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• Whitby Petrol Station Could Sell Beer and Wine From 6am

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• Police Confirm Body of Man Found At Scalby Beck

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• Free Street Entertainment Returns to Scarborough Town Centre This Weekend

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• Millions In Funding To Boost High Streets And Support Families Across The Yorkshire Coast

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• Serious Collision Closes A64 In Both Directions Near Malton

  Motorists are facing heavy delays and diversions following a serious collision that has closed the A64 in both directions between York and Malton.

• Scarborough Software Developers Shortlisted For Two Yorkshire Tech Awards

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• Vital Swimming Activities For Disabled People Prompt Three Thousand Pound Funding Appeal

  A Scarborough charity has launched its annual fundraising appeal to cover the specialist insurance needed to keep its inclusive swimming sessions running.