Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Police Launch Arson Investigation Following Whitby Barn Fire

  North Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation into a fire at a hay barn in Whitby, which they believe was started deliberately

• Scarborough Man Jailed for Violent Attack on Woman

  A man who stabbed his partner in her abdomen has been jailed for ten years.

• Scarborough Man Sentenced After Admitting Sexual Communication with Children Offences

  A man from the Scarborough area has been sentenced after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual communication with children aged 14 and 12.

• Eastfield Councillor Says Residents Are 'Beside Themselves' Over Proposed Government Cuts

  A Scarborough councillor says residents are 'beside themselves' over planned government cuts.

• A165 Filey Road Scarborough Closed At South Cliff Roundabout

  Callers to This Is The Coast report Police sealing off the road in the Wheatcroft area.

• Pickering Works Start Monday

  North Yorkshire Council are working to strengthen verges on Westgate, in Pickering, from Monday for 5 days.

• Hundreds Join Burniston Protest March

  More than 200 locals and activists joined a protest march against plans for a gas drilling rig in Burniston, near Scarborough, on Saturday.

• North Yorkshire Council Reveals Autism Strategy

  A plan for 2025-2030 has been revealed with the council saying it's been two years in the making.

• Scarborough Celebrate 4th Win & Clean Sheet In A Row Away At Southport

  The Seadogs have scored NINE and conceded NONE in their last 4 games in all competitions.

• Victory Secured But Dream Over For Scarborough RUFC

  Boro beat Pontefract 45-5 in North East 2 on Saturday but Rochdale secured the title with a win of their own.

• North Yorkshire Council Officially Pass Bin Changes

  North Yorkshire Council executives have officially adopted a harmonised household recycling and waste collection guidance document to support the provision of frontline services.

• Scarborough Rugby Title Push Continues At Silver Royd

  Second-placed Boro face Pontefract on Saturday in North East 2.

• Police Issue Further Appeal Following Man’s Death in Scarborough

  Two weeks on from an incident which resulted in the death of a man in Scarborough, investigating officers are continuing to urge witnesses to come forward.

• Council Reaffirms Commitment to Spending Second Homes Tax Revenue on Housing Projects

  North Yorkshire Council has reiterated its pledge to utilise the revenue generated from a soon to be introduced second homes council tax premium to tackle the pressing housing issues facing local residents.

• Renovation of Grade-I Listed Scarborough Heritage Site Blocked

  Plans to renovate a historic Grade-I Listed building in Scarborough’s popular South Bay have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council.

• "Good" Rating for Scarborough’s Northstead Community Preschool

  Northstead Community Preschool in Scarborough has been rated as ‘good’ in all areas following an inspection by Ofsted.