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Back (L-R): Sir Robert Goodwill MP, Trevor Bull, Nigel Wood, James Cliffe MBE; Centre (L-R): Rev Graham Morgan, Roberto Weeden-Sanz, Mayor of Scarborough, Coun. John Ritchie, Ralph Earwicker; Front: Steve Machin

Rotary Club of Scarborough’s Christmas Toy Appeal collects over 23,000 gifts

Barclays bank, Scarborough. picture: Google Maps.

Thumbs up for electronic bird deterrent system in Scarborough town centre

42 Esplanade, Scarborough. picture: Google maps.

Conversion of Scarborough care home into large guest house refused

Flooding and damage caused by flooding around Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington in December 2013.

IN RETRO: Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington hit by severe floods back in Decem...

The plane and crowds

Postcard detective investigates Scarborough plane crash postcards

The Artist's House exterior

French artist-inspired holiday apartments welcome guests in Scarborough

Sport

WSAA League member Rob Taylor shows off his impressive brace of spraggs. PHOTO BY PETER HORBURY

Taylor leads way after ‘best session’ secures Heaviest Fish out of competition
​Whitby Sea Angling Association member Rob ‘Tink’ Taylor is definitely on form, while pleasure fishing on Tuesday he landed a brace of spraggs.

Tom Ryan claimed a hat-trick for Air Benders in their Division Two win against Spin Doctors. PHOTOS BY TONY WIGLEY

Air Benders boost Division Two title push with fine win against Spin Doctors

Jacob Gratton scored a late leveller for Whitby Town on the road at Basford United on Saturday afternoon.

Jacob’s cracker earns late point for Whitby Town at Basford United

West Pier surged to a 12-3 win against their reserves.

Dec Richardson & Will Jenkinson star as West Pier cruise to win against reserves

Bridlington Town will look to continue their fine recent form when they tackle East Riding Rangers.

Bridlington Town set sights on East Riding FA Senior Cup clash against Rangers

Crime

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

The launch of Scarborough Anti-Theft Group Operation Carol led by Janet Jefferson and Chris Golder.

Scarborough Anti-Theft Group relaunches Christmas campaign

Multiple officers, and sniffer dog PD Ollie, visited bars around Scarborough as part of the night-time economy operation. (NTE)

Drugs recovered in Scarborough during night time operation around bars

A Whitby man has been jailed for 22 weeks for stealing a bottle of vodka and assaulting a police officer while he was being arrested in Scarborough.

Whitby man jailed for stealing vodka and assaulting a police officer

A man involved in a violent confrontation at a Scarborough casino has been jailed for five years.

Scarborough man jailed for ‘horrific’ ear-biting incident at casino

What's On

With more than 300 million records sold, Sir Elton John is the most successful singer-songwriter of his generation. The tribute show brings young Elton back to the stage at his energetic best

More shows for spring and summer revealed at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatr...
More new visiting shows for the spring and early summer at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre have been revealed.

Colin Hall and Bob Harris are to bring their show to Whitby Pavilion.

Beatles show on way to Whitby Pavilion

Whitby Area Concert Band at the Christmas market.

Whitby Music Centre bands to perform in Christmas concert

Gregory Porter

Gregory Porter announces headline show at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Rick Astley will visit Scarborough Open Air Theatre in July 2024

Rick Astley announces headline show Live at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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

By using your garden as a resource you can create some simple, yet beautiful decorative displays for the Christmas festivities

Tips on how you can have a green Christmas by using plants from the garden
Your garden gives up some beautiful gifts of its own at this time of year – allowing you to bring the outside into the home with foliage and ‘green’ decorations.

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

ID.Buzz

Expensive? No problem for Volkswagen enthusiasts who are happy with the ID.Buzz

Saltburn cliff lift.

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

UK Trending

Screen grab from Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. Picture: Rockstar Games

Watch first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of 2025 release

Editorial chiefs from across local publishers have sent a strong message to the BBC about its expansion

Analysis BBC must abandon the plan to elbow its way into local journalism

NS&I Premium Bonds December 2023 prize winners: When is the draw date & how to check if you are a winner

Everything you need to know about the NS&I Premium Bonds December draw

Two men are being hunted by police after a man had a £28,000 Rolex watch stolen off of his wrist on a London street. (Credit: Metropolitan Police / SWNS)

Shocking clip shows £28k Rolex stolen from a man's wrist in attack

Part of the light trail at Warwick Castle

The castle that's a perfect start to Christmas

Mars has recalled Revels after rubber pieces were found in some packets Picture: Getty Images

Mars recalls popular sweet because it may contain rubber

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