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A man in his thirties has died following a collision between a motorcycle and a car on the A171 near Fylingdales, prompting a police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Seaside enthusiasts and heritage professionals will gather in Scarborough this Friday to celebrate coastal history and crown the nation's favourite seaside spots.

Bus networks across North Yorkshire are set for an overhaul under a new five-year improvement plan that aims to boost reliability, simplify fares, and upgrade Scarborough's Park and Ride.

Local leaders and businesses are urging the UK Government to select the Humber region as Britain's first hydrogen cluster, a move that could safeguard 4,000 jobs and unlock £15 billion in investment.

Additional counselling rooms and support services will soon be available in Scarborough as a local charity expands into a third premises to meet surging demand.

Parents in Scarborough will receive free baby boxes filled with essential items and developmental toys as part of a new pilot scheme to support early childhood development.

Eleven companies based in and around York have secured the lion's share of an £800,000 innovation fund following a Dragons' Den-style pitch event.

Four young people are gaining practical conservation experience and recognised qualifications by improving habitats along the River Esk and within the North York Moors National Park.

A popular bargain shop in Whitby has revised its town centre expansion plans following concerns from local groups and council planners regarding the potential negative impact on the local conservation area.

Underused and vacant properties across Scarborough town centre will be part of a new market engagement exercise to find a master developer to transform the town.

A charity football match will take place at Seamer Sports Club this weekend to raise vital funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association following a Scarborough man's recent diagnosis.

Bridlington Town delivered a commanding three-nil victory over West Auckland Town, driven by a brilliant Ahmed Salam brace and a composed finish from Casey Stewart.

The air traffic outage that grounded thousands of flights was not caused by a 'military operation' but by a software problem, an initial investigation has found.

A 19-year-old has been jailed for more than two years for piloting a "mega dinghy" carrying 167 people across the Channel.

At least 16 people have been killed in Pakistan after a vehicle carrying explosives rammed into a police compound and a gunfight broke out.

The UK's "dismal record" in the Eurovision Song Contest is going to be investigated by MPs after years of poor results.

A British woman who was abducted in Malawi has been rescued and reunited with her family after a shoot-out between officers and the kidnappers, police said.

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British rapper Sway, who made history as the first unsigned artist to win a MOBO Award, has died aged 44.

A man has died after being mauled by a shark while swimming at a popular beach in the state of Western Australia.

The air traffic outage that grounded thousands of flights was not caused by a 'military operation' but by a software problem, an initial investigation has found.

More than 210,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox every week.

A 19-year-old has been jailed for more than two years for piloting a "mega dinghy" carrying 167 people across the Channel.

British rapper Sway, who made history as the first unsigned artist to win a MOBO Award, has died aged 44.

A British woman who was abducted in Malawi has been rescued and reunited with her family after a shoot-out between officers and the kidnappers, police said.

A British man who has been detained in India for nearly nine years without conviction has been granted bail - but must remain in the country facing trial over alleged terror offences.

Twenty women have undergone unnecessary mastectomies, while others suffered significant harm while under the care of an NHS trust, a review of cases has found.

The culture secretary has told Sky News it was "disgusting" for X to skip a meeting over recent social media attacks on the UK's lifeboat charity - as she vowed to keep introducing legislation governing the internet.

The government must publish a "credible" plan for the future of British Steel, MPs have warned.

A British woman who was abducted in Malawi has been rescued and reunited with her family after a shoot-out between officers and the kidnappers, police said.

A man has died after being mauled by a shark while swimming at a popular beach in the state of Western Australia.

At least 16 people have been killed in Pakistan after a vehicle carrying explosives rammed into a police compound and a gunfight broke out.

A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America.

A British man who has been detained in India for nearly nine years without conviction has been granted bail - but must remain in the country facing trial over alleged terror offences.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the chance to become an "associate member" of ‌the EU, while appearing to aim a dig at Donald Trump.

Human rights experts commissioned by the United Nations (UN) have concluded that there are "reasonable grounds" to believe that the US committed a war crime when it struck a school in Iran.

The bodies of nine women have been found in South Africa in just two months - sparking a major police investigation into whether the deaths are linked.

The EU is banning social media for under 13s and limiting older children's access in an attempt to protect youngsters from suffering online harm on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

England's FIFA vice president has called for an independent review into Gianni Infantino's attempt to sell off the World Cup and asked him to release all documents on the Folarin Balogun red card controversy, Sky News understands.

British rapper Sway, who made history as the first unsigned artist to win a MOBO Award, has died aged 44.

The UK's "dismal record" in the Eurovision Song Contest is going to be investigated by MPs after years of poor results.

The stadium owner at the heart of the row over the removal of rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's US tour says Sheeran asked him to match his own $2m (£1.5m) donation for "aid in the region".

Disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards has taken to an online platform to argue that if we wasn't a "highly visible" public figure, he may not have faced criminal charges.

Ireland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row in protest at Israel's participation, broadcaster RTE says.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer have been recalled to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming Nations League games.

Tom Banton notched an inspired 52no off 24 balls to steer England to a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 to clinch the three-match series with a game to spare.

Thomas Tuchel says "99.9 per cent" of England fans do not talk about substitutions or tactical decisions when reflecting on their World Cup experience.

Manchester United's collapse against Brighton has intensified the scrutiny on Michael Carrick - but the problems at Old Trafford run deeper than the head coach.

Michael van Gerwen's title defence at the World Series of Darts Finals came to an end in the first round after he was beaten 6-5 by Daryl Gurney.

The CEO of Nvidia has said there is no need to introduce regulations in the AI sector, following widespread concerns over safety.

A London borough has announced plans for a record increase in council tax from next year.

The stadium owner at the heart of the row over the removal of rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's US tour says Sheeran asked him to match his own $2m (£1.5m) donation for "aid in the region".

Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon which has a span the length of two football pitches.

On the face of it, you could be fooled into thinking that nothing had changed.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the chance to become an "associate member" of ‌the EU, while appearing to aim a dig at Donald Trump.

A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America.

The EU is banning social media for under 13s and limiting older children's access in an attempt to protect youngsters from suffering online harm on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon which has a span the length of two football pitches.

A life-extending drug will be made available on the NHS to patients in England with a specific type of incurable breast cancer, after an initial decision to reject the treatment was reversed.