http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/NewsFront.aspx?SectionID=11060 The top local news stories from the last seven days. en-GB Copyright 2007, Johnston Press Plc jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk SLEI http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/GetFeed.aspx?sectionid=11060&format=rss Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:45:09 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/template/group/images/rss/SLEI_rss.gif http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk 281 70 http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-mum39s-legal-claim-for.6489262.jp A WHITBY mum is pursuing legal action against Scarborough Hospital for clinical negligence after her baby was born with a brain injury. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-mum39s-legal-claim-for.6489262.jp Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:06:56 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Man-dies-after-Whitby-cliff.6484187.jp A MAN has died after falling 100ft from a cliff top at Saltwick Bay on Monday night. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Man-dies-after-Whitby-cliff.6484187.jp Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:04:19 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-farmer-hits-out-at.6484097.jp A STAINSACRE dairy farmer has joined a campaign to outlaw Chinese lanterns after finding evidence that convinced him they had killed at least two of his cows in two years. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-farmer-hits-out-at.6484097.jp Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:27:04 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/WHAT-DO-YOU-THINK-Judge.6484056.jp A JUDGE has ruled a bid by Whitby residents to safeguard Helredale Playing Field from development should be turned down. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/WHAT-DO-YOU-THINK-Judge.6484056.jp Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:10:45 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Murder-hunt-for-former-Whitby.6477234.jp POLICE believe missing former Whitby mum Carmen Thomas is dead and are hunting for a killer. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Murder-hunt-for-former-Whitby.6477234.jp Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:16:33 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Chelsie-named-as-this-year39s.6484204.jp WHITBY'S 170th annual regatta kicks off this weekend, expecting to draw in bigger crowds than ever. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Chelsie-named-as-this-year39s.6484204.jp Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:17:04 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-Goth-Weekend-in-danger.6477229.jp THE founder of Whitby's Gothic Weekend – which has brought millions of pounds to the town – fears October's event will not go ahead and the entire festival is in dange http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-Goth-Weekend-in-danger.6477229.jp Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:09:26 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-area-a-haven-for.6472385.jp TOURISTS are not the only things descending on Whitby this summer, as these quirky snaps will prove. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-area-a-haven-for.6472385.jp Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:51:39 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-baby-burnt-by-steam.6472358.jp a WHITBY mum has told how her baby was left burnt and distressed after a brush with one of the town's most popular tourist attractions. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-baby-burnt-by-steam.6472358.jp Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:45:02 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/HAVE-YOUR-SAY-Bigwigs-maintain.6472040.jp IT'S two weeks since the Whitby Gazette called for action to fight for the future of Whitby Hospital before it is too late. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/HAVE-YOUR-SAY-Bigwigs-maintain.6472040.jp Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:26:13 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-family-hope-Carmen39s-still.6459879.jp POLICE investigating the disappearance of missing mum Carmen Thomas are not ruling out the former Whitby Community College student may be found alive. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-family-hope-Carmen39s-still.6459879.jp Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:04:25 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/WHITBY-SWING-BRIDGE-LATEST-.6445496.jp SCARBOROUGH Borough Council has confirmed it has taken delivery of the replacement parts for Whitby's 100-year-old swing bridge. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/WHITBY-SWING-BRIDGE-LATEST-.6445496.jp Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:29:02 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/EXCLUSIVE-Heartbroken-Whitby-family39s-candle.6434486.jp THE heartbroken Whitby family of a mum who has been missing for more than three weeks in New Zealand has made a desperate plea for her safe return. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/EXCLUSIVE-Heartbroken-Whitby-family39s-candle.6434486.jp Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:08:01 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/COMMENT-ON-THIS-STORY-.6432087.jp WHITBY'S 100-year-old swing bridge will be open by Friday, it is hoped. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/COMMENT-ON-THIS-STORY-.6432087.jp Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:53:32 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/EXCLUSIVE-Whitby39s-park-and-ride.6420404.jp WHITBY'S long-anticipated £2.4m, 450-space park and ride scheme has been shelved due to a funding crisis. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/EXCLUSIVE-Whitby39s-park-and-ride.6420404.jp Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:43:15 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-landmark39s-new-lease-of.6414816.jp WHITBY'S ancient brewhouse is no longer deemed "At Risk" following a five year restoration project. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-landmark39s-new-lease-of.6414816.jp Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:52:04 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Countdown-to-Whitby-stores-meeting.6414803.jp THE date has now been set in stone for a planning meeting which will decide which of the town's three supermarket bids will be given the go-ahead. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Countdown-to-Whitby-stores-meeting.6414803.jp Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:46:42 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Record-label-signs-up-Whitby.6414783.jp A RISING star in Castleton is celebrating after his band were signed by an independent record label. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Record-label-signs-up-Whitby.6414783.jp Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:42:31 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/39Beast39-seen-on-Whitby-golf.6414781.jp THE first sighting of the infamous Beast of the Bay in more than a year was reported to the Whitby Gazette yesterday morning. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/39Beast39-seen-on-Whitby-golf.6414781.jp Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:40:37 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/HAVE-YOUR-SAY-Whitby-motocross.6414761.jp WHITBY Motocross Club has made a bid to double the number of race days it stages at Skelder to safeguard the future of what is one of the country's top race venues. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/HAVE-YOUR-SAY-Whitby-motocross.6414761.jp Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:34:12 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/HAVE-YOUR-SAY--Store.6414254.jp A RESIDENTS' campaign group against a large-scale bid by Tesco in Whitby has defended claims by some people in the town that they are NIMBYs. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/HAVE-YOUR-SAY--Store.6414254.jp Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:26:53 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Have-your-say-Whitby-hospital.6409457.jp A LIFELINE group for heart attack victims which has raised thousands of pounds to buy medical equipment for Whitby Hospital has been snubbed from holding their meetings there. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Have-your-say-Whitby-hospital.6409457.jp Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:06:12 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Final-series-of-Heartbeat-to.6396406.jp LONG-RUNNING TV drama Heartbeat is to be axed, and this month's series will be the last, ITV has finally announced. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Final-series-of-Heartbeat-to.6396406.jp Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:01:04 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Man-still-alive-after-Whitby.6387871.jp A WHITBY man cheated death after falling from Larpool Viaduct, near Whitby, on Sunday night. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Man-still-alive-after-Whitby.6387871.jp Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:26:34 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Closure-shock-for-Whitby-Hospital.6360846.jp SHOCK plans have been unveiled for the long-term future of Whitby Hospital which would see it close and relocate to a new, smaller scale facility. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Closure-shock-for-Whitby-Hospital.6360846.jp Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:59:51 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-charity-shop-stalwart-awarded.6360837.jp A SLEIGHTS woman has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-charity-shop-stalwart-awarded.6360837.jp Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:54:54 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-footy-fanatics-heading-to.6354307.jp Two Whitby men are planning a football trip which will make most fans of the beautiful game green with envy. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Whitby-footy-fanatics-heading-to.6354307.jp Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:57:11 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Well-known-Keith-passes-away.6354286.jp A WELL-KNOWN face from the town's amateur dramatics and scouting circles has died, aged 63. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Well-known-Keith-passes-away.6354286.jp Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:54:41 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Portillo-visits-Whitby.6354263.jp MICHAEL Portillo was in Whitby on Tuesday filming for his latest television series. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Portillo-visits-Whitby.6354263.jp Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:51:01 GMT http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Woman-dies-in-bike-and.6341296.jp A PILLION passenger died on Thursday night after the bike she was travelling on collided with a car near Lealholm. http://www.sleightstoday.co.uk/stories-of-the-week/Woman-dies-in-bike-and.6341296.jp Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:17:41 GMT