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• Yorkshire Water Issues Urgent Safety Warning As Summer Holidays Begin

  Yorkshire Water is urging families and young people to stay out of reservoirs and open water to avoid cold water shock and hidden hazards this summer.

• Council Helps Fund New Easy Pay System On East Yorkshire Buses

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• Company Behind Scarborough Town Centre Development Denies Insolvency Rumours

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• Scarborough Athletic Face Ferriby Fixture As Wally Returns!

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• Brid Bring Back Baird Ahead of Leeds Showdown

  Goalkeeper Alex Baird has joined Bridlington Town permanently ahead of the visit of Leeds United Under 21s, on Saturday.

• Whitby Town Back At Home For First Time Since Last Day Escape

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• Scarborough Spa Rebuilt In Lego For Seafest 2026

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• North Yorkshire Police Crack Down On Illegal E-Bikes And Crime

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• Coastguards Celebrate Huge Win as Maritime and Coastguard Agency Halts Pay Cut Plans

  The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has scrapped controversial plans to strip coastguard officers of their hourly pay following a widespread backlash from rescue officers, MPs, and unions.

• Over £130,000 Awarded To Hornsea Sports Clubs For Improvement Projects

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• Whitby Town Discover Fixtures For The 2026/27 Northern Premier League Season

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