The reopening of Scarborough's Alpamare Water Park could be a catalyst for further developments in the area.
Flamingo Land have agreed to run the waterpark for the next 12 months, it's expected to reopen in July.
Flamingo Land Owner - Gordon Gibb - says he's aware of other sites in the vicinity, such as the former Mr Marvel's site, which have potential for the visitor economy:
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Kevin Hollinrake, the MP for Filey, has issued a stark warning regarding the future of the Yorkshire Coast’s hospitality industry, expressing his total opposition to a proposed new tourism tax.
Scarborough Town Council is facing a bill of more than £53,000 for the future provision of Christmas lights.
More walkers taking on a famous route which passes through North Yorkshire will be able to record their progress after funding was provided for hundreds of Coast to Coast Walk passports.
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