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  Local politicians are urging the regional combined authority mayor to abandon plans for an overnight visitor levy, warning it could severely damage the East Riding's fragile hospitality sector and undermine upcoming cultural bids.

• Deputy Mayor Calls For Better CCTV Integration And Investment Across North Yorkshire

  Jo Coles, the Deputy Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has highlighted the need for improved coordination and investment in surveillance camera networks to enhance community safety.

• Residents Object To Holiday Let Plan Near Historic Whitby Landmark

  Locals in Whitby are strongly opposing plans to build four high-end holiday units near the historic 19th-century Larpool Viaduct, citing concerns over wildlife disruption, road safety, and the impact on the area's character.

• Conservative Leadership Meeting Abandoned Amid Eligibility Debate

  A tense meeting to decide the leadership of North Yorkshire Council’s Conservative group was abruptly halted following a dispute over whether aligned independent councillors are eligible to vote.

• Cruel Romance Fraudsters Steal More Than £1.5 Million In North Yorkshire

  New figures have revealed that victims in North Yorkshire and York lost more than £1.5 million to romance fraudsters in 2025.

• Scarborough and Whitby MP Calls for Industry Reform After Local Man's Retirement is "Ruined" by Mis-sold Holiday Home

  Alison Hume, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, has brought the plight of a local constituent to the House of Commons, highlighting what she describes as a "living nightmare" for residents in the park home industry.

• Pickering Bike Shop Wins Inaugural National Award

  Big Bear Bikes in Pickering has been named the first recipient of the national Local Bike Shop Week Award after securing nearly half of the public vote.

• Sycamore Gap Sapling Planted Near Whitby As Symbol Of Hope

  A sapling grown from the iconic felled Sycamore Gap tree has been planted at Danby Lodge National Park Centre near Whitby.

• Britain's Got Talent Semi-Finalist Nancy Tilley To Perform At Scarborough's Rainbow Ball

  Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Nancy Tilley will be joining the line-up for The Rainbow Ball at Scarborough Spa this June, where she has also donated an exclusive drum lesson for the charity auction.

• Approval Granted For New Dog Walking Area In Filey

  Plans to build a new enclosed dog walking area and car park at Airy Hill Farm in Hunmanby have been officially approved by North Yorkshire Council.

• North Yorkshire Fire Service Sees Massive Surge In Home Safety Visits

  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has recorded a dramatic increase in home fire safety visits, smashing ambitious targets to help protect local communities.

• Preparations Underway For Whitby's Fish And Ships Festival

  Preparations are in full swing as Whitby gears up to host thousands of families for the annual Fish and Ships Festival, celebrating the town's rich maritime heritage.