Two riders die in British Supersport Championship crash after 11-bike pile-up An award-winning guesthouse in a popular British seaside town is once again celebrating after being named one of the very best in the world has come out on top in the Tripadvisor annual Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025 Based on user experiences and positive reviews the accommodation has been awarded the Best Bed and Breakfast in Europe and Best Bed and Breakfast in the UK for the fifth year running and is the fourth Best Bed and Breakfast in the World Married couple James and Angela Rusden run the B&B and hold the record for having previously been crowned the "best B&B in the world" for three consecutive years Married couple James and Angela Rusden run the B&B Angela told GB News: "It's just amazing to look at the awards we have been given when we are just a small B&B in Scarborough "The top three in the world are all beautiful hotels in Bali Vietnam and Morocco all in the Bed and Breakfast/Inns category "It's amazing to think that a small B&B in Scarborough can compete with these at this level "We have also been awarded the 'Best of the Best' award which is the top one per cent in the world for the sixth year running One of the rooms available at the Scarborough B&B "We are delighted with the results and would like to thank all our wonderful guests for your ongoing support and wonderful reviews and are looking forward to seeing you all over the coming season." Toulson Court ranks above establishments in Brazil Morocco and India on TripAdvisor’s list of the best B&Bs and inns from across the world The top three this year include Pinkcoco in Indonesia which has outdoor pools and a spa described as being for "cool adults only" Sapa Centre Hotel in Vietnam came second and the Dar Ahlam Hotel Sapa Centre Hotel is based in the city centre of Sa Pa with a French Bakery and Dar Ahlam Hotel is located at ‘the gateway’ of the Sahara desert an ideal place for travellers to have a luxurious pit stop With a much cooler climate and more modest setting including breakfast at Toulson Court with nearby attractions of Peasholm Park The success of the North Yorkshire B&B is helping to put Scarborough on the map Many people come from far and wide to stay at the inn which currently has an overall five-star rating on TripAdvisor Guests have praised their B&B for offering a warm welcome excellent service and little extras – including James the 'singing chef' who entertains customers as he makes breakfast Fantastic F recently posted on TripAdvisor to say: "From the moment I arrived at Toulson Court I knew I had found somewhere truly special Words can hardly do justice to how incredible this B&B is — it’s not just a place to stay "The hosts are the absolute best I have ever encountered and attention to every little detail created a welcoming homely atmosphere that immediately put me at ease." Michael H said: "An excellent guest house and highly recommended Hosts went above and beyond what one expects "Definitely would return when next in the area While Maureen M commented: "Another fantastic stay the first of three we have planned for this year Find out more about Toulson Court HERE The outright winner of Scarborough Town Council’s inaugural election is Reform UK with all the party’s 11 candidates successfully winning seats The Labour Party won two seats – in Weaponness & Ramshill and Woodlands wards – alongside two Independent candidates Rich Maw (Weaponness & Ramshill) and Janet Jefferson (Castle Ward) The 15 new town councillors will represent the five wards of Castle Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service said that she was “a little bit shocked” about winning a seat The first-time councillor said she decided to stand  “because I’ve lived in Scarborough for about 50 years and I’ve watched it go from a thriving holiday town with a massive fishing industry to what it’s become now run down with dirty streets and it’s so sad to see “I want the money to be spent on the foundations like fixing the street lights instead of wasting the money” especially going into the general election and I’ve lost faith in the Conservative Party… and I like Nigel Farage and what he says.” and won the most votes in Weaponness and Ramsill Ward “The residents have rewarded me and put their faith in me “As someone who is known to represent the ward it’s a priority for residents to understand what the town council’s role is: it’s not a platform for grandstanding or international politics it’s a parish council and I wish everyone elected the best of luck.” a newly elected Reform town councillor for the Castle Ward we’re looking to reverse the decline and put a bit of pride back in the town Asked what he would like to see money spent on “Money spent on stuff that’s going to benefit the people of Scarborough Scarborough Town Council’s budget has been set at £384,000 meaning a Band D household is set to pay a charge of £28.88 Once they are officially sworn in the town councillors will start to decide on priorities for the year ahead Money can be spent on providing and maintaining local amenities such as open spaces Members will also be able to influence local policies such as zoning regulations the Conservative Party did not win any seats the former Conservative MP for Scarborough and Whitby Commenting before the final results had been announced “It’s not a great surprise given that four of the five wards on county-level are Labour wards “It will be interesting to see what Reform UK does on the council because nobody’s quite sure what their policies are at this stage.” leader of the local Green Party who unsuccessfully ran in the Falsgrave & Stepney Ward “It is very disappointing but I’m really proud and pleased about our hard work and we’ll take stock and think about how we go forward.” “concerning for what it means for our future because Reform UK hasn’t prioritised a lot of important things like the environment or fossil fuels.” Reform UK Deputy Leader - Richard Tice - says the party has had a strong show of support like so many council elections up and down the country reform reform have performed amazingly in the town council election in Scarborough.  I want to thank all of those councillors who stood in the election the hard work now begins we've gotta dig in and do the best job and the key thing is apply some common sense." The number of candidates standing per party across all the wards was: The number of candidates elected per party across all the wards on Scarborough Town Council: Castle Ward (11 candidates) - Electorate of 5,528 and turnout of 24.42 per cent    Falsgrave & Stepney Ward (10 candidates)   Northstead Ward (11 candidates)  Electorate of 5,448 and turnout of 28.56 per cent Weaponness & Ramshill Ward (8 candidates) Electorate of 6,021 and a turnout of 32.49 per cent Woodlands Ward (9 candidates) Electorate of 5,220 and a turnout of 25.38 per cent This is the Coast is committed to providing a daily local news service for the Yorkshire Coast We are a small locally owned and operated business which employs professional journalists and reporters We do not receive any public funding or grants and we are entirely funded by our local commercial operations We enjoy fabulous support from local businesses who work with us on their advertising and marketing campaigns fact checked local news coverage is significant If you appreciate what This is the Coast does and would like to help support our journalism please consider supporting us on a monthly basis today A small contribution from all our readers would really help support independent journalism for the Yorkshire Coast An East Riding health director says Bridlington Hospital could be an ideal location for more minor operations to ease pressure on the NHS The force have increased the number of people charged or cautioned in North Yorkshire has raised Scarborough Athletic’s on-going pitch issues with former Premier League star Graeme Le Saux They're with orchestra and soloists Emma Burke- soprano Ben Pieper- tenor and Ben Lindley- bass at Westborough Methodist Church under Musical Director Paul Dewhurst Paul is also Director of Music at Bridlington Priory and leads Hull Choral Union amongst may other musical ventures is an oratorio written between 1797 and 1798 by Joseph Haydn initially in English and considered by many to be one of his masterpieces depicting the creation of the world as narrated in the Book of Genesis Haydn was inspired to write a large oratorio during his visits to England in 1791–1792 and 1794–1795 when alongside his close friend the music historian Charles Burney he heard Handel oratorios performed by large forces The first performance in the Schwarzenburg Palace in Vienna in 1798 should have been to a private audience of the nobility of Vienna but a huge crowd appeared in the street outside The first public performance took place at the Burgtheater in Vienna in1799.Haydn conducted the work many times and towards the end of the end of his life he was carried into the hall on an armchair followed by spontaneous applause as the celebrated words The society are always looking for new members to boost numbers so if you are interested or know someone who might be (no audition required) they would love to see you at their first rehearsal on Thursday 11th September 7 pm at Westborough Methodist Church,YO11 1TS and they are running some ‘open rehearsals’ in the Autumn if you would like to come and see what they do Please note that entry is by the side door at LHS of the main building For more information follow Scarborough Choral Society on social media Our Apps are now available for iOS, Android and Smart Speakers. An East Riding health director says Bridlington Hospital could be an ideal location for more minor operations to ease pressure on the NHS. The force have increased the number of people charged or cautioned in North Yorkshire. Alison Hume, the Scarborough and Whitby MP, has raised Scarborough Athletic’s on-going pitch issues with former Premier League star Graeme Le Saux. Alex Wiles' strike put the visitors into the lead and there were opportunities for that lead to be extended Boro equalised early in the second half through Max Howells but a long-distance strike from Harry Green in the 70th minute proved to be the winner The game's first chance fell to Frankie Coulson after some neat play from Charlie Lennon The wideman darted down the left wing before driving a low ball across the face of goal but Coulson couldn’t direct his effort on target Shea Connor was called into action for the first time when Harry Green latched onto a long ball but the onrushing keeper denied the forward superbly the visitors did take the lead when Alex Wiles drove the left wing before drilling a low effort past Connor There was a golden chance for Scarborough to double their lead just before the break Luca Colville found himself free inside the box but could only put his effort wide of the post Boro were on top after the break and they found the equaliser in the 59th minute Howells was played through one-on-one before he calmly placed his effort into the bottom corner the visitors found themselves back in front They worked the ball well to Green on the edge of the box and his strike from distance looped over Connor Colville was next to go close for the visitors when he cut inside and curled a strike goalwards Connor produced a superb save to deny Green from close range Scarborough held on to win the North Riding Senior Cup will be forced to stage ‘home’ matches away from their Scarborough Sports Village base for at least part of next season after problems with its 3g playing surface and drainage system were identified Although the complex’s owners – North Yorkshire Council – are attempting to limit the disruption caused to Scarborough Athletic both their volunteer board members and supporters alike fear the situation will create a series of financial and sporting challenges As part of her drive to try and ensure the matter is resolved as quickly as possible Ms Hume spoke with Le Saux at a Football Foundation event in Westminster Blackburn Rovers and Southampton as well as being capped 36 times by England asked her to keep him updated about Scarborough Athletic’s predicament “I had a good chat with Graeme about the problems with Scarborough Athletic’s pitch “He already knew a lot about the club and was aware of its background “That was really encouraging to hear and shows what a standard bearer for the town as a whole Scarborough Athletic are.”             “Graeme asked to be kept updated with what is happening at Scarborough Athletic and was clearly interested in knowing how it is going to affect them.” Ms Hume attended Scarborough Athletic’s home game against Darlington last month after being alerted to the problems at their stadium Originally it was thought its playing surface which is also used by Scarborough Ladies and local community youth teams Scarborough Athletic have also been told the work will not be completed ahead of the new season meaning they will be required to temporarily stage games elsewhere The prospect of ground-sharing is an emotive one among Scarborough Athletic supporters given that it was not until 2017 that they were able to play in Scarborough itself due to a lack of a suitable stadium in the town Scarborough Athletic put their present worries behind them to lift the North Riding Senior Cup earlier this week – beating Middlesbrough under-21’s 2-1 in the final After congratulating that success on social media “It was brilliant to see the team finish the season on a real high.” St Catherines Hospice are hosting a parachute day at Grindale near Bridlington It's on 19th July and aims to raise funds for their valuable work participants can contribute to the hospice's mission of providing care and support to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families.  The charity supports various aspects of care North Yorkshire coastWith its swooping whale is just one of the fun-filled elements of Scarborough’s Wild Eye coastal art trail Created with sculptor Coralie Turpin Deller’s mosaic is a “semi-trick” – a suggestion of a Roman masterpiece that has been uncovered on the shores of the seaside town with genuine Roman history On the cliffs above the work sits the remains of a Roman signal station and the mosaic is fragmented and inaccurate as if made from memory rather than a photograph “In 100 years’ time – or whenever – when this is all underwater and it is rediscovered there was a Roman villa here,’” says Deller It’s a joyful and violent work with references to Scarborough’s past visitors – from a walrus to an aukWhat is actually there is a sea-watching station it’s one of England’s best places for viewing cetaceans – a group of aquatic mammals that includes porpoises when Deller was asked if he could develop a work for the location he had the difficult task of creating something that didn’t conflict with the view A floor-based piece was the natural solution and it depicts many of the creatures we might spot with enough patience Roman Mosaic c2025 is at once joyful and violent; a large whale swoops under a ship, a seal snaps at a fish, an octopus tussles with a crab. There are specific Scarborough references such as the walrus who made headlines when he stopped in the town in 2022 and a tiny Arctic auk spotted during a research trip out to sea Deller’s signature playfulness is found in the smiley face flag on the ship and the Roman god in the top corner who is doing his best to blow the whole scene away The tiny tiles are expertly placed by Turpin to generate movement putting the piece in motion – as if the creatures might dive back into the North Sea at any moment the sea – or what’s in it – is as important as the pieces commissioned by their impressive roster of British artists and Emma Smith have created site-specific works to connect the people of Scarborough with the natural world around them Deller’s mosaic teeming with local creatures is immediately accessible, as is Paul Morrison’s marine grade stainless steel sculpture of seaweed Sea Oak is a shimmering slice of bladderwrack seaweed with a reflective surface that absorbs the blue above and below Seaweed is an efficient carbon sink and valuable habitat for marine wildlife and yet it is very often an overlooked element of the British seaside Morrison restores its value by putting it on a plinth Tentacles at the ready … another character in the fake mosaic Dawood – in collaboration with writer Hildyard – presents one of a series of augmented reality works found along Scarborough seafront that explore an imagined future for costal environments and their inhabitants This involves scanning a QR code and pointing my phone at the sea to see various hybrid creatures emerging to Hildyard’s storytelling It is interesting enough but there is something disconnecting about looking at the sea through my iPhone and without much of a physical presence I wonder how many passersby will engage with this Free weekly newsletterYour weekly art world round-up In the grounds of Scarborough Castle is Gander’s We Are Only Human (Incomplete Sculpture for Scarborough to Be Finished By Snow) cast in low-carbon concrete with limestone formed of shells and skeletons from prehistoric sea creatures the hefty forms that line the seafront to prevent erosion its hardness and bright whiteness feels out of place Its jarring presence highlights the discomfort we will feel in a future world where rising sea levels have deposited a dolos on the top of a cliff would be the ideal way to take in all the art Emma Smith assists us in this leisurely approach by installing several resting points along the Cinder Track – a 21-mile coastal trail linking Scarborough and Whitby Her sculptural “seats” – made from exquisite “Swaledale fossil” limestone – place the viewer inside nature and a total appreciation of the surrounding greenery that – should we not change our ways – might not last as long as Deller’s mosaic Wild Eye is a series of art works influenced by and set in the coastal environment of North Yorkshire This state-of-the-art facility represents a major step forward in the way emergency care is delivered and acute medical services under one roof - along with vital diagnostics such as CT scanning more coordinated care for some of the hospital’s most critically ill patients patient-centred environment that will benefit both patients and staff alike The old Emergency Department closed at nine o'clock on Thursday with the new ED accepting patients from that time the two-storey building offers 3,120 square metres of space on each level - around a third larger than the former facilities Urgent and emergency care is delivered on the ground floor while the first floor houses a new 26-bed critical and enhanced care unit From patients with minor injuries to those with complex multidisciplinary team - improving clinical outcomes by reducing delays and streamlining the care journey significant upgrades have also been made to the hospital’s infrastructure and drainage - vital improvements to ensure safe Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Deputy Medical Director “This is the single most significant step change in patient and staff experience for the delivery of urgent and emergency care in Scarborough and the surrounding areas in our working lifetimes “This new centre will completely transform how we manage patients Clinicians will be able to make quicker decisions and keep people out of hospital when it’s safe to do so - while ensuring those who do need admission are cared for promptly and efficiently.” Chief Executive of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust “I firmly believe this new facility represents genuine healthcare innovation for the people of Scarborough and the surrounding area It will transform the experience of patients and staff fit-for-purpose environment for delivering the very best care.” The Hospital Trust say the opening of the UECC marks "a new era for urgent and emergency care in the region with thousands of patients set to benefit from faster and more joined-up care in the years ahead." admits he wanted the challenge of improving a small hospital and to tackle a project improving health inequalities Although Ed admits the six-year build has been “tough” in many ways he is extremely proud of the new UECC a strange experience in many ways.   We got lucky with our timing as all the planning was done in the pandemic so we had time to reflect and think about all the extra elements that will make this expansion so special.  It has been rewarding and I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved.  As staff we have all come together to make this happen.” With the potential of the build to support significant operational benefits internally and for the wider community Ed is looking forward to seeing firsthand how it will enhance patient care “We needed a building which enhanced urgent care as well as our emergency treatment.  The new model ensures patients get the best care at the best time as we are all under one roof instead of being across the hospital.  The UECC will improve patient care has been everyone’s positivity.  I have enjoyed the camaraderie and the can-do attitude of everyone in Scarborough - thank you all.” culture and sporting activities ever seen in Scarborough will be staged to help to attract more visitors and engage with the seaside resort’s local communities there will be five festivals featuring more than 260 events in 74 locations all of which together form this year’s Scarborough Fair programme The festival director for The Scarborough Fair said: “The summer season of The Scarborough Fair is an opportunity to support and celebrate both the great talent of local people as well as welcome those from across the world “The sports and creative industries bring us together define our identity and are essential for our wellbeing so we are delighted with the broad range of activities and entertainment on offer over the next three months “We are proud to host the Nigerian Season as well as artists and athletes from Australia “The Scarborough Fair will also be extending beyond Scarborough this year with performances and events in Filey and Hunmanby.” Last year’s events attracted more than 130,000 visitors and it is hoped those figures will be surpassed this time around said: “This year’s series of festivals demonstrates our commitment to arts and culture “We are excited to be able to offer such a varied and exciting programme of events and believe there is truly something for everyone “We have built on the success of last year’s programme and will culture and sporting activities ever seen in Scarborough and one I am sure everyone will want to be a part of.” We have partnered with Big Ideas By The Sea for the opening event which features music Scarborough-born industrial design consultant Richard Seymour and surfer campaigner and environmentalist Hugo Tagholm walkabout acts and workshops on Westborough arts and crafts and a replica Victorian bathing machine This year involves a partnership with the Milan and Catania Fringe festivals as well as offering the inaugural Chris Mellor Award for Excellence in New Writing Journalists from The Telegraph will also be presenting a live recording of an award-winning podcast covering the war in Ukraine Scarborough Art provides a platform for 70 mostly local learn about and buy work directly from the artists who have created it in galleries the town will host the first ever Nigerian Season as part of Scarborough Fringe and Scarborough Art featuring some of the brightest creative stars of Nigeria Scarborough Extreme takes place over three days communities and businesses showing off what Scarborough has to offer There will be displays by extreme sports athletes plus participation from National Governing Bodies British Cycling Music performances by Sound of Scarborough will take place throughout the day allowing visitors to try out some of the sports and activities on offer at locations across town followed by two performances by the 360 ALLSTARS in the Grand Hall Tickets will be on sale at the end of April along with early bird pricing for the must-see 360 ALLSTARS event For more details about all of this year’s events, visit The Scarborough Fair website The council provides services across North Yorkshire including Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby, Northallerton, Thirsk, Selby, Tadcaster, Malton, Pickering, Richmond, Skipton and more. Field DevelopmentAustralian LNG project knocked by latest legal challengeDoctors challenge Nopsema's Scarborough Environment Plan approval The installation also concludes the series of Wild Eye a collaborative art and nature program between Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Invisible Dust It brings together artists who produce artworks for people in the Scarborough and Whitby area These are installations related to the theme of wildlife found along the North Yorkshire coast Some of the artists who have worked for the series include Juneau Projects all images courtesy of Wild Eye | photos by Jules Lister 2025 forms part of the newsly launched Seawatching Station on Marine Drive in Scarborough Spanning the floor of the sea-watching station visitors can view the fragmentary installation and mosaic up close they can study the small blocks that make up the permanent artwork there’s a large humpback whale swimming underneath the vessel says that the references around Roman Mosaic c and people who are into the local wildlife to recognize them immediately they might miss his nod to the walrus that came up from the sea a few years ago and sat on the very pier he shapes his artwork on Roman-style mosaic on Scarborough’s Marine Drive 2025 is meant to be viewed from above or a high place The first time he visited the site on Marine Drive nothing pulled him when he looked at the empty space at the pier He started thinking about how he could make it interesting Nothing came up until he was on his way back to the city: a public artwork best seen from above He admitted not having the technical skills to pull something so large on his own.  who helped bring his marine-life vision to life Jeremy Deller didn’t imagine a complete artwork for Roman Mosaic c one where the visitors hold the vision to complete the canvas on their own What he knows for sure is that Scarborough has a Roman history; hence his use of the ancient technique for the installation there’s a Roman signal station on the headland just above the site as well as a nearby castle with Roman remains inside But that theme alone may not resonate with the rich marine life in the area so Jeremy Deller brought over the motifs that invoke such recollecting ancient memories and the wildlife’s ebb and flow the artwork evidently recalls the coast’s marine life and ancient past the artist has worked with sculptor Coralie Turpin for the permanent mosaic it’s best to view Roman Mosaic from above the permament artwork is on Scarborough’s Marine Drive in the UK artists: Jeremy Deller, Coralie Turpin | @jeremydeller, @coralie_turpin_sculptor collaboration with: Wild Eye, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Invisible Dust | @yorkshirewildlifetrust_, @invisible_dust photography: Jules Lister | @juleslisterphotography AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style a leading property developer and owner of The Brunswick Centre has reaffirmed its commitment to Scarborough’s long-term regeneration highlighting the pivotal role of Square One (SQ1) in revitalising the attractiveness of the town centre and driving economic growth As the transformation of the Brunswick shopping centre into SQ1 moves closer to construction SGI says it is not simply delivering a new leisure and entertainment destination but is working closely with local and regional authorities to ensure SQ1 serves as "a catalyst for the broader regeneration of Scarborough’s town centre" SGI’s involvement in The Brunswick Centre project began in 2021 after discussions with the leadership of the former Scarborough Borough Council.  the Council recognised that the closure of Debenhams and the wider challenges facing the Centre posed a threat to the vitality of the town centre - but also represented "a unique opportunity for transformative regeneration" who is leading the project for SGI and was born and raised in Scarborough "Like so many traditional seaside destinations Scarborough has faced stiff economic challenges which need to be met with a concerted effort from the authorities and businesses invested in the town Scarborough has great strengths and remains popular but it must evolve to suit a much-changed world “We are working closely with North Yorkshire Council and other public sector organisations to ensure that SQ1 fulfils its role as a catalyst for further investment "With the support of these public bodies we are able to take the long-term view that such a project needs in the face of what are the most challenging market conditions facing town centres for decades and expect to confirm other occupiers in the coming months we are carefully managing the process of winding down the shopping centre in its existing form to minimise the disruption and impact upon the town.” SQ1 promises to transform the former Brunswick shopping centre into a "dynamic improving connections across this important part of the town centre and towards the famous seafront the development will introduce a state-of-the-art cinema featuring luxury recliner seating setting "a new benchmark for entertainment in the town" SQ1 promises a mix of modern dining and leisure operators while preserving the active high-street frontage and is being designed to appeal to residents and visitors alike SGI says it is in advanced discussions with several leading operators and will be making further announcements soon "SQ1 will provide a vital boost to Scarborough’s town centre By introducing a mix of leisure and hospitality that encourages visitors to spend longer in the town centre we are helping to create a more welcoming environment.” As detailed design and technical coordination nears completion the company says SQ1 is moving closer to becoming a reality with construction set to commence in autumn 2025 and completion anticipated by spring 2027 SGI says it will be sharing further insights into the impact of the redevelopment providing a deeper look at how it will positively contribute to Scarborough’s long-term regeneration "SQ1 has been carefully planned to ensure that it delivers real We have worked closely with our partners to get to this point and “This is just the beginning of a much wider conversation about Scarborough’s future we will be sharing insights on how SQ1 will help the town build on its strengths attract further investment and create an even better place to live has raised Scarborough Athletic’s on-going pitch issues with former Premier League star Graeme Le Saux.