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• Scarborough Athletic Aim For Home Victory Against Telford After Recent Defeat

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• FA Cup Action Returns To Whitby As The Seasiders Seek Revenge Against Ashton United

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• Prime Minister Backs Scarborough Bus Builder During House Of Commons Debate

  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.

• Bridlington Town Face Northern Hike

  The Seasiders are headed to Northumberland on Saturday.

• New Outdoor Seating And Glass Extensions Proposed For Yorkshire Coast Eateries

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• Historic Dunkirk 'Little Ship' Goes Up For Sale In Scarborough

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• Yorkshire Coast Cricket Action

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• Whitby And Scarborough Named Among UK's Top Christmas Holiday Spots For 2026

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• World-Class Cyclists to Race Through The East Riding For Tour Of Britain

  Elite cyclists will tackle a gruelling route along the East Yorkshire coast and through the Wolds as Stage 3 of the Tour of Britain takes place on Friday.

• Coastal Businesses Face Potential Impact As Preparations Begin For Tourism Tax

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