The Hollywood Plaza in Scarborough wishes the public well. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter | jpimedia

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Coronavirus lockdown in Scarborough - 21 photos showing the impact on the town

By Corinne Macdonald

Published 25th Mar 2020, 17:04 BST

Updated 25th Mar 2020, 17:06 BST

From Tuesday the message to people in the UK has been clear - stay home and save lives.

Most - but not all - people have been heeding the Government restrictions, with Scarborough's streets and seafront almost deserted yesterday on the first day of lockdown, as seen in these photos. The police can disperse gatherings of more than two people, can ask people if their journeys are essential and issue fines to those flouting the new regulations.