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Looking across the river in May 1971 towards West Cliff which Hudson began developing in 1845 as soon as he'd taken control of the railway

The dogs, the cat and the scandal at the heart of a seaside town's railway
UNTIL the Railway King came along, Whitby was served by a single track horsedrawn railway that pootled alongside the River Esk for 24 miles from Pickering.

The top 10 pubs in Whitby according to TripAdvisor as heatwave set to hit North East today Pictures: GOOGLE

The top 10 pubs in Whitby according to TripAdvisor as heatwave set to hit today

Multiple emergency services at the scene of the crash four miles away from Whitby on the A171 Picture: ANDREW WHITE

What we know so far after horse dies and person hospitalised in A171 crash

Multiple emergency services are at the scene of a crash four miles away from Whitby on the A171. Picture: ANDREW WHITE

Crash on the A171 near Whitby involving horse box - emergency services at scene

Man to be charged after allegedly entering Ladbrokes threatening staff and leaving with cash

Man stole cash and threatened staff in Ladbrokes

Swordpunk displays, the Whitby Krampus Run and Byronic Sex and Exile are among the attractions in store at the Leeds Festival of Gothica in Whitby

Everything you need to know about a Gothic festival coming to the North this month

Stephen Robert Howard

Manhunt after drugs and sawn off shotgun found in town

Kevin Shane Willis, from Seaham, appeared at Harrogate Magistrates’ Court on Friday charged with speeding in excess of 30mph on a restricted road.

County Durham HGV driver avoids driving ban after court hears there is a driver shortage

Emma Louise Seed, from Teesside, was jailed yesterday at York Crown Court after pleading guilty to four Class A drugs-related offences.

The woman starting lengthy prison sentence after 'flooding town' with heroin and cocaine

Map reveals North East areas where a bird flu outbreak has been reported

Map reveals North East areas where a bird flu outbreak has been reported

Whitby in North Yorkshire has been named the UK's most Instagrammable location Pictures: Pixabay

The North East tourist hotspot named the UK's most 'Instagrammable' location

Firefighters remained at the scene of the blaze at the former Overdale School, in Scarborough, over the weekend Picture: NORTH YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

Teenage boy arrested over suspected arson at disused school

North Sea fishermen get a reality check during their training session

Skipper calls for more sea safety as trawlerman deaths hit a nationwide high

North Yorkshire County Council has responded to the concerns raised by residents, businesses and the Town Council around visitor numbers in Whitby Picture: Pixabay

Here's what a North East tourist hotspot is doing to ease half-term traffic jams

Evie Hodgson shared her story on ITV’s This Morning with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield

Nine-year-old speaks about deadly illness - and she has a message for everyone

Redcar, Durham, Bishop Auckland, and Whitby are pictured by talented North East photographers. (Credit L-R: Clare Constantine, Cllr Joanne Howey. Aidrian Jordan and Amie Elizabeth Forsyth)

We asked you for your best pictures of the North East - here's 20 of them

Whitby Library Picture: GOOGLE STREETVIEW

Man needed hospital treatment after being attacked near library

Whitby hosted a three-day Steampunk Festival which included attractions such as a live music concert and special Valentine's Day ball Pictures: PA/Paul Armstrong

10 pictures from Whitby's Steampunk Weekend showing the wacky and wonderful

The cause of crab and lobster deaths along North East beaches remains up in the air. Picture: The Northern Echo.

This remains the 'leading' reason for thousands of dead crabs washing up on beaches

A woman was walking her two Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs over the new bridge on the A171 into Whitby when a man attempted to rob her (file photo) Picture: Pixabay

Dog walker left shaken after man threatens to hurt her pets on bridge

The much-anticipated schemes are to begin at Bagdale and on the A171 at Helredale Road in Whitby

Here's when major safety works on main route into popular seaside town start

Ex-mine boss looks to open distillery as a ‘leading eco attraction’

Jack Taylor, aged 29 from the Whitby area, was sentenced at York Crown Court yesterday for grievous bodily harm and criminal damage.

Jail for man who violently assaulted woman in flat above a pub

The seaside donkeys were kept in poor conditions

Lice-riden Whitby donkeys rescued from neglect - Lifetime equine ban for owner

The incident occurred at around 9am on Friday October 22, 2021 on Silver Street and Flowergate in Whitby

Police want to speak to this man about an assault outside Poundland

All the Christmas events taking place on the regions coast in the next few weeks

All the Christmas events taking place on the North Yorkshire coast in the next few weeks

Free public Wi-Fi launched in Whitby

Users consume enough data to watch 97 hours of Netflix on free Wi-Fi

Here’s where all the flood alerts are across the North East and North Yorkshire

Here’s where all the flood alerts are across the North East and North Yorkshire

Police want to speak to the woman in this CCTV image

CCTV issued after concern raised for a child during an incident in Poundland

Dead crabs on Redcar beach

Chemical pollution ruled out as reason why thousands of crabs died on North East beaches

26-year-old woman arrested after being found with “significant” amount of drugs

26-year-old woman arrested after being found with “significant” amount of drugs

Terrified woman left 'stumbling around' after alleged spiking incident in club

Terrified woman left 'stumbling around' after alleged spiking incident in club

NHS Foundation Trust teaching programme rated inadequate by Ofsted

Top 10 things to do in Whitby during the cold weather according to TripAdvisor

Top 10 things to do in Whitby during the cold weather according to TripAdvisor

Roy “Chubby” Brown has gig date reinstated after a cancellation and confusion

Roy “Chubby” Brown has gig date reinstated after cancellation and confusion

Whitby Goth weekend PICTURE: Brian Gray

IN PICTURES: Goth weekend brings out the weird and the wonderful

Sharon Lawlor with one of her sheep

Woman caring for OVER 300 animals by herself in sanctuary appeals for volunteers

Whitby RNLI crewman Keith Attridge is highlighting the importance of leg and foot health during a national campaigh

Here's how a pair of wellies helped save lifeboat man's foot from amputation

Bilsdale transmitter: These are the areas that could still be without signal

Bilsdale transmitter: These are the areas that could still be WITHOUT signal

The branch on Newcastle's Northumberland Street Picture: GOOGLE

Jobs at risk as Virgin Money announces plans to shut THREE branches in the region

Hairy Bikers to come to region’s coast on BBC Two tonight – will you watch it?

Hairy Bikers to come to region’s coast on BBC Two tonight – will you watch it?

Highways Improvement Manager Helen Watson and County Councillor Joe Plant in front of Whitby Swing Bridge

Region's bridge closure trial to be modified after ongoing consultation

The East Barnby site, near Whitby looks set for a new lease of life

‘Jewel in the crown’ of education service to be given a new lease of life

The location of the crash

Police appeal for dashcam footage after motorcyclist dies in crash with car

Crowds flocked to Hardwick Park, Sedgefield, for Hardwick Live festival at weekend Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Festival frenzy across region as live music returns to the North East

Picture credit: Cuffe and Taylor

Chart toppers undeterred by rain as they perform to ecstatic crowds

PICTURES - Disco funk legends Chic entertain crowds in their first gig of 2021

PICTURES - Disco funk legends Chic entertain crowds in their first gig of 2021

Apprentices in the service shaft

Apprentices given ‘fantastic' chance to work on major mining project - with further opportunities to come

Pilot coble Venus lifted out at Hartlepool and awaiting trailer for transporting to Bridlington - 4th August 2021

Town's oldest surviving coble boat to be restored to its former seafaring glory

Man on medication missing for nearly a month was last seen in Whitby

Man on medication missing for nearly a month was last seen in Whitby

Dolphins frolicking in the shallows off Whitby, North Yorkshire Picture: SWNS

Dolphins delight visitors to the North Yorkshire coast

Gladstone was Prime Minister in his eighties

PREMIUM Prime Minister visits the North East on holiday - 150 years ago

The top 7 hotels in Whitby according to TripAdvisor - recognise any?

The top 7 hotels in Whitby according to TripAdvisor - recognise any?

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway line forms part of the quarry's boundary

Natural England calls for quarry plan to be scrutinised