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A world-leading underground science facility near Whitby faces an existential threat after a review proposed cutting 40 percent of its operating budget.

Scarborough residents will have the chance to shape a £19.5 million investment in their town at a series of public events this Friday evening.

Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell has confirmed he will not introduce a new tourist tax in the region, prioritizing the needs of local hospitality and leisure businesses currently facing financial pressures.

Street lighting on more than fifty main roads across the East Riding will be turned off and replaced with reflective studs and brighter lines following a highly successful safety and environmental trial.

North Yorkshire Council's loss-making housing firm, Brierley Homes, faces intense scrutiny from councillors after recording a £7.8m loss and forecasting further multi-million-pound deficits.

Millions of pounds raised by a proposed overnight visitor charge could be used for coastal high streets, public transport and local skills training, but not all the revenue collected on the coast might be spent on the coast.

Businesses and education providers across the Yorkshire Coast are being invited to shape a new maritime and renewables cluster designed to maximise local supply chain opportunities from offshore wind farms with a series of public meetings taking place next week.

Vintage vehicles will race along a 200-yard course on the sand as the internationally recognised 'Race the Waves' event returns to Bridlington this week.

Vulnerable residents could miss vital medical care unless a local transport charity can recruit more volunteer drivers to meet growing demand.

A Scarborough nightclub's bid to extend its opening hours until 3am has sparked objections from neighbours and council officers regarding noise and antisocial behaviour.

Families across North Yorkshire could benefit from a series of proposed improvements to school travel arrangements following a review of changes introduced two years ago.

Prominent council-owned buildings and car parks in Scarborough could be transformed under new plans to find a commercial development partner.

A 42-year-old man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with anti-migration protests in Portsmouth last weekend, Hampshire Police said.

Norway's ‌Princess Astrid, an older sister ‌of the late King ​Harald, died on Friday at ​the ‌age of 94, the royal palace ​said in a statement.

A man has admitted murdering a mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago, telling police he disposed of her decomposed body months after killing her.

The Princess of Wales has visited the cancer hospital where she was treated for the illness and praised the "incredible" care she received.

The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said.  

Anthropic says it has blocked efforts to use its artificial intelligence models to carry out cyber attacks and research which could have led to the creation of biological weapons.

Half a million Russian soldiers have been killed in Vladimir Putin's full-scale war against Ukraine, according to British military intelligence.

An arsonist who went on a day-long rampage has been jailed for 18 months.

The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said.  

For the very first time, Sir Richard Dearlove - the MI6 chief during 9/11 - has told the full story of the RAF plane that crossed the Atlantic and flew over the burning wreckage of the Twin Towers while US airspace remained closed.

The UK economy recorded 0.4% growth in July, partly on the back of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, according to early official figures that outperformed expectations.

A 42-year-old man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with anti-migration protests in Portsmouth last weekend, Hampshire Police said.

The Princess of Wales has visited the cancer hospital where she was treated for the illness and praised the "incredible" care she received.

A man has admitted murdering a mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago, telling police he disposed of her decomposed body months after killing her.

The head of MI5 has issued a "call to arms" for the whole of society to treat national security as a shared challenge.

Police have been unable to identify a woman in her 70s found dead in a Liverpool park two weeks after the discovery of her body.

An arsonist who went on a day-long rampage has been jailed for 18 months.

The government has recruited Alan Lovell, the industrial veteran, to chair British Steel months after it was formally taken into public ownership.

Five people have been killed and 40 others injured in a Dutch tour bus crash in eastern Switzerland, police said.

Israel has destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon - triggering a 4.1 magnitude tremor in the area.

Norway's ‌Princess Astrid, an older sister ‌of the late King ​Harald, died on Friday at ​the ‌age of 94, the royal palace ​said in a statement.

Half a million Russian soldiers have been killed in Vladimir Putin's full-scale war against Ukraine, according to British military intelligence.

Anthropic says it has blocked efforts to use its artificial intelligence models to carry out cyber attacks and research which could have led to the creation of biological weapons.

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A deadly blaze left as least 26 students dead and dozens injured after a fire swept through two schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

At least 20 people have been killed and five are missing after a cargo ship caught fire while docked in a Chinese port, state media has said.

At least five people have been killed and more than 80 are missing after a fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines.

Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone at the company's annual launch event in California.

EastEnders actor Shane Richie has pleaded not guilty to drink-driving.

Channel 4 is to cut about a quarter of its staff - around 340 jobs - by the end of the year.

Actor Noel Clarke has been charged with a series of sexual offences against five women in connection with alleged offending that took place between 2007 and 2016.

As it was for their reunion shows, the Gallagher brothers arrived at the premiere for their new documentary with the same show of unity - Liam with one arm draped around Noel's shoulder, the other fist held aloft, triumphant.

Oasis have "expressed concerns" ahead of an unheard archive of their recordings set to be auctioned.

George Russell was fastest from Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the first practice session at the new Madring circuit in Madrid.

England are closing in on the most emphatic of series sweeps of Pakistan after reducing the visitors to 52-2 - still 268 runs behind - before rain ended play early on day two of the third Test at Edgbaston.

England dominated a sorry-looking Pakistan yet again on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston, bowling the tourists out for 133 before closing on 156-4, with a 23-run lead.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he deliberately sabotaged the club's travel plans during pre-season - to get his players used to difficulties on the road.

There is mounting concern over the impact of intensifying hostilities in the Middle East on the global economy, as oil prices topped $100 a barrel again.

August was the world's joint hottest month ever recorded - at 1.65C above pre-industrial times, according to scientists.

One of Britain's most troubled water suppliers has called off plans to raise hundreds of millions of pounds from investors amid the ongoing regulatory and political uncertainty engulfing the industry.

Oasis have "expressed concerns" ahead of an unheard archive of their recordings set to be auctioned.

For the very first time, Sir Richard Dearlove - the MI6 chief during 9/11 - has told the full story of the RAF plane that crossed the Atlantic and flew over the burning wreckage of the Twin Towers while US airspace remained closed.

Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone at the company's annual launch event in California.

Anthropic says it has blocked efforts to use its artificial intelligence models to carry out cyber attacks and research which could have led to the creation of biological weapons.

The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said.  

August was the world's joint hottest month ever recorded - at 1.65C above pre-industrial times, according to scientists.

Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone at the company's annual launch event in California.