Yorkshire Coast News
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Reshuffle at Whitby Town as Chief Exec Steps Down
Whitby Town have announced a reshuffle of the club’s backroom staff, following the resignation of Graeme Hinchliffe as Chief Executive.
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Blue Flags and Seaside Awards Announced for Five East Riding Beaches
Five East Riding beaches have achieved Blue Flags or Seaside Awards for 2024.
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Woodsmith Mine Investment to be Cut Over Next Two Years
Capital expenditure at Whitby's Woodsmith Mine is to be curtailed over the next two years as Anglo American refocuses it's priorities
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Yorkshire Coast Councillor to Chair North Yorkshire Council
Cayton Councillor, Roberta Swiers, has been elected to the position of Chair of North Yorkshire Council.
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Investigation Launched into Senior North Yorkshire Police Officer
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) have announced that they have launched an investigation into a senior North Yorkshire Police officer.
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Bridlington Gets Go-Ahead for New Special Free School
East Riding Council has been successful in a bid for a new 120-place special free school in Bridlington.
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NHS Booking System Open for Spring COVID-19 Vaccinations on Yorkshire Coast
The local NHS is encouraging eligible people to come forward before the end of June for the spring COVID-19 vaccination.
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Plan for Sleights ‘Hobby Farm’ Rejected
North Yorkshire Council has rejected plans for the construction of a large hobby livestock building in Sleights despite support from neighbours and the parish council.
Top Stories
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Robert Fico: Slovakia prime minister in life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times
Slovakia's prime minister is fighting for his life and undergoing surgery after being shot multiple times.
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Senegalese hoping for better lives wait as 'impossible' route to US shuts
A popular passage used by thousands of Senegalese migrants to enter the US via flights to Nicaragua and a land route through Mexico has become practically "impossible", a Senegalese man who made the trip has told Sky News.
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Almost 900 sexual offences committed by people on bail - as charities warn of 'disastrous consequences of broken courts'
Almost 900 sexual offences were committed between 2020 and 2022 by people on bail, according to statistics from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
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Birth trauma: Top midwife slams 'wholly insufficient' progress two years after key report
A maternity expert behind a key 2022 report has told Sky News she is "angry" over government inaction after a landmark inquiry found good care "is the exception rather than the rule".
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Tyson Fury says undisputed heavyweight clash is 'D-Day' for him and Oleksandr Usyk as they won't be able to compete in another era
This weekend's undisputed heavyweight clash is "D-Day" for both fighters, Tyson Fury has warned, as he renewed his verbal feud with his opponent.
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New 'death by dangerous cycling' offence after MPs back law change
Dangerous cycling that causes death could land people up to 14 years in prison after the House of Commons backed a proposed change to the law.
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What will China want to talk about during Vladimir Putin's state visit?
Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to China is part of the great power politics currently being played out between the West and the global south.
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Sycamore Gap tree case moved to crown court as two men accused of felling famous landmark
A district judge has said that the case of two men accused of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree is too serious for magistrates' court, and must be dealt with at the crown court.
National News
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Birth trauma: Top midwife slams 'wholly insufficient' progress two years after key report
A maternity expert behind a key 2022 report has told Sky News she is "angry" over government inaction after a landmark inquiry found good care "is the exception rather than the rule".
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Almost 900 sexual offences committed by people on bail - as charities warn of 'disastrous consequences of broken courts'
Almost 900 sexual offences were committed between 2020 and 2022 by people on bail, according to statistics from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
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Tyson Fury says undisputed heavyweight clash is 'D-Day' for him and Oleksandr Usyk as they won't be able to compete in another era
This weekend's undisputed heavyweight clash is "D-Day" for both fighters, Tyson Fury has warned, as he renewed his verbal feud with his opponent.
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New 'death by dangerous cycling' offence after MPs back law change
Dangerous cycling that causes death could land people up to 14 years in prison after the House of Commons backed a proposed change to the law.
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Emergency measure triggered to deal with prison overcrowding in England
An emergency measure has been triggered by the Ministry of Justice to deal with prison overcrowding in England.
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Sycamore Gap tree case moved to crown court as two men accused of felling famous landmark
A district judge has said that the case of two men accused of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree is too serious for magistrates' court, and must be dealt with at the crown court.
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Sunak and Starmer facing historic unpopularity with ethnically diverse communities, polling suggests
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are both facing a historic lack of popularity among ethnically diverse communities, new polling suggests.
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Premier League clubs to vote on whether to scrap VAR after proposal by Wolves
Premier League clubs are set to vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) after a proposal by Wolves.
World News
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Robert Fico: Slovakia prime minister in life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times
Slovakia's prime minister is fighting for his life and undergoing surgery after being shot multiple times.
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Senegalese hoping for better lives wait as 'impossible' route to US shuts
A popular passage used by thousands of Senegalese migrants to enter the US via flights to Nicaragua and a land route through Mexico has become practically "impossible", a Senegalese man who made the trip has told Sky News.
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Tyson Fury says undisputed heavyweight clash is 'D-Day' for him and Oleksandr Usyk as they won't be able to compete in another era
This weekend's undisputed heavyweight clash is "D-Day" for both fighters, Tyson Fury has warned, as he renewed his verbal feud with his opponent.
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France prisoner escape: Day of blockades in French prisons as inmate called 'The Fly' on the run
Two prison officers who were killed in an attack on a police convoy in France have been named - as Interpol issued a red notice search warrant for escaped prisoner Mohamed Amra, nicknamed "The Fly".
Entertainment News
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Stars say Kevin Spacey should return to acting after 'seven years of exile'
Hollywood stars have begun campaigning for Kevin Spacey to resume his acting career "after seven years of exile".
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Legally Blonde prequel announced by Reese Witherspoon - following Elle Woods in the '90s
If you know the first cardinal rule of perm maintenance and the importance of a scented resumé, you're going to be excited about Reese Witherspoon's latest news.
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Rust weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez appeals against conviction over fatal shooting on Alec Baldwin film set
The weapons supervisor for the Western film Rust is appealing against her conviction for involuntary manslaughter over the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on set, according to court documents.
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Super Gran star Gudrun Ure dies aged 98
Gudrun Ure, the star of hit 1980s children's TV show Super Gran, has died aged 98.
Video
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Soap, shampoo and toothpaste considered 'luxury items' amid soaring poverty in UK, Gordon Brown says
Children in the UK are suffering "the highest levels of poverty in living memory" - with basic toiletries including shampoo, soap and toothpaste now considered "luxury items", Gordon Brown has said.
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Robert Fico: Slovakia prime minister in life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times
Slovakia's prime minister is fighting for his life and undergoing surgery after being shot multiple times.
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Senegalese hoping for better lives wait as 'impossible' route to US shuts
A popular passage used by thousands of Senegalese migrants to enter the US via flights to Nicaragua and a land route through Mexico has become practically "impossible", a Senegalese man who made the trip has told Sky News.
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'It allows us to do our job': Ukrainian artillery team buoyed by fresh ammunition after costly wait on frontline
Sat in a makeshift shelter on the outskirts of a frontline town in eastern Ukraine, the soldier - callsign "Zaur" - shared some rare, good news: new ammunition appeared to be arriving.