The stricken vessel was nine miles offshore
Scarborough RNLI was called out this morning when a fishing boat’s engine caught fire nine miles offshore.
The crew had extinguished the fire before the all-weather Shannon lifeboat arrived.
The lifeboat launched at about 7.30am and had towed the boat back to the harbour by 9.40am.
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Following a dramatic rescue in Whitby Harbour where a woman became trapped in deep mud, the Whitby RNLI has issued vital safety advice to help coastal walkers stay safe.
In an effort to bridge the communication gap between local authorities and the public, the residents' group United Scarborough has announced plans to take to the streets.
The nearly 10,000 patients of Eastfield Medical Centre may finally see a return to their local surgery next month, according to Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume.
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