this weeks collision off the Yorkshire Coast are continuing.

• Further Custody Extension Granted in North Sea Vessel Investigation

  A further extension has been granted by the Magistrates’ Court in relation to the 59-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection to the two-vessel collision in the North Sea.

• Residents Report Issues Commenting on Burniston Fracking Well Application

  Residents attempting to submit their comments regarding a planning application for a proppant squeeze fracking well near Scarborough have encountered difficulties with the online planning portal.

• Whitby Should Not Become "Las Vegas of the East Coast"

  Local Councillors have rejected proposals for a 24 Hour Gaming Centre in Whitby.

• ‘Vital’ School Holiday Programme to Continue for Another Year

  A “vital” scheme providing school holiday activities and healthy meals for children in North Yorkshire is set to continue for at least another year.

• Hundreds Take up Offer of Workplace Health Checks in East Yorkshire

  The East Riding has been a pilot area for the NHS workplace health check which started in September last year.

• Whitby Adult Gaming Centre Plan Rejected

  Controversial plans to create a 24-hour adult gaming centre at the site of Whitby’s last high street bank have been rejected despite a council recommendation to approve the scheme.

• Police Granted Extra Time to Question Man Arrested Over Yorkshire Coast Ship Collision

  Magistrates have allowed Humberside Police to detain the man arrested over this week's ship collision off the Yorkshire Coast for another 36 hours.

• New North Yorkshire Autism Strategy Aims to Improve Assessment Process

  Council chiefs hope the new North Yorkshire Autism All-Age Strategy 2025-2030 will better support more than 6,000 people in the county with autism, as well as their carers and families.

• Bridlington Fishermen Get Water Samples From Close to Yorkshire Coast Tanker Collision

  The water samples are being analysed by local marine experts.

• East Yorkshire's Potential for Energy Investment Highlighted by Council Leader

  East Riding Council Leader, Anne Handley, has emphasised the significance of the Humber region to the UK's energy infrastructure and the keen interest from foreign firms in investing in the area.

• Success for Cayton Dance Academy at British Competition

  A Scarborough Dance Academy are celebrating after competing at a national competition.