Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Scarborough To Face Macclesfield Away In Next FA Cup Test

  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.

• Scarborough Alexander Dennis Bus Maker Strikes End After Improved Pay Deal Secured

  Four hundred workers at the Alexander Dennis bus factory in Scarborough have ended their strike action after securing an improved two-year pay deal.

• Scarborough 'AI Slop' Art Trail Cost Council More Than £11,000

  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.

• Two Weeks Of Work Experience Guaranteed For North Yorkshire Pupils

  Every secondary school pupil in North Yorkshire will be offered two weeks of meaningful work experience as part of a major expansion to a regional careers programme.

• Two Scarborough Post Offices Face Temporary Closure For Major Refurbishments

  Postal services in Seamer and Newby will be temporarily suspended from late September as both branches undergo significant building work.

• Second Home Tax To Be Looked At By North Yorkshire Council Committee

  Councillors are set to debate calls for North Yorkshire Council to suspend its controversial second home council tax premium after a petition attracted 1,000 signatures.

• Scarborough Care Home Passed Despite Concerns

  A large 75-bed care home will be constructed in the Scarborough area despite concerns about the impact on local health services.

• North Yorkshire Councillors Refuse To Change Controversial School Transport Policy

  North Yorkshire Council chiefs have rejected calls to scrap an unpopular school transport policy, telling opposition councillors they would make the same decision if they were responsible for the authority’s finances.

• Scarborough Athletic Progress After Second Half Show

  Boro won on their travels in the North East on Saturday, earning over £3,000 and securing a vital win in the country's biggest national cup competition.

• Swimming Event Celebrates Best of Scarborough

  Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group (SDSG) and Everyone Active are set to hold their Special Olympics Come & Try It Gala on Sunday.

• Scarborough Wellbeing Walks Go From Strength to Strength

  Scarborough Wellbeing Walks, delivered by Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group (SDSG), are helping local people take positive steps towards improved health, wellbeing and confidence through gentle, accessible walking opportunities.

• Scarborough's Alpamare Waterpark Expected to Be Sold to 'Protect Its Future' With Private Investment

  North Yorkshire Council has accepted a successful bid for Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark, paving the way for private investment and a planned reopening in early 2027.

• Scarborough Extreme Brings Free Urban Sports To North Bay This Weekend

  Scarborough's North Bay will be transformed this weekend as the Scarborough Extreme event returns, offering free activities ranging from BMX demonstrations to climbing and martial arts for all ages.

• Classic Motorbikes Embark On Coast-To-Coast Challenge For Scarborough Hospice

  A fleet of twenty vintage motorbikes is setting off from Robin Hoods Bay to Whitehaven and back on Saturday to raise money for Saint Catherines Hospice in Scarborough.

• Scarborough Hosts National Celebration Of Seaside Heritage And Coastal Culture

  Seaside enthusiasts and heritage professionals will gather in Scarborough this Friday to celebrate coastal history and crown the nation's favourite seaside spots.

• Bus Passengers Promised Better Services As New Five-Year Plan Revealed

  Bus networks across North Yorkshire are set for an overhaul under a new five-year improvement plan that aims to boost reliability, simplify fares, and upgrade Scarborough's Park and Ride.