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  Small outdoor blazes became the most frequent emergency for fire crews this summer, though targeted safety campaigns are successfully driving down the number of house fires.

• Live Facial Recognition Cameras Go Live in North Yorkshire

  Live facial recognition technology will begin scanning crowds in North Yorkshire this week to identify wanted criminals and locate vulnerable missing people.

• Scarborough Athletic Bids To Change Alcohol Rules To Improve Matchday Experience

  Scarborough Athletic Football Club has submitted plans to amend its alcohol licence to include the clubhouse bar, aiming to enhance the matchday experience for supporters.

• Is The Mayor Of Hull And East Yorkshire Planning A Huge Boxing Comeback?

  Reform UK Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, Luke Campbell, has revealed he would consider coming out of retirement for a mega-fight with boxing star Conor Benn.

• Scarborough and Bridlington Residents Given Chance To Question Local Hospital Bosses

  People across Scarborough and Bridlington have the opportunity to directly question health bosses about their local hospitals during a special online meeting on Wednesday.

• New Cycling Routes Bring 'Champagne Gravel' Adventures to the North York Moors

  Four new off-road cycling routes have opened on the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, offering riders accessible adventures with easy train access from Whitby.

• Two Drivers Seriously Injured In B1249 Crash Near Foxholes

  Two men remain in hospital with serious injuries following a collision between a Ford Fiesta and a Volvo V50 on the B1249 near Foxholes.

• Pebble Protest - Dozens Of Painted Pebbles Appear At Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift

  Dozens of decorated pebbles have appeared at Scarborough Spa's Cliff Lift, which was closed indefinitely in August due to safety concerns.

• Fracking Loophole Must Be Closed To Protect Coastal Communities, MP Warns

  Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume is urging the Government to close a legal loophole in forthcoming energy legislation that allows small-scale gas extraction operations near coastal communities.

• Claims Asylum Seekers Will Be Housed In New Council Properties Rejected As £18m Scheme Approved

  False claims circulating on social media that more than 100 homes being acquired by North Yorkshire Council are intended for asylum seekers have been firmly rejected by officials.

• RAF Fylingdales Recognised For Six Decades Of Service To Whitby

  RAF Fylingdales is set to receive the Honorary Freedom of the Town of Whitby in recognition of its 60 years of distinguished service and close ties to the local community.

• Future Of Whitby Football Club Secured With Three-Acre Land Gift

  Three acres of land have been gifted to Fishburn Park Football Club in Whitby, securing its long-term future ahead of its eightieth anniversary.