Yorkshire Coast News from Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

Residents are being invited to discover the value of their family heirlooms at a free antiques valuation event in Scarborough hosted by television auctioneer Charles Hanson's team.

An NHS dialysis unit at Scarborough Hospital has been placed into special measures after inspectors uncovered severe safety, staffing, and infection control failings.

Scarborough town councillors have deferred a decision on funding the £50,000 relocation and restoration of the iconic Freddie Gilroy statue due to concerns over costs and a lack of transparency.

A spectacular and secure fireworks display will return to Scarborough Cricket Club next week, offering families a safe environment to celebrate Bonfire Night.

TGJones has confirmed it will permanently close its Scarborough town centre store in January 2027, resulting in the loss of the town's main Post Office branch.

A seven million pound government investment will fund a comprehensive feasibility study into bringing the Olympic and Paralympic Games to the North of England in the 2040s.

Local councillors have supported an £18.5 million public funding package to redevelop Scarborough's vacant Brunswick Centre, while acknowledging concerns over the level of financial risk involved.

Scarborough's main Post Office branch on Westborough is set to close in the coming months as part of a wider restructuring programme, prompting concerns over access to essential services for local residents.

Rew Nurse, a talented artist specialising in Graffiti murals and artwork has died, in a statement released by his family.