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North Yorkshire Council has appointed specialist leisure property consultants to market Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark and adjacent development plots as they seek a permanent custodian for the North Bay attraction.

The appointment of former Scarborough and Whitby MP Sir Robert Goodwill as the new chair of the Yorkshire Bathing Water Partnership has sparked a debate among local councillors over his environmental voting record.

North Yorkshire Council is expected to maintain its ban on smiley and sad face speed indicator devices despite pressure from local parishes seeking cheaper, more engaging alternatives.

The opening of the Scarborough Community Diagnostics Centre has been delayed indefinitely due to additional commissioning work required on its water and ventilation systems.

Nineteen-year-old left wing-back Stan Hewitt has joined Whitby Town on a one-year deal after leaving Bridlington Town.

North Yorkshire Council has appointed specialist property consultants to find a new buyer for Scarborough's Alpamare water park as part of a wider regeneration plan for the North Bay.

Health chiefs have confirmed that the closure of the Bridlington Care Unit next month will not lead to job losses, with all affected staff set to be redeployed to strengthen other local NHS services.

North Yorkshire councillors have backed a call for Mayor David Skaith to reconsider a decision that reallocates millions of pounds of road repair funding to York.

Scarborough Athletic have announced their opening pre-season fixtures away from home as North Yorkshire Council confirms pitch repairs at the Scarborough Sports Village are progressing well.

Anglo American says it's Woodsmith Project has generated nearly £2 billion for the regional economy since 2017, alongside significant investments in education and community support on the North Yorkshire Coast.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has welcomed a government decision to cut the duty on red diesel to its lowest level in twenty years to support local farmers and businesses.

Two Yorkshire Coast councillors have taken the helm at North Yorkshire Council, with Councillor David Chance elected as the new chair and Councillor John Ritchie appointed as vice-chair ahead of next year's elections.

Marco Rubio said there are "some good signs" that a deal to end the Iran war could be in sight - but added that he doesn't "want to be overly optimistic".

Temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend, with a chance of record-breaking 33C (91F) May highs in parts of the UK.

Eleven staff have been sacked by an NHS trust for inappropriately accessing the medical records of the 2023 Nottingham attack victims.

Tui Group has ended its sponsorship of Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK and its Australian spin-off, after contestants on the show made allegations of rape and sexual assault.

Three teenagers have avoided jail after the rape of two girls in Hampshire.

Fears are growing that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is gathering momentum, as a treatment centre is set alight by an angry crowd.

The largest union representing civil servants has voted to double its financial reserves to fund industrial action in the event of a Reform UK government.

The King has tried his hand at playing a ukulele and baking cakes during royal engagements with the Queen on the final day of their visit to Northern Ireland.

The King has tried his hand at playing a ukulele and baking cakes during royal engagements with the Queen on the final day of their visit to Northern Ireland.

Temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend, with a chance of record-breaking 33C (91F) May highs in parts of the UK.

Eleven staff have been sacked by an NHS trust for inappropriately accessing the medical records of the 2023 Nottingham attack victims.

Tui Group has ended its sponsorship of Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK and its Australian spin-off, after contestants on the show made allegations of rape and sexual assault.

The largest union representing civil servants has voted to double its financial reserves to fund industrial action in the event of a Reform UK government.

Three teenagers have avoided jail after the rape of two girls in Hampshire.

First Minister John Swinney has urged Celtic fans to behave ahead of the Scottish Cup final this weekend.

TikTok and YouTube have been criticised by the communications watchdog for "failing" to take steps to protect children "despite overwhelming evidence of harm".

Marco Rubio said there are "some good signs" that a deal to end the Iran war could be in sight - but added that he doesn't "want to be overly optimistic".

Another flotilla has attempted to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza.

Fears are growing that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is gathering momentum, as a treatment centre is set alight by an angry crowd.

The UK will provide up to £20m to help contain an Ebola outbreak suspected of killing more than 130 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

Tui Group has ended its sponsorship of Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK and its Australian spin-off, after contestants on the show made allegations of rape and sexual assault.

MPs have written to Channel 4 and Ofcom with "serious concerns" about their response to the allegations of rape and sexual assault on Married At First Sight UK.

History will be made in Washington DC on 14 June, when Donald Trump marks his birthday with cage fighting on the White House lawn.

Singer Shakira has been acquitted of tax fraud and should be reimbursed more than 55m euros (£48m), Spain's High Court has ruled, following years of financial legal battles.

The UK's jobless rate has ticked up to 5% and the pace of basic wage growth has eased further as the country faces down a fresh energy-led price shock.

Marco Rubio said there are "some good signs" that a deal to end the Iran war could be in sight - but added that he doesn't "want to be overly optimistic".

The King has tried his hand at playing a ukulele and baking cakes during royal engagements with the Queen on the final day of their visit to Northern Ireland.

The world's most valuable company has reported another series of record-breaking and expectation-defying results, easing fears, for now, of a slowdown in the AI boom.