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Scarborough businesses are donating prizes to Castle Employment Group’s annual 24 Days, 24 Prizes Christmas fundraiser, which will support the Thalia-Beau Foundation and families of children with special needs. For a…
Scarborough faces the possible loss of 42 Poundland jobs as the future of its store remains uncertain, while the town’s main Post Office is expected to close when TG Jones shuts its Westborough branch in January. MP…
A Scarborough hair salon is celebrating its sixth anniversary with a fresh identity. Owner Becky Weeks has rebranded her business, formerly known as Becky Weeks Hair, to simply WEEKS. The salon, which has grown…
Children at Newby and Scalby Academy have begun using a newly transformed early-years playground after a five-week construction project. The school said the investment replaced a bare space with an area designed for…
Labour MP Alison Hume says she will keep opposing a proposed gas exploration site near Scarborough after Europa Oil & Gas appealed North Yorkshire Council’s rejection. The company wants to build a temporary 125-foot…
York RUFC edged Scarborough 38-36 in a closely contested rugby union match at Scarborough. York built an early lead through tries from AJ Peplinski, Toby Atkin and William Scholey, with Reece Dean adding conversions and…
The Byways pub in Crossgates, near Scarborough, will collect toys for Hungry Horse’s Play It Forward campaign from November 12 to December 19. More than 150 pubs are taking part, accepting new and good-quality pre-loved…
Scarborough hospice Saint Catherine’s has launched its Gift of Care Christmas campaign, aiming to raise £41,000 for patient care—£1,000 for each year since it opened in 1985. Donations made through the Big Give campaign…
Children attending Scarborough STEM Week shared the jobs they hope to pursue, with footballer, teacher and vet among the most popular choices. Castle Education collected 320 career selections from 278 response slips…
Atlantic bluefin tuna have been sighted off the Yorkshire coast for the first time in more than 50 years, a return experts describe as a conservation success. The species disappeared from the area after declining…
A Tesco Express store at 68 Main Street in Seamer, near Scarborough, has applied for permission to sell alcohol from 6am until midnight every day. The shop opened last week and currently trades from 6am to 10pm. The…
Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume says she will keep opposing a proposed gas exploration site near Burniston after developer Europa Oil & Gas appealed North Yorkshire Council’s refusal. Councillors rejected the…
Archival photographs recall summers at Scarborough’s North Bay Bathing Pool in the 1970s and early 1980s, before waterslides transformed the attraction. The open-air pool at Peasholm Gap opened in 1938, following the…
Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume says she will continue opposing a proposed gas exploration site near Burniston after Europa Oil & Gas appealed North Yorkshire Council’s refusal of the project. Councillors rejected…
BBC local radio is providing live commentary on two National League North fixtures: Scarborough Athletic against Marine, and Morecambe hosting Hereford. The matches are scheduled for 10 November 2026, with coverage from…
Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has vowed to continue opposing a controversial gas drilling project near the North York Moors National Park. The developer, Europa Oil & Gas, has launched an appeal against the…
Residents of the Briar Dene Residential Care Home in Scarborough are set to showcase their artwork in a new exhibition titled 'Share a Little Happiness.' Organized by local artist Martine Federmeyer, the exhibition at…
North Yorkshire Police are urgently seeking the public's assistance in locating 51-year-old James Davey from Scarborough. Davey is wanted after failing to appear in court on October 26. Authorities describe him as a…
North Yorkshire Police are searching for 51-year-old James Davey, who is wanted for failing to appear in court on October 26. Authorities believe Davey is still in the Scarborough area. Police have appealed for the…
Fire crews across the Yorkshire coast responded to several incidents over the weekend. A small woodland fire in Scarborough was extinguished on Friday, while Whitby crews dealt with a vehicle fire on Abbey Lane on…
The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough has launched its annual Christmas appeal, aiming to raise £10,000 to support local families in need. The initiative will provide food vouchers and children's gifts throughout December…
The Park Manor Hotel in Scarborough has been listed for sale for offers over £1.5 million after 35 years of family ownership. The 43-bedroom property, which overlooks Peasholm Park, is being sold as the current owners…
Pupils at Quay Academy in Scarborough recently participated in outdoor autumn lessons designed to enhance academic and personal development. Year 1 students explored the school grounds to forage for natural materials…
Scarborough residents gathered on Sunday, November 8, to honor the fallen during Remembrance Sunday commemorations. Organized by the Royal British Legion, services were held at Oliver’s Mount Memorial and in the town’s…
Newby and Scalby Library has launched a new reading initiative called 'Orion and Lunar’s reading adventure' to encourage children aged 5-11 to continue visiting the library. The project, which follows the success of the…
Age UK hosted a special afternoon tea at the Palm Court Hotel in Scarborough to celebrate Befriending Week. The event brought together older residents and volunteers to highlight the importance of combating loneliness…
Scarborough MP Alison Hume has expressed significant concerns regarding the NHS's use of Palantir software. While the £330 million contract for the Federated Data Platform is set to run until 2031, many MPs and…
Scarborough's annual Christmas tradition will see a change this year as Santa arrives on a double-decker bus instead of by boat on November 14. The event, organized by Boyes, will feature a parade up Eastborough…
The AFC Eastfield Sirens secured a 5-2 victory against Holme Rovers in the East Riding County Women’s League second division on Sunday. The visitors took an early lead through Nat Wilson and Paige Smith. Despite Holme…
Scarborough-born author Sam Witty has released his second book in a year, marking a creative shift into children's storytelling. Titled 'The Little Farmers Big Adventures', the interactive book encourages young readers…
