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• Police Confirm Body of Man Found At Scalby Beck

  On Thursday morning, police in Scarborough received a call from a member of the public reporting that they had come across a body in a wooded area near Scalby Beck in Scarborough.

• Free Street Entertainment Returns to Scarborough Town Centre This Weekend

  Free magic shows, walkabout comedy acts, and a community parade will entertain residents as the autumn edition of Scarborough Streets arrives this weekend.

• Millions In Funding To Boost High Streets And Support Families Across The Yorkshire Coast

  High streets, sports access, and early years support are set to benefit from millions of pounds in regional funding announced by North Yorkshire's Mayor.

• Scarborough Athletic Aim To Bounce Back Against Radcliffe After FA Cup Heartbreak

  The Seadogs are looking to regroup in the National North league this Saturday when they travel to face Radcliffe, following a narrow midweek FA Cup defeat.

• New Whitby Town Manager Graeme Lee Prepares For First Match In Charge

  Graeme Lee will take charge of his first match as Whitby Town manager this Saturday as the Blues look to bounce back from a heavy midweek defeat.

• Yorkshire Coast Rugby Latest- Boro Face Hull Trip

  Scarborough RUFC travel down the Yorkshire Coast on Saturday.

• Bridlington Town Plot Double

  The Seasiders hope to make it back-to-back victories on Saturday.

• Pickering Town Target Vase Progress

  The Pikes are in Cumbria on Saturday.

• Serious Collision Closes A64 In Both Directions Near Malton

  Motorists are facing heavy delays and diversions following a serious collision that has closed the A64 in both directions between York and Malton.

• Scarborough Software Developers Shortlisted For Two Yorkshire Tech Awards

  A seven-person software company based in Scarborough has reached the finals in two categories at the Yorkshire Tech Awards 2026 following a year of major artificial intelligence integration.

• Vital Swimming Activities For Disabled People Prompt Three Thousand Pound Funding Appeal

  A Scarborough charity has launched its annual fundraising appeal to cover the specialist insurance needed to keep its inclusive swimming sessions running.

• Mayor Joins India Trade Mission as Leaders Target £170m Boost for Yorkshire

  The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is joining a major Northern delegation to India to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for the region.

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• Head of Metropolitan Police's volunteer force sacked after AI finds he captured sexual images on work phone

  The head of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary has been sacked after he used his work phone to capture images of a sexual nature, the force has said.

• India's 'Cockroach' movement founder detained along with hundreds of protesters

  The leaders of India's "Cockroach" movement have been detained by police, along with hundreds of protesters, in a major crackdown to stop a mass demonstration.

• Boy and father in critical condition after 'violent attack' by masked men in their home in Thurnby

  A 15-year-old boy and his father are in critical condition after they were attacked in their own home by masked men in a "completely unprovoked" assault, police say.

• Orange Order calls for 'urgent meetings' over Drumcree parade ban

  The Orange Order is calling for urgent meetings after the Northern Ireland secretary banned the Drumcree parade.

• Donald Trump appoints commentator and 'devoted fan' Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary

  Donald Trump has appointed conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as his new White House press secretary.

• Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in US as another powerful storm barrels towards Mexico

  Hurricane Isaias has made landfall in the US, bringing winds of more than 100mph and the risk of floods, storm surges and tornadoes.

• Anthropic's AI model sent Philadelphia police fake tip about unsolved murder

  An artificial intelligence model sent a fake tip claiming to have information about an unsolved murder.

• Three found guilty of killing Australian brothers and American friend on Mexico surf trip

  Three men have been found guilty of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend during a surfing trip in Mexico.

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National News

• Boy and father in critical condition after 'violent attack' by masked men in their home in Thurnby

  A 15-year-old boy and his father are in critical condition after they were attacked in their own home by masked men in a "completely unprovoked" assault, police say.

• Head of Metropolitan Police's volunteer force sacked after AI finds he captured sexual images on work phone

  The head of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary has been sacked after he used his work phone to capture images of a sexual nature, the force has said.

• Irish property group in talks about rescue deal for Poundland

  The privately owned Irish company which this week finalised the purchase of NCP, the car parks giant, has emerged as the mystery party backing Poundland's bosses as they race to agree a takeover of the discount retailer.

• Orange Order calls for 'urgent meetings' over Drumcree parade ban

  The Orange Order is calling for urgent meetings after the Northern Ireland secretary banned the Drumcree parade.

• Michelle O'Neill invited for police interview over Garvaghy Road protest

  Michelle O'Neill says she has received a letter inviting her for a police interview in relation to her involvement in a Garvaghy Road protest.

• Two Latvian men bailed after arrest at RAF base

  Two Latvian men who were arrested on suspicion of trespassing at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire have been bailed.

• Man who murdered wife and hid body in freezer while contacting escorts jailed for life

  A man has been sentenced to life in prison after murdering his wife with a hammer and keeping her body in a freezer while he emptied their bank accounts and contacted escorts.

• Ringleader of 'zoo sadist' network that tortured and killed monkeys jailed

  Warning: This article contains descriptions of violence and cruelty to animals

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World News

• India's 'Cockroach' movement founder detained along with hundreds of protesters

  The leaders of India's "Cockroach" movement have been detained by police, along with hundreds of protesters, in a major crackdown to stop a mass demonstration.

• Three found guilty of killing Australian brothers and American friend on Mexico surf trip

  Three men have been found guilty of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend during a surfing trip in Mexico.

• Flydubai hijacker planned to crash aircraft in 9/11-inspired attack, UAE says

  The alleged hijacker of a flydubai plane planned to crash into Israel's Ben Gurion airport, according to a senior Emirati official.

• Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize

  Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a South African jurist and former UN high commissioner for human rights, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

• Three killed in Houthi-claimed strikes on Riyadh airport, Saudi authorities say

  Three Saudi citizens, including an airline pilot, were killed in attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, the country's civil aviation authority said.

• Gang of masked men stole £4.2m worth of red wine from Marchesi ​Antinori, Italy's largest family-run producer

  Thieves stole around 30,000 bottles of red wine from a warehouse in Tuscany, an Italian winemaker has said.

• Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife facing torture charges

  Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been charged by US authorities with conspiracy to commit torture in a new superseding indictment.

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Entertainment News

• Portrait artist Jonathan Yeo: None of us really know what we actually look like

  "A portrait is kind of a document of the relationship between the artist and the sitter, and when that chemistry works, you sense it in the painting."

• Paramount completes $81bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery

  Skydance-owned Paramount has completed its $81bn (£61bn) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery - bringing together the two media giants under a combined company.

• Oscar-winning star of On The Waterfront and North By Northwest dies aged 102

  Eva Marie Saint, the US actress who won an Oscar for her first movie role in On The Waterfront has died aged 102, her family said.

• 'My heart is broken': Michael Flatley announces death of wife Niamh O'Brien

  Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said his "heart is broken" following the death of his wife, Niamh O'Brien, at the age of 52. 

• Freddie Mercury's handwritten lyrics sell at auction for £277,000

  A notebook containing lyrics by Freddie Mercury has sold for £277,000 at auction.

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• Widdecombe murder suspect Joshua Kerry appears in court over Farage terror charge

  The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has appeared in court charged with preparing acts of terrorism, including against Nigel Farage.

• Healey calls in retail and hospitality chiefs for pre-budget talks

  The chancellor has called in the bosses of some of Britain's biggest high street names for talks ahead of a budget which they fear could trigger a fresh business rates raid.

• Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in US as another powerful storm barrels towards Mexico

  Hurricane Isaias has made landfall in the US, bringing winds of more than 100mph and the risk of floods, storm surges and tornadoes.

• Flydubai hijacker planned to crash aircraft in 9/11-inspired attack, UAE says

  The alleged hijacker of a flydubai plane planned to crash into Israel's Ben Gurion airport, according to a senior Emirati official.

• Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize

  Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a South African jurist and former UN high commissioner for human rights, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

• 'Snowflake' firm in ASOS hacking message issues response

  The data firm mentioned in the ASOS hacking message has said the breach was not caused by a flaw in its system.

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Technology

• Head of Metropolitan Police's volunteer force sacked after AI finds he captured sexual images on work phone

  The head of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary has been sacked after he used his work phone to capture images of a sexual nature, the force has said.

• Anthropic's AI model sent Philadelphia police fake tip about unsolved murder

  An artificial intelligence model sent a fake tip claiming to have information about an unsolved murder.

• 'Snowflake' firm in ASOS hacking message issues response

  The data firm mentioned in the ASOS hacking message has said the breach was not caused by a flaw in its system.

• OpenAI sparks 'mathpocalypse' as it publishes full or partial solutions to 372 outstanding problems

  OpenAI has published full or partial solutions to 372 outstanding mathematical problems, stunning mathematicians and forcing them to question the future of the field.

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