​The 10-year strategy will capitalise on both new and traditional industries at ​Scarborough Harbour, Whitby Harbour, and Filey’s Coble Landing as part of a wider masterplan developed by North Yorkshire Council.

​On Tuesday, June 16, council bosses approved the plan to promote safe, sustainable and economically viable harbours while noting the challenges faced by coastal infrastructure across the county.

​Cllr Heather Phillips, executive member for corporate services, welcomed the “depth and detail” of the authority’s public consultation on the strategy.

​She told the meeting in Scarborough: “I’m glad we have a plan to make the harbours better because they are one of the great tourist magnets of the area, as well as being vital for business.”

​Cllr Liz Colling, chair of the Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee, said: “This consultation has been live since January and there isn’t anyone who hasn’t had a chance to comment or who doesn’t know about it. I’d like to thank everyone who responded.

​“We are very excited for the next stage, and we look forward to working with everyone who has an interest in the harbours.”

​Among the opportunities highlighted in the harbour strategy is the opportunity to build on the offshore wind industry.

​The Government has said that the UK is the second largest offshore wind market in the world. Major wind farms are located off the Yorkshire coast, including at Dogger Bank, and the county’s coastal towns have the potential to help support the industry.

​Challenges faced by the harbours include ageing infrastructure, a decline of the fishing industry, climate change, and funding gaps, while opportunities include the offshore wind supply chain, tourism, maritime training, and improved harbour facilities.

​Cllr Janet Jefferson, who represents the Castle division, said: “I do welcome this strategy, which recognises the underinvestment in our harbours over the years.

​“It acknowledges that we need to improve governance and work with harbour users.”

​Cllr Jefferson also highlighted the importance of encouraging cooperation with offshore renewable industries, including offshore windfarms.

​She added: “There are concerns about the boat hoist in the harbour and users need indication of timescales for it to be confirmed, and they want to know if feasibility studies have been completed.”

​​The purpose of the strategy is to provide a “working framework to ensure harbour users, local communities and key stakeholders know what they can expect regarding development of the harbours over the next 10 years, and to generate a partnership approach to the development of the harbour”.

​It recognises that whilst there are a number of ambitious redevelopment proposals, these will be subject to securing external grant aid or additional council funding and will be subject to the usual financial governance process at the appropriate time,” it states.

​​The harbours in Scarborough, Whitby, and Filey have faced a period of decline due to structural issues, a lack of investment and strategy, environmental challenges, and the decline of the fishing industry, the council said.

​The aim of the strategy is for harbours to be resilient to future challenges, open and welcoming by offering accessible and engaging spaces for users, residents, visitors and businesses.

​Whitby’s £11 million Maritime Hub is nearing completion and the council recently set out its updated proposals for the controversial £15m redevelopment of Scarborough’s West Pier.

​The council’s executive member for open to business, Cllr Mark Crane, said: “The proposed strategy will secure the future of our harbours through investment, innovation, and collaboration.

​“While celebrating their rich maritime heritage, we will ensure that our harbours remain cherished and dynamic destinations for generations to come.

“We have listened to responses to the public consultation and taken the draft plans to committees, sharing with ward members, town councils, and harbour user groups to gather a breadth of expertise.”

​

Robinson, a well-known British far-right activist, had shared protest plans on Musk’s social media platform X on 9 June, claiming that “the whole of the United Kingdom is hitting the streets tonight at 7pm following yet another invader attack on our people”. However, he has suggested it is a lie to say that he has called for riots.

Acclaimed singer and actor, Lee Meed will join Scarborough Spa’s Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood the cast as The Sheriff of Nottingham.

Lee will be joined by Katie McGlynn, star of Hollyoaks, Waterloo Road and Coronation Street, as co-headline, playing Maid Marion.

A spokesperson for Scarborough Spa said: ” In this magical production we promise sensational costumes, sparkling sets, and great songs to sing along to this festive season, fun for all the family.”

The panto runs from December 4, 2026 to January 3, 2027 in the Scarborough Spa Theatre.

Tickets can be purchase via the Scarborough Spa website or call the Spa Box Office on 01723 376774.

For more information go to www.scarboroughspa.co.uk/whats-on/robin-hood-and-the-babes-in-the-wood

An impressive £22m jackpot is up for grabs in tonight’s Euromillions draw. The Euromillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday and a ticket costs £2.50.

A ticket includes automatic entry into the UK Millionaire Maker draw which creates new UK millionaires every week. The overall jackpot can rise to €190m (approximately £167m).

The Thunderball game also takes place tonight. The winner will claim £500,000 if they match five numbers from one to 39 as well as the all-important Thunderball number from one to 14.

Tonight’s Thunderball numbers will be drawn first at 8pm. This will be followed by the Euromillions draw at around 8.30pm.

If you bought a ticket you can check your numbers below. Good luck!

Tuchel’s decision to select a central defender in Chalobah, rather than a natural full-back replacement, is further proof Real Madrid’s Alexander-Arnold remains well out of the picture.

Alexander-Arnold’s fate seemed sealed as far back as August when Tuchel left him out of England’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.

This was after Tuchel even opted to pick Alexander-Arnold’s former Liverpool team-mate Curtis Jones, a central midfielder, ahead of him at right-back against Andorra in June.

Tuchel has made his concerns over Alexander-Arnold’s perceived defensive frailties clear, saying: “If he wants to have this impact in the English national team then he has to take the defensive part very, very seriously.

“Because when we are talking, especially about qualifying football, and then tournament football, the one defensive error, the one moment where you are not 100% awake, can be decisive. It can be the moment where you pack your suitcases and go home.”

Packing his suitcase early for a flight back to England is not on Tuchel’s agenda – so one of the country’s most naturally gifted footballers is overlooked again.

Alexander-Arnold was not included in Tuchel’s 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March, missing out again when the coach needed to seek reinforcements.

Tuchel instead picked Arsenal’s Ben White, who has not been a regular at club level and had been in self-imposed England exile since the Qatar World Cup in 2022.

Alexander-Arnold did make Tuchel’s provisional 55-man World Cup squad, although that could hardly be called a ringing endorsement.

It is in sharp contrast to the faith placed in Alexander-Arnold by Lee Carsley, England’s Under-21 coach who bridged the gap between Southgate’s departure and Tuchel’s appointment.

Carsley even used Alexander-Arnold at left-back in a 3-1 Nations League win at Finland in October 2024, crowning his performance with a superb free-kick.

Alexander-Arnold started four games out of six under Carsley but none of Tuchel’s 14 – those facts speak for themselves.

As a head coach who fixates on squad togetherness, was there a worry that having such a high-profile player on the margins might lead Alexander-Arnold to provide an unintentional distraction and focus of attention?

Alexander-Arnold’s latest rejection appears to be further evidence there is no way back for him with England as long as Tuchel is in charge.

The Duke, patron of the DofE charity, toured the TCR Hub—where the scheme is provided to young people who cannot take part through their schools or colleges.

Young participants from across the North East gathered at the centre to demonstrate the core elements of the programme, including physical activity, skills development, volunteering, and expeditions.

The event began with a fitness demonstration by participants from the Darlington Young People’s Engagement and Justice Service.

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

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The Duke later joined students from The Oaks Secondary School in planting the DofE’s 70th anniversary ‘Youth Without Limits’ rose.

The King’s brother also observed a bushcraft demonstration by young people from St Roberts of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form College as they prepared for their DofE expedition.

Jackie Bull, director of UK operations at The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, said: “Over the last five years, more than 38,500 young people started a DofE Award in the North East, giving over 510,400 volunteering hours, worth more than £3m.”

Grab your copy of the definitive 48-page celebration capturing every goal, record, and defining moment of Mo Salah’s incredible nine years at Anfield

It was the summer everything changed. When Mohamed Salah arrived at Liverpool Football Club for £36.9m in 2017, few could have predicted the sheer magnitude of the impact he would have on Merseyside.

Over the course of nine unforgettable years, life on the pitch was nothing short of extraordinary. The “Egyptian King” mesmerised the Kop, breaking records for fun and striking fear into the hearts of defenders worldwide. Alongside Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, he formed the deadliest forward line in Europe, spearheading an era of dazzling football and historic triumphs.

But as any Liverpudlian knows, Salah’s legacy is about more than just the numbers. His profound cultural impact on the city, combined with his brilliance on the grass, cemented his status as one of LFC’s greatest ever players – making his emotional goodbye in May 2026 all the more heartbreaking.

Now, you can capture the magic of this once-in-a-generation talent with our special 48-page commemorative publication dedicated to Salah’s Anfield career. You can order a copy online by clicking here.

Whether you were in the stands for his stunning debut or watching his tearful send-off from afar, this definitive tribute is a must-have piece of Liverpool memorabilia.

What’s Inside?

• Goal by Goal: A complete, strike-by-strike retrospective of every single one of his 257 goals for Liverpool as he cemented his place as the club’s third-highest goalscorer of all time.
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• The Deadliest Trio: An exploration of how Salah, Mane, and Firmino combined to conquer Europe.
• The Silverware: Reliving the glorious trophy lifts that defined an unforgettable era.
• The Cultural Icon: A special look at his profound impact on Merseyside and across the globe.
• An Emotional Farewell: Inside the tearful Anfield send-off that captured the hearts of the fanbase.
• In His Own Words: Mo reflects on his incredible LFC journey and his unshakeable bond with the supporters.

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The Egyptian King Special Edition is on sale now. Secure your copy to guarantee it lands on your doorstep. You can also pick up a copy in your nearest newsagent or supermarket. Worldwide delivery is available.

ITV and BBC are showing coverage from every single game of the tournament, which has expanded to 48 countries this year.

The USA, Canada and Mexico hosting combined with the increased number of games means that evening UK TV coverage has been impacted.

Here’s all you need to know on if Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be on tonight (Tuesday, June 16).

Are Coronation Street and Emmerdale on tonight?

Both Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be on tonight, as BBC One will be showing the main evening match of France vs Senegal (kicks off at 8pm BST).

ITV will be broadcasting coverage of Algeria vs Argentina, but this will not start until 2am BST on Wednesday, June 17.

Soap fans can watch Emmerdale at its usual time of 8pm, but the episode will last an hour instead of 30 minutes.

Coronation Street will follow from 9pm until 10pm, as it also gets a longer episode as well.

Neither soap will be on tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 17) as ITV will be showing England vs Croatia from 8pm BST.

Emmerdale and Corrie are back to their usual 30-minute slots on Friday, June 19 at 8pm and 8.30pm respectively.

Over the course of this week, the schedule changes mean that Emmerdale and Corrie will still have the same amount of soaps to watch, but they are split differently.

Normally, you can expect 5x 30-minute episodes of each soap.

Have you noticed ITV’s new scheduling this year?

From January 2026, the broadcaster introduced a “soaps power hour” on weekdays with 30-minute Emmerdale episodes at 8pm and 30-minute Coronation Street episodes at 8.30pm.

Coronation Street previously aired three hour-long episodes a week, while Emmerdale aired four 30-minute episodes and one hour-long instalment.

Do you think it’s fair for the soaps to be moved while football is on? Tell us in the comments below.

Tributes have been made to Peter Hudson, 61, who was killed after a crash involving a white Mercedes A Class car on Sunday, June 7.

It happened on the Market Place in Thirsk, outside the Nova Bar, and despite the efforts of firefighters and paramedics, he sadly died at the scene.

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In a statement issued by North Yorkshire Police, the family said that they were ‘devastated by the loss of our amazing Pete’.

They said: “Totally irreplaceable, kind, loving and hilarious. He was adored by family and friends, and meant something to everyone, but absolutely everything to us. We will love him and miss him always.”

The Market Place was closed to traffic until 6am the next day (June 8) while emergency services worked at the scene and to allow the vehicle to be safely recovered.

The driver of the Mercedes – a 46-year-old man from Darlington – is assisting the investigation.

Witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage are urged to come forward and speak to police by emailing sciu@northyorkshire.police.uk and quote reference number 12260105347

Rivals is returning for a third season of romance, rivalries and rekindled love affairs, according to Disney+ who has confirmed news that it will be back.

The announcement comes before the second instalment has even wrapped, with the mid-season finale airing earlier this month.

Fans were gutted when they found out they had to wait until November for the second half of season 2 to drop.

But now, they’re excited again, as the Hulu Original series starring David Tennant, Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and Katherine Parkinson has already been greenlit for season 3.

More specifically, fans are excited for what they think will happen between two of the yearning protagonists.

Some of those responding to Disney+’s announcement on X, featuring an appropriately tense picture of Rupert Campbell-Black [Alex Hassell] and Taggie O’Hara [Bella Maclean], think they can hear wedding bells for the pair – and that it’s got all the ingredients to be a gloriously messy affair.

Throughout seasons one and two, they have been tantalisingly close, but rarely touched.

Nonetheless, their sexual tension has been constantly palpable and viewers are desperate to see it all come to a head.

Abi on X exclaimed: ‘Rutag [Rupert and Taggie] wedding season let’s f***ing gooooo!’

Another, with the handle @always_t1red_ responded: ‘Sooooo first ep Rupert and Taggie wedding day? I will not survive this I fear.’

Despite his obvious adoration for Taggie, Rupert has had various lovers in the Jilly Cooper adaptation including Beattie Johnson [Annabel Scholey], Sarah Stratton [Emily Atack] and Cameron Cook [Nafessa Williams] – not to mention the string of other affairs he’s told to have had.

With the aforementioned women still part of the plot, and his ex-wife too, @KhimPawich is excited about the prospect of a wedding where they’re all in attendance.

She wrote on X: ‘Better have Rutag wedding with all the messy people in Rutshire in it, that’s gonna be fun!! (I mean all the women that Rupert has been with coming, too! That’s wildly messier.)’

Although we don’t know exactly what executive producers Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Alexander Lamb, Laura Wade and Felicity Blunt have in store, Disney+ has teased us with a short synopsis of what we might be able to expect: ‘As the dust settles post the scandalous revelations in Season Two, we see the stakes become higher and the alliances more fragile, with nothing staying buried for long.

‘New romances blossom, old flames rekindle and shocking secrets will be spilled in this third series which takes everyone’s favourite rivalries to the next level.

‘In a world of power, passion and betrayal, everyone has something to lose.’

Treadwell-Collins also said: ‘We’ve been delighted and overwhelmed by the audience’s response to season two of Rivals – testament to the hard work from everyone working on Rivals both on and off screen.

‘Our one sadness is that Jilly didn’t get to witness the love for season two. But she’s still very much with us in spirit and would be so delighted that season three has been green lit.

‘We’re so thrilled to continue to work with Disney as we dive deeper into the Rutshire Chronicles and expand the Cooperverse even further.’

Jilly Cooper died while season two was being filmed, but those involved have been keen to honour her throughout the show.

The series is based on the novel with the same name, which is part of the late author’s best-selling Rutshire Chronicles.

Rivals is available to stream on Disney+.

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