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Police are appealing for information after a white Mazda 2 vehicle was stolen as a result of a burglary on Shevington Grove in Marton;

Police are appealing for information after a 30-year-old cyclist was assaulted on Marton Road, outside the Prissick Sports Centre;

...and train operator Northern has announced that it will run almost 1,400 rail services during RMT strike days next week.

Police are appealing for information after a white Mazda 2 vehicle was stolen as a result of a burglary on Shevington Grove in Marton.

The incident occurred over night on Thursday between 6pm and 8am.

The stolen vehicle is a white Mazda 2 with the registration NU66LGA.

Nothing else was stolen from the property.

Any witnesses or anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the vehicle is asked to contact PC Daniel Smythe via the 101 number.

Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police are appealing for information after a 30-year-old cyclist was assaulted on Marton Road, outside the Prissick Sports Centre.

The incident occurred on Wednesday 7th March at 8:15pm when the victim cycled past a group of three men when one of them hit the victim over the head with a bat.

Following the incident the victim went to James Cook University Hospital where he was treated for mild concussion.

The person responsible is described as being a white male, around 5 ft 10” tall, of mid to late teens, of slim build and he was wearing a light coloured tracksuit.

Anyone with information which could assist identifying the male responsible, please ring Sergeant Mike Doherty via the non-emergency 101 number.

Train operator Northern has announced that it will run almost 1,400 rail services during RMT strike days next week.

On Monday and Thursday this coming week, Northern will run more than 50% of its usual services.

The vast majority of services will operate between 7am and 7pm, with all trains expected to be extremely busy.

On some routes, where trains are not able to run, Northern will supplement its services with the addition of a large fleet of rail replacement buses.

Full details of the revised timetables – together with rail replacement bus schedules – and supporting information for customers can be found on the Northern website - northernrailway.co.uk