Fire Crews in Scarborough have rescued a man from a cliff face.
The crews from the Fire and Rescue service were called at around 1:20am on Wednesday to reports of a man who had become trapped after trying to climb the cliff face at the Holms below Scarborough Castle.
The rescue teams used specialist height rescue equipment and lighting to retrieve the man safely.
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The mayor has responded to criticism of his efforts to manage bus services in North Yorkshire.
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