This is the Coast

Local venues and community groups have united to offer shelter, hot meals, and entertainment to dozens of residents displaced by an explosion on Cambridge Street.

Filey Town Council has announced the temporary closure of Filey Museum due to serious health and safety issues identified during a recent fire inspection.

Residents and visitors are being encouraged to prepare for the upcoming Scarborough Fair, which begins with a diverse programme of Fringe events starting at the end of May.

Yorkshire Coast football clubs are gearing up for the new campaign with ground improvements, volunteer appeals and squad changes already underway.

Whitby Town midfielder Lewis Hawkins has declined a new contract offer and will leave the club ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Political control of North Yorkshire Council hangs in the balance after Councillor Tim Grogan became the latest Conservative to defect to Reform, leaving the ruling group in the minority.

Scarborough Athletic Football Club has been crowned the winner of the Best Fan Engagement prize at the 2026 Best of Non-League Awards.

Emergency Services including Police, Ambulance and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue are on the scene following the incident shortly before 6:00am.

An adult gaming centre in Scarborough has applied for 24-hour operation for a third time, despite previous rejections and police concerns over local crime rates.

Local politicians are urging the regional combined authority mayor to abandon plans for an overnight visitor levy, warning it could severely damage the East Riding's fragile hospitality sector and undermine upcoming cultural bids.

Jo Coles, the Deputy Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has highlighted the need for improved coordination and investment in surveillance camera networks to enhance community safety.

Locals in Whitby are strongly opposing plans to build four high-end holiday units near the historic 19th-century Larpool Viaduct, citing concerns over wildlife disruption, road safety, and the impact on the area's character.

Sir Keir Starmer should continue as prime minister despite Labour's devastating election results - but needs to make changes because "more of the same is not acceptable", former deputy leader Harriet Harman has said.

Labour have lost more than 1,200 English council seats and Reform have made massive gains for the second year running.

Two men have been charged with religiously aggravated harassment offences after allegations they travelled to a predominately Jewish area to film antisemitic social media videos.

A car has hit multiple pedestrians in a town centre - leaving one man with life threatening injuries.

Two men have been killed after the US military struck an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Pacific Ocean. 

A three-day ceasefire has been agreed by the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, as well as an exchange of prisoners, following a request from Donald Trump.

The King has led birthday tributes to Sir David Attenborough, sending his "warmest congratulations" to the environmentalist who has reached 100 years of age.

The Pentagon has started releasing "never-before-seen" files on UFOs.

Sir Keir Starmer should continue as prime minister despite Labour's devastating election results - but needs to make changes because "more of the same is not acceptable", former deputy leader Harriet Harman has said.

Labour has lost its birthplace and its heartlands. 

Before the polls even opened on Thursday, one thing everyone knew for sure was that the SNP would be the largest party in Holyrood.

A car has hit multiple pedestrians in a town centre - leaving one man with life threatening injuries.

Two men have been charged with religiously aggravated harassment offences after allegations they travelled to a predominately Jewish area to film antisemitic social media videos.

The King has led birthday tributes to Sir David Attenborough, sending his "warmest congratulations" to the environmentalist who has reached 100 years of age.

Allies of Andy Burnham have met to discuss how Sir Keir Starmer can be forced to set a timetable for his resignation following catastrophic election results, Sky News understands.

Labour have lost more than 1,200 English council seats and Reform have made massive gains for the second year running.

Two men have been killed after the US military struck an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Pacific Ocean. 

A volcanic eruption has killed three hikers "driven by the desire to create online content" after they defied safety warnings and attempted an ascent.

South Africa's top court has found against president Cyril Ramaphosa over the "Farmgate" scandal.

A three-day ceasefire has been agreed by the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, as well as an exchange of prisoners, following a request from Donald Trump.

The King has led birthday tributes to Sir David Attenborough, sending his "warmest congratulations" to the environmentalist who has reached 100 years of age.

The White House has accused Star Wars actor Mark Hamill of violent rhetoric after he posted an image of Donald Trump in a shallow grave on social media.

Paedophile rock star Ian Watkins was bullied for money and warned his head would be "cracked open" in the days before his death, a court has heard.

Rapper Kodak Black, who has sold more than 30 million singles, has been arrested on a drug trafficking charge in Florida.

Sir Keir Starmer should continue as prime minister despite Labour's devastating election results - but needs to make changes because "more of the same is not acceptable", former deputy leader Harriet Harman has said.

Load up a satellite map of Texas and find your way to a city called Midland, all the way over in the west of the state.

The White House has accused Star Wars actor Mark Hamill of violent rhetoric after he posted an image of Donald Trump in a shallow grave on social media.

The Pentagon has started releasing "never-before-seen" files on UFOs.