Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Scarborough and Whitby MP "Frustrated" with Own Government Over Fracking Loophole

  Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has expressed frustration with her own government over current legislation that allows small-scale fracking operations to bypass a nationwide ban.

• Mayor Says North Yorkshire Bus Services are "Broken" As Franchising Assessment Approved

  A £3.5 million assessment into bringing local bus services under public control has been approved by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

• Quick FA Cup Replay Welcomed After Heartbreaking Late Draw For Scarborough Athletic

  Scarborough Athletic will face a rapid FA Cup replay against Macclesfield on Tuesday after conceding two late goals in a heart-breaking two-all draw.

• Record £456 Million Transport Investment to Overhaul North Yorkshire Journeys

  Everyday journeys across North Yorkshire should become safer and more accessible following the approval of a record £456 million transport investment programme.

• Fire Crew Availability Rises As Recruitment Outpaces Leavers In North Yorkshire

  Fire engine response availability is improving across North Yorkshire after the fire and rescue service saw more people joining the ranks than leaving for the first time in years.

• Scarborough Sky Will Light Up For Annual Fireworks Extravaganza

  Families can look forward to an evening of entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display at North Marine Road this November.

• Vulnerable Passengers In Scarborough Supported By New Charity Leaders After Record Year

  A Scarborough transport charity that provided more than 23,000 trips for older and disabled residents last year has bolstered its leadership team with three new trustees.

• Scarborough Swimming Group Makes A Splash As Young Star Selected For Development

  Kingfishers very own Genie Martin has been selected for the 'Swim England County Development Programme'.

• Eight Glamping Pods Proposed For 'Hugely Popular' Yorkshire Coast Village

  The Honeypot Inn near Filey has submitted plans to North Yorkshire Council to install eight prefabricated glamping pods to expand its tourism offering in the village of Speeton.

• 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.