THE future of Scarborough’s century-old Spa Orchestra is under the spotlight after it emerged that it is costing the taxpayer tens of thousands of pounds.

PRODUCTION at a Scarborough coach manufacturer is stepping up a gear after the firm secured an order from a national transport group.

THE huge scale of public opposition to the purchase of iPads for Scarborough’s 50 councillors has been revealed in a poll.

FINANCIAL investigators will attempt to reclaim up to three quarters of a million pounds from a Scarborough swindler.

CAMPAIGNERS hoping to save the threatened Manor Road Nursery have launched a petition in an 11th hour bid to gather support.

A TEENAGER who left his sister’s wedding to go to a party where he assaulted two people has appeared in court.

A 23-YEAR-OLD has escaped with a suspended prison sentence after beating a man unconscious in an “unprovoked and savage” assault.

A MAN has been cleared of assault after a court heard how his love rival smirked “Let him get out of these lies” shortly after reporting the alleged matter to the police.

A DRUNKEN kick which smashed a Pickering town centre bar’s window has landed a man with a £150 fine.

THE planning application for construction of a new Tesco superstore in Scarborough has not been called-in for examination by the Secretary of State, it has been announced.

After five years of continuous growth one of Scarborough’s top attractions is hoping for a bumper summer season in 2012.

THE future of two traditional Scarborough businesses is shrouded in mystery.

A TOP comedian is hoping to make the right impression after being lined up as the latest addition to the 2012 programme at the Spa.

THE full line-up of guests and events at the Scarborough Literature Festival have been revealed.

eyesores are blighting Scarborough’s South Bay and action is urgently needed, it has been claimed.

The issue of providing councillors with iPads will be discussed later this week.

THERE will be a public meeting tomorrow to discuss the proposed sale of Manor Road Nursery and placing the supply of plants to Scarborough Council in the hands of a private company.

A DECISION on whether or not to freeze council tax rates is due to be taken on Friday.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a block of flats after a fire started on the hob of a kitchen worktop cooker during the early hours of the morning.

THERE will be a special church service in Scarborough next month to celebrate Women’s World Day of Prayer.