Scarborough News

Record number of 999 Calls for North Yorkshire Police

North Yorkshire Police received more 999 calls on Saturday than on any other day, ever.

New CEO for Age UK Scarborough

Age UK Scarborough and District have appointed Neil Bradbury as its new CEO.

North Yorkshire Health Leaders Welcome Fall in COVID Infection Rate But Warn Numbers are Still High

There's been an increase in the number of people in North Yorkshire requiring hospital treatment for COVID over the last week but at the same time a fall in the infection rate.

Third Time Lucky for Whitby Homes Plan?

A third attempt will be made by Scarborough councillors next week to make a decision about whether a developer can build more than 60 new homes on land near Whitby Abbey.

Councillors Dig In Over Allotment Shortage in Scarborough

Scarborough Borough councillors have backed calls for more allotment space to be created in the town in order to deal with a waiting list that has shot up during the pandemic.

Increase in COVID Patients at Scarborough Hospital

The number of Covid-19 patients in Scarborough Hospital has trebled in the last seven days as younger people are urged to keep coming forward to get the vaccine.

Remote Working Could Help Cut Carbon in Scarborough Borough

The COVID lockdowns have inadvertently given local councils an opportunity to test out some measures that might be used in the fight against climate change.

Speed Cameras and More Police Officers for North Yorkshire's Roads

The county's police and crime commissioner wants to tackle speeding in North Yorkshire.

Plan for Scarborough Supermarket Junction Improvement

Drivers who find themselves stuck in long queues to access Scarborough's McDonald’s drive-thru and Morrisons supermarket could soon be about to get some relief.