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Fire alert issued for Yorkshire National Park this Easter - this is what you need to know

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The pair were loading items into this van before being disturbed

Two people arrested after being disturbed by Scarborough police officers loading a van in Whitby

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Could this be the end of the Whitby accounts saga?

Could this be the end of the Whitby accounts saga?

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The pair were loading items into this van before being disturbed

Two people arrested after being disturbed by Scarborough police officers loading a van in Whitby

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IN PICTURES: Beavers released into Cropton Forest

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Beavers released into Yorkshire's Cropton forest in revolutionary flood project

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Whitby tops charts in staycation index

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Voters asked to check location of Scarborough polling station - it may be different to previous years

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Smoke and flames rise from Notre-Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019.

Notre-Dame fire in pictures: 850 years at the centre of French life

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This year, every stage of the race will pass through North Yorkshire at some point

This is where you will be able to view the Tour de Yorkshire

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Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

Motorcyclist who covered his numberplate with a bag between Pickering and Whitby is sentenced

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TripAdviser has revealed the best airlines in Europe for a range of categories as part of its annual Travellers' Choice Awards

These are the best airlines in Europe, according to TripAdvisor

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School transport consultation in Scarborough

School transport in Scarborough - here is how you can have your say

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Where to avoid parking

These are the six prohibited parking spots which could land you in legal trouble or with hefty fines

Traffic and Travel

Is carbon dioxide the reason for your road rage?

Your road rage could be a sign of an unknown carbon monoxide leak in your car

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CCTV appeal following theft at The Star Inn, Whitby

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Motorcyclist who covered his numberplate with a bag between Pickering and Whitby is sentenced

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Police are appealing to trace Trevor Cook from the Stockton area.

Missing 76-year-old Stockton man believed to be travelling to Whitby, Scarborough, Leeds or Gateshead

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The 12 roads where the most speeders have been caught around Scarborough in 2019.

The 12 roads where the most speeders have been caught around Scarborough in 2019

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£1 million repair works to Whitby sewer network to finish next month

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They look like snakes and act like snakes, but slow worms are actually a type of native legless lizard.''Varying in colour from grey to brown to bronze, they can be spotted if you see it blink, because snakes dont have eyelids like lizards do.''Slow worms are significantly less withdrawn than British snake species and can frequently be found in back gardens up and down the UK.

IN PICTURES: seven snakes and lizards that could be hiding in your garden

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A pod (family) of Scottish dolphins were seen off Bridlington (Flamborough Bird Observatory)

Pod of Scottish dolphins spotted off Yorkshire coast for the first time

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Whitby's West Pier.

Controversial plan to build flood wall at Whitby Pier set to be approved

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Politics More Politics >>

Could this be the end of the Whitby accounts saga?

Politics

The geographical boundaries of some wards have changed

Voters asked to check location of Scarborough polling station - it may be different to previous years

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Votes are counted in Leeds during the 2018 local elections. Pic: Mark Bickerdike

Yorkshire local elections - how to vote and where they are happening

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The North Yorkshire highways network stretches over nearly 6,000 miles of road

North Yorkshire County Council to set up its own company to look after its 5,750-mile road network

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Scarborough Town Hall

Here are the candidates standing for Scarborough Borough Council in the May election

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Business More Business >>

Siemens UK chief executive to join Lord Sugar as a speaker at the Business Day 2019

Business

Sirius Minerals' tunnel boring machine.

A Stella occasion as Sirius Minerals launches first machine to construct tunnel from Whitby to Teesside

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A new temporary bus service will begin to operate on Monday.

Scarborough Council launches new, and free, temporary bus service connecting Whitby Abbey to Whitby town centre

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Electricity pylons and a transfer station

Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale householders can save money on energy bills in Big Community Switch

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Education More Education >>

Children from Whitby’s Airy Hill School set to raise their flags at Fish and Ships Festival

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Tiny Bear hurtled off into space following the successful blast-off from Airy Hill School launch pad.

Whitby’s Airy Hill School sends a Teddy bear into space!

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North Yorkshire has 67 schools which are full or overcapacity, new figures reveal.

North Yorkshire has 67 full or overcrowded schools, official figures show

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Airy Hill School children plant a mix of apple, pear, plum and cherry trees.

Whitby Whaler group supports school project

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East Whitby Academy set to work on their new garden area. Teacher Sally Clarkson and TA Sam Middlemiss with the kids pic Richard Ponter

East Whitby Academy pupils’ work coming to fruition!

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Health More Health >>

Health warning to chose the right care over Easter

Health

Cases of measles are on the rise across the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Yorkshire had the highest number of measles cases in the North last year

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Extraordinary general meeting for North Yorkshire healthcare groups now postponed

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Lung cancer patients in Scarborough and Ryedale have a lower survival rate than elsewhere in England, figures reveal.

Lung cancer patients in Scarborough and Ryedale have lower survival rate than across England

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Fewer children in North Yorkshire are having the full MMR vaccination, as the NHS warns vaccine deniers are gaining traction on social media.

Drop in MMR jabs in North Yorkshire blamed on anti-vaccine messages on social media

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