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Orchestra’s £37,000 deficit for the year
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.
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‘Fitting tribute’ appears on statue
A SOMBRE tribute has been left on the enormous sculpture of war hero Freddie Gilroy.
Railway to star in BBC series
THE North Yorkshire Moors Railway will be making a special appearance in the Great British Countryside series on BBC One.
Rory makes the right impression
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.
7 commentsOrganiser declare book festival a page turner
THE full line-up of guests and events at the Scarborough Literature Festival have been revealed.
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Freddie contest launched
A NEW photo competition has been launched as a thank you to Maureen Robinson and her gift of the popular North Bay Freddie Gilroy statue.
Jubilee art project needs your votes
ART work is to adorn the streets of Scarborough as part of a project to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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No acts likely to be announced for another month
THE summer programme at Scarborough’s crisis-hit Open Air Theatre is not expected to be unveiled for at least another month.
21 commentsHit play at the library
BEACH Hut Theatre’s new comedy thriller, premiered during Coastival’s Rather Splendid Day Out on Saturday, continues at Scarborough Library until tomorrow, at 7.30pm daily.
Sir Jim’s wagon goes up for sale at auction
A ONE-OFF piece of Jimmy Savile memorabilia will soon be going under the hammer.
19 commentsExhibition under way at gallery
A PREVIEW event for a new exhibition of Yorkshire Landscapes will be held tonight at 6.30pm at the Coast Gallery in Cloughton.
Concert remembers Shadows legend Jet
A POPULAR Scarborough band are set to tune up for a huge gig in honour of a guitar legend.
1 commentChurch choirs on song
SHROPSHIRE choir Of One Accord have been booked to perform at an annual music event at Queen Street Central Hall in Scarborough this summer.
Jazz event ends after 25-year run
ONE of the cultural highlights in the region’s calendar, the annual Pickering Jazz Festival, is to end after 25 years.
Hospital food show causes a stir
SCARBOROUGH Hospital featured on prime time TV as celebrity chef James Martin, left, set out to transform the hospital’s food menu.
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Paul’s star encounters
A SCARBOROUGH autograph hunter has launched his new book at a glitzy charity lunch in London.
Dinner with a view at annual gallery event
SCARBOROUGH’S art gallery is throwing its doors open to dinner guests for the first time in more than 70 years.
Design guru gives lecture
SCARBOROUGH-BORN Richard Seymour, one of the world’s leading industrial designers, is to return to his home town next month to give an illustrated lecture.
‘Local legend’ Bob Ford dies, aged 75
BOB FORD, a leading light on Scarborough’s pub-gigs circuit for 40 years, has died, aged 75.
See fears, foes and faeries at exbition
A NEW exhibition looking at British folklore through the ages opens soon at Scarborough Art Gallery.
Recycling deal grows by five years
FREE collections of broken electrical items from homes are set to continue for another five years.
The Chuckles return in new sea-faring tale
EXPECT to hear “to me, to you” and the occasional “oh dear, oh dear” when the Chuckle Brothers return to Scarborough for their new show this weekend.
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Black Lace to star at club
AGADOO pop stars Black Lace are heading to Scarborough next week to appear at Boleyns nightclub.
1 commentTickets on sale for art gallery fundraiser
SCARBOROUGH Art Gallery is throwing open its doors to dinner guests next month for the first time in more than 70 years.
1 commentConcert date
A LUNCHTIME concert will be held at Scarborough Library on Thursday February 23 at 12.30pm.
Town celebrates Dickens’ birthday
TODAY marks 200 years since the birth of one of the world’s best-loved authors - Charles Dickens.
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New owners towing in talent at pub
THE CURTAIN is about to go up on a family’s first summer season at a popular seaside pub.
Big Yin suffers again after Scarboro’ woe
ACCLAIMED comedian Billy Connolly, who jousted with hecklers at Scarborough’s Futurist Theatre before walking off stage, has suffered the wrath of fans again.
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Councillor’s vow on Open Air Theatre
SCARBOROUGH Council has reiterated it will stage its own shows at the Open Air Theatre this summer – following fears the venue could remain closed all year.
19 commentsConcert time
A LUNCHTIME concert will be held at Scarborough Library on Thursday February 9 at 12.30pm.
Art icon’s new move
ICONIC artist David Hockney has revealed he used Twitter to catch up on the reaction to his latest show.
Theatre programme still awaiting decision
n THE Open Air Theatre’s fortunes have been mixed since the start. Elton John’s concert sold out an increased capacity of 8,500 seats.
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All that jazz! Jazz Festival programme unveiled
JAZZ fans will swing their way down to the Spa Complex again this year, after organisers announced several international artists as part of the Scarborough Jazz Festival line-up.
Hollywood legend joins Joanne and Co in Abbey
SCARBOROUGH-born actress Joanne Froggatt is set to share the screen with Hollywood royalty Shirley MacLaine.
Muriel reminded of time at station
MEMORIES of Scarborough in wartime came flooding back for many when a former WREN was in town to launch her new book.
Open air theatre in limbo
SCARBOROUGH’S Open Air Theatre is in limbo today after the announcement of its summer programme was cancelled and a bitter war of words broke out.
29 commentsChoir to get in full voice
GRAHAM Community Choir will sing the Hovis tune with the Sandside Orchestra at a concert in March.
1 commentFloral twist to new town performance
A SCARBOROUGH theatre company are set to say it with flowers in a new production.
Author goes on show in new film
A FILM inspired by a prominent Scarborough author is set to be broadcast in the town.
Poet all set to come to town
POET, novelist, biographer and former poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion will perform in Scarborough in March.
Master of magic - Scarborough man on hit TV show
A SCARBOROUGH magician is the mastermind behind a number of death-defying forfeits featured on a hit BBC TV show.
New act for huge town show
BOSSES behind a major West End show set for Scarborough’s Futurist Theatre have announced a new performer to their line-up.
Town set for Burns festivities
SCOTS in Scarborough are preparing to celebrate Burns Night this evening.
Bright start as festival’s ‘Darkness’ sells out
ONE of the main attractions of a forthcoming one-day arts festival in Scarborough is fully booked.
Hip hop video is tip top
A VIDEO director who has worked with some of the world’s top-selling bands has lent a hand with the latest promo by the Scarborough Hip Hop School.
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Wednesday 22 February 2012
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