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  North Yorkshire Police's Chief Constable has stressed that tackling arson and other fires requires a joint effort between police, the fire service, and local authorities, following a rise in incidents at this time of year.

• Scarborough Athletic Suffer Another Penalty Defeat

  Boro this time were contesting the Jeff Barmby Memorial Trophy.

• Development Supported on Edge of Kirkbymoorside Despite Objections

  North Yorkshire councillors have approved plans for 67 new homes and the expansion of aerospace company Sylatech in Kirkbymoorside, despite significant opposition from local residents over infrastructure and traffic concerns.

• NHS Staff Conquer Total Warrior Mud Run to Raise Over £2,000 for Local Hospitals Charity

  Six dedicated NHS staff members have successfully tackled the gruelling Total Warrior Great Northern Mud Run, raising more than £2,000 to support patient care at York and Scarborough hospitals.

• Over a Thousand See Bridlington Town Beat Leeds United Youngsters

  The Seasiders saw off a Leeds United Under 21 side in home action on Saturday.

• Whitby Town Back To Winning Ways

  The Blues edged out local rivals on their first appearance at the Towbar Express Stadium, this season.

• Employment Minister Praises Scarborough’s Grand Hotel As ‘Great Employer’

  Employment Minister Dame Diana Johnson visited Scarborough's Grand Hotel to praise local hospitality businesses and Jobcentres for their collaborative efforts in boosting youth employment.

• Life-Size Cardboard Historic Spa Pump Room Built for Scarborough Seafest

  A life-size cardboard reconstruction of Scarborough's historic Victorian Spa Pump room will be unveiled at this weekend's Seafest event, complete with guided tours and a chance to smell the famous spa waters.

• Yorkshire Water Issues Urgent Safety Warning As Summer Holidays Begin

  Yorkshire Water is urging families and young people to stay out of reservoirs and open water to avoid cold water shock and hidden hazards this summer.

• Multi Agency Response To Close Briercliffe Crime House

  Police and partners in Scarborough have secured a closure order on a property in Briercliffe.

• Council Helps Fund New Easy Pay System On East Yorkshire Buses

  A new tap-on, tap-off payment system is being introduced on East Yorkshire Buses following a funding grant from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

• Company Behind Scarborough Town Centre Development Denies Insolvency Rumours

  Scarborough Group International has denied rumours of financial difficulties and confirmed that plans to transform the former Brunswick shopping centre into a multiplex cinema are progressing as planned.