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Reopening of Tennis Courts at Former Scarborough Sports Centre Set for Approval
Plans to resurface and reopen tennis courts at the former Scarborough Sports Centre on Filey Road are set to be approved despite concerns raised by residents.
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Former Scarborough Taxi Office Conversion Approved
A former Scarborough taxi office can be converted into a flat after the plan was previous refused over concerns about ‘significant harm’.
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Good Result for East Ayton Primary School
East Ayton Community Primary School in Scarborough has been rated as ‘good’ following an Ofsted inspection.
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Concern Over NHS Digital Access Issues in East Yorkshire
As more health services are delivered through the NHS app there are concerns that some people in the East Riding could be getting left behind.
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RNLI and Girlguiding Launch Water Safety Programme in Bridlington
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from along the Yorkshire Coast are getting involved in a new water safety initiative with the RNLI.
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Dog Beach Bans Return for Scarborough, Filey, Whitby and Sandsend
Seasonal dog beach bans return today for a number of beaches in North Yorkshire.
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Dog Beach Bans Return to Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea
Dog walkers are being reminded that the dog exclusion zones on Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea beaches come into effect from Wednesday 1st May and will remain in place until Monday 30th September.
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Dozens of Residents Lodge Objections Against Whitby Maritime Hub Plans
Residents have lodged more than 30 objections against plans for Whitby’s new Maritime Hub.
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What Would Mayoral Candidates do for the North Yorkshire Coast?
Voters in North Yorkshire will be choosing an elected mayor for the first time tomorrow.
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East Yorkshire Voters to Choose Police and Crime Commissioner
Voters in the East Riding are set to choose who will serve as Humberside’s Police and Crime Commissioner for the next four years.
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North Yorkshire Fire Service Seeing Fewer False Alarms
North Yorkshire's Fire service says it's seen a big fall in the number of false alarms it's called to after introducing a policy of charging for the call outs.
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Joint Patrols Target Illegal ‘Off-Roaders’ on North York Moors
North Yorkshire Police and the North York Moors National Park are clamping down on illegal off-road motorcycles and 4x4 vehicles causing damage to protected moorland.
Top Stories
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Hainault samurai sword incident: Man charged with murder of Daniel Anjorin, 14, in sword attack appears in court
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who was killed during a sword attack in London.
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Iran willing to 'expend every Arab life' in efforts to destroy Israel, former US security adviser says
Iran is willing to "expend every Arab life" in its efforts to end Western influence in the Middle East and destroy Israel, a former US national security adviser has said.
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Smiling photo of Princess Charlotte taken by Kate released to mark ninth birthday
A new picture of Princess Charlotte marking her ninth birthday has been released by Kensington Palace.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder following reports of burglary in Derbyshire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found following reports of a burglary in Derbyshire.
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Donald Trump's potential running mate Kristi Noem continues to defend shooting dead 'extremely dangerous' puppy
A potential running mate for Donald Trump in the US election has continued to defend shooting dead her family's puppy after saying the animal was "extremely dangerous".
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Martin Freeman gives up on vegetarianism after 38 years
Actor Martin Freeman has revealed he has turned his back on vegetarianism, 38 years after he stopped eating meat.
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Saudi activist sentenced to 11 years in prison 'over choice of clothing'
A women's rights activist and fitness influencer from Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to 11 years in prison over her choice of clothes, human rights groups have claimed.
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'Eunuch maker' Marius Gustavson made £300k from extreme body modification website
The ringleader of an extreme body modification ring made almost £300,000 through his "eunuch maker" website, which amassed a "staggering" 22,841 users, a court has heard.
National News
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Hainault samurai sword incident: Man charged with murder of Daniel Anjorin, 14, in sword attack appears in court
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who was killed during a sword attack in London.
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UK weather: New Met Office storm warning for much of England and Wales after lightning and heavy rain
The Met Office has released a new weather warning for thunderstorms covering large parts of England and Wales after a night of heavy rainfall and lightning strikes affected other areas of the country.
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Smiling photo of Princess Charlotte taken by Kate released to mark ninth birthday
A new picture of Princess Charlotte marking her ninth birthday has been released by Kensington Palace.
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Martin Freeman gives up on vegetarianism after 38 years
Actor Martin Freeman has revealed he has turned his back on vegetarianism, 38 years after he stopped eating meat.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder following reports of burglary in Derbyshire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found following reports of a burglary in Derbyshire.
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'Eunuch maker' Marius Gustavson made £300k from extreme body modification website
The ringleader of an extreme body modification ring made almost £300,000 through his "eunuch maker" website, which amassed a "staggering" 22,841 users, a court has heard.
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UK 'increasingly vulnerable' to threat of missile and drone attacks after decades of cuts
The UK is increasingly vulnerable to the threat of missiles and drones after decades of cost-saving cuts eroded its once world-class air defences, military sources and Cold War veterans have warned.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The UK's biggest indoor arena has been hit by further problems before it has even opened - with scheduled gigs, including performances from US singer Olivia Rodrigo - cancelled at short notice.
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Kate Forbes not running in SNP leadership race to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotland's first minister
Kate Forbes has announced she is not entering the race to replace Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister.
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More than 700 people cross Channel in busiest day of the year so far
More than 700 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel in a single day - a new record for the year so far.
World News
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Russia using chemical choking agents against Ukrianian troops, US claims
Russia has denied allegations of breaching the international chemical weapons ban by deploying chocking agents against Ukrainian troops.
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Saudi activist sentenced to 11 years in prison 'over choice of clothing'
A women's rights activist and fitness influencer from Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to 11 years in prison over her choice of clothes, human rights groups have claimed.
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Iran willing to 'expend every Arab life' in efforts to destroy Israel, former US security adviser says
Iran is willing to "expend every Arab life" in its efforts to end Western influence in the Middle East and destroy Israel, a former US national security adviser has said.
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Face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman reconstructed
Archaeologists have been able to piece together the skull of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal skeleton.
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Ex-politician seen beating his wife to death in CCTV footage - sparking outrage in Kazakhstan
The murder trial of a former senior politician in Kazakhstan who has been accused of beating his wife to death has attracted the attention of the nation, sparking calls for new legislation tackling domestic violence.
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Georgia protests: Stun grenades used on demonstrators as 'Russia bill' moves to next stage
Another night of violence has unfolded in Georgia as police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters opposing a so-called "Russian law".
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Chinese companies receive far more state support - making it harder for Western businesses to compete, data suggests
Chinese manufacturers receive nine times more government support than their Western counterparts, according to calculations from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which help explain the country's complete dominance in so many sectors, from solar panels and batteries to steel.
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Universal artists to return to TikTok as dispute comes to an end
Universal Music and TikTok have ended a dispute over royalties after the label pulled millions of songs from the social media platform.
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How international social media users are stoking Ireland's migration debate
US users were responsible for most posts on X mentioning the location of a recent violent protest in Ireland in recent days, data obtained by Sky News shows.
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US university protests: 300 arrested as police in riot gear break up clashes at two campuses
About 300 people have been arrested during police crackdowns on protests at US universities.
Entertainment News
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Universal artists to return to TikTok as dispute comes to an end
Universal Music and TikTok have ended a dispute over royalties after the label pulled millions of songs from the social media platform.
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Wales to get own version of The Voice hosted by Radio 1 DJ
Wales is to get its own version of talent show The Voice, it has been announced.
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Martin Freeman gives up on vegetarianism after 38 years
Actor Martin Freeman has revealed he has turned his back on vegetarianism, 38 years after he stopped eating meat.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The UK's biggest indoor arena has been hit by further problems before it has even opened - with scheduled gigs, including performances from US singer Olivia Rodrigo - cancelled at short notice.
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Peter Andre and wife Emily MacDonagh finally reveal baby daughter's name
Peter Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh have announced they have named their new baby girl Arabella Rose Andrea.
Sport
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Adrian Newey: Ferrari approach F1 designer after Red Bull confirm exit of chief technical officer in early 2025
Adrian Newey has confirmed he will leave Red Bull in early 2025 and it has emerged Ferrari have made an approach to the legendary F1 designer.
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Kieran McKenna knows anything can happen on final day as Ipswich chase promotion from Championship
Kieran McKenna does not expect "smooth sailing" on the final day of the Championship season after Ipswich moved a step closer to a Premier League return following victory at Coventry.
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Emma Hayes urges Chelsea rally at Liverpool as outgoing boss seeks to topple Manchester City in WSL title race
The dynasty of Emma Hayes's reign at Chelsea has been nothing short of spectacular.
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Harry Kane blocked out Jude Bellingham 'mumbling' before Bayern Munich penalty against Real Madrid
Harry Kane says he blocked out everything after England team-mate Jude Bellingham appeared to try and put him off ahead of converting a penalty for Bayern Munich in their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid.
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Adrian Newey: Why Red Bull chief technical officer's departure is 'seismic' for F1 and could impact Lewis Hamilton
Sky Sports F1's David Croft believes Adrian Newey's shock departure from Red Bull is "seismic" for the sport.
Video
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Iran willing to 'expend every Arab life' in efforts to destroy Israel, former US security adviser says
Iran is willing to "expend every Arab life" in its efforts to end Western influence in the Middle East and destroy Israel, a former US national security adviser has said.
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SNP leadership race: John Swinney announces bid to succeed Humza Yousaf as Scotland's first minister
John Swinney has announced his bid to take over from Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister.
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UK weather: New Met Office storm warning for much of England and Wales after lightning and heavy rain
The Met Office has released a new weather warning for thunderstorms covering large parts of England and Wales after a night of heavy rainfall and lightning strikes affected other areas of the country.
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UK 'increasingly vulnerable' to threat of missile and drone attacks after decades of cuts
The UK is increasingly vulnerable to the threat of missiles and drones after decades of cost-saving cuts eroded its once world-class air defences, military sources and Cold War veterans have warned.
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Peter Andre and wife Emily MacDonagh finally reveal baby daughter's name
Peter Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh have announced they have named their new baby girl Arabella Rose Andrea.
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Scottish government survives vote of no confidence at Holyrood
The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood.
Technology
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Universal artists to return to TikTok as dispute comes to an end
Universal Music and TikTok have ended a dispute over royalties after the label pulled millions of songs from the social media platform.
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Magic mushrooms effective for treating depression - study
Magic mushrooms have the potential to be an effective antidepressant, according to new research.
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London's black cab drivers file multimillion pound lawsuit against Uber
Uber faces a multimillion-pound lawsuit from London's black cab drivers in a revival of the longstanding dispute over the operation of the ride-hailing app in the UK capital.
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Apple trying to fix iPhone's alarming problem
Apple is trying to fix a problem which caused some iPhone alarms to not go off.