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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North Yorkshire Council is moving forward with a proposal to increase maximum hackney carriage fares by 5% in response to a surge in fuel costs driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran.
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