FISHERMEN are "delighted" that a new shellfish holding facility in North Yorkshire has been given the go-ahead.

After an hour-long debate, councillors at Scarborough granted planning permission for the £300,000 centre for lobsters and crabs at Whitby Harbour.

Fishing industry representative Dave Winspear said: "I am sure this will provide a vital boost for the local economy."

Updated: 09:44 Thursday, March 16, 2006