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Bungee Challenge As Volunteers Leap Off Whitby Landmark for NYMR
Volunteers are raising money for a North York Moors Railway bridge on Sunday.
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Swimming Event Celebrates Best of Scarborough
Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group (SDSG) and Everyone Active are set to hold their Special Olympics Come & Try It Gala on Sunday.
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Scarborough's Alpamare Waterpark Expected to Be Sold to 'Protect Its Future' With Private Investment
North Yorkshire Council has accepted a successful bid for Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark, paving the way for private investment and a planned reopening in early 2027.
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Bridlington Woman Arrested On Suspicion of Drink Driving
A woman has been arrested after officers were called to reports of a suspected drink driver on Thursday.
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Scarborough Extreme Brings Free Urban Sports To North Bay This Weekend
Scarborough's North Bay will be transformed this weekend as the Scarborough Extreme event returns, offering free activities ranging from BMX demonstrations to climbing and martial arts for all ages.
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Scarborough Athletic Begin FA Cup Campaign With Dunston Clash
Scarborough Athletic kick off their FA Cup campaign on Saturday against Dunston, with manager Jono Greening targeting a decisive win to secure vital funds and avoid a replay.
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Classic Motorbikes Embark On Coast-To-Coast Challenge For Scarborough Hospice
A fleet of twenty vintage motorbikes is setting off from Robin Hoods Bay to Whitehaven and back on Saturday to raise money for Saint Catherines Hospice in Scarborough.
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Pickering Man Jailed After Sex Assaults
A 62-year-old man from the Pickering area has been jailed for 11 years and six months for repeatedly sexually assaulting a woman.
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Bridlington Town Target Fourth Consecutive Victory In Silsden Clash
Bridlington Town are aiming for a fourth consecutive win as they travel to West Yorkshire to face Silsden this Saturday following a dominant midweek victory.
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Big Kick Off For Whitby Rugby Club
Whitby RUFC kick off their 75th season on Saturday.
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Pickering Town Aim To Continue Winning Run
Pikes are trying to make it five in five when they go to South Yorkshire on Saturday.
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Scarborough Hosts National Celebration Of Seaside Heritage And Coastal Culture
Seaside enthusiasts and heritage professionals will gather in Scarborough this Friday to celebrate coastal history and crown the nation's favourite seaside spots.
Top Stories
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Fire at Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel being treated as suspicious, police say
A fire that forced nearly 300 people to be evacuated from a Folkestone hotel is being treated as suspicious, say police.
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Police release new CCTV image of missing girl, 13, last seen in Manchester
Police have released a new CCTV image of a 13-year-old girl who went missing more than a week ago.
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists 'denied access to White House grounds' after Trump ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico say their journalists have been denied access to the White House grounds.
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Teenagers jailed for killing 17-year-old outside McDonald's
Two teenagers have been jailed for killing a 17-year-old boy after he was fatally stabbed outside a McDonald's restaurant in London.
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Denmark deal gives US 'permanent control over security' of Greenland, says Trump
Donald Trump has said the US has agreed a deal with Denmark giving America "permanent control over security" in Greenland.
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Tata Steel seeks new government funding as industry crisis deepens
The UK's biggest steel company is seeking fresh government funding amid delays to the transformation of its plant in Port Talbot - a request which threatens to cast a deeper shadow over Britain's crisis-hit manufacturing sector.
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Michael Marra named new leader of Scottish Labour
Michael Marra has been elected the new leader of Scottish Labour, calling it the "honour of my life".
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Google's Gemini AI hacks three other companies during security test
Google says its Gemini AI hacked three other companies during a test of its cybersecurity capabilities – in the first known example of the system autonomously committing such an act.
National News
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Earl Spencer claims late Queen responded 'tetchily' to Diana crash - as he doubles down on call with Charles
Earl Spencer has doubled down on the explosive claims he makes in his upcoming memoir about the King's behaviour after the death of his sister, Princess Diana.
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Tata Steel seeks new government funding as industry crisis deepens
The UK's biggest steel company is seeking fresh government funding amid delays to the transformation of its plant in Port Talbot - a request which threatens to cast a deeper shadow over Britain's crisis-hit manufacturing sector.
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Police release new CCTV image of missing girl, 13, last seen in Manchester
Police have released a new CCTV image of a 13-year-old girl who went missing more than a week ago.
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Fire at Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel being treated as suspicious, police say
A fire that forced nearly 300 people to be evacuated from a Folkestone hotel is being treated as suspicious, say police.
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Michael Marra named new leader of Scottish Labour
Michael Marra has been elected the new leader of Scottish Labour, calling it the "honour of my life".
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Teenagers jailed for killing 17-year-old outside McDonald's
Two teenagers have been jailed for killing a 17-year-old boy after he was fatally stabbed outside a McDonald's restaurant in London, police said.
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Are the Lib Dems still delivering or should they change course?
Sir Keir Starmer's departure means Sir Ed Davey, in post since early 2020, is now the longest-serving national party leader.
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Sir Ed Davey says Jackdaw gas field 'makes sense' as decision looms for government
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has suggested he would support the approval of the Jackdaw gas field, saying the UK will "need a lot of gas in the transition" to net zero.
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Former actor arrested in Spain over £13.6m con of would-be models
A former TV soap actor has been arrested in Spain after he jumped bail before going on trial for a £13.6m fraud that conned would-be models.
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Oxford United apologise for launching 'United 93' shirts close to 9/11 anniversary
Oxford United have apologised after launching a clothing range titled 'United 93' around the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
World News
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Denmark deal gives US 'permanent control over security' of Greenland, says Trump
Donald Trump has said the US has entered into a deal with Denmark that gives the US "permanent control over security" in Greenland.
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Greenland: What do we know about Trump's deal with Denmark over the territory?
President Donald Trump has announced that the US has reached a deal with Denmark that would offer the US "permanent control over security" in Greenland.
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At least 31 killed in car bomb at mosque near police compound in Pakistan
At least 31 people have been killed in Pakistan after a vehicle carrying explosives rammed into a police compound and a gunfight broke out.
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Google's Gemini AI hacks three other companies during security test
Google says its Gemini AI hacked three other companies during a test of its cybersecurity capabilities – in the first known example of the system autonomously committing such an act.
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Gianni Infantino told to give $10m to each of the world's 211 FAs
Gianni Infantino has been told to give an extra $10m (£7.5m) to each of the world's 211 Football Associations (FAs) in a demand from European and North American football chiefs to share out FIFA's wealth, Sky News has learnt.
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British woman rescued after shoot-out between Malawi police and kidnappers
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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Man dies in fifth fatal shark attack this year in Australia
A man has died after being mauled by a shark while swimming at a popular beach in the state of Western Australia.
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New species of wild cat identified in Bolivia - first for more than 100 years
A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America.
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British man granted bail after being detained in India for nearly nine years
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.
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Canadian PM Mark Carney aims dig at Donald Trump as he addresses EU
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.
Entertainment News
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MOBO-winning rapper and Top Boy star Sway Dasafo dies at 44
British rapper Sway, who made history as the first unsigned artist to win a MOBO Award, has died aged 44.
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UK's 'dismal' Eurovision Song Contest record to be scrutinised by MPs
The UK's "dismal record" in the Eurovision Song Contest is going to be investigated by MPs after years of poor results.
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Macklemore announces $1m donation after Ed Sheeran row - as stadium owner responds
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".
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Huw Edwards says he may not have been prosecuted if he wasn't famous
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.
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Eurovision: Ireland to boycott song contest for second year in a row
Ireland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row in protest at Israel's participation, broadcaster RTE says.
Sport
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England hammer Sri Lanka to return top of T20 world rankings as 3-0 series sweep clinched at Emirates Old Trafford
England returned to the top of the T20 world rankings as they earned arguably their most emphatic win yet in a series of drubbings dished out to Sri Lanka, beating the tourists by eight wickets at Emirates Old Trafford.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta accuses players of failing to 'respect the game' as champions suffer first defeat of season to Brighton
Mikel Arteta accused his Arsenal players of failing to "respect the game" in their 3-0 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
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Metro Bank One Day Cup women's final: The Blaze beat Hampshire in final-ball thriller to secure domestic treble
The Blaze secured a domestic treble by edging a last-ball thriller with Hampshire to win the Metro Bank One Day Cup women’s competition.
Video
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Asteroid the size of six-storey building crashed into moon in 'once-in-a-lifetime' moment, says NASA
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon which has a span the length of two football pitches.
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Bank of England issues stark warning on energy hit ahead
On the face of it, you could be fooled into thinking that nothing had changed.
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Canadian PM Mark Carney aims dig at Donald Trump as he addresses EU
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.
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British Steel losing £1.3m a day - and there is no 'credible' survival plan yet, MPs warn
The government must publish a "credible" plan for the future of British Steel, MPs have warned.
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Macklemore announces $1m donation after Ed Sheeran row - as stadium owner responds
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".
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Earl Spencer claims late Queen responded 'tetchily' to Diana crash - as he doubles down on call with Charles
Earl Spencer has doubled down on the explosive claims he makes in his upcoming memoir about the King's behaviour after the death of his sister, Princess Diana.
Technology
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Google's Gemini AI hacks three other companies during security test
Google says its Gemini AI hacked three other companies during a test of its cybersecurity capabilities – in the first known example of the system autonomously committing such an act.
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New species of wild cat identified in Bolivia - first for more than 100 years
A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America.
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EU to ban social media for under-13s and limit access for older children
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.
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Asteroid the size of six-storey building crashed into moon in 'once-in-a-lifetime' moment, says NASA
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon which has a span the length of two football pitches.







