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• Deputy North Yorkshire Council Leader: "It's Not Unicorns and Rainbows"

  ​North Yorkshire Council chiefs say they would rather not increase council tax by the maximum allowed — but they don’t live “in a world of unicorns and rainbows”.

• Scarborough and Whitby MP Welcomes Government Intervention in Burniston Gas Rig Proposal

  Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume says she was delighted when the government intervened to postpone the planning process for a proposed gas drilling rig in Burniston.

• Second Home Tax Re-Approved At Fiery North Yorkshire Council Meeting

  Councillors have re-approved a second home council tax premium in North Yorkshire despite calls for it to be scrapped.

• Mayoral Fund For Bridlington Solar Farm

  Three-quarters of a million pounds in Mayoral Renewable Fund cash has been secured for a solar farm extension near Bridlington.

• Scarborough Athletic Back In The Shake Up

  The Seadogs returned to the National North play-off positions on Saturday.

• Return of East Riding Council Offers For Half Term

  There's good news for gardeners and swimmers in East Riding.

• Scarborough & Whitby MP Adds Voice To Cliff Lift Debate

  Alison Hume has lent her voice to those wanting North Yorkshire Council to intervene and save Whitby's West Cliff Lift.

• Humberside PCC Hits Back At Home Secretary

  The Humber region’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has questioned the Home Office’s understanding of the soon-to-be-abolished PCC role.

• Yorkshire Coast Rugby Round-Up: Boro & Brid Defend Top Spots

  Scarborough and Bridlington's rugby sides were top before kick-off on Saturday.

• Zero Mayoral Precept For East Riding

  Residents in the East Riding will not see a mayoral precept increasing their council tax payments.

• Brid Town Pegged Back After West Yorkshire Late Show

  The Seasiders were 2-0 up at Pontefract Colls, but the hosts roared back late on.

• Neigh Problems For Equine Extension Near Scarborough

  A new horse riding arena can be built in a North Yorkshire village following the council’s approval of plans.