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For well over a hundred years, at least, artists have been drawn to the small, isolated fishing village of Staithes – once one of the largest fishing ports in the region – to find inspiration in its old world charm. The Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage continues that to this day. Next weekend, from… →
Read: Staithes Festival of Heritage & Arts returns
One of the most famous and photographed views in the country changed this week when Whitby’s whale bones were removed. In situ since 2003, they have succumbed to the elements of the harsh weather which batters this corner of Yorkshire’s coastline and are set to be replaced by bronze replicas, costing £70,000, early next year.… →
Read: The story of Whitby’s whale bones through the years
For a group of fire-fighters and countryside rangers, the fire which raged across the North York Moors last summer was a particularly painful watch. An area they had tended to for more than 12 years left charred and lifeless, and a fire far bigger than anything they had come across in decades, almost too much… →
Read: New charity set up to support growing fight against wildfires
In a fairly unassuming building tucked into the cottages, red pantile rooves and winding cobbles streets which make for that unmistakable Staithes street scene, there is the most unlikely treasure trove of local history. Some 30-odd years ago Reg Firth and his beloved wife, Anne, bought the former Primitive Methodist Chapel on Staithes High Street… →
Read: One man’s lifetime collection of Staithes history is awarded museum accreditation
Four farming generations ago, Lythe farmer, Eric Dobson, milked his own cows and sold the milk door-to-door in Sandsend. There were no supermarket contracts or price wars back then. On the back of what has been a turbulent few years for the farming industry, the same Dobson family farming business, some 80 years later, has… →
Read: The farming family behind Lythe’s new milk vending machine
A Whitby artist is exhibiting her work in the town’s art gallery for the first time, alongside a life-time of work by her late husband which has never been shown before. Anne Moses has won competitions and sells work at some of the most renowned galleries in the country, and this month, art fans can… →
Read: Whitby artist in joint home town exhibition with late husband
It is said that Hinderwell Show was started as a way to solve an argument between two local men who couldn’t agree who had the best Cleveland Bay foal. Now, that was some years ago and since then the show has developed into a family day out thanks to Hinderwell Horse and Agricultural Society. Horse and… →
Read: In Pictures: Hinderwell Show 2026
Whitby Town begin their 30th season in the Northern Premier League with a trip to Leek Town on Saturday. Manager Lee Bullock spoke to us after Thursday’s last training session before the big kick off and told The Anchor he has an idea of the team and what he wants for Saturday, with the run… →
Read: “More than good enough to be here” – Bullock calls on fans to back new squad
Sleights Cricket Club is experiencing a new injection of life since a return to action in 2023. They briefly left their Lowdale Lane home, for four years, but are now back in rude health with a walking cricket team for all ages and junior coaching for primary school youngsters through the ECB’s Dynamos and All… →
Read: Not out just yet: Why Sleights Cricket Club is enjoying new lease of life
From vintage classics to spectacular stunts, the ever popular traction engine rally has returned to Whitby for its annual three day show. In the shadows of Whitby Abbey, throughout the three days (Friday July 31 to Sunday August 2) there are stunts, displays, family activities and exhibits of two and four wheels through the ages.… →
Read: In Pictures: Whitby’s annual Traction Engine Rally returns
Famously worn by celebrities and supermodels like Kate Moss, Liam Gallagher, Rhianna and even the late Queen Elizabeth II – Burberry has been a fashion brand through the ages. The instantly recognisable high-end fashion brand takes centre stage on catwalks and fashion magazines around the world – and for many years, Burberry clothes were made… →
Read: Trip down memory lane on 25th anniversary of Burberry factory closing in Whitby
The summer season so far in Whitby has been dominated, and not for the first time, by a town divided, a broken bridge and a debate about where the funds were coming from to pay for it. As a solution seems to have been reached for now, following emergency repairs over the last few weeks,… →
Read: Whitby Swing Bridge: Breakdowns and rebuilds over 700 years
One of the stunning gardens in Runswick Bay. Picture: Ceri Oakes
Read: Blooming in the Bay: Take a look around Runswick’s quaint cottage gardensWith the ravages of war beginning to fade, and the roaring twenties in full swing, footballing fever took over in Whitby when two local sides harboured dreams of playing on a bigger stage. Whitby Whitehall Swifts and Whitby Town, came together to form a single club under the name of Whitby United. In 1926, Whitby… →
Read: Whitby Town FC kicking off a new era as it celebrates its centenary year
More than a dozen artists from Whitby, the moors and the coastline will open their studio doors to art fans giving them behind the scenes access. The annual event, North Yorkshire Open Studios (NYOS) returns next month over two weekends with 18 artists taking part. Their genres range from ceramics, to painting, print-making, glass, jewellery… →
Read: Artists from Whitby’s coast and countryside open studio doors to the public
One of the most eagerly anticipated events from the Whitby school sporting calendar is being recreated this weekend when Lads, Dads and Grandads bring back the ‘Clash of the Schools’. The founders of the group, set up just over a year ago to tackle men’s mental health issues, Steven (Sacky) Swales and James Dyson, will… →
Read: Lads, Dads and Grandads: “We are not just friends, we are brothers”
A project to establish a crab hatchery has started in Whitby in a bid to boost marine conservation and stocks in the North Sea. With support from RWE Wind Farm, Whitby Lobster Hatchery is going to attempt, for the second time, to rear a crab to the juvenile stage from eggs harvested from crabs landed… →
Read: EXCLUSIVE: Hatching a plan in Whitby to increase sea stocks of declining brown crab
Bridget Wilkinson has been creative throughout her whole life – but she didn’t think art would become her living. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Bridget stepping away from a stressful job in the NHS to follow her creative path, which is driven by bold colour, nature and marine life. Each day she is… →
Read: Twenty years of artistic inspiration by the sea