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This Saturday (June 27) Whitby Town Council are hosting Whitby Armed Forces Day. Visit the link in the comments for the ...
23/06/2026

This Saturday (June 27) Whitby Town Council are hosting Whitby Armed Forces Day. Visit the link in the comments for the full itinerary.

How Whitby's Swing Bridge has literally got too hot to handle. Full story in comments....
23/06/2026

How Whitby's Swing Bridge has literally got too hot to handle. Full story in comments....

Former Whitby fitness instructor Ed Turner is inviting Whitby teams to join is We're a Knockout Challenge in July.Join w...
23/06/2026

Former Whitby fitness instructor Ed Turner is inviting Whitby teams to join is We're a Knockout Challenge in July.

Join with your mates, sports team, club or colleagues for the ultimate challenge and family fun day.

Saturday 25th July at Guisborough Rugby Club.

Next wildfire to hit our moors is inevitable warns local MP, while North Yorkshire's Mayor says we can't rely on goodwil...
23/06/2026

Next wildfire to hit our moors is inevitable warns local MP, while North Yorkshire's Mayor says we can't rely on goodwill of farmers again.
Full story on parliamentary call for evidence and calls to ban disposable barbecues in comments...

This summer, WHISH will host more than 25 FEAST sessions including visits to East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre, boat ...
22/06/2026

This summer, WHISH will host more than 25 FEAST sessions including visits to East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre, boat trips, creative activities, games, sports and more. Full details in the comments.

Whitby's west cliff has been transformed into a film studio for the day. You can watch Landscape Artist of the Year bein...
22/06/2026

Whitby's west cliff has been transformed into a film studio for the day.

You can watch Landscape Artist of the Year being filmed until 6pm today (Monday 22 June).

The artists will be painting the iconic view from the West Cliff overlooking the harbour, St Mary's and Whitby Abbey.

Despite a sea fret engulfing the coast for much of yesterday (Sunday 21 June) The Whitby Wild Swimmers enjoyed a sunrise...
22/06/2026

Despite a sea fret engulfing the coast for much of yesterday (Sunday 21 June) The Whitby Wild Swimmers enjoyed a sunrise swim to behind the longest day of the year.

Did you celebrate the summer solstice? Share your photos in the comments.

If you enjoy our coverage of news in Whitby and would like to help support independent journalism, our supporters newsle...
20/06/2026

If you enjoy our coverage of news in Whitby and would like to help support independent journalism, our supporters newsletter is a great way to do it.

Subscribers to our supporters list receieve exclusive offers from local businesses and breaking news straight to their inbox.

Every paid subscription helps us to continue reporting on stories and people in Whitby.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far.

June subscribers will recieve a special offer from Pizza West in Whitby entitling them and a friend to a free dessert when purchasing a main course. 🍕

19/06/2026

A chat with Richard Dowson on The Whitby Cast today, how technology has changed in his 25 years as an crew member and some safety advice ahead of this weekend.

What North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have vowed to improve as de-brief report from last summer's wildfires on the moors ...
19/06/2026

What North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have vowed to improve as de-brief report from last summer's wildfires on the moors sets out 21 recommendations for change...
Link to full story in comments...

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