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UNCOVERED: Whitby - Caught on Camera

Whitby’s whale bone arch removed ahead of bronze replica replacement

The famous jaw bone has marked the North Yorkshire town’s whaling heritage for nearly 25 years.

Evening Standard

Giant 746lb bluefin tuna caught off Yorkshire coast after nearly 90 years as scientists reveal why species is returning to UK waters near Whitby, where 851lb British record was set in 1933

A giant 746lb (338kg) Atlantic bluefin tuna has been caught off the Yorkshire coast, around 10 miles from Whitby, after nearly 90 years. Scientists say warming seas, recovering fish stocks and tighter fishing controls may be behind the species’ return. The catch comes near Whitby, where an 851lb British record…

The Times of India

This seaside town is home to some of Britain’s strangest attractions

In search of the country’s weirdest corners, Christopher Dorrell finds ghostly apparitions and vengeful fairies in Whitby

The Independent UK

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In Pictures: It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together

Heavy snowfall has brought out the ploughs and gritters but also provided ideal conditions for sledging and the sculpting of snowmen.

Evening Standard

Whitby’s having the week from hell as police scramble to save guy teetering on cliff — fourth tragedy in 3 days

Dark days by the sea.

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Bodies of man and woman found on rocks below cliffs at seaside beauty spot

Discovery at Whitby Abbey made by member of public on Wednesday evening

The Independent UK

On my radar: Kit de Waal’s cultural highlights

The award-winning author on the folk musician who inspired her second novel, a Parisian celebration of black artists in France, and the wonder of Whitby Abbey

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TV presenter Stacey Dooley reveals a nun convinced her to have her baby

The 38-year old journalist spoke candidly about her journey into motherhood saying it was inspired by a visit to a convent in Whitby.

Evening Standard

The unexpected UK seaside town having a winter tourist boom

Which towns have seen a boost in bookings thanks to winter holidaymakers?

The Independent UK

It took me years to capture my dramatic photo of sunrise over Whitby Harbor

Photo of the Day: Multiple early-morning visits to Whitby's West Pier over the years eventually paid dividends, thanks to this striking sunrise

Digital Camera World

The 16 most haunted places in the UK to visit this Halloween, from Whitby Abbey to Pluckley Village

These UK castles, stately homes and small villages all have a dark side, with unexplained chills, scary ghouls and things that go bump in the night

The Independent UK

The Whitby Rebels review – true-life tale of madcap mission to the Arctic

Stephen Joseph theatre, ScarboroughAn unlikely crew, including a vicar and two pensioners, sail a dodgy ship on a voyage to honour an explorer. But the sitcom setup fails to deliver much comedy or sense of quest

The Guardian - UK

Shuck and awe: The best places to eat oysters across the UK

Forget the myth that oysters should only be eaten by the sea. As native oyster season begins, Hannah Twiggs rounds up the finest restaurants from Cornwall to Scotland where you can indulge in the freshest, most delicious oysters – whether raw, baked or tempura-battered

The Independent UK

Does this float your boat? Replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour for sale for £2 million

The boat is one of two existing replicas of The Endeavour in the world, and is currently run as a tourist attraction in Whitby

Evening Standard

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Yorkshire By the Sea review – God’s own country lives up to its name in every gorgeous shot

The towns are beautiful, the wildlife stunning, the people lovely: this piece of quintessential summer filler is a charming (if lightweight) watch

The Guardian - UK

Anglo American takes further £1.2bn writedown on Yorkshire fertiliser mine

Production at Woodsmith site near Whitby set back to 2030 as firm plans to pause work during overhaul

The Independent UK

Among the gift shops and Goth daytrippers – meet the ‘Whitby woman’ who could sway the election

Women’s Correspondent Maya Oppenheim talks to undecided, and unimpressed, women voters in the North Yorkshire town about their thoughts on the general election hopefuls

The Guardian - UK

Meet ‘Whitby woman’: she may swing Labour’s vote

North Yorkshire town represents a disproportionate chunk of women nationally – in their 60s, homeowners, pro-Brexit, no degree – who are undecided voters

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The Guardian - UK

Scarborough and Whitby voters: tell us which issues will decide this election

The Guardian is reporting from the constituency of Scarborough and Whitby to find out what issues people there care about most – and we want your help

The Guardian - UK

Bag a window seat: 10 of the UK’s most scenic bus routes

From Inverness to Land’s End, we pick the best bus trips for taking in the UK countryside

Autosport

Friday favourite: The “old-school” Canadian track that commands respect

There’s a level of familiarity that Guy Smith experiences whenever he visits the former Mosport track, since 2012 known as Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. And that’s not just down to the many times he’s driven the FIA Grade 2 circuit’s 2.459-miles of challenging asphalt winding through the Ontario countryside. Scarborough…

Daily Mirror

Neighbour 'feud' over new porch extension leaves disabled woman 'suicidal'

A feud has broken out between neighbours Jennifer Copplestone Brown and Lauren Winspear, 28, in Whitby, Yorkshire, over a porch extension to one of their homes

Birmingham Post

Whitby Seafoods confirms up to 40 jobs at risk amid cost pressures and falling sales

The scampi specialist said redundancy consultations with staff in Whitby were the result of a challenging trading environment

Manchester Evening News

The 'beautiful jewel' seaside village so stunning locals want to keep it secret

Robin Hood’s Bay, near Whitby, has been described as a 'beautiful jewel' - and locals want to keep it that way

ABC News

Bushfire emergency warning downgraded for blaze in Whitby in Perth's south-east

The threat eases from a bushfire that had been burning toward homes in Whitby in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, with an emergency warning downgraded to an advice level.

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