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The rumour that M&S was closing its Scarborough store spread fast over the bank holiday - fast enough to rack up more than 300 comments before the company confirmed that the Newborough store isn't going anywhere. The relief was real and understandable. Scarborough already has the highest town centre vacancy rate in the county at 18.6 per cent, and another empty unit on that stretch would have been hard to look at.
On the subject of what is and isn't coming to town, the proposed Aldi on Cayton Low Road is back on track after a demolition dispute was resolved in March. Of the 255 responses submitted during consultation, 94 per cent were in favour, which is about as clear a verdict as planning processes tend to produce.
Meanwhile, South Bay has been handed a Brown Flag for poor water quality - billed by its creators as the Oscars of the sewage world. Five per cent of England's bathing waters share the same rating, which is either reassuring or not, depending on your plans for the summer.
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🏖️ South Bay Scoops a Brown Flag. Scarborough South Bay has been rated "poor" for water quality by the Environment Agency, landing it a Brown Flag Award - billed by its creators as "the Oscars of the sewage world." Five per cent of England's bathing waters share the same zero-star rating.
🛍️ M&S Isn't Going Anywhere. Rumours of the Newborough store's closure spread over the bank holiday, prompting more than 300 comments before M&S confirmed there are no plans to shut. Scarborough already has the highest town centre vacancy rate in the county at 18.6 per cent.
🏗️ Filey Road Gets Planning Pushback. More than 60 objections have been lodged against a proposed retail park on Filey Road, with residents citing concerns over town centre trade, biodiversity and noise. Scarborough has the highest town centre vacancy rate in the county.
🛒 Aldi's Eastfield Plan Back on Track. The £7 million supermarket proposed for the former Driving Test Centre on Cayton Low Road is moving forward after a demolition dispute was resolved in March. Of the 255 responses received during consultation, 94 per cent were in favour.
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😂 Jasper Carrott Comes to the Spa. The veteran comedian brings his touring show to Scarborough Spa on Sunday, 21 June at 7 pm. Tickets are available online or by calling 01723 376774.
🚴 Tour of Britain Eyes North Yorkshire. Senior councillors meet on 12 May to vote on a £200,000 contribution towards hosting two stages of the Lloyds Tour of Britain in 2026 and 2027. The 2024 editions of the cycling race generated £33.3 million for local economies nationally.
🎾 Padel Courts Planned for Wykeham. North Yorkshire Water Park has submitted plans for two padel courts at its site near West Ayton, enclosed in steel, wire mesh and tempered glass. The park already draws around 80,000 visitors a year.
🎸 The Sex Pistols' Scarborough Chapter. Before they were notorious, the Sex Pistols played their debut at the Penthouse on St Nicholas Street in May 1976 - a connection now documented in a bespoke exhibition at Scarborough Library until 30 May. Three original members will play the Open Air Theatre later this year.
🍺 Carousel Brewers Fayre Gets Last Orders. Whitbread is converting its remaining Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants into hotel space as part of a five-year plan to become a "pure-play hotel business" - Scarborough's Carousel included. The 197 sites being wound down lost £13 million between them last year.
💻 Cowork Whitby Needs More Desks Filled. The flexible workspace on Whitby's high street needs to double its regular users before June to stay open. Day passes start at £15, with the doors open seven days a week from 7 am to 11 pm.
📡 Scarborough Gets a 5G Boost. North Yorkshire Council has approved nine new 5G antennas on the roof of the Scarborough Telephone Exchange, along with a 3.75-metre mast extension. The applicant noted the equipment had been kept to "the minimum necessary."
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🐕 Dogs Off South Bay. After months of fierce local debate, dogs are now banned from Scarborough's South Bay for the season. The ban lifts again in autumn.
🛁 Deal on Dinner, Rooftop Spa & Bed for Two at Grade 1 Listed Regency House. Voted Best UK Spa Hotel by The Sunday Times. Find the details.
🏚️ Empty Homes, New Purpose. North Yorkshire Council is converting three vacant Scarborough properties into eight flats for homeless households.
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🎸Events, Activities & Live Music
We keep it short here - head to our EVENTS PAGE for links and future events.
Friday, 8 May
09:45 🎯 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:00 🧵 SEWcial Sewing & Textile Craft - Stitched by the Beach, Scarborough
13:30 🎭 The Gruffalo - Stephen Joseph, Scarborough
16:30 🎭 The Gruffalo - Stephen Joseph, Scarborough
18:00 💃 Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎭 Drag Bonkers Bingo - Scarborough Railway Men’s Club
19:00 🎯 New Chapters-Book Buds - The Tap & Spile, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 The Bull - Bull Inn, Gristhorpe
Saturday, 9 May
10:00 🛍️ Country Crafts & Produce Fayre - Staintondale Village Hall
10:30 🎭 The Gruffalo - Stephen Joseph, Scarborough
11:30 🧘 Yogalates - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:30 🎭 The Gruffalo - Stephen Joseph, Scarborough
14:30 💃 Alice in Wonderland - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
18:00 🧘 Sea Swim with Sarah Banks - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End
19:00 👻 Dark Tales Walking Tour - To The Grand Hotel, Scarborough
19:00 💃 Alice in Wonderland - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
19:30 🎶 Boyband in the Buff: Starring Gareth Gates - Scarborough Spa
20:30 🎧 Eastside Soul Club - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Unfinished Business - The Albert, Scarborough
Sunday, 10 May
09:00 🛍️ Cobble Market May - Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults
10:00 🧘 Magical Menopause Retreat Day - The Old Chapel, Staintondale
10:30 🎭 The Gruffalo - Stephen Joseph, Scarborough
10:30 🎬 Wicked Double Bill: Film - YMCA, Scarborough
13:30 🎭 The Gruffalo - Stephen Joseph, Scarborough
16:00 🎤 Under 20s Open Mic - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
17:00 🐴 Jump Training Show - Eastgate House Stables, Seamer
17:00 🎯 Sunday Socials - Haddock Hideaway, Scarborough
19:00 🎶 Sunday Sessions - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
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