This is the Coast

North Yorkshire Council is facing renewed pressure to scrap its new school transport policy after admitting to inconsistencies in how walking distances are measured.

Topographical land surveys will begin across Scarborough this week to prepare for a multi-million-pound transformation of the town's wastewater infrastructure.

Young people across the Yorkshire Coast are being offered free open water safety lessons in Scarborough as the Andrew McGeown Legacy Fund celebrates a decade of delivering the SwimSafe programme.

A historic Filey hotel and former care home, famous for hosting The Beatles in 1963, has received planning approval to be converted into 17 apartments.

A £6.68 million redevelopment plan to upgrade Scarborough Station's forecourt and drop-off areas is expected to receive formal approval from councillors this week.

Artists and performers have until the middle of August to pitch their ideas for two major cultural festivals coming to Scarborough later this year.

Last season's play-off finalists were in Scarborough as competitive football return to the town on Saturday.

Senior officials are calling for better signage and extended operating hours to encourage more people to use Scarborough's Park and Ride service.

A Humberside Police dog who was initially deemed too difficult to train has retired this week after a career of jailing dangerous offenders and saving lives.

A newly-built Blues side took revenge after last season's loss in Staffordshire.

The Seasiders have over a £1000 added to their bank and a place in the next round of the FA Cup.

There were derbies galore on Saturday.

Rare red weather warnings could be issued by the Met Office this week, as highs of 36C are forecast with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

A consortium including the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club.

A 24-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty in the sea.

Thames Water risks igniting a fresh storm over boardroom pay after handing a £1m signing-on fee to its finance chief even as it teeters on the brink of collapse.

A British couple jailed in Iran over alleged spying have ended a three-month-long hunger strike against their sentence, their son has said.

A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

A professor who has resigned following a high-profile plagiarism row has cancelled events to promote his upcoming book.

Daniel Kinahan has been remanded in custody after appearing before an Irish court charged with directing an organised crime group.

A 24-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty in the sea.

A consortium including the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club.

Thames Water risks igniting a fresh storm over boardroom pay after handing a £1m signing-on fee to its finance chief even as it teeters on the brink of collapse.

A limited-edition Ferrari worth £3.7m has been seized by the Metropolitan Police after only being in the UK for one day.

A British couple jailed in Iran over alleged spying have ended a three-month-long hunger strike against their sentence, their son has said.

Rare red weather warnings could be issued by the Met Office this week, as highs of 36C are forecast with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.

A professor who has resigned following a high-profile plagiarism row has cancelled events to promote his upcoming book.

Daniel Kinahan has been remanded in custody after appearing before an Irish court charged with directing an organised crime group.

A British couple jailed in Iran over alleged spying have ended a three-month-long hunger strike against their sentence, their son has said.

Benjamin Netanyahu says he rejects a 15-point plan for Gaza by Donald Trump's Board of Peace.

A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

It was perhaps the most audacious event in British music history: two gigs, 250,000 people, from a band just shy of marking two years since the release of their debut album.

Some Taylor Swift songs have been removed from social media videos posted by Donald Trump's campaign team.

Perez Hilton is in a "serious but stable" condition after he was admitted to hospital, his family has said.

British music producer William Orbit, best known for his work with artists including Madonna, Blur and All Saints, has died aged 69.

Benjamin Netanyahu says he rejects a 15-point plan for Gaza by Donald Trump's Board of Peace.

A 24-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty in the sea.

A consortium including the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club.

Lord Sadiq Khan has told town hall chiefs to rethink proposed curbs on nightlife in London's West End.