Central Tramways in Scarborough has a female General Manager for the first time in it's 140-year history.
Helen Galvin has taken up the role this week.
Helen says there aren't that many jobs that prepare you for such a unique role:
Helen added she's hoping to build on the tramway's partnerships with other local organisations to make the most of its heritage:
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Officers are appealing for information following reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision on Allison Lane in Ulrome on Sunday morning.
A community-led campaign is pushing to bring a tidal seawater pool back to Scarborough for the first time since 1989, aiming to boost local amenities, health, and tourism on the Yorkshire Coast.
Scarborough Athletic will face Spennymoor Town at the Scarborough Sports Village this Tuesday night, looking to build on a dramatic weekend comeback victory.
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