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• Scarborough Nightclub 'Delighted' After Councillors Back Controversial Licence Extension

  Fusion nightclub in Scarborough has been granted permission to extend its alcohol licence until 2am, subject to strict new noise management conditions.

• Plans For Padel Courts At North Yorkshire Water Park Rejected By Planners

  Proposals to build two floodlit padel tennis courts at the North Yorkshire Water Park have been refused after planning officers ruled the countryside location would encourage car-dependent travel.

• Unpaid Carers On The Yorkshire Coast Forced To Quit Work Amid Support Shortages

  Families across the Yorkshire Coast are being forced to leave employment to care for relatives due to a severe lack of support services.

• Angry And Emotional Scenes As East Riding Council Hosts Final Planning Sub-Committee Meeting

  East Riding of Yorkshire Council has held its final planning sub-committee meeting amid anger from local councillors over central government reforms that will eliminate public debate on most housing applications.

• Mystery Cinema Operator And Retailers Eye Scarborough's Brunswick

  The identity of potential tenants for Scarborough's Brunswick Centre redevelopment remains under wraps as local councillors debate the financial risks of the project.

• Bridlington Residents Reel In £750,000 Postcode Lottery Win

  Two neighbours in Bridlington are celebrating after sharing a massive £750,000 prize in the latest Postcode Lottery draw.

• Post Office Bosses Face Demands to Secure Scarborough Town Centre Services

  The Town's MP is calling on Post Office officials to guarantee uninterrupted access to essential services following the impending closure of Scarborough's main town centre branch.

• Hospital Trust Seeks £8m Cash Support as Deficit Reaches £18.4m

  York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is requesting an £8 million support package amid a growing £18.4 million mid-year deficit.

• Serious Collisions Close Major Roads Near Pickering And Malton

  Motorists are being urged to avoid the A169 near Pickering and the A64 near Rillington following two separate collisions that have blocked the routes.

• Homelessness Charity Defends Controversial HMO Plans For Former Scarborough Guest House

  YMCA North Tyneside has defended its plans to convert a former Scarborough guest house into a 10-bed supported accommodation facility, assuring locals it will act as a well-managed stepping stone to independent living rather than a permanent destination.

• Government Minister Visits Whitby Mine As Major Investment Promises Local Jobs

  The Government's Minister for Reindustrialisation has visited the Woodsmith Project near Whitby to see how the major infrastructure development is creating skilled jobs and boosting the local economy.

• Seven Unsung Heroes Celebrated At Whitby Mayoral Champions Awards

  Seven dedicated community champions have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to Whitby at an annual awards ceremony.