Publication

The biggest season ever!

Eighties pop star Rick Astley kicks off the biggest ever season at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre tomorrow evening (Friday, June 5). Astley – who became an unlikely global phenomenon back in 1987 as his era-defining smash Never Gonna Give You Up...

Alpamare site put up for sale

Scarborough’s Alpamare leisure park has been put up for sale by North Yorkshire Council. The operators of Flamingo Land originally secured a contract to run it for 12 months, with an option to extend its lease for a further year. Gary Fielding, at...

Filey’s super Steampunks

Step into a world of imagination and invention with these fantastic photos taken at Filey’s annual Steampunk Weekend. The unforgettable event returned to the town this May to bring a celebration creativity and costumes to the Yorkshire coast. Across...

Explosion at dawn rocks town street

Emergency services and the people of Scarborough have been praised by community leaders following a devastating explosion on Cambridge Street. Fire crews from Scarborough, Sherburn, Robin Hood’s Bay and a specialist incident support unit responded to...

Events honour town’s heritage

Communities in Scarborough are being given the opportunity to take part in a wide range of cultural events to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Scarborough becoming a spa town. Celebrations are being organised throughout this year with a programme of...

Fracking ‘off ’

Controversial plans for a gas drilling rig at Burniston have been refused by councillors. Following fierce opposition from residents, local politicians, and campaigners, Europa Oil & Gas’ proposal to install a 125ft (38m) rig close to the North York...

Spa hosts out of this world characters

Described by organisers as the unconventional convention, Sci-Fi Scarborough (SFS) saw a host of costumed visitors descend on the Spa for the event’s twelfth consecutive year. SFS returned for 2026 with fresh guests and a range of exhibits and stalls...

Tributes to rider after fatal race crash

Tributes have been paid to motorcyclist Aran Sadler following his tragic death during the Bob Smith Spring Cup on Oliver’s Mount. Popular rider Sadler, from County Durham, passed away following an accident on the first lap of Saturday’s Supersport A...

Go-ahead for new council office plan

Plans to purchase a new council office in Scarborough have been given the go-ahead despite objections. North Yorkshire Council’s ‘asset rationalisation’ plan, which includes the purchase of Resolution House by the A64 in Scarborough for an...

Your week FIVE THINGS FOR YOUR WEEK...

Yorkshire’s Poshest Hotel: Grantley Hall, Thursday, C5, 8pm A four-part documentary goes behind the opulent doors of Grantley Hall in North Yorkshire, which was a run-down country house when Barnsleyborn Valeria Sykes bought the property in 2015 and...

Box office records smashed

A sensational summer of live music at Scarborough Open Air Theatre has smashed box office records – three months before the first show. Venue promoters Cuffe and Taylor have revealed 150,000 tickets have already been sold for this summer’s TK Maxx...

Woodlands students enjoy new home

The first phase of the new Woodlands Academy special school in Scarborough has now been completed, marking a major milestone in the creation of the much-needed purpose-built specialist school. The new school, which has been several years in the...

Gas rig ruling back at council

Plans for a gas drilling rig near Scarborough will not be called in by the Government and will instead be decided on by North Yorkshire Council. The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG ) has decided that Europa Oil & Gas’...

Fined for flying flags

A businessman says he was left “disgusted” after being slapped with a bill of almost £3,000 for putting up “unauthorised flags”. Will Haylett, 43, insists he was only trying to “lift people's spirits” when he hoisted dozens of Union and St George’s...

‘A deep love for Scarborough and its people'

400 YEARS AS A SPA TOWN!

A series of events is being planned to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Scarborough becoming a spa town which has seen the seaside resort become one of the nation’s favourite destinations over the centuries. Celebrations are being organised...

‘Orchard Café by Cooplands’ reopens

Cooplands’ much-loved Orchard Cafe on Newborough has reopened following the company’s return to local ownership. Orchard Café officially reopened its doors on Friday, January 30, welcoming customers back with favourites such as chips and gravy, and...

Concerns over Gateway plans

Fresh concerns have been raised over proposals to redevelop the area around Scarborough Railway station. Scarborough town councillors have raised concerns about the number of drop-off spaces proposed in the town’s Station Gateway project, a series of...

Stars heading to Open Air Theatre in 2026