Whitby News

Barclays will pull down the shutters on another two bank branches in the North East this week - here's where.

Barclays to close another TWO North East bank branches this week - here's where

Runswick Bay seen from the air in April 1977

ECHO MEMORIES Well sick about Runnie: a tour of a Yorkshire coastal village in old pictures

Eric Copeland, 86, finally got his chance to get a Nuclear Test Medal after a member of staff at his care home applied for it on his behalf

Seventy-year wait for UK Nuclear Test Programme medal ends for RAF veteran

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WEEKEND WALK An old railway, a former quarry and spectacular views on this Yorkshire coastal walk

Concerns have been raised that the popular Whitby Goth Weekend has “got out of hand” due to a lack of policing making it “utter chaos”

Whitby Goth Weekend: Residents raise concerns about ‘chaos’ and impact of tourism

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Whitby Goth Weekend 2023.

Goths take over North Yorkshire seaside town for festival - in pictures

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Tim Brown's camping coach from ther 1930s at Sandsend

ECHO MEMORIES Carrying on camping - in an old coach on the railway

ECHO MEMORIES Railway heritage in pictures: the coastal line that had a way with viaducts

Two people were hospitalised after a crash on the A171

Two people left hospitalised following crash on A171

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Police appeal after fatal crash on A171

Police appealing for witnesses after fatal crash on North Yorkshire road

East Row viaduct in 1955 with Whitby in the distance

ECHO MEMORIES Railway heritage in pictures: the amazing viaducts on the coastal route to Whitby

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Hartlepool RNLI is set to appear on BBC Two programme Saving Lives at Sea which is returning at 8pm on Thursday (September 28) Credit: BBC

North East lifeboat crews to feature on BBC Two programme returning tonight

Whitby Swing Bridge.

New date announced for bridge renovation following 'chaos' complaints

Sandsend railway station in 1962, four years after the railway closed, looking right round the bay to Whitby on the clifftop in the distance

ECHO MEMORIES In old pictures: a trip to the coast where the sands end

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Fifteen-year-old Abdulrazak reported missing from host family home in Scarborough on day he was due to return to Oman

Concern for missing teenager from who was due to return to Middle East

The 1965 wide-eye view of Bamburgh Castle

ECHO MEMORIES Our wonderful coast in all its wide-eyed glory

A lobster release from Whitby Lobster Hatchery

Contract claws: Funding support for Whitby visitor centre to help 100,000 lobsters

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Christopher Shepherd has been found safe and well

Urgent search for missing 74 year old after he leaves care home

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Trenchers on New Quay Road in Whitby is seeking to construct an extension to its patio subject to the plan being approved by North Yorkshire Council Credit: GOOGLE

Famous fish and chips restaurant applies to council for extension

Dressed to theme at the Steampunk Weekend.

GALLERY: Attendees dressed to impress at Whitby Steampunk Weekend

Euro winner Beth Mead unveiled the first ever women's football 'Big Head' toys launched by McDonald's on Wednesday (July 12) Credit: MCDONALD'S

McDonalds launch limited edition mini-figurines of Beth Mead

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Suspected burglars crash through hedge after car chase

Suspected farm burglars crash car through hedge after police chase on moors

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Ricky Lee Stevenson, has been jailed for two and a half year.

Man jailed for embezzling £70,000 from bed and breakfast he worked at

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Flippin' Pain, a public health campaign challenging preconceptions on chronic pain, has completes a tour of the Tees Valley. Picture: The Tonic Communications

Health campaign on chronic pain completes 'life-changing' tour of North East

Church Street, Whitby

Cottage near famous steps to be converted into holiday let

North Yorkshire Council’s Licensing Sub Committee has ordered that the designated premises supervisor at JK’s Bar on Wellington Road, Whitby “be removed” following the “serious undermining” of licensing objectives

Bar keeps its licence despite spiking issues, underage workers and continued issues

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Beth Mead, left, and Lucy Bronze after being made Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle

MBEs top off a year of accolades for Lionesses Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze

Flippin' Pain, a public health initiative on chronic pain management, comes to Darlington during regional tour. Picture: Sarah Caldecott, Newsquest

Public health initiative on chronic pain management arrives in Darlington during tour

The Coronation will be screened at Ripon Cathedral. Picture: PA/English Association of Cathedrals

Coronation events in North Yorkshire: Big screens, live music, and afternoon tea

The top 10 fish and chip shops in Whitby according to TripAdvisor – have you been to any?

The top 10 fish and chip shops in Whitby listed - have you been to any?

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Goths have descended on Whitby as the North Yorkshire seaside town welcomes the return of its biannual goth weekend.

8 pictures from Whitby Goth Weekend as iconic event returns

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JK\'s Bar Whitby

Pub may lose its licence over 'continuous' cases of criminal activity

A man has been identified from a police appeal issued after an attack in a North Yorkshire resort.

Updated Man identified after police appeal in North Yorkshire

The statue of ten-year-old Sophia Constable, who was sentenced to three weeks hard labour

Council commissions £85,000 artwork - before new authority considers plan

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Stakesby Road, Whitby. Picture: Google Maps

Cyclist, 60, rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by car

Don Quixote, painted in 1961 by the abstract expressionist Julio Pomar, was bought for £89 and sold at auction for £23,000

'Absolutely crazy': Painting bought for £89, sells for jaw-dropping price

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A woman has died after her car crashed into road sign on Wednesday (March 22).

Tragedy as woman dies after her Citroen car crashes into a road sign

North Yorkshire Police's senior management structure branded 'inadequate'.

Why North Yorkshire Police force has been branded 'inadequate' by inspectors

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Cloughton meets the Cleveland Way footpath

A lovely North Yorkshire walk: Hayburn Wyke, the old railway and coast

The eye-catching arrangement featured a small conifer in the middle, with two smaller shrubs either side in Scarborough.

Drivers in fits of laughter after council plants 'rude' shrubbery on roundabout

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A multi-million-pound plan proposing to transform the 1990s Brunswick centre in Scarborough into a major cinema and leisure destination has been submitted to Scarborough Council.

Exciting plans put in to turn former shopping centre into cinema and leisure complex

An application seeking to construct a roof terrace with a balcony and to extend the existing second-floor level mezzanine within Abbey Wharf has been refused by the council due to concerns about overdevelopment, amenity, and preservation of the original

Plans for terrace level and mezzanine at iconic listed building BLOCKED by council

Engineers replaced the bridge as well as 160 metres of track on the Esk Valley Line in the North York Moors in only two days.

Network Rail replaces 143-year old railway bridge in two days

Tony Lee, former Darlington player, and manager of clubs including Whitby Town, Billingham Synthonia, Gateshead, Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor

North-East football mourns the loss of 'legend' and 'miracle worker' Tony Lee

The cause of mass crab deaths on the North East coast may never be known.

Government refuses more research or support to fishers after Tees crustacean deaths

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M&Co, formerly Mackeys, went into administration in December 2022 for a second time in just over two years.

High street retailer announces North East store closures - here's where

North Yorkshire Moors Railway is looking to fill hundreds of volunteer roles on one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region.

Could you drive a steam train? Heritage line seeks volunteers

A survey has been launched to ask residents and businesses in Whitby how safe they feel at night in the town.

Increase in coastal town's bars prompts crime commissioner to launch safety survey

Police from North Yorkshire are conducting a joint operation with their neighbouring force in Cleveland to tackle rural crimes.

Police forces unite to tackle spate of rural crimes

Cllr Heather Philips has called on the council to reconsider granting the Freedom of the Borough to Whitby-born England footballer Beth Mead.

Council urged to reconsider granting top civic award to footballer Beth Mead

Man, 33, jailed after abusing staff and helping himself to food at Trenchers

Man, 33, jailed after abusing staff and helping himself to food at fish and chip shop

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Would you like to run Sandsend Stores?

How you could run one of North Yorkshire's best-loved village shops

Two people have been taken to hospital today (Thursday, January 12) after a two-vehicle crash on a busy North Yorkshire road Credit: GOOGLE, AA

Two people rushed to hospital and one airlifted following crash on the A169

The lighthouse on the cliffs at Whitby

The popular walk to explore this weekend which is a short drive from the North East