Campervan Chaos & A West Pier Warning

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

It's been a week of drama, debate, and a few well-earned wins around the coast. Campervan chaos has hit Scarborough, with overnight parking bans driving motorhomes onto residential streets and sparking calls for a rethink. Meanwhile, concerns are growing over the future of Scarborough's West Pier, where councillors fear that current repair plans could leave the harbour lasting just 10 years instead of 50 years.

There's brighter news elsewhere - York's No.1 by GuestHouse has been crowned one of the UK's top hotels by TripAdvisor, landing in the elite 1% nationwide. And if you're in the mood for something spooky, Scarborough's Ghost Walks are sold out for Halloween night, but Dark Tales still has a few eerie evening tours left.

From seaside controversy to candlelit chills, here's your roundup of this week's most talked-about local stories.

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📰 Scarborough In Brief - Headlines This Week

🚐 Campervan Chaos Prompts Council U-Turn Call. Scarborough’s overnight parking ban has backfired spectacularly, flooding residential streets with motorhomes. Councillor Rich Maw calls it “disastrous” and wants urgent fixes - see why the plan’s hit a pothole.

🦇 Whitby Crowned the Goth Capital of Britain. From Dracula’s haunting legacy to jet-black jewellery and dramatic fashion, Whitby’s goth scene is thriving. Expect fangs, flair, and full-on festival fun - discover the town’s dark allure.

⚓ Councillor Raises Concerns Over Scarborough's West Pier. A senior councillor says current repair plans could leave the harbour lasting just 10 years instead of 50. She's urging a rethink before millions are spent - read her warning here.

🏨 York Hotel Named Among UK's Best of the Best. TripAdvisor has crowned York's No.1 by GuestHouse as one of Britain's top hotels, joining an elite 1%. Think chic rooms, Rhubarb Bar and Yorkshire charm - see what makes it so special.

👻 Scarborough Ghost Walks Selling Out Fast! The legendary Scarborough Ghost Walk is completely sold out for Halloween night - no surprise there! But don’t panic just yet - Dark Tales of Scarborough still has availability, and both tours are running on other nights. These spooky strolls disappear quickly, so if you want chills, laughter, and haunted tales by lantern light, grab your tickets now. Book Ghost Walk • Book Dark Tales.

💃 Vernon Kay’s 90s Party at the Spa! Scarborough Spa just dropped extra standing tickets for BBC Radio 2’s Sounds of the 90s this Saturday. Expect big beats, neon lights, and serious nostalgia - grab your tickets now!

🎰 Scarborough Gaming Row Sparks Confusion. A viral Facebook post on “What’s On in Scarborough” wrongly claimed 24-hour casino hours were refused - but the council says no decision’s been made yet. Officials meet this week to settle it - see what’s really happening.

🎅 Christmas Magic Returns for 2025. The festive season is coming early! Breakfast with Santa, Elf Workshops, and Santa's Grotto are back to make your Christmas sparkle. Get your festive plans sorted now - book your spot before the elves do!

🏘️ Cayton Housing Plans Stir Local Outrage. A 1,400-home mega-project has residents up in arms over traffic congestion, school overcrowding, and concerns about sewage. The mayor insists improvements are coming - see why tempers are rising.

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🏨 Seamer Hotel Eyes Elegant Two-Storey Upgrade. The Mayfield Hotel wants ten new rooms to meet booming visitor demand. Expect a sleek, village-friendly design and a touch of modern comfort - take a look at the expansion plans.

🧖 Spooky Spa Night at Alpamare. Ghoulishly good value! Enjoy saunas, steams, and eerie relaxation for just £25. Perfect for unwinding with a Halloween twist - book your chilling spa escape now.

👨‍🍳 Celebrity Chef Tommy Banks Bows Out of Saltmoore. Big news from Whitby’s luxury hotel scene! After shaping its menu and vision, Tommy Banks is stepping back as new chef Adam Maddock takes charge - see what’s cooking next.

🏦 Whitby’s Old HSBC Gets a Stunning New Chapter. A beloved heritage bank on Baxtergate will soon reopen as a stylish restaurant with luxury holiday flats above. Locals are buzzing to see it transformed - peek inside the ambitious makeover.

⚽ Scarborough Plans Football Development Revival. After local youth leagues collapsed, the council’s stepping up with plans for a dedicated Football Development Officer to rebuild grassroots sport and boost young talent - see how they’re kicking things off.

⭐ Readers’ Choice: Top Links From Last Issue

• 🥖 Scarborough’s Cooplands Bakery Back in Local Hands

• 💆 Escape to Helmsley’s Feversham Arms

• 🏉 Scarborough Rugby Club Plans Major Revamp

🎸Events, Activities & Live Music

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

Friday, October 10

9:45 🎳 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
10:00 🖋️ Urban Sketching - NYAS Shop, Scarborough
18:00 👢 Line Dancing: Beginners - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 👻 Something Wicked - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby
19:00 🎳 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:30 🎵 Northern Soul Weekender 2025 - Scarborough Spa
19:30 😂 Comedy Store - Scarborough Spa
19:30 🕵️ Tour: The Black Widow - The Grand Hotel, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Earth Angel: Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🛸 UFO & Paranormal Night - Scarborough Railwaymen's Social Club
20:00 🎤 Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit - Scarborough Spa
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough

Saturday, October 11

10:00 🧵 Made in Filey Craft Fairs - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
10:00 🍴 Filey Food Festival - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
10:30 💃 Dancing Spaces: Echoes of Place - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
11:30 🧘 Yogalates - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
12:00 🎵 Northern Soul Weekender 2025 - Scarborough Spa
14:00 👻 Something Wicked - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby
14:30 🎶 Musical: A Spoonful of Julie Filey - Filey Methodist Church, Filey
14:30 🎭 Earth Angel: Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:00 👻 Something Wicked - Whitby Pavilion, Whitby
19:00 🕯️ Tour: Dark Tales - To the Grand Hotel, Scarborough
19:30 🎸 The Fab 4 - St Helen's Square, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Music: BBC Radio 2's Vernon Kay - Scarborough Spa
21:00 🎧 Live DJ Set - Scarborough Flyer
21:00 🎶 Live Music Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough

Sunday, October 12

10:00 🍴 Filey Food Festival - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
13:00 🎵 Northern Soul Weekender 2025 - Scarborough Spa
19:30 🎭 Earth Angel: Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

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