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On the waterfront: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe's Whitby - The Independent (Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:02:23 GMT) On the waterfront: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe's Whitby The Independent A curious cluster on Whitby's West Cliff indicates how this isolated Yorkshire fishing port has punched above its weight over the centuries. First, a statue of local lad Captain James Cook ("a great Yorkshire seaman") directs his piercing gaze south to ... and more »

March against Friarage Hospital paediatric closure plan - BBC News (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:10 GMT) BBC News March against Friarage Hospital paediatric closure plan BBC News A council leader has backed a planned march against the possible closure of the paediatric department at a North Yorkshire hospital. Richmondshire Council leader John Blackie said he would meet William Hague next week to discuss the plans for Friarage ... and more »

Off-road cycle challenge set to raise thousands for charity - Yorkshire Post (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:15:29 GMT) Off-road cycle challenge set to raise thousands for charity Yorkshire Post Some of North Yorkshire's most breathtaking landscapes will provide a scenic backdrop for an off-road Coast to Coast cycle ride which is set to raise over £20000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Cycling experts, Purple Mountain, launched the 2012 challenge ... and more »

Eagles claim Yorkshire double - Whitby Today (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:51:10 GMT) Eagles claim Yorkshire double Whitby Today THE under 15 boys and girls Yorkshire Cup was battled for with true Yorkshire grit on Sunday at Whitby Leisure Centre. With entries from South, West and North Yorkshire the battle was on to be the Pride of Yorkshire. Youngsters from the city of York ... and more »

Woman killed and driver arrested over North Yorkshire crash - BBC News (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:31:38 GMT) Doncaster Today Woman killed and driver arrested over North Yorkshire crash BBC News A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after his car overturned in North Yorkshire killing a 23-year-old female passenger. North Yorkshire Police said the couple were travelling between Whitby and Pickering on the A169 ... Doncaster woman killed as car overturnsEpworth Bells Woman died in road accident on the moorsScarborough Today Witnesses sought after woman dies in crash on Fylingdales MoorNorth Yorkshire Police (press release) Gazette & Herald -The Advertiser Series all 12 news articles »

Whitby coastal defence plan out to consultation - BBC News (Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:23:51 GMT) BBC News Whitby coastal defence plan out to consultation BBC News New plans to defend a three mile (4.8km) stretch of the Yorkshire coastline from erosion and flooding for the next 100 years have been revealed. The new scheme for the coastline at Whitby prioritises the improvement of existing defences and preserving ... and more »

Whitby regeneration plans considered by residents - BBC News (Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:45:51 GMT) BBC News Whitby regeneration plans considered by residents BBC News Residents of a North Yorkshire seaside town are to be asked for their views on how parts of the town could be regenerated. Plans to develop the east side of Whitby have already been backed by Scarborough Borough Council. Changes including better green ... and more »

Harbour told to balance its cash - Whitby Today (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:42:15 GMT) Harbour told to balance its cash Whitby Today As part of Whitby Harbour Board's mandate, the group will soon be responsible for managing its own budget, independent of Scarborough Borough Council. Harbour board chairman Coun Mike Cockerill said the change is taking place during an extremely ... Praise for rescuers who saved visitorScarborough Today Woman saved from freezing harbourHarrogate News all 5 news articles »

Search is on for home for Whitby whale bones - Sunday Sun (Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:40:38 GMT) Search is on for home for Whitby whale bones Sunday Sun And the pair that formed the original whale arch in Whitby, North Yorkshire, didn't last long on the auction site either. The bones, which councillors bought in the 1960s from a Norwegian shipping company, were listed by a local building firm who had ...

Share plan to raise £50m for North Yorkshire potash scheme - BBC News (Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:30:49 GMT) BBC News Share plan to raise £50m for North Yorkshire potash scheme BBC News Last year the company said test drilling at two holes between Whitby and Scarborough had revealed some of the best potash deposits in the world. Potash is a potassium compound mostly used in fertilisers. The UK's only current mine is at Boulby in North ... Potash firm to raise £50mThe Business Desk (registration) all 11 news articles »

Whitby school cook in Chef Of The Year competition - Gazette & Herald (Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:35:48 GMT) Whitby school cook in Chef Of The Year competition Gazette & Herald A DINNER lady from North Yorkshire is aiming to be named the best in Yorkshire when she cooks off against two rivals later this week. Katherine Breckon, who works as a chef at West Cliff Primary School in Whitby, is representing North Yorkshire County ... and more »

North Yorkshire provides nation with happy holiday memories - The Northern Echo (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:56:55 GMT) North Yorkshire provides nation with happy holiday memories The Northern Echo By Emily Flanagan » TWO North Yorkshire beauty spots are responsible for some of the nation's happiest holiday memories. In a poll of UK holiday destinations which provoke the happiest memories amongst Brits, Whitby and the Yorkshire Dales made the top ... and more »

Woman saved from freezing harbour - North Yorkshire Police (press release) (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:51:47 GMT) Woman saved from freezing harbour North Yorkshire Police (press release) Quick-thinking police officers saved a holidaymaker from the freezing sea in Whitby during an early morning rescue operation. North Yorkshire Police were alerted at around 1.50am on Monday 30 January 2012 after receiving a call from a 39-year-old woman ... and more »

Seaside resort hits jackpot with multi-million pound investment - Yorkshire Post (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:56:53 GMT) Seaside resort hits jackpot with multi-million pound investment Yorkshire Post AN MP has welcomed a multi-million pound investment for Yorkshire's premier seaside resort which is due to create a new cinema to serve coastal towns and dramatically expand a casino. Robert Goodwill, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, said plans to expand ... and more »

Hoteliers invited to tourism showcase - Yorkshire Post (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:16:09 GMT) Hoteliers invited to tourism showcase Yorkshire Post Representatives from 20 leading attractions including Scarborough Castle, the Captain Cook Museum in Whitby, Scarborough Sea Life Centre, Whitby Abbey and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway will be at the event in March. The showcase of attractions is ... and more »