Proposed changes to the fire service in Scarborough will see more fire officers on duty during the day but less posts at the town's fire station overall.
The station's tactical response fire engine would be replaced by a more capable engine, but that would only be crewed during the day when the fire service says most incidents occur.
Here's Chief Fire Officer Jonathan Foster:
Mr Foster adds the changes will help the fire service meet demand at peak times:
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North Yorkshire Council is advancing plans to purchase Resolution House after pictures revealed unacceptable conditions at Scarborough Town Hall, prompting questions over the future location of local committee meetings.
Big Ideas By The Sea has teamed up with the Historic Towns Trust to raise funds for highly detailed historic maps showcasing the rich heritage of Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast.
Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked alongside colleagues from Filey Coastguard and the Filey RNLI Lifeboat to reports of a capsized vessel off Primrose Valley Holiday Park on Saturday.
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