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• Mayor Calls for Government Decision As East Yorkshire Gas Facility Nears Closure

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• Construction Starts On Affordable Homes Funded By Second Homes Tax Premium

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• Swatted Away: Scarborough Athletic Ground The Hornets With Professional 2-0 Away Win

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• Millions In Additional Funding Secured For North Yorkshire Following Devolution Deal

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• Whitby Area Mine Bids To Host Billion-Dollar Dark Matter Experiment

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• Council Warns Of Bridlington Delays In Coming Weeks

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• Prevention-First Approach Support Thousands and Helps Reduce Crime Across North Yorkshire

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• Primrose Valley Expansion Request

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