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  North Yorkshire Police are answering 999 calls in an average of three seconds despite receiving nearly 7,000 more emergency calls this financial year.

• Row Over £20,000 'Incorrect' Public Toilet Charges in Whitby

  A specialist audit has revealed that nearly £20,000 in water charges may have been incorrectly billed to Whitby Town Council for a local public toilet.

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• Maternity And Neonatal Services Face £736,000 Funding Gap To Meet New Safety Standards

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• Concerns Raised Over Tourist Tax Powers In North York Moors National Park

  Ministers have indicated that regional mayors could introduce overnight tourist taxes in National Parks without requiring formal approval from National Park Authorities.

• Educational Outcomes For Coastal Children To Receive Major Boost Under New Pilot Scheme

  A pioneering government initiative aimed at tackling disadvantage and expanding opportunities for children across Scarborough, Whitby, and Filey has officially launched its delivery phase.

• Special Train Journey Evokes Precious Memories For Dementia Patients On The Yorkshire Coast

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• Free Flu Vaccines Will Be Available At Drop-In Clinics Along The Yorkshire Coast

  Families in Scarborough, Whitby, and Pickering can protect their children against the flu this autumn without needing an appointment at new NHS drop-in clinics.

• Extracurricular Opportunities Set To Expand For Pupils In Scarborough And Whitby

  Seven schools across Scarborough and Whitby will share in a £22.5 million government investment designed to boost extracurricular activities and help young people develop new skills.

• Time-Travelling Children Uncover Scarborough's Geological Past

  Local pupils have stepped back in time to examine ancient rock samples during a visit to a live borehole drilling site in Scarborough.

• Solar Panels Confirmed For Whitby And Eastfield Public Buildings To Cut Energy Bills

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