Proposed changes to the fire service in Scarborough will see more fire officers on duty during the day but less posts at the town's fire station overall.
The station's tactical response fire engine would be replaced by a more capable engine, but that would only be crewed during the day when the fire service says most incidents occur.
Here's Chief Fire Officer Jonathan Foster:
Mr Foster adds the changes will help the fire service meet demand at peak times:
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Steps to help support the financial sustainability of Scarborough's community football club are set to be considered as crucial pitch repairs continue at its home ground.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has confirmed that Bridge 42, a key structure on its line, will be temporarily propped to allow safe operation of trains for the start of the 2026 season which will begin on 28th March, 2026
Tourism businesses’ concerns about the introduction of a visitor levy in York and North Yorkshire have been revealed as the region’s mayor describes the proposal as a “game-changing opportunity”.
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