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• Free Open Water Safety Sessions Will Return To Scarborough This August

  Children aged between seven and fourteen will learn vital sea survival skills as the Swim Safe programme returns to Scarborough's North Bay.

• Scarborough Hospital Faces Unprecedented Pressure Amid Hot Weather And Summer Visitors

  Scarborough Hospital is experiencing record-breaking attendances and unprecedented pressure due to a combination of hot weather and an influx of summer holidaymakers.

• Lifeguards Honoured For Saving Thousands Of Lives Over A Quarter Of A Century

  Beachgoers across North Yorkshire and the East Riding are being urged to recognise the lifesaving impact of RNLI lifeguards as the charity marks International Lifeguard Appreciation Day.

• Residents React To ‘Never Before Seen’ Pressure On Scarborough Hospital

  Scarborough Hospital is facing unprecedented pressure due to hot weather and an influx of holiday visitors, prompting residents and staff to share their experiences and call for improvements to primary care to help ease the strain.

• Coastal Tourism And Business Contracts Boost East Yorkshire Economy By Millions

  Local businesses have secured £52 million in contracts and coastal events have injected millions into the visitor economy, according to a new regional impact report.

• Community Grants Up To £1,000 Available For Scarborough And Whitby Projects

  Local community groups and charities can now apply for doubled grant funding of up to £1,000 to support safety and neighbourhood connection projects.

• Walk-In Support Hub For Bridlington Residents Launches This August

  A new drop-in community hub will launch in Bridlington to provide residents with free face-to-face advice on housing, health, and employment.

• New Road Signs Warn Visitors About Extreme Wildfire Risks Across North Yorkshire

  Dozens of new road signs are being deployed across North Yorkshire to help prevent devastating wildfires, as a national charity demands a complete ban on disposable barbecues.

• Gull-Proof Bins and Street Washing Plan for North Yorkshire Coast

  Gull-proof litter bins and seasonal street jet-washing will be introduced to coastal towns as part of a new approach to managing urban seabirds.

• Woman Dies In Fatal Collision On The A170 Near Pickering

  A twenty-six-year-old woman has died and five people have been hospitalised following a two-car collision on the A170 near Pickering.

• Scarborough Councillors Clash Over 'Inability' to Deliver a Beach Toy Station

  Plans for a free beach toy library in Scarborough have been scrapped over safety and liability concerns, sparking frustration and debate among local councillors.

• Bridlington Station Blooms With Avocados And Lemons As Customer Service Assistant Transforms Platforms

  Exotic fruits and award-winning floral displays will continue to brighten Bridlington station thanks to the dedication of a self-taught railway worker.