Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• North Yorkshire Moors Railway Confirms Revised Reopening Dates As Bridge Fundraising Tops Quarter Of A Million

  Heritage railway bosses have announced updated reopening schedules for the route to Whitby as donations for critical bridge repairs surpass the £250,000 milestone.

• Scarborough's Rainbow Centre Plans To Demolish And Replace Headquarters

  The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough has submitted plans to demolish its current site and construct a modern, three-and-a-half-storey facility to meet the growing demand for its services.

• Council To Consider Ban On Wild Camping And Barbecues Across Scarborough And Whitby

  North Yorkshire Council is set to review a proposed Public Space Protection Order this Friday to tackle a surge in illegal camping, fires, and anti-social behaviour along the coast.

• North Yorkshire Fire Engine Availability Sees Slight Drop Despite Tax Hikes

  Residents in North Yorkshire are paying more for their fire service, yet average fire engine availability has dipped by two per cent over the last twelve months.

• Number Of 12-Hour Trolley Waits Continues To Drop At York And Scarborough NHS

  The number of patients waiting over 12 hours for a bed at York and Scarborough hospitals has fallen significantly since January, though health bosses caution the figures remain too high.

• Scarborough Pub That 'Barely Broke Even' Could Be Turned Into Flats

  New proposals have been submitted to North Yorkshire Council to convert The Duchess pub in Scarborough into flats and bungalows.

• Scarborough Athletic Promotion Hopes End with 4-2 Loss

  Scarborough Athletic's hopes of chasing promotion to the National League ended with defeat to Buxton on Tuesday.

• RNLI Lifeguards Return To North Yorkshire Beaches For Spring Bank Holiday

  Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeguards are preparing to return to six North Yorkshire beaches to provide daily patrols and essential safety advice over the summer season.

• New 46m Wind Turbine Approved Despite Concerns From Ministry Of Defence

  North Yorkshire Council has approved plans for a 46-metre wind turbine at a farm near Filey, despite the Ministry of Defence warning it could obstruct low-flying aircraft.

• Vape Shop’s ‘Hideous’ Retrospective Shop Design Plan Rejected

  North Yorkshire Council has rejected a retrospective application for a Scarborough vape shop's storefront advertising after planners and councillors criticized the bright vinyl signs for clashing with the historic conservation area.

• Extra Police Patrols To Tackle Antisocial Behaviour On The Yorkshire Coast Over May Bank Holidays

  North Yorkshire Police are reallocating officers to conduct high-visibility patrols in coastal towns like Scarborough and Whitby over the May bank holiday weekends to combat a recent rise in antisocial behaviour.

• Scarborough Athletic Prepare For Crucial Buxton Eliminator Clash

  Scarborough Athletic manager Jono Greening and midfielder Alex Purver are preparing for their crucial National North Eliminator match against Buxton on Tuesday, with the winners advancing to face South Shields.

• Yorkshire Water Seeks Views On Multimillion-Pound Scarborough Investment

  Residents and businesses are being urged to attend weekly drop-in sessions starting this Tuesday to help shape a major new investment in Scarborough's wastewater network.

• The Scarborough Fair Returns With Over One Hundred And Seventy Events For Its Third Summer Season

  The Scarborough Fair is set to bring a vibrant season of arts, culture, and community events to the seaside town this summer, featuring more than one hundred and seventy events across almost fifty venues.

• More Details Revealed For Scarborough 400 Anniversary Celebrations

  A packed programme of exhibitions, arts events, and a new bronze sculpture have been announced to mark 400 years since the discovery of Scarborough's spa waters.

• New Government Funding to Support Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Across North Yorkshire

  A new national programme providing bespoke health support and funded research for firefighters has been welcomed by local leaders across North Yorkshire.