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Scarborough, England
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North Yorkshire Council is selling Alpamare Waterpark and adjoining land. Further development opportunities include the former Marvels Amusement Park, Northstead Gdns, former outdoor pool and parking area, and North Bay Gateway, available for individual or coordinated development
Founded in late 1700s as "Donners Rooms", The Royal Hotel was renamed around 1840. Expanded in 1847 by Henry Wyatt, it hosted Winston Churchill under Tom Laughton’s ownership (1935–65). The grand Regency building was Grade II listed in 1973 and bought by Britannia in 2012.
UK Winter Time.
The UK’s “Be Bright, Be Seen” message dates back to a 1967 TV advert, “Wear Something Light at Night”. Campaigns in the 1980s and 1990s continued promoting visibility, followed by renewed efforts in 2009 to keep pedestrians safe on dark roads.
2026 has seen the Esplanade and South Cliff Gardens, predominantly bordered by flats and hotels, enjoy another good, dry summer. Nature is currently removing the old and preparing for 2027.
Friday’s heavy rain overwhelmed several drainage systems following natural watercourses to the sea: Seamer Mere to Valley Road; Throxenby Mere via Scalby Road, Woodlands Ravine and Glen to Peasholm; and the River Derwent and Scalby Beck to Scalby Mills. Filmed in drier weather.
A new three-storey pathology and ophthalmology building is transforming Scarborough Hospital. Tower cranes dominate the skyline, with aviation warning lights helping pilots, including emergency helicopter crews, identify the cranes as obstacles and maintain safe clearance.
Tram Update.
Opened in 1875, Scarborough’s Spa Cliff Lift closed on 21 August 2026 over safety concerns. A phased reopening was considered in September, but no budget or date was confirmed. Community groups have launched a £100,000 fundraising appeal.
Designed by Cuthbert Brodrick and opened in 1867, Scarborough’s Grade II* Grand Hotel was once Europe’s largest. Its 4 towers, 12 floors, 52 chimneys, and 365 original rooms reflect time-themed symbolism (though disputed). Butlin’s bought it in 1978; Britannia took over in 2004.
Relax with one minute of morning sunlight sparkling through Scarborough's October leaves, paired with the music track "Dimension of Dreams."
The Sun unleashed a powerful solar eruption, hurling billions of tonnes of plasma into space. Just 15–60 hours later, charged particles reached Earth, colliding with atmospheric gases to turn Saturday night’s autumn sky into a spectacular cosmic light show!
Scarborough Castle sits on 92m (300ft) cliffs overlooking the sea. Built by Henry II (1159–1169) with 3.5m-thick walls, its keep now stands 27–30m (86–100ft) tall. The site spans 3,000 years of history, from Bronze & Iron Age settlements to a 4th-century Roman signal station.
RUST IN PEACE.
Should efforts to fund the Children’s Corner sea pool instead be redirected towards repairing Scarborough’s historic Spa Cliff Lift, prioritising essential mobility infrastructure, accessibility, and heritage preservation over a new project?
Newby’s Proudfoot store dates from 1965, replacing Proctor’s shop. A 1974 renovation was followed by house demolitions to allow a 2010–11 extension. Internal refits took place in 2024–25. The store closes today, 4th October 26 and reopens as a Tesco Superstore in early 2027.
Scarborough’s September Fair is a long-standing seaside tradition, bringing classic fairground rides, dodgems, family attractions to William Street Coach Park. Running this year from 30 September to 3 October & opening from 1 pm to 10 pm.
From the town’s 1960s “robot” lights on Northway, operated by traffic pads, to today’s intelligent systems and coordinated “green waves”. Modern technology adapts signals to traffic flow—but can the SCOOT (Split Cycle Offset Optimisation Technique) system be improved?