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• Police Investigate East Yorkshire Mayor Over Cyberflashing Allegations

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• £7.9m Coastline Monitoring Scheme Moves Forward Despite Funding Uncertainty

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• October Half Term Flights Saved as Leeds Bradford Airport Strikes Suspended

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