Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Nine Minutes from Glory: Heartbreak for Boro as Macclesfield Snatch Late Replay

  Scarborough Athletic were 2-0 up with just 9 minutes remaining, but Macclesfield scored two late goals to take the FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round tie to a replay.

• North Yorkshire Faces Major Challenge to Prepare Local Plan in 30 Months

  North Yorkshire Council has warned that meeting a strict 30-month government deadline to create a comprehensive new Local Plan for housing and development will be a massive and complex challenge.

• Pre-Halloween Spooktacular Will Raise Vital Funds For Scarborough Hospice

  A special adults-only pre-Halloween disco will take place at Scarborough's Rosco Rooms to raise essential funds for Saint Catherine's Hospice.

• Scarborough Foster Couple To Run New Support Hub For Vulnerable Children

  A dedicated Scarborough couple are stepping up to run a new support hub to help foster families and vulnerable children along the Yorkshire Coast.

• Yorkshire Coast Rugby Round Up

  Scarborough Rugby Club suffered a first defeat in North East One on Saturday.

• Scarborough Construction Skills Village To Reopen Following £2 Million Investment

  A former training site in Scarborough is set to be transformed into a specialist construction centre to help tackle workforce shortages on the Yorkshire Coast.

• Proposed Tourist Tax Sparks Fear Among Yorkshire Coast Accommodation Providers

  Holiday accommodation on the Yorkshire Coast could face a five per cent price hike under new government plans, prompting local businesses to warn the levy could devastate the region's tourism sector.

• Yorkshire Coast Rugby Action

  Scarborough RUFC are on their travels at Middlesbrough in North East 1, on Saturday.

• £3.5m Bus Franchising Assessment Approved Amid 'Empty Buses' Warning

  North Yorkshire Council leaders have raised concerns about taxpayers subsidising empty buses as the Combined Authority approves a £3.5m assessment into a proposed bus franchising scheme.

• Specialist Investigators Fast-Tracked To Fire Scenes As Deliberate Fires Surge

  Specialist fire investigation officers will automatically deploy to arson hotspots following a significant spike in deliberate fires across North Yorkshire.

• Thousands Of Students Will Explore Future Careers At Scarborough STEM Week

  More than 3,000 young people will discover opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and maths during a major three-day educational event at Scarborough Spa this October.

• Proposed Overnight Visitor Levy Faces Scrutiny From Coastal Tourism Bosses

  Tourism leaders from across Scarborough and Whitby will meet on Thursday to discuss the potential impact of a proposed overnight visitor levy on domestic holidaymakers.

• MP Supports Targeted Help With Rising Energy Bills in North Yorkshire

  Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has backed further targeted support for households struggling with energy costs ahead of expected price cap increases.

• Thousands Of Passengers Flock To Highly Successful Railway Steam Gala

  More than 5,500 passengers descended on North Yorkshire for a four-day celebration of railway history, making it the most successful Annual Steam Gala in recent years.

• Urgent Calls For Answers Over Closed Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift

  Scarborough Town Council is demanding urgent answers and a replacement shuttle bus service after the historic Spa Cliff Lift was closed over safety concerns.

• Yorkshire Actor Gaynor Faye to Receive Honorary Degree From CU Scarborough

  Television star Gaynor Faye will receive an honorary Master of Arts from CU Scarborough on Wednesday to recognise her outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry and her dedication to championing Yorkshire on screen.