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Three people dressed as pirate at Whitby Fish and Ships Festival

Thousands of families to celebrate Whitby’s maritime heritage

A family-friendly festival celebrating Whitby’s fishing heritage is once again set to attract thousands of families to the North Yorkshire coast.

6 May 2026
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The kitchen of the Station Hotel in Pickering seen in photos taken in 2018.

Justice catches up with hotelier who spent six years on the run

A former hotelier who spent six years evading justice over historic food hygiene offences by living “off grid” in Scotland has been jailed for more than two years.

1 May 2026
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A taxi license plate

Maximum taxi fares to be reviewed in light of hike in fuel prices

Plans to revise the maximum cost of taking a taxi in North Yorkshire are set to be considered in response to calls from the trade.

1 May 2026
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Cyclist during the Tour of Britain 2025

Funding set to be discussed to stage Tour of Britain cycle race

Funding to stage one of British cycling’s biggest events will be discussed by councillors to help to promote North Yorkshire to a global audience and bring major economic benefits to the county.

1 May 2026
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An aerial view of Kex Gill

Much needed Kex Gill scheme enters final stages

Work on the multi-million pound highways scheme in North Yorkshire is entering the final stages of completion.

1 May 2026
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The Reeth Medical Centre which is due to close at the end of May when the GP retires. North Yorkshire Council’s scrutiny of health committee will meet on Friday next week (May 8) to examine how the closure could affect patients’ access to services and how care can be continued in the deeply rural area of the Upper Dales.

Calls to ensure care is maintained as medical centre faces closure

Health chiefs will be urged to outline how care will be provided for communities in some of the deepest rural parts of North Yorkshire with the closure of a GP practice serving hundreds of patients.

30 April 2026
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South Cliff Gardens

New measures to prevent illegal wild camping on the coast

Plans to restrict wild camping, fires and barbeques in nine locations across Scarborough and Whitby to help to address concerns in local communities are set to be considered by councillors.

29 April 2026
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Tim and Sarah Sharp

Dedicated foster family shapes children’s lives over 20 years

For two decades, Sarah and Tim Sharp have opened their home and their hearts to children and young people who need love, stability and care.

28 April 2026
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Lantern-making session with Animated Objects

Events unveiled to celebrate Scarborough’s 400th anniversary

Communities in Scarborough are being given the opportunity to take part in a wide range of cultural events to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Scarborough becoming a spa town.

27 April 2026
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A man in hi viz checking car registration numbers at recycling centres

Reminder of registration scheme introduced at recycling centres

Residents planning to bring household items at North Yorkshire’s recycling centres are being urged to register as new rules come into force today (Monday, 27 April) to make the service fairer.

27 April 2026
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