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• Scarborough Mayor Backs Fracking Principle But Opposes Burniston Gas Rig Plan

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• Major Increase in Drug Offences Recorded by Police on North Yorkshire Coast

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• Inside Scarborough's Historic Tennis Club House Undergoing Restoration Works

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• Sleights FC Men's Team Reformed And Accepted Into Beckett Football League

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• Major Health Food Retailer To Open Shop In Whitby

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• Scarborough & Whitby MP Stays Tight-Lipped Over Labour Leader Debate

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• Mayor Highlights Rail And Active Travel Opportunities For The Yorkshire Coast

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