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Whitby Town manager Darren Williams and Carl O'Hara at the casino night they are organising for ex-Middlesbrough player Gary Parkinson, who has locked-in syndrome

Blues boss backs poker tournament for Boro legend

WHITBY Town boss Darren Williams is backing a glitzy money-spinner to raise funds for a Middlesbrough legend who made more than 200 appearances for the club.

Scenesetter of East side

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East versus West

A MASTERPLAN is being created in a bid to regenerate the east side of Whitby, which has been dubbed “one of the most disadvantaged areas.”

Ugglebarnby potash drill exceeds expectations

SIGNIFICANT potash reserves have been found at a second temporary drilling site near Ugglebarnby.

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Caravan site set to double in size

A CARAVAN site near Lythe, which claims to be one of the oldest in North Yorkshire, is set to double in size.

Chance to join the park team

THE authority which governs the North York Moors National Park is appealing for applicants to fill two vacancies on their team of members.

Sport rss

New rule to encourage younger bowlers

A NEW rule change, aiming to encourage younger bowlers, was voted in at the Derwent Valley League Annual General Meeting.

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Breaking news - Beth called back into England squad

HINDERWELL footballer Beth Mead has been named in a 30-woman squad to attend an England under 17 training camp.

Sam Fussey competes for Whitby Community College

Cross country quartet to represent county

A WARM Whitby welcome was given to junior cross country runners from the whole of North Yorkshire who attended the county event at Caedmon School.

Lamb claims man of the match on large tide

WEDNESDAY night’s three-hour match started 1 hr 40 mins after high water, 5.7m, on one of the biggest tides for January.

Nail-biting clash in doubt right to the bitter end

THE top of the table clash between Whitehall and Country Lads proved to be a nail-biting affair which was in doubt to the end.

Lifestyle rss

Mel and Peter Greer with thier Chinese dog dressed as a Chinese dragon - Abbie

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Dragon omen for bookshop

EAST meets West on Monday as a Whitby business celebrates the Chinese New Year, which this year carries special significance.

L-R: Online sales manager Hazel Parkyn, boutique manager Sally Robinson, regatta vice-president Ivor Greer, Paul Headlam, West Cliff co-ordinator, regatta secretary Ian Winspear, jewellery technician Rebecca Tucker, tea room manager Judy Astin

Pinning hopes on the regatta

A WHITBY jeweller has pledged its support to the town’s regatta celebrations by creating a set of special edition sterling silver pins.

Fuscos represent town in search for nation’s best chippy

THE Fusco family will be crossing their fingers on Tuesday as they wait to discover whether they have been crowned best fish and chip shop in Britain.

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Around the US with the Orrs

A PENSIONER with no sailing qualifications is currently navigating the waterways of the United States on a boat called ‘The Spirit of Whitby II’.

Act lines up Lynott classics

AN evening of classic Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy favourites can be heard when tribute act Limehouse Lizzy take to the stage.

Community rss

Guest house alterations allowed

ALTERATIONS to a guest house in Fylingthorpe were approved by planners at the North York Moors planning authority despite the objections of neighbours.

House in Danby harmful to views say planners

THE CONSTRUCTION of a single storey detached building for use as a residential annex at a bungalow in Danby was refused by the North York Moors National Park planning committee.

Plan could herald a major tourist boom

WHITBY’S economy and tourism industry could be set to boom if huge plans come to fruition.

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Keith Moody - wearing the number 6 jersey - during Whitby Town's cup final appearance at Wembley

Wembley ace dies

A WHITBY Town footballing legend, who scored a goal which helped take the town to Wembley in 1965, passed away last Wednesday.

Whitby and district coffin up near double death debts

THE cost of dying in Whitby has nearly doubled in a decade, according to new figures.

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