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There could be a ‘tourist tax’ imposed on holiday-makers visiting Whitby and the surrounding area under new legislation, which the region’s leaders believe could raise £26m. A £1 a night visitor levy in York and North Yorkshire has been proposed in a new lab report commissioned by David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North… →
Read: Tourist tax plan for holiday-makers to Whitby
Whitby Town’s Emirates FA Cup journey came to a disappointing end as Ashton United produced a devastating second-half turnaround to claim a 5-2 victory at the Towbar Express Stadium. The Seasiders looked firmly in control at the interval after an impressive opening 45 minutes that saw them establish a two-goal advantage, but a remarkable response… →
Read: Whitby Town’s FA Cup journey ends after conceding five in second half
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
Temporary repairs to Whitby’s swing bridge, which North Yorkshire Council (NYC) said would be done before the end of summer, are still not confirmed. Back in June and July, NYC said several times it was planning to trial a lighter road surface to help stop the bridge getting stuck in warmer weather – as the… →
Read: Plans for temporary repairs to Whitby Swing Bridge now not confirmed says council
The same Bluefin Tuna which made national headlines when it was caught off the coast of Whitby a couple of weeks ago is now on the menu in two of the town’s pubs and bars. For today and tomorrow, one of the town’s oldest pubs, The Black Horse, has put Whitby Tuna Poke Yapas on… →
Read: First tuna landed in Whitby for 90 years now on menu in one of town’s oldest pubs
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
Whitby Town’s afternoon was defined by defensive struggles and a first-half red card as ten-player Blues were beaten 4-1 by Alfreton Town at the Towbar Express Stadium. Lee Bullock’s side made a bright start and could easily have found themselves ahead inside the opening ten minutes. Alex White was first to threaten after four minutes… →
Read: Changes coming says Bullock after Whitby concede four and player sent off
Local residents were reduced to tears this morning as Whitby’s historic whalebones were removed and left the West Cliff on the back of a truck. Although it had been well-documented Whitby’s whalebones were to be removed in preparation for a bronze cast replacement, there has been confusion about the exact date with many saying they… →
Read: Residents upset after early morning removal of Whitby’s whalebones
As tickets go on sale today for the return of Whitby Lit Fest, the event has announced it has added the acclaimed actor, Hugh Bonneville, to its line-up. Having played the role of Lord Grantham in Downton Abbey and Mr Brown in Paddington, Hugh Bonneville joins the festival as a headline guest thanks to his other role… →
Read: Downton and Paddington actor added to line up for Whitby Lit Fest
Swashbuckling sea-faring moored in Whitby this weekend with the annual Whitby Pirate Festival. Pirate parades in the street, music, shanties, treasure hunts and family fun have taken place at various venues in the town across the weekend. Whitby’s Pirate Festival started back in 2008 and raises funds for the RNLI. Here are a few pirate… →
Read: Whitby Pirate Festival: Pictures
In the heart of Whitby, tucked away on Skinner Street, you’ll find something rather special. The Dispensary is far more than a health food shop – it’s a community health initiative dedicated to supporting wellbeing, sustainability and connection across the town. Operated by Common Cause CIC, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, The Dispensary combines ethical… →
Read: The Dispensary – an oasis of calm, health and community well-being
Whitby Town produced a remarkable attacking display to claim all three points in a 6-3 victory over Quorn on a day of goals galore across the Pitching In Northern Premier League. The Blues eventually ran out comfortable winners on the scoreboard, however the afternoon was anything but straightforward as nine goals, momentum swings and plenty… →
Read: Goals galore as Whitby Town win nine goal contest to send fans home happy
Whitby is renowned for its love of weird, wonderful and whimsical but a five-foot bronze mouse doing a handstand on top of a ball on the beach at Sandsend may have raised an eye-brow at least amongst the early-morning risers and dog walkers. It was in fact a sculpture by Stephen Charlton, who trained at… →
Read: Did you spot something strange on the beach?
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
Two National Trust run cafés, in Robin Hood’s Bay and Ravenscar, will close next month after being deemed “no longer viable”. The cafés at Ravenscar and Bay’s Old Coastguard Station will cease trading and close to customers on Sunday September 6. A number of jobs have been made redundant and The National Trust says it… →
Read: National Trust to close two of its coastal cafés with staff made redundant
Dubbed the “farmer’s regatta” – Egton Show once again highlighted the very best of local farming, agriculture and country life. Thousands of people filed through the show gates yesterday morning for a family day out either as exhibitors, local businesses or spectators at what was the 135th Egton Show. Filling the showfield were vintage machines… →
Read: Sun shines on a packed out Egton Show
Whitby Town endured a miserable evening in Lincolnshire as a catalogue of defensive errors and lapses in concentration saw Cleethorpes Town cruise to a 6-0 victory. The hosts took the lead after 11 minutes when Liam Hughes was allowed to get goal-side of James Dillon and punished the Seasiders to put Cleethorpes ahead. Whitby attempted… →
Read: Whitby Town hit for six against Cleethorpes with three goals in last ten minutes
Sleights Football Club will return to competitive football with a local derby tonight after a four-year hiatus. Fishburn Park Academy provide the opposition at the Sleights sportsfield with kick-off at 6.30pm. Sleights has a mix of 16 and 17 year-olds who have come through the junior setup, alongside seasoned players such as former Doncaster Rovers… →
Read: Sleights FC makes return to local football four years after disbanding
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 stalwart of the rowing scene and a partner in one of the town’s most historic businesses has died, aged 67. Derek Brown, of Fortune’s Kippers, passed away peacefully in Whitby Hospital on Regatta Sunday (August 9) after a battle with prostate cancer. He grew up on the east side of Whitby with older brother… →
Read: Obituary: A fitting farewell to Derek Brown