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BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Inquiries continue after two unexplained deaths in Scarborough
Emergency services are continuing to search properties close to homes where two men were found dead. North Yorkshire Police officers were called to Gatesgarth Close in Scarborough on Monday, following the death of a 69-year-old man. Five days earlier the force was called to a similar incident at the adjoining home, where a 49-year-old man was found dead. Residents in the neighbouring properties have been evacuated as a precaution and they remain in alternative accommodation while specialist searches continue, a force spokesperson said. Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume said she was saddened to hear about the unexplained deaths and her thoughts were with the men's families. "Understandably, people in the town will be concerned. North Yorkshire Police have stressed they do not believe there is any risk to the wider community at this time," she said."I know they are working extremely hard to get to the bottom of what has happened in both cases." Police tents and a cordon have been set up in front of the properties while an examination of the scene takes place. Officers said tests were being carried out to determine the presence of any environmental factors that may have contributed to the deaths. They said fire and police officers would be wearing protective clothing as a precaution until they know more about how the men housing association responsible for the properties, Beyond Housing, said: "We are deeply saddened by recent events at Gatesgarth Close. "Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of the two men who have sadly passed away. "This is a distressing time for all those affected, and our thoughts remain with them." Ken Rumford, who lives in the area, said he noticed emergency services arriving on the street on Monday."It just escalated from there," he said. "Two fire cars came and the gas board. They put sensors around the windows but then cleared off."Mr Rumford said police had knocked on his door to reassure him and confirm the investigation was taking place. "We're just waiting to see now," he added. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hospital trust among worst to work for
A trust which runs hospitals in North Yorkshire has been ranked by its staff as one of the worst in England to work in. The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust came in the bottom five when staff were asked if they would recommend working there in a national survey conducted last autumn. The NHS Staff Survey looked at the experiences of 700,000 employees throughout England's 215 trusts in 2024. The trust said the results "do not reflect where we want to be" and mirrored the "hugely challenging environment we are working in". It was ranked the lowest in the North East and Yorkshire region, with only 45% of staff "agreeing" or "strongly agreeing" they would recommend it as a place to work, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Speaking at a meeting of North Yorkshire Council's Scarborough and Whitby Committee, Councillor Rich Maw said: "I'd like to spare a thought for our dedicated local NHS staff doing their best to care for us all, despite the difficulties they endure. "The Health Service Journal has analysed the full results of the 2024 NHS Staff Survey and the York and Scarborough NHS Trust was one of the worst performers nationally." Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume said: "The staff do such a wonderful job and work so hard for all of us, that it is disappointing that the working conditions they're reporting aren't good enough." The trust runs hospitals across North Yorkshire in York, Scarborough, Selby and Malton and also Bridlington Hospital in East Yorkshire. The chief executive of the York and Scarborough NHS Trust, Simon Morritt, said the message from colleagues was "loud and clear that we have a long way to go". "The overall response rate of 36% means we are not hearing from almost two-thirds of our staff," he added. "We have also seen a decline in our overall engagement score, and the extent to which colleagues would recommend our trust as a place to work and to receive treatment. "The responses also suggest that people are not confident they can influence improvement or drive change." Mr Morritt, who described the results as disappointing, said solutions would not arrive in the form of significant new investment in services or workforce and that a "fundamental shift in our thinking" was needed towards "how we use what we already have". Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
BBC News
25-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
York and Scarborough NHS Trust among worst to work for
A trust which runs hospitals in North Yorkshire has been ranked by its staff as one of the worst in England to work York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust came in the bottom five when staff were asked if they would recommend working there in a national survey conducted last NHS Staff Survey looked at the experiences of 700,000 employees throughout England's 215 trusts in trust said the results "do not reflect where we want to be" and mirrored the "hugely challenging environment we are working in". It was ranked the lowest in the North East and Yorkshire region, with only 45% of staff "agreeing" or "strongly agreeing" they would recommend it as a place to work, according to the Local Democracy Reporting at a meeting of North Yorkshire Council's Scarborough and Whitby Committee, Councillor Rich Maw said: "I'd like to spare a thought for our dedicated local NHS staff doing their best to care for us all, despite the difficulties they endure."The Health Service Journal has analysed the full results of the 2024 NHS Staff Survey and the York and Scarborough NHS Trust was one of the worst performers nationally."Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume said: "The staff do such a wonderful job and work so hard for all of us, that it is disappointing that the working conditions they're reporting aren't good enough."The trust runs hospitals across North Yorkshire in York, Scarborough, Selby and Malton and also Bridlington Hospital in East Yorkshire. The chief executive of the York and Scarborough NHS Trust, Simon Morritt, said the message from colleagues was "loud and clear that we have a long way to go"."The overall response rate of 36% means we are not hearing from almost two-thirds of our staff," he added."We have also seen a decline in our overall engagement score, and the extent to which colleagues would recommend our trust as a place to work and to receive treatment."The responses also suggest that people are not confident they can influence improvement or drive change."Mr Morritt, who described the results as disappointing, said solutions would not arrive in the form of significant new investment in services or workforce and that a "fundamental shift in our thinking" was needed towards "how we use what we already have". Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
17-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Former bank site should be used 'positively'
Scarborough and Whitby's MP has called for the site of a high street bank to be used "positively", after plans to convert the building into a 24-hour adult gaming centre were rejected by Halifax branch, on Whitby's Baxtergate, is currently the town's only high street bank, ahead of its closure in Leisure's proposal to turn the site into a gambling venue was met with more than 500 public objections, and a petition was presented in the House of Commons. North Yorkshire councillors voted to block the plans last week, with MP Alison Hume calling for the premises to be used to "benefit the community". "I was happy to sit in the public gallery of Scarborough Town Hall with Whitby residents as we listened to North Yorkshire councillors vote to reject planning officers' recommendations to give a mini-casino the go-ahead," said Hume. "I was happy because councillors from across the political spectrum agreed it was a bad idea to introduce a 24-hour mini-casino to the high street."Reasons for the rejection included a loss of amenity, an unsuitable location and noise disturbance. Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Hume added: "Residents want shops and services rather than a gambling establishment open all night which creates nuisance and noise."I hope Luxury Leisure doesn't bother to appeal the decision, but if they do I am certain local residents will continue to oppose it and ensure the premises can be used positively for the benefit of the community."Luxury Leisure, trading as Admiral, said it would have invested £500,000 in the property and created 12 full-time jobs at the gaming centre. It had previously argued the site's 24-hour usage would "ensure footfall to the town centre".Asked if the company would appeal the decision, Haris Kasuji, the agent for the application, said: "I will go back to my client and it is for them to decide." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Plans to turn bank into gambling venue rejected
Plans to convert a a seaside town's last high street bank into a 24-hour gambling venue have been rejected following a local backlash. Luxury Leisure's proposal to convert the Halifax on Whitby's Baxtergate after its closure in May was rejected by councillors at a committee meeting on Thursday. More than 500 objections were lodged by residents, with councillors going against planning officers' recommendations to grant permission for the development. Councillor Derek Bastiman, who represents the Scalby ward, told the committee: "If it's approved, Whitby will become the Las Vegas of the east coast." He added: "I can see no benefit to the town or the wider area." Alison Hume, Scarborough and Whitby MP, recently presented a petition to the House of Commons – signed by more than 400 residents – urging the government "to encourage North Yorkshire Council to reject the application". Luxury Leisure, trading as Admiral, would have invested £500,000 in the property and created 12 full-time equivalent jobs at the centre, its representative said. "The proposed 24-hour use will ensure footfall to the town centre," the firm previously stated. Chris Clark, a Whitby resident who attended the meeting, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: "I think the residents used quite strong words to describe how offended they were about this. "I think democracy has won and the tone and determination of the town's people also won." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Plan for 24-hour gambling venue set for approval Hundreds object to plan for 24-hour gaming centre Plan to close last high street bank criticised North Yorkshire Council
