Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Injured Yorkshire Coast Seal Back in the Water

  A young seal found dragging over 7ft of entanglement material has been released back into the wild in Scarborough after two months of rehabilitation.

• Scarborough and Whitby MP to Launch Petition for Return of Stroke Services

  Scarborough and Whitby's Member of Parliament, Alison Hume, has announced her intention to launch a petition to campaign for the return of stroke services to the Yorkshire Coast.

• UK Mayors Being Urged to Buy Scarborough Buses

  Mayor's across the UK are being urged to buy British buses when they look at moving to franchised bus systems.

• Free Music Events in Scarborough to Raise Funds for Andy's Man Club

  Wilson’s Food Hall near Scarborough is planning a series of live music evenings with local singer/songwriter and saxophonist, Em Louise.

• Scarborough's Cross Lane Hospital Receives Heartfelt Gift

  Rowan Lea ward at Cross Lane Hospital, Scarborough, has received a collection of handmade hearts from local community group Untangled Threads, to help inspire and support its patients and visitors.

• Candidates Confirmed for First Scarborough Town Council Elections

  Dozens of candidates have put their names forward for elections to form the new town council in Scarborough as part of plans to drive forward local democracy across the county.

• Scarborough Station Set for Multi-Million-Pound Roof Renovation

  Scarborough railway station is set to undergo a major transformation as Network Rail begins work next week on a comprehensive roof renovation project.

• Police Appeal for Information Following Whitby Robbery

  North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for information following a robbery that took place on New Quay Road in Whitby.

• Concern Over Increasing Number of Older Renters in Scarborough

  A significant number of older people living in rented accommodation in Scarborough is raising concerns about their financial security and wellbeing.

• York and North Yorkshire Chief Exec Confident Devolution Will Boost Northern Power and Investment

  James Farrar, the Chief Executive of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, has expressed his confidence that the devolution process will bring increased power and investment to the north of England

• Double Success for Scarborough Motor Firm

  A Scarborough Motor Retailer has picked up awards from both Hyundai and MG

• Scarborough School Receives Funding for New School-Based Nursery

  St George’s Primary School in Scarborough is among the first wave of schools to receive funding for a school-based nursery.

• Mayor Says Half Hourly Trains to Scarborough ‘Moving in the Right Direction’

  Plans for a half-hourly train between York and Scarborough are ‘moving in the right direction’ and a plan to recruit more drivers is underway according to the Mayor.

• Park and Ride Services in Scarborough and Whitby Set to Reopen This Weekend

  The Whitby and Scarborough Park and Ride services are scheduled to reopen from Sunday.

• Efforts Underway to Tackle High Missed Appointment Rates at Scarborough Hospital

  Concerns have been raised regarding the high incidence of missed hospital appointments among residents in the most deprived areas near Scarborough Hospital.

• MP Welcomes Investments in Scarborough and Whitby

  Scarborough and Whitby MP, Alison Hume, says the area is attracting significant government investment.