Whitby News

Whitby Woodsmith Project Delivering on Jobs

1300 People are now employed full-time at the Woodsmith Mine near Whitby as construction work continues.

Record number of 999 Calls for North Yorkshire Police

North Yorkshire Police received more 999 calls on Saturday than on any other day, ever.

North Yorkshire Health Leaders Welcome Fall in COVID Infection Rate But Warn Numbers are Still High

There's been an increase in the number of people in North Yorkshire requiring hospital treatment for COVID over the last week but at the same time a fall in the infection rate.

Third Time Lucky for Whitby Homes Plan?

A third attempt will be made by Scarborough councillors next week to make a decision about whether a developer can build more than 60 new homes on land near Whitby Abbey.

Councillors Dig In Over Allotment Shortage in Scarborough

Scarborough Borough councillors have backed calls for more allotment space to be created in the town in order to deal with a waiting list that has shot up during the pandemic.

Remote Working Could Help Cut Carbon in Scarborough Borough

The COVID lockdowns have inadvertently given local councils an opportunity to test out some measures that might be used in the fight against climate change.

Speed Cameras and More Police Officers for North Yorkshire's Roads

The county's police and crime commissioner wants to tackle speeding in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire COVID Rates Likely to Remain High all Summer

Health bosses say making sure everyone is double jabbed is the key to driving down case numbers.

Cycle Recycling in Whitby Today

Bike recycling is to set old wheels spinning again in Whitby today.

North Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Wants New CCTV Plan

North Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner wants to see a more unified approach to providing CCTV in the county.

Sharp Fall in Scarborough Borough COVID Infection Rate

The Scarborough Borough’s coronavirus rate has fallen sharply after reaching record-breaking heights last week.

North York Moors Railway Drives UK Heritage Railway Campaign

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is spearheading a new nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the many heritage railways across the UK.