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21 People Fined for Attending Scarborough Birthday Party
Police say the weekend party was a breach of the lockdown rules.
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Scottish Dolphins Take Lockdown Break in Yorkshire
The Yorkshire Coasts seems to be the go-to staycation destination for the animals.
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UB40 Scarborough Open Air Theatre Gig Rescheduled
It's the first of the theatre's June concerts to get a new date.
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Yorkshire Coast Local Football League Ends Season Early
The Beckett Football League have declared the current season "null and void"
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Whitby to Find Way to Recognise Local COVID Heroes
The town council wants to explore options for a permanent reminder of their contribution.
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Brildington M&S to Become Pub and Gaming Centre
East Riding councillors have approved plans to convert Bridlington's former Marks and Spencer into a pub, restaurant and adult gaming centre despite concerns it could fuel gambling.
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Yorkshire Coast Accountants Appoint First Female Partner
Emma Henderson has been appointed as the first female partner at Yorkshire accountants Wasley Chapman & Co in the firm’s 102-year history.
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Concerns Over Campaigning in Consultation on North Yorkshire's Future
Concerns have been raised about North Yorkshire County Council using taxpayer resources to push its vision of creating a single unitary authority in a potential breach of the Government’s code of practice.
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Attempted Dog Theft In Pickering
A man approached a dog walker and attempted to snatch his dog from him.
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Seal Rescued in Whitby After Reported Attack
The British Divers Marine Life Rescue attended to the seal yesterday.
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New Owners for Scarborough North Bay Railway
Celebrating its 90th year, the Scarborough North Bay Railway announces that it enters the season with new owners.
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Empty Scarborough Shop Windows To Become Works of Art
Shops in Scarborough are set to benefit from an artistic makeover as part of plans to make the town centre a more attractive place to visit and spend time after the coronavirus lockdown eases.
Top Stories
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Budget 2021: Rise in corporation tax and freeze on thresholds as Rishi Sunak tries to recover COVID debt
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out an extra £65bn in COVID support for employees and businesses - but announced a freeze on income tax thresholds and a rise in corporation tax to help pay back the UK's rising debts.
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Budget 2021 key points: What was announced in Chancellor Rishi Sunak's speech?
Here are the key points from Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget speech:
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has 'slightly improved', Camilla says
Prince Philip has "slightly improved" and the Royal Family are keeping their fingers crossed, the Duchess of Cornwall has said.
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Nicola Sturgeon tells inquiry into Alex Salmond investigation any suggestion she plotted against him is 'absurd'
Nicola Sturgeon has told an inquiry any suggestion she "acted with malice" or "plotted" against her predecessor Alex Salmond is "absurd".
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Meghan 'saddened' by Kensington Palace bullying claim revealed ahead of Oprah TV interview
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is "saddened" by a report she faced a bullying complaint during her time at Kensington Palace, her spokesman has said.
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Budget 2021: What COVID-19 support measures were announced and extended?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced several measures to support people affected by COVID-19 lockdowns.
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South Carolina adds firing squad to execution methods to address lethal injection shortage
Executions in South Carolina can now be carried out by firing squad after senators moved to address a shortage of lethal injection drugs.
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Budget 2021: Climate, health and culture - what are the wider impacts of the budget?
The budget doesn't just have ramifications on the Treasury - other parts of the economy will feel the effects of the announcements for months and years to come.
National News
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Budget 2021 key points: What was announced in Chancellor Rishi Sunak's speech?
Here are the key points from Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget speech:
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Budget 2021: What COVID-19 support measures were announced and extended?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced several measures to support people affected by COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has 'slightly improved', Camilla says
Prince Philip has "slightly improved" and the Royal Family are keeping their fingers crossed, the Duchess of Cornwall has said.
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Budget 2021: Rise in corporation tax and freeze on thresholds as Rishi Sunak tries to recover COVID debt
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out an extra £65bn in COVID support for employees and businesses - but announced a freeze on income tax thresholds and a rise in corporation tax to help pay back the UK's rising debts.
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Nicola Sturgeon tells inquiry into Alex Salmond investigation any suggestion she plotted against him is 'absurd'
Nicola Sturgeon has told an inquiry any suggestion she "acted with malice" or "plotted" against her predecessor Alex Salmond is "absurd".
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Brain injury charity hopes for 'cultural change' as inquiry examines link between sport and dementia
A brain injury charity is hoping for a "cultural change" in how head injuries are treated in sport as MPs launch an inquiry into links with neurodegenerative disease.
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Meghan 'saddened' by Kensington Palace bullying claim revealed ahead of Oprah TV interview
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is "saddened" by a report she faced a bullying complaint during her time at Kensington Palace, her spokesman has said.
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Budget 2021: Climate, health and culture - what are the wider impacts of the budget?
The budget doesn't just have ramifications on the Treasury - other parts of the economy will feel the effects of the announcements for months and years to come.
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Ministers enlist Olympic hero Mills in £6bn fight against obesity
Boris Johnson's drive to curb the spiralling cost of obesity to the NHS will this week enlist one of Britain's most successful businessmen to spearhead a new pilot scheme that will reward the public for cutting their calorie intake.
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Budget 2021: Contactless payment limit to increase to £100, Chancellor Rishi Sunak says
The legal limit for contactless payments will more than double, Chancellor Rishi Sunak will confirm in today's budget.
World News
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COVID-19: Explosion at coronavirus testing centre near Amsterdam appears intentional, police say
An explosion outside a coronavirus testing centre close to the Dutch capital of Amsterdam appears to have been intentional, police have said.
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COVID-19: Palestine's vaccine rollout criticised as footballers and ministers get VIP treatment
Coronavirus vaccines meant for Palestinian medical workers have been administered to VIPs including ministers and the national football team, the country's health ministry has admitted.
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SpaceX: Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to join his crew for trip around the moon
A Japanese billionaire has launched a search for eight people to join him as the first private passengers on a trip around the moon.
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Myanmar coup: Death toll of pro-democracy protesters rises to 18 as calls for peace from southeast Asian nations fail
Another 18 people have been reportedly killed on the streets of Myanmar as pro-democracy protests continue against the military coup, a human rights group says.
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Germany's domestic intelligence agency 'suspects Alternative for Germany party of far-right sympathies'
Germany's domestic intelligence agency has put the opposition Alternative for Germany (AfD) party under observation on suspicion of extreme far-right sympathies, according to local media.
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Australia's attorney general Christian Porter reveals he is named in historical rape allegation
Australia's attorney general Christian Porter has identified himself as the cabinet minister named in a historical rape allegation.
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Nigeria: Released schoolgirls say kidnappers threatened to shoot them during three-day mass abduction
School pupils from an all-girls' boarding school in the town of Jangebe were required to attend a different sort of assembly this morning.
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COVID-19: Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines 'highly effective' at preventing hospital admissions in over-80s, study finds
The Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines are both highly effective at preventing over-80s from being admitted to hospital, according to a new study.
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Climate change: Global CO2 emissions bounce back to pre-COVID levels, International Energy Agency study finds
Global emissions have rebounded to worrying levels after a historic decline in 2020, according to new data.
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US and EU hit Russia with co-ordinated sanctions over attempted murder and jailing of Alexei Navalny
The United States and the European Union have imposed sanctions targeting a number of senior Russian officials and businesses over the attempted murder and jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Entertainment News
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Bridgerton star hits back at podcast host's 'fat' jibe after Golden Globes appearance
A Bridgerton actress who was criticised for her weight after posting images of her Golden Globes outfit on Instagram has called for actors to be judged for their work, not their body.
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COVID-19: Dolly Parton changes Jolene to vaccine as she gets coronavirus jab she helped fund
Dolly Parton has been given the coronavirus vaccine she helped fund.
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Meghan 'saddened' by Kensington Palace bullying claim revealed ahead of Oprah TV interview
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is "saddened" by a report she faced a bullying complaint during her time at Kensington Palace, her spokesman has said.
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Budget 2021: What COVID-19 support measures were announced and extended?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced several measures to support people affected by COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Coronavirus lockdowns see record spending on music, video and gaming market
Stay-at-home Britons spent a record amount on music, videos and gaming last year, according to new figures.
Sport
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Alpine F1 reveal blue car for 2021 debut as rebranded Renault team launch new era
Alpine have launched their first-ever Formula 1 car and livery for the 2021 season, with Renault's rebranded team revealing a blue debut look.
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Virat Kohli says 'bizarre' batting, not pitch, to blame for England's two-day defeat to India in third Test
India captain Virat Kohli has blamed England's two-day defeat in the third Test solely on "a bizarre display of batting".
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Lewis Hamilton says his F1 future doesn't hinge on eighth world title and outlines his 'driving force'
Lewis Hamilton has made clear that the winning of a record eighth Formula 1 world title will not determine whether he continues racing beyond this season.
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2021 Rugby World Cup: World Rugby recommends postponement of women's tournament due to coronavirus
The 2021 Rugby World Cup is set to be postponed until next year following a recommendation from World Rugby.
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Mike Tyson comparisons embraced by Freezy MacBones who captured attention of rapper 50 Cent with knockout video
Meet 'Freezy MacBones', an amateur fighter who has been branded as Britain's new Mike Tyson after sending social media into a frenzy with a chilling knockout.
Video
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Budget 2021: Rise in corporation tax and freeze on thresholds as Rishi Sunak tries to recover COVID debt
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out an extra £65bn in COVID support for employees and businesses - but announced a freeze on income tax thresholds and a rise in corporation tax to help pay back the UK's rising debts.
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COVID-19: Palestine's vaccine rollout criticised as footballers and ministers get VIP treatment
Coronavirus vaccines meant for Palestinian medical workers have been administered to VIPs including ministers and the national football team, the country's health ministry has admitted.
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Nigeria: Released schoolgirls say kidnappers threatened to shoot them during three-day mass abduction
School pupils from an all-girls' boarding school in the town of Jangebe were required to attend a different sort of assembly this morning.
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COVID-19: Dolly Parton changes Jolene to vaccine as she gets coronavirus jab she helped fund
Dolly Parton has been given the coronavirus vaccine she helped fund.
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Budget 2021: Contactless payment limit to increase to £100, Chancellor Rishi Sunak says
The legal limit for contactless payments will more than double, Chancellor Rishi Sunak will confirm in today's budget.
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Australia's attorney general Christian Porter reveals he is named in historical rape allegation
Australia's attorney general Christian Porter has identified himself as the cabinet minister named in a historical rape allegation.
Technology
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SpaceX: Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to join his crew for trip around the moon
A Japanese billionaire has launched a search for eight people to join him as the first private passengers on a trip around the moon.
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Scientists find three new shark species that glow in the dark
Scientists have found three new deepwater shark species that can glow in the dark.
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Space plasma hurricanes discovered above North Pole - where it rains electrons
Scientists say they have confirmed the existence of space hurricanes, with a 600 mile-wide mass spotted above the North Pole.
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Daily Mail owner snaps up 'world-renowned' New Scientist magazine in £70m deal
The owner of the Daily Mail has bought the magazine New Scientist for £70m.