This is the Coast

Scarborough's historic Stephen Joseph Theatre has been awarded a massive £2.7 million investment to fix its leaking roof and completely revamp the McCarthy auditorium.

Two new NHS dental contracts worth over £6 million have been awarded in Bridlington, promising to double the town's current dental capacity and tackle its reputation as a 'dental desert'.

Saint Cecilia's Care Group is hosting a free drop-in advice session in Scarborough to help residents navigate dementia care, financial support, and respite services.

Burton Constable Hall has been awarded a significant grant of £242,000 from Arts Council England to safeguard its iconic architectural cupolas.

A campaign is growing to keep North Yorkshire's public toilets free of charge, despite council plans to introduce a usage fee to help fund a major improvement programme.

Three local charities, including Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary, will share a £46,000 donation thanks to a Woodsmith Project initiative that links safe working practices to community support.

North Yorkshire Council has announced a road restriction on the A171 near Hawsker for essential highway maintenance.

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre is among several Yorkshire Coast venues to receive a share of a multi-million-pound government investment to improve access to arts and culture.

The Bridlington Health Forum has expressed deep disappointment and concern over the proposed closure of a care unit at Bridlington Hospital, warning it could increase pressures on Scarborough Hospital.

Yorkshire Water has announced the creation of a new dedicated bathing water quality team, with a particular emphasis on beaches in and around Scarborough.

New statistics reveal that RNLI lifeboat crews in Scarborough and Whitby launched over one hundred times combined last year, as the charity issues its annual Mayday fundraising call.

North Yorkshire Council is set to consider a new strategy for its public toilet network, which could see a standard entry fee of 40p or 50p introduced alongside a major modernisation programme.

UK military chiefs have been asked to find £3.5bn in "efficiencies" and other savings this year, even as Sir Keir Starmer says he is readying his armed forces for war, sources have signalled.

A woman accused of cutting her sister's throat and stealing her diamond-encrusted Rolex felt "unappreciated" by her, a court has heard.

A 23-year-old student, charged with stabbing his university housemate to death in Filton, south Gloucestershire, has appeared in court.

Soham killer Ian Huntley's cause of death has been revealed.

It's three weeks out from the May elections, and Nigel Farage's tour of Britain is in full flow.

Members of an Albanian crime gang have been jailed after stealing belongings worth more than £1m in dozens of burglaries.

A champion horse trainer has been jailed for repeatedly striking an elderly dogwalker with a hockey stick. 

Autonomous taxis are now driving themselves around London streets, the American company behind the technology has announced.

UK military chiefs have been asked to find £3.5bn in "efficiencies" and other savings this year, even as Sir Keir Starmer says he is readying his armed forces for war, sources have signalled.

Members of an Albanian crime gang have been jailed after stealing belongings worth more than £1m in dozens of burglaries.

Autonomous taxis are now driving themselves around London streets, the American company behind the technology has announced.

A woman accused of cutting her sister's throat and stealing her diamond-encrusted Rolex felt "unappreciated" by her, a court has heard.

A 23-year-old student, charged with stabbing his university housemate to death in Filton, south Gloucestershire, has appeared in court.

A champion horse trainer has been jailed for repeatedly striking an elderly dogwalker with a hockey stick. 

Britain's economic prospects have been downgraded more than any other major economy in the International Monetary Fund's latest update on the state of the world.

Crime gangs are continuing to "operate with impunity" in HMP Manchester, according to a damning report.

Britain's economic prospects have been downgraded more than any other major economy in the International Monetary Fund's latest update on the state of the world.

The US Navy is blockading Iranian ports after talks between the two countries broke down over the weekend.

Spain's government has finalised an amnesty measure that it estimates could enable half a million undocumented migrants to apply for legal status.

Colombian officials are set to cull around 80 wild hippos from a colony originally started by Pablo Escobar.

A record number of British musicians have made it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year - including Oasis and Iron Maiden.

Britney Spears has gone into rehab, five weeks after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Paddington Bear has triumphed at this year's Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler and Rosamund Pike.

Indian singer Asha Bhosle, who sang on tracks for countless Bollywood films, has died at the age of 92.

Donald Trump has deleted an AI image of himself as Jesus Christ as he stood by his criticism of Pope Leo.

UK military chiefs have been asked to find £3.5bn in "efficiencies" and other savings this year, even as Sir Keir Starmer says he is readying his armed forces for war, sources have signalled.

Britain's economic prospects have been downgraded more than any other major economy in the International Monetary Fund's latest update on the state of the world.

Members of an Albanian crime group have been jailed after stealing belongings worth more than £1m in dozens of burglaries.