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A fee of up to 50p could be introduced to use public toilets across North Yorkshire, while underused or dilapidated conveniences could be closed.

The flood warning is in force from 7:45pm until 11:00pm this evening due to strong winds and large waves.

Alison Hume has addressed parliament regarding a need for funding to be widened in the wake of the Langdale Moor fire.

East Riding Council has unveiled a major five year plan around learning disability.

Jono Greening wants a big improvement on Saturday as Kidderminster Harriers take on Scarborough Athletic at the Mounting Systems Stadium.

North Yorkshire Council has said it is not planning on delaying a decision on proposals for a gas drilling rig near Scarborough.

The Blues have lost back-to-back away clashes and haven't won on their travels since November, so they might be happy to host Gainsborough Trinity, on Saturday.

The Seasiders are looking for their first points under new boss Scott Kerr.

The towns' rugby sides continue to lead the way in their respective leagues.

Pikes go to Horbury Town on Saturday.

Plans for a controversial gas drilling rig near Scarborough have been recommended for approval despite more than 1,500 local objections.

Councillors in the East Riding have expressed a mixture of shock and outrage following the government's "fairer funding review," a provisional settlement that local leaders claim will leave the authority as one of the most financially vulnerable in the country.

I have rarely seen Sir Keir Starmer angry.

A former Tory councillor has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping his now ex-wife over more than a decade.

Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators are taking part in the first trilateral talks since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

There was a "missed opportunity" to take an amateur footballer who died of sepsis and necrotising fasciitis - a rare flesh eating infection - to hospital, a coroner has ruled.

Labour's high command is attempting to bounce Andy Burnham into a super-quick decision on a Commons by-election comeback, giving him just 24 hours to decide.

A former Olympic snowboarder accused of drug trafficking and setting up the murder of a federal witness, has been arrested, the head of the FBI has said.

He is the Lewisham-born actor who, at the age of 73, finds himself in the running for an Oscar.

The co-owner of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a fire has been released on bail.

Sir Keir Starmer has said Donald Trump's claims British troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan were "insulting and frankly appalling" - and suggested he should apologise.

A former Tory councillor has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping his now ex-wife over more than a decade.

Labour's high command is attempting to bounce Andy Burnham into a super-quick decision on a Commons by-election comeback, giving him just 24 hours to decide.

There was a "missed opportunity" to take an amateur footballer who died of sepsis and necrotising fasciitis - a rare flesh eating infection - to hospital, a coroner has ruled.

He is the Lewisham-born actor who, at the age of 73, finds himself in the running for an Oscar.

Over 1,000 non-US NATO troops died in Afghanistan and at least double that number were seriously wounded in supporting US policy there.

A paranoid schizophrenic who stabbed a grandmother to death at a north London bus stop has been detained indefinitely.

Cambridgeshire Police have begun a murder investigation after the death of a baby boy with a head injury.

"Molly's life was cut short… because of failings within an institution that was there to protect her."

I have rarely seen Sir Keir Starmer angry.

Sir Keir Starmer has said Donald Trump's claims British troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan were "insulting and frankly appalling" - and suggested he should apologise.

The co-owner of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a fire has been released on bail.

Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators are taking part in the first trilateral talks since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Stars of the runway and the screen have said farewell to fashion designer Valentino at a church service in Rome.

After the damage done by the American president in Davos - and make no mistake, it was significant, with alliances further ruptured - he has now managed to amplify it with comments that are as disrespectful as they are false.

A former Olympic snowboarder accused of drug trafficking and setting up the murder of a federal witness, has been arrested, the head of the FBI has said.

Over 1,000 non-US NATO troops died in Afghanistan and at least double that number were seriously wounded in supporting US policy there.

Switzerland has been neutral ground in the heart of Europe for more than 500 years. This week, Davos provided a safe space for a full-frontal assault on the continent's economic and political model that will be felt long after the canapes are cleared.

The US and China have signed off on a deal for TikTok's Chinese owner to hand over the company's American division to investors backed by Donald Trump.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy dropped a barrage of truth bombs on his European allies about their collective failure to stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin and be respected by his US counterpart, Donald Trump.

Stars of the runway and the screen have said farewell to fashion designer Valentino at a church service in Rome.

He is the Lewisham-born actor who, at the age of 73, finds himself in the running for an Oscar.

While Sinners has surpassed all expectations at this year's Oscar nominations, coming away with a whopping 16 nods, not all movies will be coming away from the nominations with the same happy glow.

Many expected the politically charged thriller One Battle After Another to lead the Oscar field, but vampire horror Sinners has swooped into first place with 16 nominations.

Elizabeth Hurley hit back at suggestions of "leaks" among her friends as she gave evidence in the privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail - and became tearful as she spoke about the impact of articles written about her private life.

Tottenham have approached Liverpool about signing left-back Andy Robertson.

Lewis Hamilton says he is "massively excited" for "new beginnings" heading into Formula 1's latest rules era after he drove Ferrari's 2026 car for the first time.

Manchester United are ready to open talks with Kobbie Mainoo over a new contract, Sky Sports News can exclusively reveal.

Martin O’Neill’s winning run on his latest return came to an end away to Bologna but no Celtic fan will be feeling dismayed after their backs-to-the-wall 2-2 draw in Italy. This was the best of the lot, a performance that said plenty about the team’s spirit.

England's alarming ODI slump continued as Harry Brook's side slid to a 19-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the series opener at Colombo.

While Sinners has surpassed all expectations at this year's Oscar nominations, coming away with a whopping 16 nods, not all movies will be coming away from the nominations with the same happy glow.

When Jane Wallbank found out she'd been awarded free upgrades to make her home warmer and cheaper to run, it sounded like "a fairytale".

I have rarely seen Sir Keir Starmer angry.

Sir Keir Starmer has said Donald Trump's claims British troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan were "insulting and frankly appalling" - and suggested he should apologise.

Elizabeth Hurley hit back at suggestions of "leaks" among her friends as she gave evidence in the privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail - and became tearful as she spoke about the impact of articles written about her private life.

Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators are taking part in the first trilateral talks since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

When Jane Wallbank found out she'd been awarded free upgrades to make her home warmer and cheaper to run, it sounded like "a fairytale".

A major winter storm is set to sweep the United States this weekend, bringing with it snow, sleet, ice and sub-zero temperatures from the Arizona-New Mexico border to upstate New York.

The US and China have signed off on a deal for TikTok's Chinese owner to hand over the company's American division to investors backed by Donald Trump.

Artificial intelligence protections for performers could be implemented for the first time, as union negotiations to establish a framework progress.