Yorkshire Coast News
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Good Result for East Ayton Primary School
East Ayton Community Primary School in Scarborough has been rated as ‘good’ following an Ofsted inspection.
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Concern Over NHS Digital Access Issues in East Yorkshire
As more health services are delivered through the NHS app there are concerns that some people in the East Riding could be getting left behind.
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RNLI and Girlguiding Launch Water Safety Programme in Bridlington
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from along the Yorkshire Coast are getting involved in a new water safety initiative with the RNLI.
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Dog Beach Bans Return for Scarborough, Filey, Whitby and Sandsend
Seasonal dog beach bans return today for a number of beaches in North Yorkshire.
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Dog Beach Bans Return to Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea
Dog walkers are being reminded that the dog exclusion zones on Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea beaches come into effect from Wednesday 1st May and will remain in place until Monday 30th September.
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Dozens of Residents Lodge Objections Against Whitby Maritime Hub Plans
Residents have lodged more than 30 objections against plans for Whitby’s new Maritime Hub.
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What Would Mayoral Candidates do for the North Yorkshire Coast?
Voters in North Yorkshire will be choosing an elected mayor for the first time tomorrow.
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East Yorkshire Voters to Choose Police and Crime Commissioner
Voters in the East Riding are set to choose who will serve as Humberside’s Police and Crime Commissioner for the next four years.
Top Stories
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Grieving parents who lost their son during birth demand nationwide guidance after hospital failings
"When Finn was born, I turned to Ruth and said, just wait. He'll cry, he'll cry… But he never did," says Martin, wiping tears from his eyes.
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UK 'increasingly vulnerable' to threat of missile and drone attacks after decades of cuts
The UK is increasingly vulnerable to the threat of missiles and drones after decades of cost-saving cuts eroded its once world-class air defences, military sources and Cold War veterans have warned.
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UK weather: Met Office warning extended after UK hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain
Large parts of southern England, as well as parts of South Wales, have been hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain overnight - and the Met Office has extended one of the two warnings it had in place.
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Hainault sword attack: Man charged with murder after boy, 14, killed and four injured
A man has been charged with murder after 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin was killed and four people were injured near a London Tube station.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with scheduled gigs cancelled including performances from US musician Olivia Rodrigo as part of her Guts world tour after a "venue-related technical issue".
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Chinese companies receive far more state support - making it harder for Western businesses to compete, data suggests
Chinese manufacturers receive nine times more government support than their Western counterparts, according to calculations from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which help explain the country's complete dominance in so many sectors, from solar panels and batteries to steel.
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Polls to open for voters in England and Wales
Polls are to open for the local elections across the country, with the added extra of a by-election on the same day.
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John Swinney expected to declare bid to become new SNP leader
John Swinney is expected to declare his bid to become the new leader of the SNP later today, Sky News understands.
National News
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Grieving parents who lost their son during birth demand nationwide guidance after hospital failings
"When Finn was born, I turned to Ruth and said, just wait. He'll cry, he'll cry… But he never did," says Martin, wiping tears from his eyes.
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UK 'increasingly vulnerable' to threat of missile and drone attacks after decades of cuts
The UK is increasingly vulnerable to the threat of missiles and drones after decades of cost-saving cuts eroded its once world-class air defences, military sources and Cold War veterans have warned.
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Hainault sword attack: Man charged with murder after boy, 14, killed and four injured
A man has been charged with murder after 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin was killed and four people were injured near a London Tube station.
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UK weather: Met Office warning extended after UK hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain
Large parts of southern England, as well as parts of South Wales, have been hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain overnight - and the Met Office has extended one of the two warnings it had in place.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with scheduled gigs cancelled including performances from US musician Olivia Rodrigo as part of her Guts world tour after a "venue-related technical issue".
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John Swinney expected to declare bid to become new SNP leader
John Swinney is expected to declare his bid to become the new leader of the SNP later today, Sky News understands.
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Police investigating alleged assault on linesman in amateur football match in North Wales
An investigation has been launched after an alleged assault on a linesman during an amateur football match in North Wales.
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Boy, 17, arrested for attempted murder after three people injured in Sheffield school incident
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for attempted murder after three people were injured at a school in Sheffield.
World News
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Ex-politician seen beating his wife to death in CCTV footage - sparking outrage in Kazakhstan
The murder trial of a former senior politician in Kazakhstan who has been accused of beating his wife to death has attracted the attention of the nation, sparking calls for new legislation tackling domestic violence.
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Georgia protests: Stun grenades used on demonstrators as 'Russia bill' moves to next stage
Another night of violence has unfolded in Georgia as police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters opposing a so-called "Russian law".
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Chinese companies receive far more state support - making it harder for Western businesses to compete, data suggests
Chinese manufacturers receive nine times more government support than their Western counterparts, according to calculations from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which help explain the country's complete dominance in so many sectors, from solar panels and batteries to steel.
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How international social media users are stoking Ireland's migration debate
US users were responsible for most posts on X mentioning the location of a recent violent protest in Ireland in recent days, data obtained by Sky News shows.
Entertainment News
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Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester Co-op Live gigs cancelled as venue faces fresh chaos
The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with scheduled gigs cancelled including performances from US musician Olivia Rodrigo as part of her Guts world tour after a "venue-related technical issue".
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Harvey Weinstein back in court as prosecutors seek retrial after rape conviction overturned
US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York.
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Melissa McCarthy responds to Barbra Streisand's apology after Ozempic comment
Hollywood star Melissa McCarthy has responded by saying, "I win the day", after Barbra Streisand was criticised for asking her if she had taken a weight-loss drug.
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FKA Twigs reveals she has created an AI clone - but condemns unauthorised deepfakes
FKA Twigs has revealed she has created an AI version of herself to engage with fans and help with promotion.
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Grieving parents who lost their son during birth demand nationwide guidance after hospital failings
"When Finn was born, I turned to Ruth and said, just wait. He'll cry, he'll cry… But he never did," says Martin, wiping tears from his eyes.
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Sir Keir Starmer considered quitting after 2021 local elections and Hartlepool loss
Sir Keir Starmer has admitted he considered quitting as Labour leader after the party lost both the Hartlepool by-election and council seats in 2021.
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UK 'increasingly vulnerable' to threat of missile and drone attacks after decades of cuts
The UK is increasingly vulnerable to the threat of missiles and drones after decades of cost-saving cuts eroded its once world-class air defences, military sources and Cold War veterans have warned.
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Israel-Hamas war: Rafah attack 'on immediate horizon', UN aid chief says, as Netanyahu reaffirms desire to launch offensive
An Israeli ground offensive in Rafah is "on the immediate horizon", the UN's aid chief has warned, as Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that his forces "will enter" the southern Gaza city.