Yorkshire Coast News
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Injured Yorkshire Coast Seal Back in the Water
A young seal found dragging over 7ft of entanglement material has been released back into the wild in Scarborough after two months of rehabilitation.
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Flamingo Land Welcomes Baby Giraffe
Zoo keepers had an extra reason to celebrate this Mother’s Day with the arrival of a six-foot tall bundle of joy!
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Scarborough and Whitby MP to Launch Petition for Return of Stroke Services
Scarborough and Whitby's Member of Parliament, Alison Hume, has announced her intention to launch a petition to campaign for the return of stroke services to the Yorkshire Coast.
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UK Mayors Being Urged to Buy Scarborough Buses
Mayor's across the UK are being urged to buy British buses when they look at moving to franchised bus systems.
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Free Music Events in Scarborough to Raise Funds for Andy's Man Club
Wilson’s Food Hall near Scarborough is planning a series of live music evenings with local singer/songwriter and saxophonist, Em Louise.
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Scarborough's Cross Lane Hospital Receives Heartfelt Gift
Rowan Lea ward at Cross Lane Hospital, Scarborough, has received a collection of handmade hearts from local community group Untangled Threads, to help inspire and support its patients and visitors.
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Saint Catherine’s Becomes First UK Hospice to Launch Masonic Aware Initiative
Saint Catherine’s Hospice has made history by becoming the first hospice in the UK to achieve Masonic Aware status.
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Candidates Confirmed for First Scarborough Town Council Elections
Dozens of candidates have put their names forward for elections to form the new town council in Scarborough as part of plans to drive forward local democracy across the county.
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Scarborough Station Set for Multi-Million-Pound Roof Renovation
Scarborough railway station is set to undergo a major transformation as Network Rail begins work next week on a comprehensive roof renovation project.
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Renewed Appeal Following "Shocking" Arson in Whitby
Police are renewing their appeal for information about an arson attack on a Whitby barn.
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Six Candidates Standing to Become First Elected Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire
Six candidates have been declared for the upcoming Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election.
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Construction to Start on Whitby Maritime Hub
Work on a multi-million pound development that hopes to establish Whitby as a pivotal player in the maritime and offshore renewable energy sectors will begin next week.
Top Stories
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Stock markets slump for second day running after Trump announces tariffs - in worst day for indexes since COVID
Worldwide stock markets have plummeted for the second day running as the fallout from Donald Trump's global tariffs continues.
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Global markets have given Trump a clear no-confidence vote - and his fickleness is making the problem worse
Global financial markets gave a clear vote of no-confidence in President Trump's economic policy.
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Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault between 1999 and 2005.
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Prince Andrew's reputation 'irrecoverable' after Newsnight interview, says royal aide
Prince Andrew's reputation was "irrecoverable" following his Newsnight interview, according to his senior aide.
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Last UK blast furnaces days from closure as Chinese owners cut off crucial supplies
The last blast furnaces left operating in Britain could see their fate sealed within days, after their Chinese owners took the decision to cut off the crucial supply of ingredients keeping them running.
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Ukraine says 'massive' Russian drone attack on Zelenskyy's home city after missile strike kills 16
At least 16 people, including six children, have been killed in a Russian missile strike on Volodymyr Zelenskyy's home city, according to Ukrainian officials.
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Teenage boy missing after 'getting into difficulty' in lake in southeast London, police say
Search teams are looking for a 16-year-old boy who went missing after "getting into difficulty" in a lake in southeast London.
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US government department 'disappointed' by conviction of woman who breached abortion clinic 'buffer zone'
A US government department has said it is "disappointed" following the conviction of a woman for breaching a "buffer zone" outside a Bournemouth abortion clinic.
National News
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Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault between 1999 and 2005.
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It's become almost impossible to book a driving test, instructors say
It has become almost impossible to book a driving test on the government website due to bots on the booking system, driving instructors have told Sky News.
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Last UK blast furnaces days from closure as Chinese owners cut off crucial supplies
The last blast furnaces left operating in Britain could see their fate sealed within days, after their Chinese owners took the decision to cut off the crucial supply of ingredients keeping them running.
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Prince Andrew's reputation 'irrecoverable' after Newsnight interview, says royal aide
Prince Andrew's reputation was "irrecoverable" following his Newsnight interview, according to his senior aide.
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Man given indefinite hospital order after killing 87-year-old with walking stick and gouging his eyes at London station
A man who gouged a pensioner's eye before beating him to death with his own walking stick has been detained indefinitely.
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Spending a night hunting the rats running riot amid Birmingham bin strike
In Small Heath in Birmingham, the sun is setting on another mound of rubbish.
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US government department 'disappointed' by conviction of woman who breached abortion clinic 'buffer zone'
A US government department has said it is "disappointed" following the conviction of a woman for breaching a "buffer zone" outside a Bournemouth abortion clinic.
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Joanne Sharkey: Mother spared prison over death of newborn son found in bin bags in woodland in 1998
A mother has been given a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, over the death of her baby 27 years ago.
World News
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Stock markets slump for second day running after Trump announces tariffs - in worst day for indexes since COVID
Worldwide stock markets have plummeted for the second day running as the fallout from Donald Trump's global tariffs continues.
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Global markets have given Trump a clear no-confidence vote - and his fickleness is making the problem worse
Global financial markets gave a clear vote of no-confidence in President Trump's economic policy.
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Ukraine says 'massive' Russian drone attack on Zelenskyy's home city after missile strike kills 16
At least 16 people, including six children, have been killed in a Russian missile strike on Volodymyr Zelenskyy's home city, according to Ukrainian officials.
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Trump's tariffs are about something more than economics: power
Tanking stock markets, collapsing world orders, devastating trade wars; economists with their hair ablaze are scrambling to keep up.
Entertainment News
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Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault between 1999 and 2005.
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Tom Cruise leads moment of silence in tribute to 'dear friend' Val Kilmer
Tom Cruise has paid tribute to Val Kilmer, wishing his Top Gun co-star "well on the next journey".
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Bruce Springsteen: The Boss to release seven 'lost' albums
Bruce Springsteen is to release seven albums of mostly unheard material this summer.
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Film star Val Kilmer dies aged 65
Val Kilmer, the actor who starred in Top Gun and Batman while earning a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy, has died aged 65.
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Film star Val Kilmer dies aged 65
Val Kilmer, the actor who starred in Top Gun and Batman while earning a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy, has died aged 65.
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Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault between 1999 and 2005.
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Last UK blast furnaces days from closure as Chinese owners cut off crucial supplies
The last blast furnaces left operating in Britain could see their fate sealed within days, after their Chinese owners took the decision to cut off the crucial supply of ingredients keeping them running.
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Court confirms sacking of South Korean president who declared martial law
South Korea's constitutional court has confirmed the dismissal of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached in December after declaring martial law.