Whitby articles

  • MP learns about modern building methods in Whitby

    Sir Robert Goodwill MP was welcomed to the development by Barratt Homes Yorkshire East’s Managing Director Daniel Smith, Contract Manager Ben Waines, Sales Manager Leonie Gilbertson, and Sales Advisor James Taylor. During the visit, Sir Robert learned about Barratt Homes’ commitment to constructing homes with timber frames. This means Barratt Homes is able to deliver high-quality homes in a more efficient way, greatly reducing waste, decreasing vehicle movements and reliance on a scarce...
  • One male dead after being found trapped under steamroller in Whitby

    One person has died after they were found trapped under a steamroller Tuesday morning in Whitby. Durham Regional Police Service said the incident happened at around 11:30 a.m. in the area of Hopkins Street and Consumers Drive. Police said they received information that a male was trapped under a steamroller and was unconscious. “Life saving measure were commenced when emergency crews removed the steamroller, as the male did not have any vital signs,” police said in a news release. The...