As the sun dips below the horizon, a well-loved UK seaside town's darker side surfaces, inciting fear among both residents and visitors. Scarborough , renowned for its inviting coastal charm and recently hosting talents like Richard Hawley, has an underbelly of unease. Issues with alcohol, homelessness, and rowdiness have sullied the town's image, causing deep concern over rising crime rates which paint a grim picture of this beloved holiday spot.
In response to the escalating disorder in the town centre, local authorities have enforced a ban on street drinking in hopes of quelling disturbances, reports the Mirror . Scarborough regulars Diane Sycamore, 53, and her husband, 49, who were in town for Hawley's performance, remarked on the noticeable shift they've witnessed: "We have been here lots of times before - we also visit Whitby and do both. It seems to be quite deprived.
I think in the town centre itself there's a lot of social issues." READ MORE Simple word will get you free meal at Morrisons for next two weeks Diane highlighted the housing crisis as a key concern, stating: "Housing is an issue as you do see quite a lot of homelessness - it would be good to get people off the streets." Her husband felt the atmosphere has grown more tense, noting things seem "a bit more on edge" than his past visits.
Meanwhile, Joanne Sullivan, 47, from Acklam, acknowledged the appeal of Scarborough's central area, amidst the prevailing challenges. Anne Dales, 67, opened up about life sin.
