Central Tramways in Scarborough has a female General Manager for the first time in it's 140-year history.
Helen Galvin has taken up the role this week.
Helen says there aren't that many jobs that prepare you for such a unique role:
Helen added she's hoping to build on the tramway's partnerships with other local organisations to make the most of its heritage:
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Residents are being warned to remain vigilant after more than 50 people reported receiving scam phone calls from criminals posing as North Yorkshire Police officers in an attempt to steal financial information.
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