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Woman punched in chest by ex-partner after surgery
A Scarborough woman who underwent cosmetic breast surgery in order to get back her self-esteem following the end of a stormy relationship, feared the worst when her still sensitive scars were attacked by her ex-partner.
‘Use 999 service wisely over bank holiday weekend’, warns ambulance service
Scarborough’s ambulance service is appealing for people to call 999 wisely during the bank holiday weekend to avoid any unnecessary pressure on the valuable life-saving service.
MoD set to remove objection to mine
The Ministry of Defence is due to remove its objection to the proposed potash mine near Scarborough following a planning agreement with the firm behind the £1 billion scheme.
Top class Teacher is honoured with national award
A Scarborough teacher has been recognised for his efforts with a top teaching award.
School unveils plans to convert to an academy
George Pindar School has revealed it is considering plans to convert to a self-governing academy.
Business
Bus company gives route cut proposals the red light
A bus firm has performed a U-turn over plans to axe stops on its route to Scarborough following a renegotiation over concessionary fare reimbursement.
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Waterpark plans progress
A multi million pound water park is a step closer to being built in Scarborough after councillors agreed to extend the North Bay project’s development agreement.
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Dismay over bus route cuts
Villagers living on a main bus route to Scarborough have voiced their fears of being left stranded as a local service axes stops from its route.
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Warm weather gives town trade boost
Visitors have flocked to Scarborough’s golden sands over the bank holiday weekend, as the town was at last graced with a spot of sunshine.
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Hope on the horizon for A64 upgrade
The congested and dangerous route to Scarborough – dubbed “a rolling road block” by business leaders – may be in line for a much-needed upgrade following a new pledge by the Government.
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Health
Baby theo first to fly in new air ambulance
A Scarborough baby is recovering from an emergency operation after being the first infant to fly aboard the new national Children’s Air Ambulance.
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Charity relaunches facilities to cope with demand from victims video
A Scarborough charity which started with three women in an attic room now helps sexual assault victims across the country as it celebrates its 10th anniversary year.
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Teaming up for new service
Two Scarborough charities have joined forces to provide a new service aimed at helping people in the area cope with what can be the most difficult time of their lives.
‘Sickies’ cost cash-strapped council over £250,000
Sick days cost Scarborough Council over a quarter of a million pound last year.
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Education
Mr Taylor returns to St Augustine’s as head
A new year will mark a new start for St Augustine’s School following the appointment of its next headteacher.
Schools celebrate ties with Zambian friends
Teachers from Zambia have been given a taste of education in Scarborough as part of a partnership with local schools.
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Eco campaigner helps pupils before big exam
A leading Scarborough environmental campaigner has been helping talented A-level students ahead of their summer exams.
Education chief praises school for impressive turn-around
George Pindar School was praised by the Education Secretary for boosting its educational standards when he visited Scarborough.
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Environment
North Bay tops raised bar to keep Blue Flag
Scarborough’s North Bay Beach has held on to its blue flag despite an earlier than expected introduction of higher assessment standards.
Pond turned a deeper shade of blue in a bid to improve it
Scarborough residents were left bewildered this week when they noticed one of the town’s dirty ponds had turned a bright shade of blue.
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Next phase of water work is set to begin
A new phase of work aimed at improving the way waste water is treated is set to get under way in the Wheatcroft area of Scarborough.
Regional
Bulls star visits Leeds heart unit
A rugby league star who suffered a heart attack following a match has revisited the Leeds hospital where he was treated and met young patients on its children's heart unit.
Workers swim with sharks for KIDS
Fundraisers from a law firm will plunge into shark-infested waters to raise money for the Hull branch of a children's charity celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Duke joins Kohima veterans service
The Duke of York has joined veterans of what Earl Mountbatten described as "probably one of the greatest battles in history" for their annual memorial service and wreath-laying in York.
Evidence claim in nurse murder case
Campaigners for a nurse convicted of murdering four patients in Leeds claim new evidence has emerged that challenges his conviction.
Mandelson sworn in as High Steward
Peter Mandelson has been appointed as the High Steward of Kingston upon Hull after the historic role was resurrected by the Queen.
National
Father's hope for missing daughter
The father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence, who vanished in March 2009, said the recent discovery of three women who went missing 10 years ago in the US has given him hope that his daughter will be found.
Joyriders crash double-decker bus
Joyriders have crashed a double-decker bus into a garden wall, some parked cars and a lamppost after it was stolen from a railway station.
Nine-year-old boy admits burglary
A boy aged just nine has admitted burgling a house and stealing the keys of a car that crashed moments later, police said.
48 rescued as boat runs aground
Forty eight people have been rescued from a passenger boat after it hit a rock on a Welsh island, coastguards have said.
Fatal stand fall 'tragic accident'
Police are treating the death of a 21-year-old man who fell from a stand at York racecourse as a tragic accident.
Letters
Information Day: Fascinating tour of the crematorium
My husband and I spent a most interesting morning at the crematorium attending the Dying with Dignity information session. It is such a shame more people did not come as it was very informative.
Town’s shops leave much to be desired
Re the report relating to negative comments about Scarborough on Radio York (Scarborough News, May 16).
Potholes: Smooth roads for royalty
I was watching highlights last week of the state opening of Parliament in the capital city of London.
3 commentsCharity appeal: Show support for seafarers
May 17 is Nautical Friday, Seafarers UK’s annual fundraising day, when people are being asked to ‘wear something stripy’, show their support for our seafarers and give money to support seafarers in need.
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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