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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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Nursery petition hope at 11th hour
CAMPAIGNERS hoping to save the threatened Manor Road Nursery have launched a petition in an 11th hour bid to gather support.
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Orders arrive for new Plaxton coach
PRODUCTION at a Scarborough coach manufacturer is stepping up a gear after the firm secured an order from a national transport group.
9 commentsAlmost 100% say no to iPads
THE huge scale of public opposition to the purchase of iPads for Scarborough’s 50 councillors has been revealed in a poll.
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Law seeks to claim conman’s ‘fortune’
FINANCIAL investigators will attempt to reclaim up to three quarters of a million pounds from a Scarborough swindler.
Assault followed refusal to party
A TEENAGER who left his sister’s wedding to go to a party where he assaulted two people has appeared in court.
Fine for man after smashing bar window
A DRUNKEN kick which smashed a Pickering town centre bar’s window has landed a man with a £150 fine.
‘Unprovoked’ attack on man
A 23-YEAR-OLD has escaped with a suspended prison sentence after beating a man unconscious in an “unprovoked and savage” assault.
Man, 24, cleared of attacking love rival
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.
BREAKING NEWS...Tesco decision will not be called-in
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.
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Walking on the wild side - Watch the video video
After five years of continuous growth one of Scarborough’s top attractions is hoping for a bumper summer season in 2012.
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Mystery over two closures
THE future of two traditional Scarborough businesses is shrouded in mystery.
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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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Eyesores are a seafront blight
eyesores are blighting Scarborough’s South Bay and action is urgently needed, it has been claimed.
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Freddie flashback part of family photo album
A SCARBOROUGH woman has unearthed a photo which bears an uncanny likeness to a popular Scarborough statue.
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Councillors to debate iPads - Have your say
The issue of providing councillors with iPads will be discussed later this week.
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Public meeting over Manor Road Nursery
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.
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Decision day for council tax rates
A DECISION on whether or not to freeze council tax rates is due to be taken on Friday.
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Firefighters called to Old Town kitchen blaze
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.
Special day of prayer
THERE will be a special church service in Scarborough next month to celebrate Women’s World Day of Prayer.
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Come and sea... Festival’s programme is taking shape
A PROGRAMME awash with seafaring folk talent is being lined up for this year’s Scarborough Sea-fest.
5 commentsMayor and deputy to be chosen
COUNCILLORS are due to decide on Friday who will be the next mayor and deputy mayor of Scarborough.
3 commentsWaste ground blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Burniston Road after smoke was spotted coming from a children’s play area.
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Burglary trio jailed after foiled raids
THREE men who used a stolen car to cross the country intent on targeting Scarborough homes were foiled when two women found them in their homes, a court heard.
Setting scenes for church anniversary
VOLUNTEERS have been hard at work preparing for a pageant to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Westborough Methodist Church.
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Coal champ on form
n JOHN Hunter won the Scarborough Coal Hump 13 times during its original run – it came to an end in 2005 but was resurrected four years later and followed a different route.
War heroes’ charity gets cash support
MORE than £3,000 was raised for a military charity following a charity auction at Scarborough Rugby Club.
Golf club to host meeting
A DROP-IN session held jointly with the police and North Bay councillors will be held at North Cliff Golf Club on Thursday from 9.30am to 11am.
Thieves steal 30 mattresses
POLICE in Scarborough are appealing for information after 30 mattresses valued at about £9,000 were stolen from an industrial unit.
15 commentsFatal crash driver banned for 3 years
A SCARBOROUGH pensioner who caused the death of a motorcyclist has been banned from driving for three years.
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.
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£3,000 theft from ‘helpless’ relative
A WOMAN who cheated her “helpless” mother-in-law out of thousands of pounds has been given a suspended prison sentence.
2 commentsCharity night is in fashion
FUNDRAISERS are looking forward to an evening of chic designer wear at a charity fashion night.
Top award for train operator
A LOCAL train operator is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award.
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Drug dealer told to expect prison term
A SCARBOROUGH drug dealer has been told to prepare for a prison sentence after being found guilty of intending to supply a Class A drug.
Relocation for Knipe Point?
RESIDENTS on the knife-edge at Scarborough’s Knipe Point are hoping to relocate to Crossgates.
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Shamed cabbie is stripped of licence
A CAB driver has been stripped of his livelihood after he made inappropriate comments to his passengers.
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Mil-let’s find a new shop tenant!
IT is hoped that a new company will pitch its tent in Scarborough.
12 commentsStatue vandal hunt intensifies video
A HUGE hunt to snare callous vandals who defaced an iconic North Bay statue has intensified.
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Parking plan is welcomed
TRADERS and local councillors have welcomed the decision to reject a proposal to start charging for parking in Marine Drive during the winter months.
3 commentsBarrier is damaged
POLICE have launched an appeal after a car park barrier was damaged in Scarborough.
Knife woman jailed
A WOMAN who pulled a knife on a member of the public for “staring at her” has been jailed.
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 commentsMan sent abusive texts to ex-partner
A MAN who harassed his former partner and threatened to go and beat up her father on Christmas Day has been given a community order.
Police appeal after burglary in town
SCARBOROUGH police are hunting a gang of men who burgled a property in the town.
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Concert remembers Shadows legend Jet
A POPULAR Scarborough band are set to tune up for a huge gig in honour of a guitar legend.
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Night of miltary splendour proves a force-ful fundraising event
THOUSANDS of pounds have been passed on to deserving causes following Scarborough’s Night Before the Colours event.
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Man stole whisky worth £30
A SCARBOROUGH man has appeared in court charged with stealing two bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey, worth £30, from Tesco, in Westwood.
Sir Jimmy’s grave draws the crowds video
SIR Jimmy Savile’s grave in Scarborough’s Woodlands Cemetery is fast becoming a tourist attraction.
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Wednesday 22 February 2012
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Light rain
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