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Scarborough Hospital. Photo: Google

Crumbling concrete found in three operating theatres at Scarborough Hospital

An artist's impression of the Brunswick multiplex cinema

Partner chosen for Scarborough’s multi-million pound Brunswick Cinema project

Roberto Weeden-Sanz and Sir Robert Goodwill. SWCA

Interview with the new Conservative candidate for Whitby and Scarborough

Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby, wher town council meetings take place. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

Whitby Town Council passes motion on serial breaching of market regulations

Little Angel, Whitby. Google Images

Pub’s bid for longer beer garden hours during Whitby Goth Weekend approved

The former Scarborough Town Hall building.

Former Scarborough Council spent almost £10,000 on final day staff leaving party

Whitby's Pannett Art Gallery - home to Whitby Town Council.

Whitby Town Council supports FoI staff member motion

Coun Linda Wild has proposed a motion urging Whitby Town Council to employ an additional member of staff.

Whitby Town Council considers hiring more staff to deal with FOI requests rise

Doubts about the viability of a motion calling for an end to “major private housing developments” in Whitby have been raised by the council.

Council raises doubts about proposed ban on private housing projects in Whitby

Town councillors have proposed a motion seeking to put a stop to “major private housing developments” in Whitby in order to end the local housing crisis.

Council hoping to decide on Scarborough affordable homes project later this year

Filey Mayor Cllr Jacqui Houlden-Banks. Filey Town Council

Filey Town Council defers decision on increase of mayor’s allowance
A proposed increase of Filey Town Council mayor’s annual allowance has been deferred until next year.

The South Bay at Scarborough

'Several pollution sources' are to blame for South Bay’s ‘poor’ water quality

Proposed elevations for Beyond Housing Women's Refuge

‘Inflationary costs’ holding back Scarborough women’s refuge

A planning application notice

Concerns raised about ‘lack of planning applications’ decided by councillors

The environmental group Sons of Neptune has said it is “confident” that upgrades in sewage quality will achieve “significant improvements” in Scarborough’s bathing water quality next year.

Environmental group ‘confident’ Scarborough will see improved water quality

Rachel Reeves and Scarborough and Whitby candidate Alison Hume in Scarborough. picture: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Labour’s shadow chancellor promises tougher stance on water pollution

North Yorkshire Council's Eastfield councilor Tony Randerson.

New Eastfield football club gets financial support from councillor

The pre-school was inspected during the Easter holidays when very few children were present

Scarborough preschool says Ofsted inspection ‘reduced staff to tears’

There have been dozens of thefts of equipment and personal items from the NHS Trust that runs Scarborough Hospital since 2020.

Scarborough Hospital has reported thefts of staff and patient property

1924 operates as a speakeasy 'hidden' bar, opposite restaurant 1925 - previously known as The Green Room of Bar Street.

Scarborough’s 1924 speakeasy bar applies to council for premises licence

Protests in Whitby against the shellfish deaths included a message on the beach.

Bitter blow for Scarborough and Whitby fishermen affected by shellfish deaths

Scarborough Art Gallery

Less than four per cent of council-owned artworks in Scarborough on display

A TransPennine Express train.

Scarborough woman hits out at noise from trains depot

A TransPennine Express train at Scarborough Railway Station

TransPennine Express nationalisation ‘very good news’

The Conservative MP for Scarborough and Whitby has said that the rail contract currently held by TransPennine Express should be brought back into national ownership.

Scarborough and Whitby MP supports nationalisation of TransPennine Express

Seagull menace on the seafront. Picture Richard Ponter

Seagull removal scheme may have led to rise in Scarborough town centre gulls

Scarborough Hospital. picture: Richard Ponter

Scarborough and York hospitals to reintroduce staff charges from June

Scarborough Town Hall and, inset, council leader Cllr Steve Siddons.

Scarborough Council leader Steve Siddons reflects on final cabinet meeting
The final cabinet meeting of Scarborough Council saw the approval of the Vision for Filey scheme as well as words of thanks from councillors.

Scarborough Hospital's new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre

Inflation could mean £3m increase to cost of new emergency care centre

Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough. picture: Marisa Cashill.

Scarborough cinema given £1,000 grant for 12 dementia-friendly screenings

Scarborough Hospital. picture: Richard Ponter

Scarborough Hospital faces ‘one of the busiest days ever’

More than 50 patients at Scarborough Hospital have been deemed fit to leave but cannot be discharged due to a lack of care packages and placements.

Patients at Scarborough Hospital ready to discharge waiting on care placements

Newby and Scalby Primary School

Newby and Scalby Primary School ‘requires improvement’ according to Ofsted

Scarborough Council hopes to receive funding to help decarbonise 10 community buildings

Scarborough Council applies for funding to decarbonise community buildings

Scarborough Council leader, Cllr Steve Siddons.

£80,000 funding for Yorkshire Coast Sight Support charity approved

Dick Hoyle, who is back on Fylingdales Parish Council, meaning it can now operate again.

Fylingdales Parish Council can now operate again after councillor appointed

Scarborough Town Hall

Charity boss says Scarborough disabled people 'excluded from decision-making'

Scarborough Firestation

The ‘East coast is getting let down’ with new fire service changes

The chart shows departures from Scarborough Council since 2018.

More than 600 Scarborough Council staff have left jobs since 2018

Scarborough Town Hall

More than £8,500 spent on consultants investigating complaints against council

Plans for Scarborough Rugby Club floodlights.

Six new floodlights for Scarborough Rugby Club get the go-ahead

Seagulls have caused considerable problems across Scarborough, from swooping at passers-by and leaving droppings.

Scarborough homes protection from seagulls extended as 'attacks' revealed

The hosting by Scarborough of a national Armed Forces Day in 2020 was postponed; instead the Red Arrows flew over to pay tribute to the armed forces. (Photo: © MOD and Crown Copyright)

Royal Navy 'thrilled' with Scarborough's Armed Forces Day event celebrations

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Public Health Director Andy Kingdom.

East Riding currently ‘surfing a wave’ of coronavirus infections

Councillors Sam Cross, left, and Neil Heritage

New political group - Yorkshire Members Coastal Alliance - formed by duo after '...
Two independent councillors in Scarborough have joined together to launch a new political group on the authority.

Whitby Pavilion

Scarborough Spa and Whitby Pavilion future to be debated

Giulian and Theresa Alonzi with staff, celebrating the 75th anniversary.

Scarborough's famous Harbour Bar gets the go-ahead to serve alcohol

Observation wheel

Scarborough seafront big wheel set to stay

View from the wheel

Scarborough‘s seafront observation wheel set to stay

The former Argos store

Rethink urged by two groups of councillors on plans for flats and market square ...

Pier Road, Whitby - could be closed between 10am and 5pm

Roads could be closed in Whitby when non-essential shops reopen - here's why

Cllr Helen Mallory. Picture: JPI Media/ Richard Ponter

Another Conservative Scarborough councillor quits the party

Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough. Picture: JPI Media

Scarborough Council confirm just five mourners can attend funerals during lockdo...

Scarborough Council will not ban dogs from beach

Dog beach ban - Scarborough Council decision

A busy Filey last weekend.

Public urged to 'stay home' this weekend by Scarborough Council and police