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  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a stark warning about the risk of wildfires on the moors, urging the public to avoid using naked flames following last summer's devastating Langdale Moor blaze.

• Scarborough Athletic Seek Play-Off Spot In Final Game Of The Season

  Scarborough Athletic travel to Bedford Town this Saturday for the final game of the season with a National League North play-off place firmly in their own hands.

• Whitby Town Appoints Paul Walker As New Club Secretary

  Whitby Town has announced the appointment of Paul Walker as its new Secretary, bringing decades of football, administrative, and grassroots experience to the Yorkshire Coast club.

• East Yorkshire Celebrates Local Environmental Projects To Mark Earth Day

  East Riding of Yorkshire Council is marking Earth Day by highlighting local renewable energy and environmental projects, including solar carports at leisure centres in Bridlington, Hornsea, and Driffield.

• Health Bosses Reveal Further Details on Proposed Closure of Bridlington Care Unit

  The NHS has released a detailed briefing regarding the planned closure of the care unit at Bridlington Hospital, citing a shift towards community-based care and the withdrawal of pandemic-era funding.

• Bridlington Councillor Warns Proposed Tourism Tax Could Damage Coastal Businesses

  A Bridlington councillor has warned that a proposed visitor levy on overnight stays could cause reputational damage and complex operational challenges for the local hospitality sector.

• Operation Seabird Event in Scarborough to Protect Marine Wildlife

  North Yorkshire Police are inviting the community to a special event on Marine Drive this Wednesday to learn how to protect Scarborough's coastal wildlife.

• North Yorkshire Police Receives Six 'Good' Grades In Latest Independent Inspection

  North Yorkshire Police has been praised for its leadership, safeguarding, and crime prevention in a new national report, though inspectors noted improvements are needed in its custody environments.

• North Yorkshire Council Agrees To 40p Fee For Public Toilets

  North Yorkshire Council has approved plans to introduce a standard 40p entry fee for public toilets across the county to help fund an improvement programme.

• Scarborough And Whitby MP Shows Support For The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Train

  Alison Hume MP has joined passengers on a special train service designed to support people living with dementia and their carers along the picturesque Esk Valley line.

• New Youth Brass Band Launches In The East Riding

  Young brass musicians from Year 3 upwards are being invited to join a newly formed East Riding of Yorkshire Youth Band following a successful music event.

• East Riding Councillors Oppose Proposed Tourism Tax For East Yorkshire

  East Riding Councillors have voiced strong opposition to a proposed visitor levy, warning it could damage the local hospitality sector and deter tourists.