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Super Scarborough Athletic Pick Up First Win Of 2026
The Seadogs stay sixth but are level on points with fifth-placed Radcliffe in National North.
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More Honesty Needed on A64 Upgrade Chances
A local Councillor says politicians need to speak honestly about the prospects of the A64 being upgraded and a local MP bemoans a lack of vocal support for the idea from some other local leaders.
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North Yorkshire Mayor Welcomes Powers to Tackle Pavement Parking
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has welcomed new powers to make it easier to restrict pavement parking.
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Whitby Town Open Up New Year With First Point
Town's struggles continue in front of goal while second-bottom Workington remain in trouble despite picking up what they might feel is a useful point on the road.
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Wintry Conditions Grip Yorkshire Coast as Met Office Issues Multiple Weekend Weather Warnings
Residents across North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire are being urged to prepare for a weekend of hazardous travel and freezing temperatures as the Met Office issues a series of yellow weather warnings.
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MP Meets with Council Over Yorkshire Coast Snow Response
Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has held a meeting with North Yorkshire Council to address the local authority's response to a week of what she described as "Baltic weather" across the region.
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What Could be Better on a Cold Winter Night Than Tracking a Gritter?
As North Yorkshire prepares for another night of freezing conditions, residents can sit in the warmth of their own homes and follow live progress from the county's fleet of gritters.
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Yorkshire Coast Rugby Returns
Our sides are back in action for 2026 with table-toppers Scarborough travelling to Leeds.
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Olly Green Rejoins Bridlington Town on a Permanent Deal
Bridlington Town AFC have confirmed the signing of Olly Green, who returns to the Mounting Systems Stadium until the end of the season.
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Pickering Town's Wombwell Trip Postponed
Another side who were due to play their first football of 2026, on Saturday, were Pickering Town.
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Scarborough Athletic Chairman Remains Resolute as Club Awaits Firm Date for Pitch Repairs
Scarborough Athletic Football Club Chairman Trevor Bull says that the club has yet to be issued a specific start date for the long-awaited repairs to its 3G pitch.
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Concerns Over Pickering Sewerage
Local councillors are worried that Yorkshire Water's sewerage system won't be able to cope with additional homes in the Pickering area.
Top Stories
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Iran's regime is more vulnerable than it has ever been, but Khamenei shows no sign of relenting
Mass protest is a long way from revolution.
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US military carries out large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets across Syria
The US military has carried out multiple strikes in Syria targeting the Islamic State militant group.
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'I have PTSD after seeing an online suicide at 12': The growing call to ban smartphones in schools
Eighteen‑year‑old Frazer McKenna has spent most of his adolescence living with the consequences of something he never chose to see.
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There's a daily game of cat and mouse to catch illegal migrants in Germany - and it may soon become UK's problem
In Germany's fight against people smugglers, Chief Inspector Igor Weber's Pasewalk force is on the frontline.
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How good or bad is your council at tackling potholes? New map shows road conditions across England
Drivers in England can find out how their local councils are tackling potholes following the introduction of a new traffic rating system from the Department for Transport (DfT).
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Grateful Dead singer and guitarist Bob Weir has died
Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78.
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Why Pride organisers face 'the most serious financial challenge in movement's history'
The company behind London's Pride parade recorded a £120,726 loss in 2024, latest accounts show.
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Thousands march against Renee Good's killing in Minneapolis as hundreds of protests planned across US
Thousands of people have marched in Minneapolis to protest against the killing of US mother-of-three Renee Good.
National News
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How good or bad is your council at tackling potholes? New map shows road conditions across England
Drivers in England can find out how their local councils are tackling potholes following the introduction of a new traffic rating system from the Department for Transport (DfT).
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'I have PTSD after seeing an online suicide at 12': The growing call to ban smartphones in schools
Eighteen‑year‑old Frazer McKenna has spent most of his adolescence living with the consequences of something he never chose to see.
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Amber warning for snow as well as risk of heavy rain, strong winds and flooding
An amber warning for snow is in force in Scotland, along with multiple yellow warnings across the UK for strong winds, ice and heavy rain, which could trigger flooding.
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Screen time linked to poor speech development in under-fives, say ministers as parents offered new guidance
Parents will be offered government guidance on screen time for under-fives as research links prolonged viewing to poor speech development.
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Why Pride organisers face 'the most serious financial challenge in movement's history'
The company behind London's Pride parade recorded a £120,726 loss in 2024, latest accounts show.
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Non-league Macclesfield knock holders Crystal Palace out of FA Cup in third round
Non-league Macclesfield FC, of the National League North, have knocked holders Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup, beating them 2-1 in the third round in the competition's biggest ever upset.
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Elon Musk says backlash to AI chatbot deepfake images is 'excuse for censorship'
The UK government "wants any excuse for censorship", Elon Musk has said, amid a growing backlash over deepfake sexual images produced by his social media site X's artificial intelligence tool.
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Man dies after tree falls on to caravan during Storm Goretti
A man has died after a tree fell on to a caravan during Storm Goretti.
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Palestine Action activist on hunger strike for nearly 70 days 'deteriorating'
Palestine Action hunger strikers could be at risk of death, the group and a leading doctor have warned, as one of them enters 69 days without food.
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'My daughter was diagnosed with childhood dementia before she turned four - what we were told is criminal'
The day before Sophia Scott celebrated her fourth birthday, her parents were summoned to a Glasgow hospital room. Five doctors stood waiting.
World News
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Iran's regime is more vulnerable than it has ever been, but Khamenei shows no sign of relenting
Mass protest is a long way from revolution.
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US military carries out large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets across Syria
The US military has carried out multiple strikes in Syria targeting the Islamic State militant group.
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There's a daily game of cat and mouse to catch illegal migrants in Germany - and it may soon become UK's problem
In Germany's fight against people smugglers, Chief Inspector Igor Weber's Pasewalk force is on the frontline.
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Reza Pahlavi: Who is the exiled crown prince positioning himself as a key figure in Iran's future after decades away?
As Iran's leaders confront a serious challenge to their authority in the form of nationwide anti-government protests, the country's exiled crown prince is trying to position himself as a key figure in his homeland's future.
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JD Vance agrees sexualised AI deepfakes 'entirely unacceptable,' Lammy says
David Lammy has said that US vice president JD Vance agrees that sexualised AI-generated deepfakes - such as those made using Elon Musk's Grok - are "entirely unacceptable".
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Philippines: Signs of life detected from rubbish avalanche which killed four in Cebu City
Signs of life have been detected by rescuers searching for more than 30 people missing after an avalanche of rubbish that left four workers dead at a landfill site in the central Philippines.
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Russia's use of hypersonic missile brings fresh threat to Europe and NATO
Russia's inclusion of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) in its latest missile and drone strikes on Ukraine has drawn attention well beyond the immediate battlefield - raising urgent questions about the wider security implications for Europe and NATO alike.
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Patagonia: Wildfires sweep across parts of southern Argentina, forcing thousands to flee
Wildfires have swept across a popular tourist destination in the Argentine Patagonia, destroying a large area of forest, destroying properties, and forcing at least 3,000 people to flee.
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Video shows masked Israeli settlers beating 67-year-old deaf Palestinian man in West Bank
Footage has shown dozens of masked Israeli settlers armed with sticks beating an elderly Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank.
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US 'stands ready to help' Iranian protesters, Trump says, as at least 116 reported killed
The US "stands ready to help" Iranian protesters, Donald Trump has said, as the number of people killed in demonstrations across Iran has risen to more than 100, activists have said.
Entertainment News
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Grateful Dead singer and guitarist Bob Weir has died
Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78.
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Most anticipated video games coming out in 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI is unquestionably the single most anticipated video game of 2026.
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Gabby Logan pays tribute to her father, Welsh football legend Terry Yorath
Gabby Logan has paid tribute to her father, former Leeds United and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath, who died at the age of 75 following a short illness.
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Funeral held for French movie and style icon Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot's funeral has been held with a private service in Saint-Tropez.
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Lawyer for Rob Reiner's son withdraws from case
The arraignment of Rob Reiner's son over the killing of his parents has been delayed after his high-profile defence lawyer withdrew from the case.
Sport
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Macclesfield beat Crystal Palace in FA Cup: Oliver Glasner fumes after shock third-round exit
Oliver Glasner fumed at his Crystal Palace side after their shock FA Cup third-round exit at Macclesfield on Saturday, saying his U21 side could have done better.
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NFL playoffs: Los Angeles Rams hold on to beat Carolina Panthers after Matthew Stafford's touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson in final minute
Colby Parkinson's touchdown with 38 seconds to play silenced the Carolina Panthers crowd as the Los Angeles Rams escaped with a 34-31 victory to advance to the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday.
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Dalton Smith becomes latest British boxing world champion after knocking out Subriel Matias in Brooklyn for stunning victory
Dalton Smith became Britain's latest boxing world champion after knocking out Subriel Matias in the fifth round in Brooklyn to claim the WBC super-lightweight title.
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The Ashes: Australia win series 4-1 after earning nervy five-wicket win over England on final day in Sydney
Australia squeaked home to a five-wicket victory over England in the fifth Ashes Test after a nervy final day in Sydney, the hosts' dominance over the series reflected in securing a 4-1 scoreline.
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Man Utd: Roy Keane calls for Eddie Howe to succeed Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford as Gary Neville tells club to 'remove risks' in search
Roy Keane has called for Eddie Howe to succeed Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, as Gary Neville tells the hierarchy to "remove the risks" while citing Thomas Tuchel as the perfect appointment.
Video
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Why Pride organisers face 'the most serious financial challenge in movement's history'
The company behind London's Pride parade recorded a £120,726 loss in 2024, latest accounts show.
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Reza Pahlavi: Who is the exiled crown prince positioning himself as a key figure in Iran's future after decades away?
As Iran's leaders confront a serious challenge to their authority in the form of nationwide anti-government protests, the country's exiled crown prince is trying to position himself as a key figure in his homeland's future.
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Amber warning for snow as well as risk of heavy rain, strong winds and flooding
An amber warning for snow is in force in Scotland, along with multiple yellow warnings across the UK for strong winds, ice and heavy rain, which could trigger flooding.
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US military carries out large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets across Syria
The US military has carried out multiple strikes in Syria targeting the Islamic State militant group.
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Palestine Action activist on hunger strike for nearly 70 days 'deteriorating'
Palestine Action hunger strikers could be at risk of death, the group and a leading doctor have warned, as one of them enters 69 days without food.
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Asylum hotel migrant evictions set to begin in the spring
Evictions of migrants living in asylum hotels are set to start in the spring, Sky News understands.
Technology
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JD Vance agrees sexualised AI deepfakes 'entirely unacceptable,' Lammy says
David Lammy has said that US vice president JD Vance agrees that sexualised AI-generated deepfakes - such as those made using Elon Musk's Grok - are "entirely unacceptable".
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NASA mega-rocket for moon mission could launch in weeks
The NASA rocket that will fly astronauts around the moon for the first time since 1972 could be rolled out to its launchpad at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida within days.
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Elon Musk says backlash to AI chatbot deepfake images is 'excuse for censorship'
The UK government "wants any excuse for censorship", Elon Musk has said, amid a growing backlash over deepfake sexual images produced by his social media site X's artificial intelligence tool.
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Most anticipated video games coming out in 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI is unquestionably the single most anticipated video game of 2026.







