Local News
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21 People Fined for Attending Scarborough Birthday Party
Police say the weekend party was a breach of the lockdown rules.
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Scottish Dolphins Take Lockdown Break in Yorkshire
The Yorkshire Coasts seems to be the go-to staycation destination for the animals.
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UB40 Scarborough Open Air Theatre Gig Rescheduled
It's the first of the theatre's June concerts to get a new date.
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Yorkshire Coast Local Football League Ends Season Early
The Beckett Football League have declared the current season "null and void"
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Whitby to Find Way to Recognise Local COVID Heroes
The town council wants to explore options for a permanent reminder of their contribution.
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Brildington M&S to Become Pub and Gaming Centre
East Riding councillors have approved plans to convert Bridlington's former Marks and Spencer into a pub, restaurant and adult gaming centre despite concerns it could fuel gambling.
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Yorkshire Coast Accountants Appoint First Female Partner
Emma Henderson has been appointed as the first female partner at Yorkshire accountants Wasley Chapman & Co in the firm’s 102-year history.
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Concerns Over Campaigning in Consultation on North Yorkshire's Future
Concerns have been raised about North Yorkshire County Council using taxpayer resources to push its vision of creating a single unitary authority in a potential breach of the Government’s code of practice.
Top Stories
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Budget 2021: Rise in corporation tax and freeze on thresholds as Rishi Sunak tries to recover COVID debt
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out an extra £65bn in COVID support for employees and businesses - but announced a freeze on income tax thresholds and a rise in corporation tax to help pay back the UK's rising debts.
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Budget 2021 key points: What was announced in Chancellor Rishi Sunak's speech?
Here are the key points from Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget speech:
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has 'slightly improved', Camilla says
Prince Philip has "slightly improved" and the Royal Family are keeping their fingers crossed, the Duchess of Cornwall has said.
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Nicola Sturgeon tells inquiry into Alex Salmond investigation any suggestion she plotted against him is 'absurd'
Nicola Sturgeon has told an inquiry any suggestion she "acted with malice" or "plotted" against her predecessor Alex Salmond is "absurd".
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Meghan 'saddened' by Kensington Palace bullying claim revealed ahead of Oprah TV interview
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is "saddened" by a report she faced a bullying complaint during her time at Kensington Palace, her spokesman has said.
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Budget 2021: What COVID-19 support measures were announced and extended?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced several measures to support people affected by COVID-19 lockdowns.
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South Carolina adds firing squad to execution methods to address lethal injection shortage
Executions in South Carolina can now be carried out by firing squad after senators moved to address a shortage of lethal injection drugs.
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SpaceX: Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to join his crew for trip around the moon
A Japanese billionaire has launched a search for eight people to join him as the first private passengers on a trip around the moon.
National News
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Budget 2021 key points: What was announced in Chancellor Rishi Sunak's speech?
Here are the key points from Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget speech:
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Budget 2021: What COVID-19 support measures were announced and extended?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced several measures to support people affected by COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has 'slightly improved', Camilla says
Prince Philip has "slightly improved" and the Royal Family are keeping their fingers crossed, the Duchess of Cornwall has said.
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Budget 2021: Rise in corporation tax and freeze on thresholds as Rishi Sunak tries to recover COVID debt
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out an extra £65bn in COVID support for employees and businesses - but announced a freeze on income tax thresholds and a rise in corporation tax to help pay back the UK's rising debts.
World News
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COVID-19: Explosion at coronavirus testing centre near Amsterdam appears intentional, police say
An explosion outside a coronavirus testing centre close to the Dutch capital of Amsterdam appears to have been intentional, police have said.
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COVID-19: Palestine's vaccine rollout criticised as footballers and ministers get VIP treatment
Coronavirus vaccines meant for Palestinian medical workers have been administered to VIPs including ministers and the national football team, the country's health ministry has admitted.
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SpaceX: Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to join his crew for trip around the moon
A Japanese billionaire has launched a search for eight people to join him as the first private passengers on a trip around the moon.
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Myanmar coup: Death toll of pro-democracy protesters rises to 18 as calls for peace from southeast Asian nations fail
Another 18 people have been reportedly killed on the streets of Myanmar as pro-democracy protests continue against the military coup, a human rights group says.
Entertainment News
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Bridgerton star hits back at podcast host's 'fat' jibe after Golden Globes appearance
A Bridgerton actress who was criticised for her weight after posting images of her Golden Globes outfit on Instagram has called for actors to be judged for their work, not their body.
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COVID-19: Dolly Parton changes Jolene to vaccine as she gets coronavirus jab she helped fund
Dolly Parton has been given the coronavirus vaccine she helped fund.
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Meghan 'saddened' by Kensington Palace bullying claim revealed ahead of Oprah TV interview
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is "saddened" by a report she faced a bullying complaint during her time at Kensington Palace, her spokesman has said.
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Budget 2021: What COVID-19 support measures were announced and extended?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced several measures to support people affected by COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Budget 2021: Rise in corporation tax and freeze on thresholds as Rishi Sunak tries to recover COVID debt
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out an extra £65bn in COVID support for employees and businesses - but announced a freeze on income tax thresholds and a rise in corporation tax to help pay back the UK's rising debts.
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COVID-19: Palestine's vaccine rollout criticised as footballers and ministers get VIP treatment
Coronavirus vaccines meant for Palestinian medical workers have been administered to VIPs including ministers and the national football team, the country's health ministry has admitted.
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Nigeria: Released schoolgirls say kidnappers threatened to shoot them during three-day mass abduction
School pupils from an all-girls' boarding school in the town of Jangebe were required to attend a different sort of assembly this morning.
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COVID-19: Dolly Parton changes Jolene to vaccine as she gets coronavirus jab she helped fund
Dolly Parton has been given the coronavirus vaccine she helped fund.