Whitby News

Proposed Whitby Cemetery Site Rejected by Over Half of Consultation Responders
Finding a new site for a cemetery in Whitby is proving to be difficult.
Executive Unveiled for Landmark Move to new North Yorkshire Council
Senior councillors have been appointed to oversee the transition to a new unitary council for North Yorkshire
Even More Sunshine for Scarborough Borough
Two Million pounds has been allocated to "Project Sunshine 2" to make improvements to the Scarborough Borough's public spaces.
Yorkshire Coast Companies Big and Small Signing up for Bring a Pound to Work Day
Saint Catherine's say they are delighted with the number of firms signing up for this year's Bring a Pound to Work Day.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Confirms Guest Engine for Steam Gala
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has confirmed 12 locomotives for its Annual Steam Gala, including its first of two visiting headliners.
Scarborough Borough Council to be Stripped of Financial Powers
The seven district and borough councils in North Yorkshire are to have their biggest powers stripped away next week, some 11 months before being dissolved and a unitary council being formed.
At Least Ten Ukrainian Families Being Hosted by Scarborough Borough Residents
A group supporting Ukrainian Refuges in the Scarborough Borough is meeting today to help support both the visitors and their UK host's.
Scarborough Borough Council Leader Offers Reassurance Over West Pier
Councillor Steve Siddons says a major redevelopment of Scarborough's West Pier is fully funded and will be fully delivered.
More Trains for Bridlington, Fewer for Whitby in Timetable Changes
Train operator Northern’s new timetable comes into effect today.
Councillor's Delight As Refugees Choose To Stay in North Yorkshire
The politician charged with bolstering North Yorkshire’s communities has spoken of his pride that 90 per cent of refugee families from war-torn countries such as Syria have remained in the county.
Emergency Services Work Together in Scarborough
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and Yorkshire Ambulance Service worked together to assist a casualty in Scarborough, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Renewed Appeal to Find Missing Scarborough Woman
North Yorkshire Police has issued a fresh appeal to find missing Scarborough woman Sarah West