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:
This is the Coast is 100% locally owned and operated. We don’t rely on public funding or government grants—we rely on our community.
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Local government re-organisation was necessary, that's the message from North Yorkshire Council.
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious collision that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The Seadogs are on the wrong side of the play-off line in National North, but only just.
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