Workers lose fight over jobs

STAFF at the town centre Tesco store in Scarborough's Balmoral Centre have lost their fight to keep it open. But hardware store company Wilkinsons, which wants to take over the site, has promised to offer a job interview to workers being made redundant. The store is to close in July despite petitions and pleas from workers and customers that it is the only town centre supermarket easily accessible for pedestrian shoppers. Wilkinsons said it will create 80 jobs when their store opens in mid-October.

RECRUITS SOUGHT: Volunteers are wanted for a spring clean of beauty spots in a Harrogate suburb. Bilton Conservation Group plans to clear rubbish from paths, woodland and hedgerows in the north Harrogate community on April 6, but is seeking willing workers to make the job easier. Volunteers should turn up at Bilton Junction at 10am or call (01423) 566055.

CRIME SPOTLIGHT: The curator of Ripon's Police Museum is to give a talk on the murky world of crime and punishment through the ages. Ralph Lindley's investigation will be held at the museum on Wednesday, April 10, at 7pm. Tickets, priced £2.50 (£2 concessions), are available from Ripon Library, telephone (01765) 604799.

BREWERY TOUR: Theakston Brewery, Masham, near Ripon, will open its doors to the public on Saturday. Visitors will be able to take a guided tour of the brewery, which demonstrates the entire brewing process from blending ingredients to filling the casks. Information about tour times is available on (01765) 684333.

CHARITY BOOST: The Northallerton branch of the Arthritis Research Campaign raised £958 at its recent spring fair in the town hall. The committee has thanked everyone who contributed to the event.

CLUB MEETS: Northallerton and District Diabetic Club will meet in the postgraduate lecture room of the town's Friarage Hospital on Thursday, March 29, at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Emma Ward, medical representative of Medisense UK.

Domino drive: Pickering Town football club will be holding a domino drive on Friday, at 7.30pm, in the recreation club in aid of club funds