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Backhouse takes over the ‘chains’ as new Mayor
Draped in over 150 years of history, Cllr Andrew Backhouse accepts the chains to begin his year-long stint as the Mayor of Scarborough.
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Up, up and away at Stakesby School video
Children at Stakesby School got an up-close look at a hot air balloon on Wednesday.
Nicol’s ‘outstanding’ grade in teaching diploma
A Benson Stage Academy pupil is jumping for joy after achieving an ‘outstanding’ grade in her student teaching diploma.
Date for opening ceremony
The Marquis and Marchioness of Normanby will open a new extension at Peregrine House on Tuesday at 4pm.
Helredale to go to the Supreme Court
Residents fighting to stop houses from being built on playing fields have won the right to take their case to the Supreme Court - the final court of appeal for civil cases in the UK.
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Lifeboat rescues same boat twice in as many weeks
The RNLI lifeboat crew was called to the aid of the Lady Carol Ann last Thursday, a fortnight after first rescuing the vessel.
Sport
Football league appeals for fresh teams to join ranks
The Eskvale and Cleveland Football League would like to invite applications from teams for the forthcoming 2013/14 season.
Quickfire century does it for Lealholm
A quickfire century from Carl Simpson won the day for Lealholm in the only Eskdale League game to beat the weather on Saturday.
Adamskis produce killer form
Stainsacre’s Rigg Hall hosted Guisborough and District Motorcycle Club’s second round of their summer series trial and were lucky to miss the heavy showers.
Class win for Robbie after knee operation
Whitby Motocross Club ran the second round of their club championship series at their Skelder Banks circuit on the outskirts of Whitby.
Racecourse set to welcome bumper crowd
Redcar Racecourse is throwing open its gates on Monday to welcome what it hopes will be a bumper Bank Holiday crowd.
Lingdale clinch dramatic title decider
The Eskvale and Cleveland League was still in the melting pot going into last Wednesday’s game between Lingdale United and Lealholm with both sides knowing a victory would hand them the title.
Lifestyle
Get up close with dinosaurs
People can be transported 165 million years back in time to discover which dinosaurs roamed the area at an exhibition near Whitby this month.
Singing sheep farmer releases new album
Glaisdale country singer and songwriter Tony Richards has released a new album featuring self-penned songs inspired by his love of Yorkshire.
Comedian Andrew Lawrence heads to Whitby Pavilion
After the success of the inaugural Whitby Comedy Festival another top comedian is heading to Whitby Pavilion.
Laura wins it for Whitby
Whitby beauty Laura Stone was crowned Miss Scarborough and district at a glittering finale on Saturday night.
Dracula aids tourism
A researcher at the University of Derby is to lift the lid on the world of horror, and see how it can boost UK tourism.
Town meets county for fair
Families and country sports enthusiasts are set to flock to Pickering this weekend as the town stages its annual game and country fair.
Community
Changes planned for house
A large balcony and a parking area are being planned for Kyle House on The Ropery in Whitby.
Delight as work starts on Whitby’s war memorial
Work began this week on Whitby’s War Memorial as those behind the project gathered to celebrate its construction.
Row erupts over ‘eyesore’ beach hut barriers which spoil view
The man who pushed for ‘eyesore’ railings along the sea wall in front of Whitby’s iconic beach huts, has defended the decision saying the council could have faced a corporate manslaughter charge if someone fell over the edge and died.
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Get up to speed on safety cameras
Members of the public will get the opportunity to quiz the police about mobile safety cameras next week.
Goodwill told to pay back second home cash
Scarborough’s MP has been ordered to pay back thousands of pounds by the Parliamentary watchdog in profits made on his taxpayer-funded second home.
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Industry united in tributes to tragic Gary
Following the death of Gary Manders-Powell on April 30, members of Whitby’s fishing fleet have paid tribute to the young man who ‘always wanted to be a fisherman’.
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Weather for Whitby
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 32 mph
Wind direction: North west
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Temperature: 5 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
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