The Scarborough News

The Scarborough News is a weekly publication serving the Scarborough region in North Yorkshire, England. It debuted on May 31, 2012, as a revamped version of the previous daily newspaper, the Scarborough Evening News, and includes content from the former Saturday edition of the Filey & Hunmanby Mercury. This newspaper is a 'bumper' edition consisting of 136 pages, combining news from an entire week—previously spread across six days—into a single weekly issue. The Scarborough News is published by Yorkshire Regional Newspapers Ltd., a company owned by National World.

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Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team celebrate 60 years

2 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Louise French

Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team (SRMRT) will celebrate its 60th anniversary later this year. Founded as the Scarborough and District Search and Rescue Team on July 7 1965, the team was originally started by the North York Moors National Park voluntary rangers who saw a need to provide a service to the increasing numbers of walkers using the moors.
Official launch weekend for Forge Valley Roasters - Brew Bar in Scarborough

2 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Louise French

Scarborough’s independent business scene has a fresh new addition with Forge Valley Roasters – Brew Bar hosting a launch event for their new venue on Huntriss Row this weekend. The launch event, which runs from Friday June 6 to Sunday June 8, will see the debut of Forge Valley Roasters signature Moors Blend, a special release created in partnership with the North York Moors Trust.
Hairy Bob reading event to take place at Scarborough Castle

2 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Louise French

A special reading event aimed at the under fives is to take place in Scarborough. The Hairy Bob reading event and educational litter pick, organised by Keep Scarborough Tidy, will introduce youngsters to one of Scarborough’s best known tales. The free activity will take place on four occasions, Wednesday June 11, Thursday July 17, Tuesday August 19 and Saturday September 6 from 10.30am-1pm.
Brother launches fundraiser to repair Egton church bells in memory of sister

2 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Louise French

An Egton man has launched an ambitious fundraising campaign to create a lasting tribute to his late sister. Gail Riley was just 44 when she passed away after a long illness. She had worked alongside her brother, Andy Stanforth, to build the Egton-based business Towbar Express — well known to many Whitby residents as the sponsors of Whitby Town Football Club.
Award-winning TV show Taskmaster and English Heritage team up for summer event at Scarborough Castle

2 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Duncan Atkins

The BAFTA-winning show Taskmaster is heading to Scarborough Castle this summer. English Heritage and Taskmaster have joined forces to bring a unique entertainment experience to some heritage sites, including Scarborough, presenting a series of engaging and playful tasks at iconic locations.
Police issue next of kin appeal following death of man in Scarborough

2 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Louise French

North Yorkshire Police has issued an appeal for help to locate the next of kin of 76-year-old David SurmanMr Surman passed away at his home in Scarborough on May 23. It is believed that Mr Surman has a son who resides in America, however that is all that the Coroner’s Office knows at this time. The British Embassy in Washington has been approached, but they are unable to assist as they have no details on record.
New community garden at Sleights, near Whitby, to hold open day

3 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Duncan Atkins

A new Growing Together Gardening Club is staging an opening event on Thursday June 5 at the Sleights Surgery community garden. Run by Sleights & Sandsend Medical Practice in partnership with Whitby Area Development Trust, the aim is to help local people achieve a connection with nature to support physical, emotional and social health. Call in on our open event between noon and 2.30pm, to find out about the project and consider registering for weekly supported taster sessions across the month.
New care wing opens at Saint Catherine's Hospice in Scarborough to expand its specialist care

3 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Dominic Brown

Saint Catherine’s Hospice is “delighted” to announce the opening of a newly refurbished care wing, offering eight much-needed respite care rooms, new patient facilities and dedicated space for staff. Thanks to the generosity of Scarborough-based Castle Construction (Scarborough) Limited, the previously unused area of the hospice has now been transformed into a welcoming and purpose-built space known as The Castle Suite.
This busy port scene shows fishing craft, rowing boats and a stunning tall-masted ship, possibly a brigantine

3 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Aled Jones

A much different scene than the Quay today – our vintage postcard shows a late 18th Century view by Francis Nicholson (1753-1844), who is known as the Father of Watercolour Painting. It is a portrayal of Bridlington harbour looking west from the old North Pier. This busy port scene shows fishing craft, rowing boats and a stunning tall-masted ship, possibly a brigantine. The timber North Pier (foreground) has people angling and passing the time of day.
Spectacular fire performers, hypnotist and bands lined up for Whitby Charity Show

3 days ago | thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Duncan Atkins

A spectacular fire performance is set to be one of the star attractions at a forthcoming charity night in Whitby. The Charity Variety Show is on at Eighteen91 – formerly Chapel on the Hill, on Whitby’s Brunswick Street – on Saturday June 28, and features Doble Fuego, who specialise in fire eating and body burning to actually breathing fire - a showstopper for any event.