This is the Coast

Europa Oil & Gas has officially appealed the council's decision to reject its controversial plans for a 125ft gas drilling rig in the village of Burniston near Scarborough.

Pupils at St Peter's school in Scarborough are enjoying their new all weather pergola after winning a competition on This is the Coast.

Calls for improved national wildfire resilience and compensation schemes are intensifying following the devastating Fylingdales moor blaze on the Yorkshire Coast.

A new report has revealed that Whitby Museum and Pannett Art Gallery could require £200,000 in major repairs and infrastructure upgrades, prompting a series of specialist surveys.

Nine in ten people believe National Parks play a vital role in supporting mental health and wellbeing, according to a new UK-wide survey.

Shop workers and businesses caught breaking new tobacco and vaping laws could face on-the-spot fines of up to £200 under fresh legislation coming into force this month.

A controversial 24-hour adult gaming centre in Whitby has been granted permission to install illuminated signage despite concerns over light pollution and the town's dark skies.

A new economic report reveals Leeds Bradford Airport contributes £737 million annually to the regional economy and argues that a dedicated rail link could unlock further growth across Yorkshire.

A passenger remains in hospital with serious injuries following a three-vehicle collision on the A169 between Pickering and Malton.

A senior North Yorkshire councillor and former retail executive has warned that the redevelopment of Scarborough's Brunswick Centre must focus on frictionless transport links and experiential retail to draw anticipated crowds.

North Yorkshire Council-owned Brierley Homes narrowly avoided administration and a £20 million loss thanks to a £3.4 million taxpayer-funded bailout.

A Scarborough councillor is calling for the reinstatement of a dedicated youth court to tackle rising concerns over gangs of young people causing severe damage and anti-social behaviour in the town.

At least seven flights, including two from the UK, have been affected by bomb threats, which caused unplanned landings and temporary airport closures.

Cyber attacks have affected the UK meat processing industry, a top security official has said in the wake of hacks that hit supermarkets across Europe.

A Reform UK councillor has been charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.

AI toys with built-in chatbots could expose children to psychological harms and inappropriate material, according to MPs and peers who are urging Amazon and eBay to stop selling them.

Tenerife football player Jesus de Miguel has died after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision in a match on Monday.

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after reports that a Coventry fan appeared to taunt Sunderland supporters about Bradley Lowery.

A man who stabbed a teenager on a train in London appeared to believe the boy was the devil, a court has heard.

MI5 and its director-general have avoided legal action after the Security Service "fell badly short" by providing false evidence to three courts.

At least seven flights, including two from the UK, have been affected by bomb threats, which caused unplanned landings and temporary airport closures.

A Reform UK councillor has been charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.

A man who stabbed a teenager on a train in London appeared to believe the boy was the devil, a court has heard.

Cyber attacks have affected the UK meat processing industry, a top security official has said in the wake of hacks that hit supermarkets across Europe.

AI toys with built-in chatbots could expose children to psychological harms and inappropriate material, according to MPs and peers who are urging Amazon and eBay to stop selling them.

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after reports that a Coventry fan appeared to taunt Sunderland supporters about Bradley Lowery.

West Ham have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after the club won just six out of 13 Championship games this season.

MI5 and its director-general have avoided legal action after the Security Service "fell badly short" by providing false evidence to three courts.

At least seven flights, including two from the UK, have been affected by bomb threats, which caused unplanned landings and temporary airport closures.

Tenerife football player Jesus de Miguel has died after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision in a match on Monday.

British troops will be allowed to fire back at Russian forces if attacked as part of a multinational mission to secure any future peace in Ukraine, Western officials have said.

The US military has carried out "limited strikes" on Qeshm Island in Iran - hours before the midterms are due to take place.

Selma Blair has spoken publicly for the first time since she was charged with assault following an incident on a plane earlier this month.

Police have closed the investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death after a post-mortem found she died accidentally.

Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Meghan Markle has said she "can't wait" to join as a host for the upcoming series of Junior MasterChef Australia.

Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Cyber attacks have affected the UK meat processing industry, a top security official has said in the wake of hacks that hit supermarkets across Europe.

Cyber hackers have targeted fridges and freezers in supermarkets in several European countries including Ireland – causing temperatures to increase and food to spoil.

Artificial intelligence is "helping to industrialise cyber attacks" and is "highly likely" to be used in attacks on Britain's critical national infrastructure by 2028, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned.