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Local leaders in Scarborough are sounding a note of caution following government proposals that could see a new levy placed on overnight stays.

Families in Scarborough are preparing to lace up their walking boots this Thursday for a special event aimed at improving health and protecting the environment

Scarborough's maternity unit may face a ‘reduction of service provision’ if issues with the building’s roof persist.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has set out his proposal for the 2026/27 Policing and Crime precept.

Alison Hume says she will be missing from Westminster for a while as she undergoes an operation.

Concerns have been raised about a council ‘undermining democracy’ ahead of a major planning meeting to decide on proposals for a gas drilling rig near Scarborough.

An Ambitious Campaign to Bring HM Bark Endeavour Back to Whitby for 2028 Commemorations Gains Momentum.

Scarborough Town Council's 2026/27 budget has come in for criticism as it allocates £70,000 for Christmas lights while simultaneously slashing community grants by 62 per cent. But would all that cash be needed and will it bring other benefits?

The Seadogs turned on the style in Lancashire on Tuesday night.

A comprehensive plan for the future operation of public toilets across North Yorkshire will deliver "higher standards, improved reliability, and better value for money for residents and visitors" according to a council report.

​​Scarborough Community Diagnostics Centre, in Eastfield has been officially given planning permission ahead of opening next month.

Humberside Police have launched a recruitment drive for their new Community Safety Mounted Volunteer (CSMV) scheme, inviting local horse riders to help put the "neigh" back into their neighbourhoods.

One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.

In Iran, the climate of fear has been restored after the clerics who run this country successfully crushed nationwide revolt.

Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk.

A small passenger plane has crashed in northern Colombia, killing all 15 people on board, including a congressman.

Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.

Tesla is to axe production of two electric vehicle (EV) models as part of a shift towards robotics after the company reported its first ever decline in annual revenue.

For months now, stories have been emerging about holidaymakers being turned away from their flights due to having invalid passports.

A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey.

One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.

Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk.

Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.

A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey.

More pupils suspended for bad behaviour will have to stay in school under supervision, rather than being sent home, in a bid to curb learning loss and reduce exposure to phones and social media.

For months now, stories have been emerging about holidaymakers being turned away from their flights due to having invalid passports.

Four members of an organised crime gang have been jailed after an investigation into a multi-million-pound firearms and drugs operation. 

Former Spandau Ballet frontman Ross Davidson has been found guilty of rape and attempted rape.

A man has been jailed for life for the murder of a six-month-old baby after violently shaking the child, leaving him with a fatal brain injury and lying to cover up what happened.

Tributes have been paid to a British Army officer who was killed during a training exercise on Sunday. 

In Iran, the climate of fear has been restored after the clerics who run this country successfully crushed nationwide revolt.

A small passenger plane has crashed in northern Colombia, killing all 15 people on board, including a congressman.

Airports across Asia have put urgent steps in place to stop the spread of a highly lethal virus.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute after a minister was killed in a plane crash which left no survivors.

Heavy rain has tiggered a landslide in southern Sicily causing the edge of a town to collapse and forcing the evacuation of more than 1,500 people.

Tyson Fury has confirmed his return to boxing with a comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.

The wife of South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol - who was ousted over a martial law bid - has been jailed for 20 months for corruption.

Amazon has told staff it plans to cut around 16,000 jobs globally as part of efforts to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy across the business.

Donald Trump has appeared to distance himself from controversial remarks by senior members of his administration about ICE shooting victim Alex Pretti.

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US singer Chris Brown has appeared in court for a short hearing ahead of a trial over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub.

Sky News enjoyed a successful evening at the 2026 Political Podcast Awards, taking home three trophies, including Presenter of the Year and Most Original Format. 

The BBC has announced who will carry the corporation forward after the departure of director general Tim Davie.

One Battle After Another, the politically charged dark comedy thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a washed-up revolutionary, leads this year's BAFTA nominations with 14 nods.

Kelsey Parker, widow of late The Wanted singer Tom Parker, has told Sky News she experienced "harrowing" care after her son was stillborn.

Raheem Sterling has left Chelsea after three and a half years at the club.

England enter 2026 with expectations high and opportunities aplenty to maintain their upward trajectory under Steve Borthwick.

The Champions League league phase is over - we know eight teams heading for the last 16, but who now has two extra games in their schedules for the right to join them, and who will they play?

The league phase of the Champions League reached a thrilling conclusion with 18 simultaneous games and a total of 61 goals, including one by Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin.

The winner of Tyson Fury’s fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov will receive a high world ranking, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed.

Sir Keir Starmer's January has been the stuff of nightmares.

American climber Alex Honnold ascended one of the world's tallest buildings on Sunday without a rope or protective equipment. 

In Iran, the climate of fear has been restored after the clerics who run this country successfully crushed nationwide revolt.

A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey.

New footage has emerged of Alex Pretti in an altercation with federal agents in Minneapolis, 11 days before he was shot dead.

Sir Keir Starmer has created, from nowhere, a pivotal by-election by his own hand.

Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.

One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.

Tesla is to axe production of two electric vehicle (EV) models as part of a shift towards robotics after the company reported its first ever decline in annual revenue.

Free artificial intelligence training is being made available to everyone in the UK as the government steps up efforts to prepare the workforce for rapid technological change.