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North Yorkshire Council’s housebuilding company is expected to record a £5.8m loss this year, prompting a new five-year recovery plan to turn the business around.

Residents and visitors are being encouraged to don Victorian attire today for a special seaside parade celebrating the 400th anniversary of Scarborough as a spa resort.

The Staintondale Moorland Railway is preparing for its final weekend of the 2026 season, featuring a newly completed tunnel, visiting engines, and fundraising for an Eastfield-based homelessness charity.

A temporary numerical disadvantage following a head injury to Jake Hull proved costly as Scarborough Athletic fell to a single-goal defeat against Telford.

Whitby Town threw away a two-goal lead to suffer a devastating FA Cup defeat against Ashton United, prompting the manager to demand immediate squad changes.

A dedicated cycling instructor from Driffield who has taught more than 15,000 people to ride safely has been honoured with a prestigious national award.

Bridlington Town produced a relentless, high-energy display to claim a thoroughly deserved 3-1 victory over Ashington at Woodhorn Lane.

A four-week heritage fashion exhibition featuring twenty garments from the 1850s to the 1950s will open at Scarborough's Old Parcels Office this Saturday, followed by a special parade on Sunday.

The Care Quality Commission has upgraded the maternity services at Scarborough and York hospitals from inadequate to good following a recent inspection that highlighted major improvements in care and safety.

Domestic bus manufacturers should be favoured over overseas companies, the Prime Minister has declared in Parliament, throwing his support behind Scarborough's Alexander Dennis factory.

Three popular food and drink venues in Seamer, Filey, and Scarborough have submitted plans to expand their seating capacity and weather-proof their dining areas.

A historic vessel that helped rescue more than 1,200 Allied troops from Dunkirk during the Second World War has been put up for sale in Scarborough for £250,000.

FIFA has confirmed Gianni Infantino is standing for re-election next year after the president declined Sky News questions on his future in the job, now insisting "nothing has changed".

China has confirmed that 43 people are dead and 519 still missing after flash floods hit Nepal and Tibet over a week ago.

At least 25 people - mostly schoolchildren and teenagers - have died after a bus plunged into a ravine on one of Cape Verde's islands. 

The police response to a protest involving hundreds of black-clad and masked anti-illegal migrant protesters who blocked roads in Dover is set to come under scrutiny after authorities appeared to be caught off guard.

Hundreds of flights have been suspended after the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau.

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The police response to a protest involving hundreds of black-clad and masked anti-illegal migrant protesters who blocked roads in Dover is set to come under scrutiny after authorities appeared to be caught off guard.

The Scottish government has been told to bring its sewage "crisis" under control after a record 100,000 spills were recorded in a single year.

A Lottery winner has given away half of her £115m winnings - citing country legend Dolly Parton as an "inspiration" for her philanthropy.

Prince William will represent his father King Charles at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, Buckingham Palace announced.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched a voluntary redundancy programme in a bid to save £1.7bn over the next two years.

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Many adults in the UK are getting sunburnt and some are staying in the sun too long because they believe it gives them more vitamin D, a charity warned.

The University of Cambridge will carry out an independent review to "identify shortcomings" following the death of Professor Jason Arday.

FIFA has confirmed Gianni Infantino is standing for re-election next year after the president declined Sky News questions on his future in the job, now insisting "nothing has changed".

China has confirmed that 43 people are dead and 519 still missing after flash floods hit Nepal and Tibet over a week ago.

At least 25 people - mostly schoolchildren and teenagers - have died after a bus plunged into a ravine on one of Cape Verde's islands. 

Seven people, including two women, have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry has said.

Hundreds of flights have been suspended after the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau.

Two pilots have died after a Greek military jet crashed during an air show.

Ireland's Katie Taylor has finished her career by beating Flora Pili on points.

Over 160 countries have voted at the United Nations to move away from a traditional global map that is nearly 500 years old towards a newer one that more accurately reflects Africa's true size.

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Richard O'Sullivan, known for his role as Robin Tripp in the 1970s TV sitcoms Man About the House and Robin's Nest, has died, the Royal Variety Charity has announced.

The creative team behind a suicide prevention play has said the show is about "a cause bigger than any one of us", after an actor quit the show over the casting of Dame Maureen Lipman and their differing political views.

Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight allegations of sexual abuse against a young girl dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.

Sky News has announced a new format for its flagship Sunday morning current affairs programme, with a rotating line-up of high-profile guest presenters taking the helm.

Kimi Antonelli completed a remarkable comeback to win his home Italian Grand Prix from 19th place after a race-long battle against Mercedes team-mate George Russell.

Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election as FIFA president next March. 

Maro Itoje has been named in England's first squad since the summer tour but Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant must prove themselves for Sale before being recalled.

Sky Sports' round-up of Sunday's action across the Women's Super League as new signings for Arsenal and Tottenham shine to secure wins for both clubs.

The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.

The police response to a protest involving hundreds of black-clad and masked anti-illegal migrant protesters who blocked roads in Dover is set to come under scrutiny after authorities appeared to be caught off guard.

FIFA has confirmed Gianni Infantino is standing for re-election next year after the president declined Sky News questions on his future in the job, now insisting "nothing has changed".

Prince William will represent his father King Charles at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, Buckingham Palace announced.

Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.

Water companies dumped sewage into England's waters for more than 43,000 hours during July and August, new data from campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) shows.

Three hurricanes that are churning in the Pacific represent a level of elevated activity consistent with El Nino.

A man with end-stage kidney failure was kept off dialysis for nine months after being given a genetically modified organ from a pig.

Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.

Three directors of a tree-planting company have been jailed after running a £70m investment scam that duped thousands of people, including many pensioners, out of their savings.