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Work at part of the Woodsmith mine

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£31 BILLION takeover plan for firm behind huge North Yorkshire fertiliser mine

7 Broomfield Terrace, Whitby Credit: GOOGLE

7 Broomfield Terrace, Whitby Credit: GOOGLE

Planning and development

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Council agrees conversion of residential building into holiday accommodation

David Atherton with his dog Kai.

David Atherton with his dog Kai.

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Great British Bake Off winner to promote North Yorkshire hometown as top destination

The Royal Hotel Whitby in North Yorkshire

The Royal Hotel Whitby in North Yorkshire

Historic hotel has new owners after group put 33 of its venues up for sale

Artist's impression of holiday let

Artist's impression of holiday let

Planning and development

Two-storey holiday let approved at North Yorkshire coastal town despite objections

Stainsacre Lane in Whitby

Stainsacre Lane in Whitby

North Yorkshire Police

Motorcyclist in his 60s fighting for his life after early morning crash

England footballer Beth Mead, from Whitby, is spearheading a challenge for ovarian cancer research in memory of her late mum June, right

England footballer Beth Mead, from Whitby, is spearheading a challenge for ovarian cancer research in memory of her late mum June, right

International Women's Day

Lioness Beth Mead leads national challenge for ovarian cancer in memory of late mum

Lifeboatman Jonathan Marr has been volunteering for the Whitby lifeboat in North Yorkshire for more than 25 years

Lifeboatman Jonathan Marr has been volunteering for the Whitby lifeboat in North Yorkshire for more than 25 years

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RNLI volunteer from Whitby recalls decades of life-saving as charity marks 200 years

Before launching Scarborough's Shannon lifeboat The Rev Canon Kate Bottley donned RNLI crew kit in the dry room.

Before launching Scarborough's Shannon lifeboat The Rev Canon Kate Bottley donned RNLI crew kit in the dry room.

Special episode of BBC show comes from North East TODAY to mark 200 years of RNLI

Police and family of Annie Dryden renew appeal to try to trace the missing 20-year-old from Teesside

Police and family of Annie Dryden renew appeal to try to trace the missing 20-year-old from Teesside

Month on from disappearance police and family renew appeals to trace Annie Dryden

How the new hub will look

How the new hub will look

New hub could make North Yorkshire town a leader in offshore renewables

JK’s Bar on Wellington Road, Whitby faced having its licence stripped at a council meeting on Friday (Jan 5)

JK’s Bar on Wellington Road, Whitby faced having its licence stripped at a council meeting on Friday (Jan 5)

Bar that faced losing its licence announces ‘voluntary’ closure until it is sold

Wendy Padbury, who played Doctor Who's second companion, Zoe Heriot

Wendy Padbury, who played Doctor Who's second companion, Zoe Heriot

Doctor Who star kickstarts annual sci-fi convention's 2024 guest list

We’ve pulled together a list of all the best fish and chip shops in the famous seaside town.

We’ve pulled together a list of all the best fish and chip shops in the famous seaside town.

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The top 5 'perfect' fish and chip shops in Whitby - how many have you been to?

Scenery at Harwood Dale

Scenery at Harwood Dale

Find this tranquil oasis in North Yorkshire on a beautiful walk

Officers from North Yorkshire Police confirmed on Monday (December 18) that they had located the body of Whitby man Christopher Roberts

Officers from North Yorkshire Police confirmed on Monday (December 18) that they had located the body of Whitby man Christopher Roberts

North Yorkshire Police

Police find body in search for missing man that disappeared nearly four months ago

Police would like to trace this man

Police would like to trace this man

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Man in tuxedo and woman in black wanted after life-size skeleton stolen from pub

Barclays will pull down the shutters on another two bank branches in the North East this week - here's where.

Barclays will pull down the shutters on another two bank branches in the North East this week - here's where.

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Barclays to close another TWO North East bank branches this week - here's where

Runswick Bay seen from the air in April 1977

Runswick Bay seen from the air in April 1977

Well sick about Runnie: a tour of a Yorkshire coastal village in old pictures

Eric Copeland, 86, finally got his chance to get a Nuclear Test Medal after a member of staff at his care home applied for it on his behalf

Eric Copeland, 86, finally got his chance to get a Nuclear Test Medal after a member of staff at his care home applied for it on his behalf

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Seventy-year wait for UK Nuclear Test Programme medal ends for RAF veteran

An old railway, a former quarry and spectacular views on this Yorkshire coastal walk

Concerns have been raised that the popular Whitby Goth Weekend has “got out of hand” due to a lack of policing making it “utter chaos”

Concerns have been raised that the popular Whitby Goth Weekend has “got out of hand” due to a lack of policing making it “utter chaos”

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Whitby Goth Weekend: Residents raise concerns about ‘chaos’ and impact of tourism

Whitby Goth Weekend 2023.

Whitby Goth Weekend 2023.

Whitby Goth Weekend

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Goths take over North Yorkshire seaside town for festival - in pictures

Tim Brown's camping coach from ther 1930s at Sandsend

Tim Brown's camping coach from ther 1930s at Sandsend

Carrying on camping - in an old coach on the railway

Railway heritage in pictures: the coastal line that had a way with viaducts

Two people were hospitalised after a crash on the A171

Two people were hospitalised after a crash on the A171

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Two people left hospitalised following crash on A171

Police appeal after fatal crash on A171

Police appeal after fatal crash on A171

Police appealing for witnesses after fatal crash on North Yorkshire road

East Row viaduct in 1955 with Whitby in the distance

East Row viaduct in 1955 with Whitby in the distance

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Railway heritage in pictures: the amazing viaducts on the coastal route to Whitby

Hartlepool RNLI is set to appear on BBC Two programme Saving Lives at Sea which is returning at 8pm on Thursday (September 28) Credit: BBC

Hartlepool RNLI is set to appear on BBC Two programme Saving Lives at Sea which is returning at 8pm on Thursday (September 28) Credit: BBC

North East lifeboat crews to feature on BBC Two programme returning tonight

Whitby Swing Bridge.

Whitby Swing Bridge.

North Yorkshire Council

New date announced for bridge renovation following 'chaos' complaints

Sandsend railway station in 1962, four years after the railway closed, looking right round the bay to Whitby on the clifftop in the distance

Sandsend railway station in 1962, four years after the railway closed, looking right round the bay to Whitby on the clifftop in the distance

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In old pictures: a trip to the coast where the sands end

Fifteen-year-old Abdulrazak reported missing from host family home in Scarborough on day he was due to return to Oman

Fifteen-year-old Abdulrazak reported missing from host family home in Scarborough on day he was due to return to Oman

Concern for missing teenager from who was due to return to Middle East

The 1965 wide-eye view of Bamburgh Castle

The 1965 wide-eye view of Bamburgh Castle

Our wonderful coast in all its wide-eyed glory

A lobster release from Whitby Lobster Hatchery

A lobster release from Whitby Lobster Hatchery

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Contract claws: Funding support for Whitby visitor centre to help 100,000 lobsters

Christopher Shepherd has been found safe and well

Christopher Shepherd has been found safe and well

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Urgent search for missing 74 year old after he leaves care home

Trenchers on New Quay Road in Whitby is seeking to construct an extension to its patio subject to the plan being approved by North Yorkshire Council Credit: GOOGLE

Trenchers on New Quay Road in Whitby is seeking to construct an extension to its patio subject to the plan being approved by North Yorkshire Council Credit: GOOGLE

North Yorkshire Council

Famous fish and chips restaurant applies to council for extension

Dressed to theme at the Steampunk Weekend.

Dressed to theme at the Steampunk Weekend.

Whitby Steampunk Weekend

GALLERY: Attendees dressed to impress at Whitby Steampunk Weekend

Euro winner Beth Mead unveiled the first ever women's football 'Big Head' toys launched by McDonald's on Wednesday (July 12) Credit: MCDONALD'S

Euro winner Beth Mead unveiled the first ever women's football 'Big Head' toys launched by McDonald's on Wednesday (July 12) Credit: MCDONALD'S

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McDonalds launch limited edition mini-figurines of Beth Mead

Suspected burglars crash through hedge after car chase

Suspected burglars crash through hedge after car chase

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Suspected farm burglars crash car through hedge after police chase on moors

Ricky Lee Stevenson, has been jailed for two and a half year.

Ricky Lee Stevenson, has been jailed for two and a half year.

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Man jailed for embezzling £70,000 from bed and breakfast he worked at

Flippin' Pain, a public health campaign challenging preconceptions on chronic pain, has completes a tour of the Tees Valley. Picture: The Tonic Communications

Flippin' Pain, a public health campaign challenging preconceptions on chronic pain, has completes a tour of the Tees Valley. Picture: The Tonic Communications

Health campaign on chronic pain completes 'life-changing' tour of North East

Church Street, Whitby

Church Street, Whitby

Cottage near famous steps to be converted into holiday let

North Yorkshire Council’s Licensing Sub Committee has ordered that the designated premises supervisor at JK’s Bar on Wellington Road, Whitby “be removed” following the “serious undermining” of licensing objectives

North Yorkshire Council’s Licensing Sub Committee has ordered that the designated premises supervisor at JK’s Bar on Wellington Road, Whitby “be removed” following the “serious undermining” of licensing objectives

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Bar keeps its licence despite spiking issues, underage workers and continued issues

Beth Mead, left, and Lucy Bronze after being made Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle

Beth Mead, left, and Lucy Bronze after being made Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle

England football

MBEs top off a year of accolades for Lionesses Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze

Flippin' Pain, a public health initiative on chronic pain management, comes to Darlington during regional tour. Picture: Sarah Caldecott, Newsquest

Flippin' Pain, a public health initiative on chronic pain management, comes to Darlington during regional tour. Picture: Sarah Caldecott, Newsquest

Public health initiative on chronic pain management arrives in Darlington during tour

The Coronation will be screened at Ripon Cathedral. Picture: PA/English Association of Cathedrals

The Coronation will be screened at Ripon Cathedral. Picture: PA/English Association of Cathedrals

Coronation events in North Yorkshire: Big screens, live music, and afternoon tea

The top 10 fish and chip shops in Whitby according to TripAdvisor – have you been to any?

The top 10 fish and chip shops in Whitby according to TripAdvisor – have you been to any?

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The top 10 fish and chip shops in Whitby listed - have you been to any?

Goths have descended on Whitby as the North Yorkshire seaside town welcomes the return of its biannual goth weekend.

Goths have descended on Whitby as the North Yorkshire seaside town welcomes the return of its biannual goth weekend.

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8 pictures from Whitby Goth Weekend as iconic event returns

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Pub may lose its licence over 'continuous' cases of criminal activity

A man has been identified from a police appeal issued after an attack in a North Yorkshire resort.

A man has been identified from a police appeal issued after an attack in a North Yorkshire resort.

Man identified after police appeal in North Yorkshire

The statue of ten-year-old Sophia Constable, who was sentenced to three weeks hard labour

The statue of ten-year-old Sophia Constable, who was sentenced to three weeks hard labour

Cultural attractions

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Council commissions £85,000 artwork - before new authority considers plan

Stakesby Road, Whitby. Picture: Google Maps

Stakesby Road, Whitby. Picture: Google Maps

Cyclist, 60, rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by car

Don Quixote, painted in 1961 by the abstract expressionist Julio Pomar, was bought for £89 and sold at auction for £23,000

Don Quixote, painted in 1961 by the abstract expressionist Julio Pomar, was bought for £89 and sold at auction for £23,000

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'Absolutely crazy': Painting bought for £89, sells for jaw-dropping price

A woman has died after her car crashed into road sign on Wednesday (March 22).

A woman has died after her car crashed into road sign on Wednesday (March 22).

Tragedy as woman dies after her Citroen car crashes into a road sign

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