This is the Coast

Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency are rolling out a £150 million investment and advanced monitoring technology to tackle the persistent bathing water quality issues in Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Police has highlighted the vital role and thousands of hours contributed by volunteers, including those in Scarborough, to help keep communities safe.

A new vehicle registration scheme will launch at North Yorkshire's household waste recycling centres on April 27 to ensure the service is used fairly by residents and to save taxpayers up to £400,000 a year.

Revised plans have been unveiled for a 500MW solar project near Beverley, now named Clean Air Solar Farm, which aims to power approximately 160,000 UK homes.

York Magistrates Court has granted a three-month partial closure order for a property on Regent Street in Scarborough to tackle anti-social behaviour while safeguarding the resident.

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.

Two police officers have been charged after the death of a heavily pregnant woman in a car crash.

A total of 179 prisoners were freed "in error" in England and Wales between April 2025 and March 2026, or three every week, government figures show.

The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years.

Police are hunting for two suspects following an attempted arson attack on a north London synagogue.

A student filmmaker allegedly stabbed to death at a popular north London viewpoint was surrounded and kicked on the floor before he died, a court heard.

Donald Trump characterised Britain's immigration policies as "insane" and lamented the "sad" state of America's special relationship with the UK in his latest call with Sky News.

Hungary's incoming prime minister has urged the country's "unworthy" president to resign and urged a swift handover of power from Putin-ally Viktor Orban.

The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years, according to reports.

A student filmmaker allegedly stabbed to death at a popular north London viewpoint was surrounded and kicked on the floor before he died, a court heard.

Police are hunting for two suspects following an attempted arson attack on a north London synagogue.

Two police officers have been charged after the death of a heavily pregnant woman in a car crash.

The president and I spoke an hour after Buckingham Palace announced details of King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the United States.

A total of 179 prisoners were freed "in error" in England and Wales between April 2025 and March 2026, or three every week, government figures show.

Donald Trump characterised Britain's immigration policies as "insane" and lamented the "sad" state of America's special relationship with the UK in his latest call with Sky News.

A student has killed nine people and wounded 13 others in Turkey's second school shooting in two days, officials said.

Hungary's incoming prime minister has urged the country's "unworthy" president to resign and urged a swift handover of power from Putin-ally Viktor Orban.

A journalist has been detained in Kuwait after posting videos related to the war in Iran, according to a press freedom advocacy group.

Kanye West has postponed a concert in France - a week after he was denied a visa to perform at Wireless Festival in the UK.

The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years, according to reports.

Kanye West has postponed a concert in France - a week after he was denied a visa to perform at Wireless Festival in the UK.

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.

The UK government will build a central YouTube content channel featuring influencers and everyday people in a bid to better communicate its policies to the public.

The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years, according to reports.

A student has killed nine people and wounded 13 others in Turkey's second school shooting in two days, officials said.

A journalist has been detained in Kuwait after posting videos related to the war in Iran, according to a press freedom advocacy group.