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Owners Janet and Geoff Jefferson in the shop

Scarborough Train Shop celebrates 40th anniversary

Milestone team breaking world record

RECORD BREAKERS: Tunnel at Whitby's Woodsmith Project reaches new lengths

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Charter trustees could vote to increase council tax in these Scarborough areas

Scarborough South Bay

‘Water sports hub’ with showers and lockers proposed for Scarborough South Bay

Check out the restaurants below!

21 top restaurants in across the Yorkshire coast, according to Google reviews

Police have been able to charge two of the phones

Help police reunite lost mobile phones with their rightful owners in Scarborough

Sport

Luca Colville was named as the man of the match for Boro in their 4-0 loss at Warrington Town. PHOTO BY ZACH FORSTER

Ryan Qualter sees red as Warrington Town beat Scarborough Athletic 4-0
Boro slumped to an eighth defeat in ten away matches in National League North, going down 4-0 at Warrington Town on a cold, wet and windy Saturday afternoon in Cheshire.

Hosts Malton & Norton and Scarborough battle it out in the mud, Jake Lyon being tackled by Malton.

Visitors Scarborough RUFC edged out by derby rivals Malton & Norton RUFC

John Ockenden scored twice for Air Benders in their 5-4 win against Division Two leaders Quality Service. PHOTOS BY TONY WIGLEY

Air Benders beat Brid Table Tennis League Division 2 leaders Quality Service 5-4

The match will take place on Tuesday, December 12

‘The biggest game in the club’s history’ - chairman reacts to FA Cup news

Scarborough will play Forest Green for a third time on December 12

Scarborough Athletic FC vs Forest Green Rovers ticket information released

Crime

North Yorkshire Police share moving story as part of Christmas Drink Drive campaign

North Yorkshire Police share moving story as part of Drink Drive campaign

North Yorkshire Police have issued CCTV of a man they would like to speak to following a theft in Norton, Malton.

CCTV appeal after theft at Norton Skate Park

Police have released a CCTV image of a person they would like to speak to

CCTV appeal following criminal damage incident on Scarborough's East Pier

HP have seized the vehicle which was identified as having cloned number plates

Police seize uninsured car with cloned number plates in Bridlington

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a minor collision near Filey.

Van hits stationary vehicle than travels towards pub near Filey

North Yorkshire Police have released images of three men they want to speak to after a series of thefts at an amusement arcade in Scarborough.

Amusement arcade thefts in Scarborough prompts police to release CCTV images

What's On

Sewerby Hall's Winter Woodland had a glittering success on its opening weekend.

REVIEW: Bridlington’s Winter Woodland is a glittering success
Bridlington’s Sewerby Hall is hosting a magical Winter Woodland this December, and Bridlington Free Press reporter Claudia Bowes went along to their opening weekend to see what this year's event had in store.

Councillor Victoria Aitken, cabinet member for children, families and schools at East Riding of Yorkshire Council

East Riding Holiday Activities and Food programme set to host free events

Caption Martin Limon and (inset) his book entitled Law and Order in East Yorkshire

New book released covering bygone crime and punishment in East Yorkshire

The event promises a lot of laughs, with prizes, dancing and a DJ to fill the night with festive fun.

Everything you need to know about tonight's Bridlington Spa event

NYMR is running special excursions between Christmas and New Year. Photo: John Hurt

North Yorkshire Moors Railway announces steam-hauled excursions to Whitby

Health

Darwin concluded that there are basically only six basic facial expressions.

Dr's Casebook: How good are we at judging emotional expressions?

Testing has been increased after a single case of swine flu was detected

Scarborough MP says 'no cause for undue alarm' as Swine Flu case confirmed

Rather than having everything scattered about the home, get into the habit of having one place for car keys, house keys, the dosset box for the drugs you take, your purse.

Dr's Casebook: A magic box and a nostalgic trip down memory lane

The commonest sign that it is present is soreness in the gums and bleeding when brushing the teeth. Photo: AdobeStock

Dr's Casebook: Protect your gums to protect your health

Left to right: Clare Tomlinson and Leonne Ridsdale

Scarborough care workers win prestigious regional awards

Research suggests that at 8,000 steps the risk of premature death is significantly reduced. Photo: Getty Images

Dr's Casebook: Just walk a little faster

Lifestyle

Transform your conservatory into a cosy Christmas living space.

Sagars Conservatory Roof Insulation offers the solution for summer and winter
Transforming your conservatory into an additional room can give homeowners the scope to create much needed additional space this Christmas.

Check out the photos below!

Here's 11 photos of Bridlington businesses in festive fancy dress

The concert will take place on December 16.

Bridlington church to host special Christmas concert next weekend

Check out the properties below!

Here's 17 properties in and around Bridlington on the market right now

UK Trending

'Sick of the lies': Michelle Mone breaks silence on covid PPE scandal

Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Shopping

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

Must Read

It’s now officially the time of year when people fret about what gifts to buy loved ones before taking the safe option by buying them a book.

Life on Tapp: You can’t go wrong with a book for Christmas – or can you?

A recent visit to the car booter’s paradise that is our garden shed left me yearning for a stiff drink, such was the scale of the chaos before me.

Life on Tapp: It's a never ending cycle of selling, buying and selling again

There’s a bloke around the corner from me who before Bonfire Night was out of the way, was up his ladder, stringing lights across the front of his house, which perfectly complemented his eight foot inflatable Santa.

There’s nothing wrong with going early when it comes to Christmas planning