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.

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

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

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

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

A teenager has died after getting into difficulty in the water at a Lake District beauty spot.

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

The UK has broken the record for the number of days in a year where temperatures of 30C or above were recorded somewhere in the country.

Detectives working on the cold case of a woman who was murdered 32 years ago have renewed their call for information, saying people at the time may have kept silent out of "loyalty or fear".

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

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

The UK has broken the record for the number of days in a year where temperatures of 30C or above were recorded somewhere in the country.

Early prison release policy is still under review as the government considers options available to block the release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, Sky News understands. 

A teenager has died after getting into difficulty in the water at a Lake District beauty spot.

Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.

A police investigation is under way after a man's body was found inside a burning car in Northern Ireland.

Detectives working on the cold case of a woman who was murdered 32 years ago have renewed their call for information, saying people at the time may have kept silent out of "loyalty or fear".

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

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.

FIFA has accused critics of a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine its president Gianni Infantino, amid claims that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress while he led European football's governing body.

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.

The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.

Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.

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

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

The UK has broken the record for the number of days in a year where temperatures of 30C or above were recorded somewhere in the country.