> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Scarborough Hotel To Vanish - What Replaces It? - URL: https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/scarborough-events-live-music-local-news-the-scarborough-rundown-january-8-2026/ - Published: 2026-01-08T06:00:27.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-10T00:31:41.000Z - Description: 🌟 The Scarborough Rundown - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊 - Author: Sue - Tags: #beehiiv, Newsletters **In partnership with** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/07/f207146b-9285-4e58-86db-8cc479fe2978/content/images/2026/09/1440_primary_brandmark_rbg_black-10.png) **Hey there! ❄️** While Scarborough’s streets are crunching under frosty footsteps, we’ve got a mix of hot topics and cool escapes to brighten your week. First up, there’s a buzz on Lonsdale Road, where plans are in motion to turn a local 11-bed hotel into [an Airbnb-style setup.](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/11-bed-airbnb-plan-for-scarborough-hotel/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) Some see it as a clever pivot; others are raising eyebrows. Either way, it's set to shake things up for locals and holidaymakers alike. Meanwhile, a major boost for healthcare in town - the [new NHS diagnostics centre](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2x9xggx3mo?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) is nearly ready to open. With easier access to MRI, X-rays, and CT scans, this is a real win for anyone tired of long trips for simple tests. And in good news on the housing front, council tax changes are helping fund[ over 500 affordable homes. ](https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2026/first-affordable-homes-set-be-funded-council-tax-premium?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk)It's a welcome move in a market that's left many struggling to stay put. Feeling the winter chill a bit too much? Scroll on down and plot your escape - we’ve rounded up some [top hotels in sun-soaked Corfu](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/dHj3fNpz?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) to tempt you away from your thermals. All that and more below - enjoy the scroll! 👉 **Follow us on** [**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/scarboroughinsideruk) **or** [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/scarboroughinsideruk?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) **for more updates!** | 🌞[Corfu: Greek Island Charm direct from Leeds Bradford](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/dHj3fNpz?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) [🏖️](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/EnJuH7Gt?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) ✈️ Direct Flights to Corfu from Leeds Bradford🆕 Upgraded Terminal = Easier Departures🚗 Simple Journey from Beverley to the Gate🌅 Olive Groves, Hidden Coves & Historic Towns [Check these Top-Rated Corfu hotels!](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/dHj3fNpz?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) | ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/07/f207146b-9285-4e58-86db-8cc479fe2978/content/images/2026/09/corfu-t-1751130288.jpg) | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ## 📰 Scarborough Life 🏥 **New NHS diagnostics centre set to open in Scarborough.** A brand-new community diagnostics centre is [due to open next month, ](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2x9xggx3mo?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk)bringing MRI, CT scans, X-rays and more closer to home. Faster tests, longer hours, and fewer hospital trips could soon be the norm. 🏗️ **Council tax premium kickstarts new affordable housing wave.** The extra charge on second homes is set to deliver over [500 affordable properties](https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2026/first-affordable-homes-set-be-funded-council-tax-premium?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk), with the first project now identified. A big shift aimed at helping locals stay rooted in North Yorkshire. 🏠 **From hotel to Airbnb? Scarborough plan submitted.** An 11-bedroom hotel on Lonsdale Road could [soon host short-stay guests](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/11-bed-airbnb-plan-for-scarborough-hotel/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) under an Airbnb model, with communal areas staying put and planners now weighing up the proposal. 🏗️ **Scarborough locals to quiz leaders over development plans.** From the high street to West Pier and the Station Gateway, [residents are meeting this week](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/scarborough-residents-meeting-to-discuss-development-plans/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) to challenge, question and influence how Scarborough’s biggest regeneration decisions are being made. ⚠️ **Heads up, Filey - road closing for three days.** A planned three-day closure on Grange Avenue is coming up, with Yorkshire Water works set to block the road. Residents and visitors are being urged to [check routes and timings in advance.](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/politics/council/three-day-road-closure-warning-in-filey-issued-by-town-council-5463584?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🚣 **Scarborough Rowing Club's "Dry January" kicks off.** Forget the sad treadmill slog - Scarborough Amateur Rowing Club is running a free month-long indoor rowing programme for new members (11+). [Train with a crew now,](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18BkkxLMMB/) earn those bay views and summer racing bragging rights later. 🚧 **Seafront cafe makeover divides Sandsend locals.** Plans to demolish and rebuild a Sandsend cafe into larger premises have hit choppy waters, with [objections over parking, infrastructure, and village character](https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25744903.objections-sandsend-cafes-plan-bigger-premises/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) as planners weigh the future of the beachfront spot. 🌊 **Bright new sign proposed for Whitby amusements.** A bold LED display is planned for a Whitby arcade [in the heart of the historic seafront area](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/led-signage-plan-for-whitby-amusements/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk). Bigger than before, but designed to match the town’s colourful, high-energy harbour frontage. 🏖️ **Crunch decision ahead for Whitby’s much-loved cliff lift.** A date is now locked in to decide the future of Whitby’s cliff lift. With £5.5m repair costs, heritage value, and public pressure all colliding, [this one’s set to divide opinion.](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/date-set-for-decision-on-future-of-whitby-cliff-lift/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) ### ⭐ Readers’ Choice: Top Posts From Last Issue **SEA LIFE Scarborough** is already celebrating the town’s 400th anniversary in style with a brilliant giveaway: [400 free tickets](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ByPeDkfTM/) via a nostalgic postcard competition. **On Langdale Moor**, the recent wildfire has uncovered a bit of a shocker - [unexploded military ordnance](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/181ewGpx1e/) hidden just beneath the surface. 💆 **Treat Yourself to a Romantic Castle Break.** Enjoy a thermal spa and dinner in the ancient keep of Hazlewood Castle. [Find out more here.](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/x5maWkSw?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) ### Receive Honest News Today ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/07/f207146b-9285-4e58-86db-8cc479fe2978/content/images/2026/09/seekandfind__1_-jpeg-t-1753799603.jpg) Join over 4 million Americans who start their day with [1440](https://l.join1440.com/bh?utm%5Fsource=beehiiv&utm%5Fmedium=cpc&utm%5Fcampaign=IIBLWLKQFZ&utm%5Fcontent=prospecting%5Fcritical%5Fthinkers&%5Fbhiiv=opp%5F5f7ebe01-f188-4133-9a4b-2e17e207ebe6%5F1b75ca79&bhcl%5Fid=8c0ba824-5a8a-4e0b-9bf4-648eba71604f%5FSUBSCRIBER%5FID%5F{{email%5Faddress%5Fid}}) – your daily digest for unbiased, fact-centric news. From politics to sports, we cover it all by analyzing over 100 sources. Our concise, 5-minute read lands in your inbox each morning at no cost. Experience news without the noise; let 1440 help you make up your own mind. Sign up now and invite your friends and family to be part of the informed. 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For a **FREE LISTING**, check the box on the promotions page. ## 📮 Community Classifieds 💆 Aldwark Estate has opened a new £12m wellness spa with hydrotherapy pools, saunas and relaxation spaces. Located near York. [Details](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/zaWldfyE?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🎤 60s legends The Manfreds return to Scarborough with original members performing their classic hits. A theatre show focused on timeless songs. [Details](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/K0rR0n?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🍸 Xanders, Scarborough – Buy two cocktails, get one free (2 must match), weekends in January. [More info](https://www.facebook.com/1401136521572136/posts/1495996525419468) 🔥 Back to the Seaside returns to Scarborough Spa with a late-summer live lineup of iconic bands and cult favourites. Live music by the sea. [Details](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/QjaqYP?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 💦 Alpamare Scarborough is offering low-season entry prices this winter, with heated pools, slides and spa access. Adult tickets from £10\. [More info](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/162Q5G68s8/) | 👋 **That’s All For Now** 🎬 From town to coast, there's always something happening in Scarborough.Thanks for reading and being part of this growing community of people who love Scarborough.Want to help spread the word? Forward this email to someone who might enjoy a weekly dose of seaside news! 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