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Food waste in the UK is a huge issue. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Food waste in the UK is a huge issue

Prepare your soil

Going Green: Last chance to prepare soil before winter sets in

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

The Scarborough News Business Excellence Awards we held at Scarborough Spa on Thursday, December 1.

16 Images from the Scarborough News Business Excellence Awards

Councillors were warned about the risk to public finances of outstanding Alpamare loans ahead of the new council’s creation.

Councillors received warning about risk to public finances from last year

North Yorkshire Police have had an increase in reports of thefts from vehicles in the Scarborough area in the past few weeks.

Spurt in vehcile theft across Scarborough prompts police advice to owners

Sport

Brid Rovers Ladies, maroon kit, take on Leven. PHOTOS: TCF PHOTOGRAPHY

Bridlington Rovers Ladies impress despite home league loss against Leven
Bridlington Rovers Ladies welcomed Leven Ladies to the Gypsey Road 3g last weekend in the first meeting between the clubs in the league this season.

Bridlington Town will be looking to earn more points in their game at Pontefract Collieries on Saturday. PHOTO BY DOM TAYLOR

Bridlington Town set sights on tough trip to Pontefract Collieries

Bridlington Road Runners celebrate their 40th anniversary in a special event at Bridlington Rugby Club.

Celebration time for Bridlington Road Runners at 40th anniversary event

Ben Guthrie sparkled for SAC at Hartlepool. pic Richard Ponter

Ben Guthrie leads the way for Scarborough AC at Hartlepool cross country fixture

Heslerton Under-15s (blue) battle it out with York RI (blue and white). PHOTOS BY CHERIE ALLARDICE

Heslerton Hawks Under-Sevens shine on the road against Stamford Bridge Vikings

Crime

Scott Kerr, 36, of Barrowcliff Road, Scarborough, was sentenced to 17 months in prison

Man jailed for strangling neighbour after kicking down door to break into flat

North Yorkshire Police have seized a vehicle in Whitby following document offences.

Police in Whitby seize vehicle following document offences

Clockwise from top left: Anthony Wright, Christopher James Watt, Jake Myers and Gerard Parkins.

Drug gang jailed for major crack and heroin racket in Scarborough

The incident took place on Thursday, November 23

Appeal for information after pedestrian hit by Volkswagen car in Pickering

Sgt Paul Cording of North Yorkshire Police

VIDEO: North Yorkshire Police campaign tackles Christmas drink and drug drivers

Humberside Police have issued an appeal for information after a woman reported she had been sexually assaulted in Bridlington

Officers probing Bridlington sexual assault appeal for public's help

What's On

Check out the photos below!

19 photos from Winter Wonderland at Bridlington's Sewerby Hall over the years
As Sewerby Hall’s iconic Winter Wonderland is set to return next week, we take a look at some dazzling photos from previous years.

Check out the festive season's must-see events below!

39 events happening across Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington in December

The Christmas Artisan Pop-Up Shop will take place at Mandy Apple on Newborough

Christmas artisan pop-up shop at Mandy Apple Gallery, Scarborough

Volunteer Lori and activity members Skigh and Jess head out around town to distribute posters.

Scarborough care home to perform Choirchester Christmas carol concert

Barbie is showing at Whitby Coliseum on December 7.

See what's on at the Coliseum in Whitby this December

Health

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

Silhouette of Sherlock Holmes's statue in London near Baker Street. Photo: Getty Images

Dr's Casebook: On the trail of Sherlock Holmes

Lifestyle

ID.Buzz

Expensive? No problem for Volkswagen enthusiasts who are happy with the ID.Buzz
Nostalgia has never been quite so richly in vogue, especially in the fashion-conscious world of motoring.

Saltburn cliff lift.

Stroll With Stu: try this five-mile coastal walk from Redcar to Saltburn

Check out the properties below!

IN PICTURES: 17 properties in and around Bridlington on the market right now

Burger King sparks speculation around return of its iconic bean burger – and fans will have a say.

Burger King sparks speculation around return of its iconic bean burger

UK Trending

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Grand Theft Auto will soon be available to play on Netflix Games.

Grand Theft Auto to be released on Netflix Games

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Stormy has been announced as the headline act for Boardmasters Festival 2024.

Everything you need to know about Boardmasters Festival 2024

Clarkson's Farm has been renewed for a fourth season.

Amazon Prime Video confirm return of Jeremy Clarkson farm show

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

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