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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Scarborough Athletic will travel to Macclesfield in the FA Cup third qualifying round after two second-half goals secured a 2-0 away victory against Dunston.
Four hundred workers at the Alexander Dennis bus factory in Scarborough have ended their strike action after securing an improved two-year pay deal.
A controversial deckchair trail designed using artificial intelligence for Scarborough's 400th anniversary has sparked local backlash after a Freedom of Information request revealed it cost the council over £11,000.
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