With its sweeping beaches, gentle waves and rows of brightly coloured chalets, picturesque Scarborough draws millions of visitors every year.

The historic North Yorkshire resort, dubbed the Jewel of the North, boasts elegant Victorian architecture, a historic castle, and some of the most stunning views in Britain.

Yet, just a mile from the bustling seafront and promenade lies a very different town - not seen on the postcards.

Tucked behind the tourist trail is Barrowcliff, a post-war housing estate that has long been associated with drugs, crime and poverty.

This is a place where buses once refused to stop, where the stench of cannabis hangs in the air, and where even Father Christmas stayed away after being targeted by yobs.