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  New solar panels will be installed at public buildings in Whitby and Eastfield to help reduce energy bills and tackle climate change, according to Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume.

• Scarborough HMO Growth Sparks Fresh Tourism Concerns

  Scarborough councillors have raised concerns that the town's seaside resort status is under threat due to the rising number of HMOs and supported accommodation replacing traditional guesthouses.

• BLOWN OFF COURSE: Late Penalty Spoils Boro’s Comeback Hopes

  After going a goal behind early on, Scarborough pulled level. But, despite Boro's best efforts in worsening weather, it was Bedford who bagged the winner from the penalty spot.

• Giantkilling Bridlington Town's Trophy Triumph

  Bridlington Town produced a determined performance to overcome Curzon Ashton on penalties in the FA Trophy, with captain Ahmed Salam scoring twice during the match before converting the decisive spot-kick.

• Whitby Town Lose Out In Six-Goal Thriller

  Whitby Town suffered their first defeat of the Graeme Lee era, despite a spirited second-half comeback, as FC United of Manchester claimed a 4-2 victory at Broadhurst Park.

• Scarborough Rugby Edge Thriller On Busy Afternoon

  Boro edged home in the North East on another busy programme of rugby for our local sides.

• 52 New Homes Approved in Sherburn Despite GP Surgery Capacity Warning

  Plans for 52 new homes in Sherburn have been granted outline permission by North Yorkshire Council despite strong local opposition and warnings about local healthcare capacity.

• Scarborough's Kingfishers Celebrate West Yorkshire Success

  Kingfishers swimmers have enjoyed a fantastic Winter Yorkshire Championships campaign, producing a host of personal bests, top 10 finishes and qualifying times across two weekends of competition in Sheffield and Leeds.

• Pickering Town Punished By Visitors

  Pikes were well beaten at Mill Lane on Saturday.

• Scarborough Dealer Jailed

  Benjamin Dack, 28, of no fixed address but from the Scarborough area, has been jailed for four years at York Crown Court on Friday.

• Over 500 Homes In Scarborough And Whitby To Receive Energy Efficiency Upgrades

  Hundreds of households across the Yorkshire Coast will benefit from tailored energy efficiency improvements designed to lower bills and create warmer homes.

• FLOOD WARNINGS Issued For Scarborough's Foreshore Road & Sandside

  Two Flood Warnings have been issued for Scarborough's Foreshore Road & Sandside, with a Flood Alert issued for Whitby to Filey.