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Scarborough has been shortlisted in the High Street Revival category of the fourth annual Let’s Celebrate Towns awards.

The national shortlist putting Scarborough in the spotlight

From left: John Hamlin of Staithes International Film Festival (SIFF), actors Tony Pitts and Katherine Kelly, Barbara Govan (SIFF) and Paul Bader (SIFF).

First-ever Staithes International Film Festival declared a success

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Popular duck race makes a welcome return to raise funds for Whitby RNLI

Having fun at Bridlington Pride in 2025. Photo: Richard Ponter

Bridlington Pride announces new venue as it starts funding campaign

During last year's ceremony. Picture: Richard Ponter

Annual Planting of the Crosses ceremony to take place at Alma Square

Volunteers are being encouraged to Spruce up Scarborough

Volunteers urged to 'Spruce up Scarborough' on community action day

Organisers hope the bench will help people find support at any time of the day. Photo: David Barry

New bench aims to prevent suicide and combat mental health issues

Sneaton Castle, Whitby.

Choir in a castle: New singing group set to launch in Whitby

Castleton Show takes place on Saturday, September 12

Castleton Show promises a packed day of crafts, dogs, music and fun

People are invited to Spruce up Scarborough on Friday August 21

Volunteers wanted to help spruce up Scarborough

Sumo wrestling was a highlight of the day

Thousands flock to Pocklington Rugby Club for Pockdown 2026
Organisers have hailed Pockdown 2026 a huge success after around 3,000 people flocked to the town’s rugby club for a day packed with music, entertainment, stalls and activities.
Louise French

Wold Top director Alex Balchin is looking forward to the event in September.

Bridlington Road Runners partnering with brewery to host trail races

The fayre, which is free to attend, will be held on Friday, August 7 between 11am and 2pm.

Bridlington’s Hinge Centre set to host popular summer fayre

The RAF Fylingdales team. Photo by Owen Cox

Charity match at Whitby Town raises more than £500 for RAF Benevolent Fund

Rainbow Ball 2026 was a roaring success.

Scarborough's Rainbow Ball organisers thrilled as event makes £19,000

Leeds Festival unveils huge arena overhaul with brand-new stages

The Coliseum Centre in Whitby.

Whitby Coliseum to broadcast People's Emergency Broadcast

Nicola Bedford, Mike Wildy and Diane Breton from BoB Club, Scarborough.

Scarborough Small Business Expo urges peope to back local enterprise

Scarborough Yacht Club organised a great weekend of Yorkshire Cup action.

Scarborough Yacht Club deliver outstanding weekend of Yorkshire Cup sailing

The 2026 weekend will feature living history and military displays.

Burton Constable Hall to host first-ever 1940s Weekend later this year

The family-friendly event invites visitors to explore a wide range of holistic practices, therapies, and wellbeing offerings

Scarborough Wellbeing Fair returns for its third year

The Brid Road Runners line up at the Easter Sunday Helmsley multi-terrain 10K race.

Sewerby parkrun record smashed by bumper Easter Saturday turn-out

The popular flowerpot festival celebrates creativity, community spirit and local businesses throughout June.

Flamborough Flowerpot Festival appeal for treasure hunt prizes

Helena Monteira - The Daliy Pantry, Alwyn Welbourne - Woodcraft Design, Elisabeth Grahamslaw - This Is Scarborough, Toby Hyam - This Is Scarborough, Kate Pick - Ivy Cavern, Graham Rhodes - AakschipperImages, Kate Gill - The Curious Caboodle, Andy Sykes - Harry’s Antiques

New monthly artisan market to launch in Scarborough’s town centre

All the fun of the fair at Whitby Regatta. photo: Brian Murfield

Gala night at Royal Hotel set to raise much-needed funds for Whitby Regatta

Mrs Hinch uses adjustable organisers to keep things like food neatly organised in her kitchen (pictured).

Mrs Hinch's kitchen organiser out of stock - here's two alternatives

Young musicians at the gala concert. Photo: Paul Armstrong, The Artistic Lens

‘Fantastic’ gala concert with almost 100 performers brings festival to a close

14-17 years winner Amelia Dyson with her certificate, and her photo of the three ducks.

Whitby winners of Rotary Club photography competition into Yorkshire finals
The Rotary Club of Whitby & District has announced the winners of the Whitby heat of the Rotary Young Photographer Competition 2025/26.
Duncan Atkins

The Great Yorkshire Show will be held from Tuesday, July 14 to Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate. (Picture contributed)

Revealed: Ticket price freeze for 2026 Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate

Connecting communities coordinator Calvin Boyd, head of service at HEY Smile Foundation Carole Pickburn, Crown Community Centre’s Anna Roseby, and VCS inclusion health worker Dan Rothery.

‘Smile Soup’ serves up fund to spark good ideas in Bridlington

Experience the spirit, sights and sounds of wartime Britain at Back to the 40s Weekend.

Eden Camp and Pickering CIC collaborate for Back to the 1940s weekend

The Ukrainian Choir at the Scarborough Fair’s Countdown to Christmas performances. Photo by Julian Caddy.

Record-breaking Scarborough Fair statistics revealed for 2025 season

G Roberts Independent Family Funeral Directors held their Annual Memorial Service, following a week of fundraising and community support.

Scarborough Funeral Directors hold fundraising memorial service

Selection of images from the last-ever Victorian Weekend in Robin Hood's Bay. picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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Meet the talented finalists in Scarborough's Search for a Star competition

The fundraising event will take place on Friday, November 21

Scarborough Amnesty International Group to stage music and poetry event

Collage of photos from the Whitby Regatta 2025 rowing presentation.

The Royal Hotel in Whitby to hold auction of promises for Whitby Regatta

Whitby Krampus Run's 11th event will take place in December 2025.

Whitby Krampus Run launches into 11th year with more events than ever

John Elvin flies his Pegasus at Filey Country Park.

Filey Kite Festival aims to attract the crowds for biggest event yet

Contestants and judges line up

IN PICTURES: Heat one of Scarborough's Search for a Star an ‘amazing’ success

The gold standard is fresh, flexible, local and seasonal offerings

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The organisers Devan & Tyler

Search for a Star 2025 returns with a bang

Wold Top Director Alex Balchin will compete in the Wold Top 10k for the third time

Yorkshire Wolds brewery partners with local running club to host trail races

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Somebody's Child. Pic: Graham Noble

Jamie Webster, Somebody's Child and more join James and Ocean Colour Scene
The final line-up has now been confirmed for the Sunday night of Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield, with a host of rising stars and fan favourites completing what promises to be a stunning closing show on Sunday 31st August at Don Valley Bowl.
Stephanie Bateman

Brewery director and keen runner Alex Balchin will be entering the 10k event.

Road runners brew up two trail races with Wold Top firm

Providence sailing well at a previous festival

Bridlington Sailing Coble Festival 'not to be missed'

As well as the fabulous acts on stage at Bridlington Spa, other areas have been created for visitors

More details of this year’s Brid Pride are announced

Bridlington Pride will be held on Saturday, July 5 at the Bridlington Spa.

Businesses asked to join fabulous Bridlington Pride parade

Bryan Adams to headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus Sheffield this summer. Picture: Steven Stanley

Bryan Adams to headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus Sheffield this summer

Scarborough Lights at South Cliff Gardens in 2024

Yorkshire creatives encouraged to submit bids for Scarborough Lights Festival

The event runs throughout June and visitors can get to see every display in the village by purchasing a trail map for £2.

Flamborough set to go potty again throughout June festival

Karen Hobson from Wiltshire, has been showing her Irish terriers for 10 years at Crufts and this year she will be attending with 3 generations of her 4 generations of Irish terriers. BC (L-R) Ailis and Dana and FR (L-R) Roisin and Cillian.March 3 2025.

Meet the rare Irish terriers competing at Crufts in adorable video

Pannett Art Gallery, home to Whitby Town Council and inset, Mayor Bob Dalrymple.

Council backs plan for Whitby Chocolate Festival to raise defibrillator money

Haven has been unveiled as the main sponsor of this year’s Bridlington Pride.

Date of this year's Bridlington Pride announced with Haven as the main sponsor

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