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  Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume says a "failure of senior management" is the root cause behind the long-running closure of Eastfield Medical Centre, which has been shut since a flooding incident last summer.

• Calls Mount for 'Emergency' 20mph Speed Limit on Whitby's New Bridge

  Local councillors have thrown their unanimous support behind demands to lower the speed limit on Whitby's "dangerous" New Bridge, advocating for a significant reduction to 20 miles per hour.

• Bridlington Town Unveils Bold Five-Year Vision Rooted in Community Ownership

  Bridlington Town Football Club has revealed a comprehensive five-year strategic vision, designed to safeguard the club’s future and place supporters at the heart of decision-making.

• £40,000 Investment Brings New Fitness Challenge to Seamer and Crossgates Community

  A new resource for health and recreation has been unveiled near Scarborough, as Seamer Parish Council launches an eight-piece trim trail for residents of all ages.

• Urgent Demolition of ‘Unsafe’ Pathology Building Proposed at Scarborough Hospital

  Scarborough Hospital’s ‘unsafe’ pathology building could be demolished and replaced with a new building if plans are approved by the council.

• Coastal Communities on Alert as Flood Warnings Issued Along Yorkshire Coast

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• Filey MP Hits Out At Proposed Tourism Tax

  A proposed tourism tax on overnight stays will ‘hit the rural economy’, the Conservative MP for Filey has said.

• East Riding Finance Chief Presents Improved Budget Picture

  A senior Finance Director for East Riding Council says there are improvements after September's budget.

• Half A Million Award For North Yorkshire To Deliver Bus Pilot

  North Yorkshire's Combined Authority has been awarded £564,000 to deliver one of the country’s first pilot programmes exploring how bus franchising could help rural and coastal communities.

• Technology Investment Helps North Yorkshire Fire Service Maintain Cover During Langdale Moor Wildfire

  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says it successfully leveraged its investment in sophisticated technology this summer, ensuring the management of the demanding Langdale Moor wildfire did not compromise routine service delivery across the wider county.

• £70,000 Road and Footpath Improvements Get Underway in Bridlington

  Road and footpath improvements are due to begin along a Bridlington street from Monday.

• New Safety And Training Boat Arrives For Scarborough Sea Cadets

  Scarborough Sea Cadets are delighted to receive a brand-new 5.3m Humber Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) — a vital addition to their fleet that will enhance both safety and on-water training.