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Hall move to ‘save council £5.8 million’
CONTROVERSIAL plans to revolutionise Scarborough’s historic Town Hall could save up to £5.8 million on repair bills, it has been claimed.
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More people in Scarborough going broke
SCARBOROUGH is facing a debt crisis with more and more people struggling to make ends meet, new figures reveal.
More people in Scarborough going broke
SCARBOROUGH is facing a debt crisis with more and more people struggling to make ends meet, new figures reveal.
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‘New mine will boost economy’
n DR Martin Weale of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, said the regional visits are “a very important component of the process of decision making”.
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Insight into business and the economy
A KEY decision maker from the Bank of England visited Scarborough to speak to local businesses.
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Revealed: The £3,000 cost of council award
SCARBOROUGH Council spent more than £3,000 to send staff to a “Oscar” style awards ceremony, the Evening News can exclusively reveal.
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Future still uncertain for store staff
UNCERTAINTY still surrounds the future of two Clinton Cards stores – and their 13 staff – in Scarborough.
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Council boss takes role on potash team
THE firm behind plans to build a potash mine near Scarborough has made a new appointment to ensure prospective local employees have the right expertise.
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SCARBOROUGH’S new Poundstretcher store it set to open at 9am tomorrow, creating 15 new jobs.
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Trio boost Ellis directors to seven
CABLE cleat manufacturer Ellis has appointed three new directors following a “significant” year of growth.
‘Rare chance’ to join networking group
A SCARBOROUGH business networking group is offering a chance to join its ranks.
Awards extended to cover coast
BUSINESSES in Scarborough are being invited to enter this year’s Yorkshire Coast Business Awards.
New plans for funerals
A MAN has started his own business after identifying a niche market in Scarborough’s funeral industry.
Popular vegetarian eatery closes
A POPULAR specialist vegetarian cafe has closed after five years in Scarborough.
Water feature
A FULL planning application for a water park and holiday lodges at the Sands development has been submitted to Scarborough Council.
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Popular vegetarian eatery closes
A POPULAR specialist vegetarian cafe has closed after five years in Scarborough.
Deadline is approaching for White Rose Awards
TIME is running out for Scarborough’s tourism businesses to enter the largest industry awards in the county.
Hospital’s millions on temporary staff
HOSPITAL chiefs have spent close to £18 million on employing temporary staff at Scarborough Hospital, it has been revealed.
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£4 million boost
ONE of Scarborough’s largest factories has received a £4 million investment as part of plans to modernise the site.
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Revealed: Hospital’s 1,540 parking fines
SCARBOROUGH Hospital made £411,500 from car parking charges last year.
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Moves on work at development
PRESSURE is mounting on developers responsible for Scarborough’s Oliver’s Heights estate to complete a range of unfinished work.
13 commentsHair salons are in good trim, says research
HAIRDRESSERS in Scarborough are defying the economic downturn, according to new research.
Uncertain times for card store
THIRTEEN shop workers in Scarborough are facing an uncertain future after high-street chain Clinton Cards was placed into administration.
2 commentsNew delay on huge gas plant
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a gas processing plant on the edge of the North York Moors have suffered more delays.
Residents get boost from offer
RESIDENTS across the Ryedale area are set to benefit from a new insulation grant.
High street could be set for new store boost
SCARBOROUGH could be set to welcome a new high street store.
12 commentsFears over card stores
CLINTON Cards - which has two shops in Scarborough - has warned it expects its largest supplier to begin steps to place it into administration.
Ground all set to stand tall again
ABOVE... the former Athletic Ground and below, the venue in its prime with Scarborough playing Barnet
Hotline set up for businesses
A BUSINESS support helpline has been launched as part of Scarborough’s new Yorkshire Coast Business Gateway programme.
Two new shops for town centre
BUSINESS is booming in Scarborough with news that two empty shops are due to reopen for business, with new tenants already lined up.
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Growing trend at butchers as couples say ‘Pie do’
AN AWARD-winning butchers is enjoying the “icing on the cake” for its business after an unexpected venture into the wedding industry.
8 commentsBiggest rail celebration at Railfest
LOCOMOTIVE enthusiasts in Scarborough are being invited to the UK’s biggest rail celebration.
Museum display on potash origin
A NEW display looking at the proposed potash development between Whitby and Scarborough has opened at the Rotunda Museum.
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School’s report is just tre-Den-dous!
A SCARBOROUGH out of school club has soared to the top of the class after an Ofsted report.
Centre’s ‘turtle power’
SCARBOROUGH Sea Life Centre staff will be jetting off to Greece to help put the finishing touches to a new Turtle Rescue Centre.
Steam Gala weekends
THE May Day Bank Holiday sees the start of the first major special event of the season on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Lisa goes in to bat for club
SCARBOROUGH Cricket Club has made an executive appointment in a bid to promote its new £2 million facilities.
Be a sport, get involved
THEY might not have got a ticket to the London games, but businesses in Scarborough are still getting into the sporting spirit with the help of a local recruitment consultancy.
Charities to get a skills boost thanks to new scheme
AN INITIATIVE to use business knowledge to help charities has enjoyed a successful launch in Scarborough.
Train passengers on the right track
RECORD numbers of travellers in Scarborough are taking to the train to beat the recession blues.
7 commentsLocal authors star at book signing
A BOOK signing featuring four local authors took place at a Scarborough cafe.
Student lays hands on top design prize
A SCARBOROUGH student has scooped a top prize with one of the country’s oldest trade guilds after being inspired by the success of Britain’s gold-medal winning cyclists.
1 commentGreen scheme to boost businesses
A NEW not-for-profit scheme is being launched today to help Scarborough businesses save money while helping the environment.
£1.65 billion mine to be open in 2017
SCARBOROUGH’S potash mine could be in operation by 2017 as shaft designs are revealed.
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School’s vow after ‘satisfactory’ score
A SCARBOROUGH school has vowed to continue to provide the “best quality education” for youngsters after an Ofsted report branded it “satisfactory”.
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Opening date for new store
AN OPENING date has been set for Scarborough’s new Poundstretcher store as work starts on site.
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Book Miss Scarboro’ for events
THE newly-crowned Miss Scarborough, Eleanor Hardie, can now be booked to appear at events in the Scarborough area.
Charity to open a new flagship shop
A NEW era in retail is being embarked upon by Scarborough’s hospice charity as it looks to open a new flagship shop.
Near fatal accident: firm fined £30,000
A COMPANY has been fined £30,000 after a worker at its Scarborough warehouse suffered a “near fatal” accident.
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Is time spent for the penny?
THE debate is growing as to whether Britain should lose its penny as Scarborough voices its view.
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Thursday 24 May 2012
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