As Firefighters tackle blazes on the North York Moors, Police report a deliberate fire being started near Bridlington.
Humberside Police say that a deliberate fire has been started on farm land near to Carnaby and Bridlington.
Officers say two or three young males were seen fleeing the field towards Bridlington from the field.
They add:
"If you have any information on who could be involved please contact us quoting log 340 15/08/25."
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A set of ‘unsightly and dangerous’ Grade II listed steps in Scarborough could be repaired and renovated by the council.
One of the biggest events in Filey's calendar takes place on Saturday evening.
A seafront café in Sandsend near Whitby has submitted plans for the demolition of its building and construction of an extended property.
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