Scarborough & Whitby's MP has been questioned on her plans for the area's rural economy.
Councillor David Jeffels suggested setting up meetings with the National Farmer's Union and other local stakeholders.
Alison Hume had this response:
The Labour MP, the first female elected to the constituency revealed she empathised with local farmers:
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Humberside Police are urging the public to use the correct channels when contacting them over the busy Bank Holiday weekend to ensure genuine emergencies are prioritised.
Councillor Gareth Dadd has announced he will not seek re-election as deputy leader of North Yorkshire Council next week and will step down as a councillor at next year’s local elections.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has recorded a 16 per cent rise in the number of road traffic collisions it attended during the last financial year, though the majority did not require rescue operations.
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