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• Multi-Million Pound Scarborough Care Hub Approved To Replace Ageing Coastal Facilities

  North Yorkshire Council has approved a £30 million expenditure to build two purpose-built care and support hubs, including a £16.9 million facility in Scarborough, to replace older care homes in Whitby, Filey, and Harrogate.

• Whitby Fish And Ships Festival Celebrates Town's Rich Maritime Heritage

  This weekend in Whitby is a free, two-day celebration of its fishing history, featuring live music, seafood cookery demonstrations, and the highly anticipated Fisherman Olympics.

• Whitby Town FC To Celebrate Centenary With Special Dinner At Whitby Pavilion

  Whitby Town Football Club is set to mark its one-hundredth anniversary with a special centenary dinner featuring historic players, live entertainment, and a charity auction next Saturday.

• Proudfoot Donates £1,000 To Scarborough Swimming Club

  Scarborough Swimming Club has received a £1,000 donation from Proudfoot's Making A Difference Locally initiative to purchase new training headsets, as one of their swimmers is shortlisted for the Commonwealth Games.

• Yorkshire Coast Cricket Action

  Yorkshire are at North Marine Road on Saturday with Scarborough on their travels.

• Concerns Raised Over East Riding Social Care Readiness Ahead Of Bridlington Care Unit Closure

  Councillors have warned that the local social care system may not be equipped to handle additional pressures when the Bridlington Care Unit closes in June.

• North Yorkshire Council Leaders Condemn "Disgraceful" £20m Road Funding Reallocation

  Members of North Yorkshire Council’s executive committee have heavily criticised a decision by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to reallocate road maintenance funding, branding the move an "attack on rural North Yorkshire".

• Former Scarborough And Whitby MP Sir Robert Goodwill Appointed Chair Of Yorkshire Bathing Water Partnership

  Former Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, Sir Robert Goodwill, has been appointed as the new chair of the Yorkshire Bathing Water Partnership to help steer efforts in improving regional water quality.

• First Wave Of Pride In Place Projects Unveiled For Scarborough

  The Scarborough Neighbourhood Board has announced seven priority projects for the town following extensive public consultation, including regeneration of the Brunswick Shopping Centre and improvements to the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

• Funding Boost For Cinder Track And Coastal Schools In £4 Million Active Travel Scheme

  Projects across the North York Moors, Whitby, Scarborough, and Seamer are set to benefit from a share of a £4 million fund to improve walking and cycling routes.

• Record Visitor Numbers For RSPB Bempton Cliffs Following Business Investment

  RSPB Bempton Cliffs has reported its highest ever visitor numbers for 2025 after receiving targeted business support and grant funding to extend its tourism season.

• East Riding Council Elects New Chairman and Vice Chairman

  Liberal Democrat Cllr Linda Johnson has been elected as the new Chairman of East Riding Council, succeeding Cllr Liam Dealtry for the upcoming year.