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• Major Investment Approved for Whitby and Pickering Leisure Centres

  North Yorkshire Council has granted approval in principle for substantial investment in leisure facilities across the region, identifying Whitby Leisure Centre and Ryedale Swim and Fitness (Pickering) as key sites set to be transformed into Active Well Being Hubs.

• Organised Firework Displays Taking Place on the Yorkshire Coast

  Emergency services and a leading safety charity are urging Yorkshire Coast residents to attend organised fireworks displays rather than hosting potentially dangerous celebrations at home.

• Parents Lay Bare SEND Crisis at Scarborough Protest

  Families gathered outside Scarborough town council offices on Monday 3rd November 2025 as part of a powerful national awareness movement called "Every Pair Tells a Story".

• Rainbow Centre Launches £10,000 Christmas Appeal to Support Scarborough Families

  The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough has officially launched its annual Christmas Appeal, with the ambitious goal of raising £10,000 to assist individuals and families in the area facing hardship during the festive season.

• Seaweed Study Suggests Scalby Beck is to Blame for Poor Bathing Water Quality in Scarborough

  North Yorkshire Council is backing further investigation into Scalby Beck in light of "compelling" expert evidence that it could be significantly impacting bathing water quality in Scarborough’s North and South Bays.

• Concerns Raised Over Untapped Potential of Bridlington’s Night-Time Economy

  A leading local councillor has voiced concerns that Bridlington is failing to realise the full economic potential of its evening visitor offer, leading to complaints from tourists about the lack of activities after sunset.

• St Cecilia's Steps In to Provide Clinical Facility for Eastfield Medical Centre

  Eastfield Medical Centre will be able to use a clinical room at St Cecilia’s HQ from Tuesday to provide a range of services while it's main building remains closed.

• North Yorkshire Police 999 Calls Answered in Just 3 Seconds

  North Yorkshire Police has reported exceptional performance in managing emergency calls, with figures showing that 999 calls are now being answered in an average of just three seconds

• Scarborough Chip Firm Highlights Farming Crisis

  McCain’s inaugural Farmdex report aims to provide a benchmark of British farmer sentiment and finds over half of farmers are considering leaving the industry.

• Drop in Events for Whitby Regeneration Plan

  Public consultation events are happening in Whitby on Tuesday and Thursday as part of the development of a Town Investment Plan.

• Free Weekend Parking to Return to East Riding in the Run-up to Christmas

  East Riding of Yorkshire Council is once again providing free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers.

• Scarborough and Whitby MP Calls for Government Funds for Independent Lifeboats

  Alison Hume, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, has urged the Government to provide financial backing for independent lifeboat services, highlighting the crucial lifesaving work carried out by the Runswick Bay rescue boat.