Whitby Gazette

09/02/2025

Police found him hiding in a garden after following his footsteps in the snow

A burglar who led police on a high speed chase was eventually caught hiding in a garden after officers followed his footsteps in the snow to track him down.

09/02/2025

"The pain we are enduring is unfathomable": Dad loses girlfriend and newborn daughter within hours of each other 💔
[via NationalWorld]

A young dad whose girlfriend and newborn baby died just hours apart has spoken for the first time about his heartbreak.

09/02/2025

The Royal Mint launches limited edition Red Arrows 50p coins - prices from £15 👇
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These collectors' items are limited editions to ensure they remain valuable - and some are already incredibly expensive

09/02/2025

The 31-year-old had unlocked her phone 10 times during the journey, including sending 13 messages on Facebook and six messages on Snapchat

A serving soldier has been jailed for more than six years after admitting driving dangerously and causing a crash which killed a ‘much-loved’ man in Yorkshire.

08/02/2025

Three children have been left with horror injuries after a spate of dog attacks in Yorkshire in just two days

WARNING: This story contains images which some people may find upsetting.

08/02/2025

“We have been unable to grieve, heal and move forward" 💔
[via NationalWorld]

Two-month-old Ben Cordon died after antibiotics weren’t given until after he suffered a cardiac arrest, an inquest has heard

08/02/2025

🍺 A Whitby pub makes the list!

Diners have spoken 🍴

08/02/2025

The man died at the scene of the crash earlier this week

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision near Wakefield last night in which a pedestrian died.

07/02/2025

Stockton, who had moved in with his partner and her little boy just seven days earlier, inflicted a severe head injury which caused widespread bleeding on the brain

A man who shook his partner’s toddler to death after staying up late playing video games has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 25 years for the 22-month-old’s murder.

07/02/2025

"He was a beloved dad, grandad and brother, his sudden passing has left a void in our lives that can never be filled, our hearts are shattered, and our only comfort is the memories we have."
[via NationalWorld]

The family of a “beloved dad, grandad and brother”, who died following an assault outside his home, have said their “hearts are shattered” ahead of his funeral.

07/02/2025

St Catherine's celebrates its ruby anniversary this year

Saint Catherine’s has reached a significant milestone this year—40 years of providing specialist, much-needed care.

07/02/2025

Council-backed plans for 49 affordable eco-homes in Whitby have been submitted to the planning authority.

07/02/2025

It involved a man and a woman with three lurcher-type dogs and a small terrier

Police are appealing for information about a public order incident in the Stainsacre area of Whitby.

07/02/2025

Bethany is believed to have travelled to Yorkshire

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is appealing for information to help find a missing girl from Portsmouth.

07/02/2025

🎼🍴 Music on the menu at restaurant!

Rob van Sante is the latest performer set to entertain in new Tuesday afternoon folk sessions at Whitby’s Rusty Shears.

07/02/2025

🪵 Specially designed Stick Man activity trails will open this month.

Stick Man returns to Forestry England Dalby for a family adventure trail.

07/02/2025

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information regarding an incident that occurred on Wednesday February 5.

07/02/2025

Operation Trailblaze rode into the rural areas of Scarborough last weekend (February 1-2) as officers came together to combat the inconsiderate use of off-road vehicles in the forestry areas.