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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
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
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
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
It is a hundred years since Whitby’s historic hand-turned capstans were in daily use when the town thrived as a busy shipping port for cargo, passengers and fishing. Motorised vessels and changes to maritime methods mean capstans – devices which were turned using manpower and poles to pull in ship’s ropes when vessels wanted to… →
Read: Campaign to keep Whitby’s historic capstans turning
The catch of two huge tuna fish in Whitby this week has made national headlines, as well as ours, as it is the first time Bluefin has been landed in the town’s harbour for around 90 years. There has been local and national interest in The Anchor’s story on Monday about a 748lb Bluefin tuna… →
Read: Looking back at record-breaking landing of tunny in Whitby
A licensing application by a Whitby bar to have seating outside its town centre venue has been approved and will lead to four extra jobs. At a meeting of North Yorkshire Council’s General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee on Monday, it was agreed by councillors that The Treasury, a bar opened in the former HSBC bank on… →
Read: Outdoor seating and pavement licence for The Treasury will create new jobs
Near perfect sea conditions and a spectacular sunrise greeted swimmers as they gathered for the Whitby Regatta sea swim early on Saturday morning. More than 70 swimmers took to the water for the two swim distances – two miles from Sandsend to the Battery Parade and a 1000 metre distance from the end of the… →
Read: Whitby Regatta Sea Swim: Full Results
When Kev and Lindsay Close decided to bring back the Greasy Pole to Whitby Regatta, they weren’t sure what interest there would be. Now they are already planning on repeating it next year after crowds in the thousands lined the West, Fish and Tate Hill piers, the West Cliff, St Ann’s Staith and even the… →
Read: “I haven’t seen crowds like this in Whitby before” – thousands watch return of Greasy Pole
Pannett Park in Whitby has been awarded Green Flag status again rendering it one of the best parks in the country. The award is given out to parks and green spaces which are found to be safe, welcoming and well-managed. Each park which puts itself forward for a Green Flag award is independently assessed by… →
Read: Grass is greener for Pannett Park is it celebrates top award
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
Whitby’s whalebones are going to be removed in September and replaced with a bronze cast replica in a project costing £70,000. The current whale bones, installed in 2002, have deteriorated “significantly” says North Yorkshire Council, due to years of exposure to harsh weather. The new structure will replicate the appearance and scale of the existing… →
Read: Whitby’s iconic whalebones to be removed for £70,000 bronze replacement
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
Thousands of people lined the streets of Whitby today to welcome an army corps – which has had a long-standing affiliation with Whitby – as it was granted the Honorary Freedom of the Town. Today’s Freedom of Whitby Parade marked the formal granting of the Honorary Freedom of the Town to 1 Close Support Battalion,… →
Read: Thousands line streets to welcome the corps of REME as it is granted Freedom of Whitby
North Yorkshire Council members say they have already begun to receive objection letters to a development in Whitby that has not yet even requested planning permission. Earlier this month, North Yorkshire Council (NYC) announced it was looking to enter into a 30 year partnership with national housing developer, Lovell, in a deal worth £3.9bn to… →
Read: New houses planned for Whitby will not be second homes or holiday lets, says council
It has served fishing crews, the town’s workers and local folk going about their business with a quick glance up the east cliff for more than a hundred years. But, after almost three years of time standing still, plans are winding up to repairing the clock at St Mary’s Church – but it is going… →
Read: St Mary’s Church launches £60,000 fundraising appeal to reinstate 130 year-old clock
Residents and visitors are being encouraged to line the streets on Saturday as the town bestows the highest civic honour it can on a military regiment. Whitby Town Council has granted the Honorary Freedom of the Town to 1 Close Support Battalion, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (1 CS Bn REME), with the parade being… →
Read: Whitby set to welcome REME regiment for freedom parade
After bringing Brighton vibes to Whitby, the owner of a boutique clothes shop in town is looking to expand as she starts her second year in business. It is one year since Mandy Walton Parker opened Saeweard on Flowergate, fulfilling a dream she had had as a child. At the time, the fashion and interiors… →
Read: “The reaction has been phenomenal” – reflecting on first year in business as Saeweard
The former Eskdale School site could now be used for an extra-care housing development, instead of land near Whitby Hospital as originally planned. For years, extra-care housing was earmarked for building on the footprint of the former hospital after it was demolished and re-configured. However, North Yorkshire Council (NYC) has confirmed the former school site,… →
Read: Former Eskdale School site being considered for extra-care housing scheme instead of hospitalMeets every Thursday at 7pm. All welcome.
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