Flags Taken Down, Grantley Hall Voted Down, and Xanders Brings Back the Booze

Hey Scarborough! Here's what's happening this week 👋

The headlines are buzzing with debate and surprises. 🚩 A row has broken out over flags fixed to Scarborough lamp posts, with officials citing legal breaches while the mayor praised the display. Meanwhile, our poll on Grantley Hall got a huge response - 92% of you said it wasn’t worth the price. But now The Sun has turned heads with a hotel that makes Grantley look cheap: the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, where the penthouse costs an eye-watering £40,000 per night.

On a lighter note, Xanders is bringing back its famous bottomless night, offering pizza, parmos, and unlimited drinks - and you could win a free night for two just by entering online. Add in big job news, local events, and a jam-packed weekend lineup, and there’s plenty to talk about across town. Scroll down for the full details.

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📰 Scarborough in Brief - Headlines This Week

🚩 Flag row erupts in Scarborough.
Union and St George's Cross flags fixed to lamp posts are now at the centre of a row. Officials say they breached the Highways Act, and taxpayers may foot the bill to remove them - yet Scarborough's mayor has publicly praised the display. Read more

🏗️ 150 new jobs headed to Malton
Big news for our region - Severfield is moving its Modular Solutions division from Sherburn to Malton Enterprise Park, bringing 150 jobs and an 80,000 sq ft facility. A major boost for North Yorkshire. Full story

💸 Think Grantley Hall Was Pricey?
Last week, we asked whether Grantley Hall - one of Yorkshire's most luxurious hotels - was worth the cost. A whopping 92% of you said no.

However, this week, The Sun highlighted what might be the UK's most extravagant stay: the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, where rooms start at £849 and the penthouse can cost £40,000 per night. If you're into high-end hotel daydreaming (or just curious what that kind of money gets you), take a look.

💧 At last - Yorkshire reservoirs rise.
For the first time since January, our reservoirs are creeping back up thanks to heavy rain. Levels are still low though, meaning hosepipe bans remain. A glimmer of good news after months of drought. See details

🏥 Scarborough’s new £12.5m health centre unveiled
Big changes are coming - plans are in for a state-of-the-art Community Diagnostics Centre at Scarborough Business Park. Faster scans, shorter waits, and cutting-edge care could be here by autumn. Full story

⛔ Whitby Cliff Lift row intensifies
Councillors have backed a 5,500-signature petition to save Whitby’s Cliff Lift, closed since 2022. With costs disputed and locals furious, the battle for its future is far from over. Read more

🛌 Scarborough’s Big Sleep Out returns.
Scarborough’s Rainbow Centre is back with its Big Sleep Out on Oct 10 at Northstead School. Expect soup, an outdoor film, and a powerful night raising awareness for homelessness. Full story

💉 York patients join cancer vaccine trial.
York Hospital has joined a groundbreaking BioNTech trial offering new hope for head and neck cancer patients. It’s part of a major national research push - and Scarborough patients could benefit too. Read more

💷 Whitby branch joins UK Savings Week push.
Yorkshire Building Society in Whitby is opening on Sept 27 with special events to help people make the most of their money. Expect savings tips, digital banking support, and new account options. Full story

📅 Local Life

📣 Alpamare Scarborough slashes food prices.
Yes, you read that right - 50% off all cafe meals after 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Perfect for an after-school treat or a family evening out, but the offer won’t last long. See details

⭐ Win bottomless night at Xanders Scarborough
Xanders is giving away a parmo or pizzetta night with bottomless drinks for two on Sept 28. Comment, like, share, and tag a friend to enter - winners will be drawn on Sept 24. Enter here

🥃 Filey whisky crowned world-beater.
Raise a glass - Hunmanby’s Spirit of Yorkshire distillery has scooped Gold at the World Whisky Masters for its Regenerative Editions single malt. Another huge win, putting our coast on the world map. See details

🎯 Half-term thrills at North Yorkshire Water Park
Archery, axe throwing, zipline, climbing, laser tag - all just £10 per activity from Oct 27-31. A jam-packed half-term of outdoor fun, with Halloween extras still to be revealed. More info

🎭 Beauty & the Beast pantomime cast revealed
Less than 100 days until Christmas, and Scarborough Spa has announced the cast for this year’s panto, Beauty & the Beast, running Dec 6 - Jan 1. Meet the team bringing festive magic to the stage. Full story

🤎 Alpamare Scarborough cuts spa prices for locals.
The Wellness Spa at Alpamare has slashed membership prices - £76 Monday to Thursday or £116 for the whole week - with saunas, steam rooms, a hay room, and more. Offer live now until capacity is reached. See details

⭐ Readers’ Choice: Top Links from Last Issue

1. 🏢 Brunswick Centre closure sparks mixed reactions.

2. 🚌 Alexander Dennis cancels Scarborough move.

3. 💼 New chair to lead Scarborough regeneration board

🎸Events, Activities & Live Music

We keep it short here - head to our EVENTS PAGE for full descriptions and links.

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Mon, 22nd Sep
08:00 🌅 Morning Meditations - South Bay Beach, Scarborough
10:00 🧘‍♀️ Meditation & Mindfulness - Beeforth’s Hive, Scarborough
14:00 🌿 Tai Chi Classes - Filey Evron Centre
18:00 🥁 LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:30 🔮 Kundalini Yoga - Manor Road Business Park, Scarborough
18:45 🥊 Empower Fitness: Beat Boxing - Queen St. Central Hall, Scarborough
19:00 💃 LoveFit Doozy - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:30 🪩 Empower Fitness: Clubbercise - Queen St. Central Hall, Scarborough
20:00 🎻 Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough

Tue, 23rd Sep
09:00 💼 Business Advice Drop-In - YC Enterprise Centre, Scarborough
10:30 📣 Facebook Ads Clinic - Checkmate Marketing, Scarborough
11:30 ☕ Business Networking - Wydale Hall, Scarborough
14:00 👢 Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood’s Bay Studio & Gallery
18:30 🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎱 Open Mic & Pool Night - Indigo Alley, Scarborough
19:30 📱 Speed Quizzing - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Earth Angel by Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:45 🎟️ Kailey - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

Wed, 24th Sep
10:30 🧶 Knit & Natter - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
11:00 💃 Circle Dancing - St. James Community Hall, Scarborough
13:30 🎭 Earth Angel by Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
18:45 🍑 Empower Fitness: Peach Squad - Queen St. Central Hall, Scarborough
19:00 ❓ Quiz Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Earth Angel by Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 😂 Nurse Georgie Carroll - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
19:30 🪩 Empower Fitness: Clubbercise - Queen St. Central Hall, Scarborough
20:30 🧠 Quiz Night - Craft Bar, Scarborough

Thu, 25th Sep
10:00 🍼 Play, Music & Story Time - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:30 🎭 Earth Angel by Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
17:45 💪 Empower Fitness: Work It! Circuit - Eastfield Scout Hut
18:30 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood’s Bay Studio & Gallery
18:30 🍑 Empower Fitness: Peach Squad - Eastfield Scout Hut
19:00 🤘 Rock Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 🎱 Free Pool Thursdays - CPFA, Cayton
19:00 🥁 LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🧘 Drop-in Meditation Class - The HUB, Newby
19:30 🎭 Earth Angel by Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🎤 Rod Stewart Tribute - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
19:30 ✨ Magic: Andy Russell - Craft Bar, Scarborough
20:00 ♠️ Poker Night - Marley’s, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Alastair James - Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
20:00 ❓ Quiz Night - Tunny Catch Pub, Scarborough
20:15 🐶 Pub Quiz - The BellyRub, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
20:30 🧠 Quiz Night - Highlander Hotel, Scarborough

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