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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North Yorkshire's chief fire officer has outlined new plans to formally train and safeguard local contractors and farmers who assist in tackling large-scale incidents following the challenges of last year's Langdale wildfire.
Students and staff at Scarborough College are celebrating after the class of 2026 achieved an impressive average score of 33 points in their International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Mountain rescue volunteers have dedicated over 200 hours to five separate callouts across the region, including search and rescue incidents in Whitby, Driffield, and Pickering.
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