Yorkshire Coast News

The warnings are in effect from 12:00 today, 21 November 2024, until 10:00 tomorrow.

New recruits with backgrounds in education, tourism and the arts have been appointed to the ranks of North Yorkshire’s Deputy Lieutenants by the Lord Lieutenant to support her work across the region.

North Yorkshire Police say they are seeing positive results in their fight against crime, with overall crime figures down compared to the same period last year.

Councillors in North Yorkshire have expressed serious concerns over the impact of the UK government’s decision to increase Employer National Insurance contributions (NICs).

More than 300 harvest mice have been released at a site in the North York Moors National Park in the hope of re-establishing a local breeding population of this once-common species.

A new report has raised concerns about the health and wellbeing of older people in Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast.

A Bridlington Town Business Breakfast is taking place today to highlight the benefits of inclusive hiring.

A new holiday park operator, Unity Holidays, has been launched with the acquisition of Skirlington Holiday Park on the Yorkshire Coast.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across the Yorkshire & Humber region, including coastal areas

Heavy snow has been falling for much of the morning leaving motorists stranded on the North York Moors.

The A171 between Whitby and Scarborough and between Whitby and Scaling Dam are trecherous

North Yorkshire Council says it did not have the money to fund Whitby InterActive due to ‘huge pressure’ on its SEND budget as the charity announced it would close due to a lack of funds.

Plans to plug a budget shortfall of more than £100,000 in the Whitby Old Town Hall project have been approved by North Yorkshire Council.

As plans are submitted for a gas drilling project on the Yorkshire Coast, the council is urging the government to look again at the scope of the current UK fracking ban.

East Riding Council encourages residents this Christmas to only purchase pets from licensed breeders

Thousands of households across North Yorkshire will be able to access vital support to help them to cope with the rising cost of living over the winter months.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice, starting at 18:00 today (Tuesday) and lasting until 12:00 tomorrow (Wednesday).

Alison Hume MP gave her maiden speech in the House of Commons yesterday shining a light on the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

Scarborough were due to make the 440-mile round-trip to Hereford, but overnight snowfall has led to the call-off.

North Yorkshire Council's transport boss is calling for the county's Mayor and MP's to back the dualling of the A64.

Some of the money raised by charging a council tax premium on second homes in North Yorkshire is to be used to help deliver community housing projects.

A biker who was filmed pulling a wheelie at 111mph on the wrong side of the road with a passenger on the back has been given a suspended prison sentence.

As Bridlington Town come towards the end of what has been an incredibly busy schedule, they’ll host Newton Aycliffe in the Northern Premier League tonight at the Mounting Systems Stadium.

The Liberal Democrats are hoping to be top of the podium next May after announcing their candidate to be the first elected mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Police have issued guidance to the public ahead of expected snow and ice, reminding people that journeys may be more challenging than usual.

Train companies in Yorkshire are getting ready for snow and ice predicted to hit the region tonight, Monday 18 November.

We could be waking up to snow and ice in places on Tuesday morning.

Police are appealing for information about an assault that occurred in Scarborough.

Ofsted has recognised Scalby School in Scarborough for its ‘exceptionally high standards’ despite facing a challenging year.

There was an early start to the week for local rescue teams.

With immediate effect, nobody aged 16 or under will be admitted into the Mounting Systems Stadium unless accompanied by an adult.

East Riding of Yorkshire council has marked anti-social behaviour awareness week by highlighting the opportunities it provides for young people in the county.

A burst water main near Filey Junior School means the school will be closed to all pupils during Monday.

North Yorkshire Police have been working with Humberside Police to combat the theft of GPS units locally.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s antisocial behaviour team has organised a series of events to mark antisocial behaviour awareness week.

Pupils across the East Riding will be encouraged to stay safer when they are out on local roads for this year’s Road Safety Week. 

A new report from North Yorkshire Council's health chief aims to protect older people in the region, it shows some of the lowest life expectancy in the county is in Whitby and Scarborough.

Tim Forber has revealed the force has plans in place around the government's early release programme.

Anglo American’s community support programmes and the work of their foundation are continuing despite the scaling back of operations at the Woodsmith Mine, near Whitby.

A Christmas market, choirs and a funfair bring down the curtain on Whitby's Christmas Festival on Sunday.

The Seadogs' wretched recent record in the competition continued on Saturday.

The Blues put five points between themselves and the NPL Premier's bottom four, with victory on Saturday.

Nathan Dyer's early goal helped Bridlington Town to a crucial victory.

Boro beat Wetherby to keep up their fine form this season.

On Sunday, from 10am to 4pm, local parents and children from in and around Whitby will be able to head to Abbey View for a free bike service as part of Road Safety Week.

Pickering Town saw off their former star and his team at Mill Lane on Saturday.

Officers are appealing for information about an attempted burglary that occurred on Ramsey Street in Scarborough.

Police have issued this CCTV of a man they would like to speak to following a theft in Whitby.

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings and alerts for various locations along the Yorkshire coast.

Whitby Christmas Festival continues with a Christmas Market on Front Marina Car Park through out the weekend along with fairground rides and musical performances on the This is the Coast stage.

Father Christmas is making his annual journey to Scarborough on Saturday.

The modern day Seadogs will be walking in the footsteps of the former Scarborough FC stars of the 70s when they compete in the FA Trophy.

Bridlington is sparkling today as the town hosts a brand new free Christmas event – the Bridlington Ice Trail.

The Blues host Mickleover Sports on Saturday, hoping to fight back following Tuesday's loss at Worksop Town.

Bridlington Town are hoping to hit back after a run of just one win in six.

Scarborough RUFC want to stay in the top 4 when they go to Wetherby on Saturday.

The Pikes face Frickley Athletic on Saturday.

Whitby's Christmas Festival gets underway tonight with the town's lights switch on event.

Scarborough Lights will illuminate Britain’s first seaside resort once again from tonight, with a dazzling array of light installations, sculptures, and performances

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across parts of North Yorkshire, starting at 10:00 am on Monday, 18 November 2024 and lasting until 10:00 am on Tuesday, 19 November 2024.

Police say they are releasing CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of an electric bike in Scarborough.

After hitting their fundraising target, students from Scarborough UTC will be travelling to the world finals in Saudi Arabia this month.

Two of Scarborough Lifeboat station volunteers, Colin and Mike, celebrated their 80th birthday this week while another, John, received his British Empire medal.

The 2024 Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) took place last night with an awards ceremony at Bridlington Spa, celebrating excellence in the region’s tourism industry.

It's the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK.

A Whitby SEND charity praised for its work by the prime minister will close for good this year after struggling to raise sufficient funding.

Europa Oil & Gas has pledged to conduct a thorough environmental impact study for its proposed drilling operation at Burniston, even though a government minister has determined that such an assessment is not mandatory.

Video doorbells have been given to residents in some areas that have experienced high rates of burglary.

A festive pop-up shop is raising funds for Mencap in Scarborough today.

East Riding's free outdoor public access wi-fi has been expanded to five new locations.

Scarborough clean water campaign group - The Sons of Neptune - have written to the Environment Agency calling on them to reset the South Bay's poor water quality rating.

The budget for the new council will be approved today but questions remain over what it will do and what it will cost.

Whitby lost 3-0 away against high-flying Worksop Town last night at the Windsor Foodservice Stadium

Boro put 7 past Northern League Division Two side Thornaby in the North Riding Senior Cup last night.

Scarborough continues to face the highest levels of demand for cost of living assistance in North Yorkshire.

A team of volunteers from Caddick has downed tools to clean the streets with Keep Scarborough Tidy as part of the business’ Communities Week volunteer programme.

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, are asking for the public's help in setting the priorities for North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

A former Filey amusement arcade will become a banking hub after plans were approved by North Yorkshire Council.

A Whitby Councillor is throwing his support behind a proposal to improve the Esk Valley Rail Line

North Yorkshire Police say they are seeing positive results in their efforts to improve their handling of 999 calls.

In a break from league action, Scarborough Athletic welcome Thornaby FC in the North Riding Senior Cup this Tuesday evening, with a 7.45pm Kick off.

Whitby Town are away at Worksop in the league tonight.

After putting an end to their losing streak, Bridlington Town are back in action at the Mounting Systems Stadium tonight as they host Ossett United in the Northern Premier League East Division.

Business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the region have been announced as members of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s newly created Business Board.

Around 450 workers have already left the Woodsmith Mine, between Whitby and Scarborough, and another 450 are expected to depart by early next year.

Remembrance events have take place along the Yorkshire Coast over the last 24 hours marking both Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.

A man and a woman from Hull and a man from Bridlington have together been ordered to pay more than £4,000 by a court for dumping rubbish in the East Riding

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume says she'll continue to fight for the rights of carers as she prepares to mark Carers Rights Day on November 21.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is implementing a new Pavement Licensing Policy to support local café culture and alfresco dining, which has been popular in the area since 2010.

Towns along the Yorkshire Coast are preparing to honour those who served their country with a series of Remembrance Day events.

Second homes and short term lets remain a problem in Whitby, that's the view of local councillor Neil Swannick.

The state of the buildings at Hornsea School has been raised in the House of Commons, this week.

Scarborough Athletic were left disappointed after one of their longest trips of the season, on Saturday.

The Blues were indebted to hat-trick Stephen Walker as they won 4-3 in Nottinghamshire, on Saturday.

Brid Town ended their winless spell with a comfortable win in NPL East, on Saturday.

Scarborough RUFC continue their charge forward in North East 2.

Pickering Town were edged out by promotion-chasing Golcar on Saturday.

Digital technology is being used more by East Riding Council to improve its pothole reporting system.

Plans to save the ‘structural integrity’ of Whitby’s Grade-II Listed Spital Old Bridge have been given the go-ahead.

Filey Station is to undergo a set of extensive repairs despite concerns they will have a ‘detrimental impact’ on its appearance.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has obtained a full closure order on two properties in Bridlington following reports of drug dealing and antisocial behaviour.

Boro are at Oxford City on Saturday in the National North, some 223 miles away.

The Blues are in need of new players after numerous injuries picked up in recent weeks.

Bridlington Town are back in league action today after their mid-week exit from the East Riding Senior Cup.

A number of our local rugby union sides are at home on Saturday.

The Pikes host second-placed Golcar United, in Northern Counties East Premier, on Saturday.

Teenager Alfie King joins The Seadogs on an initial one month loan from League Two side Mansfield Town.

Businesses in Whitby are being invited to a launch event for the town's new literary festival tonight.

A new cultural strategy for North Yorkshire has been backed by council leaders aiming to boost the county’s culture and heritage.

A long-serving swim teacher who has been poolside for 50 years at Ryedale Swim and Fitness Centre has been celebrating reaching the landmark.

Health leaders on the Yorkshire Coast are urging people to get vaccinated to "get winter strong".

A Robin Hood’s Bay vineyard has been given permission to run tours and sell wine despite a raft of objections from neighbours.

A newly completed study showing the potential for Pickering to become a frontrunner in adopting geothermal heating solutions will be on show in the town town today.

Scarborough's new town council, looks set to have a budget of £384,000 a year resulting in a additional Band D council tax charge of £28.88 per year.

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in East Yorkshire.

Scarborough-based care provider Saint Cecilia’s has stepped in to help save a valuable community food service in Eastfield.

Newcastle Building Society celebrated the official launch of its new Pickering branch with the help of the local community, as it continues to buck the trend of bank branch closures.

A fossil collector visiting Scarborough was brought to safety on Saturdayafternoon by the crew of Scarborough RNLI lifeboat.

A man who attempted to carry out a knife-point robbery on a woman dog walker in Whitby has been sent to prison.

A housebuilder’s charitable organisation has donated £2,500 to support adults with terminal illnesses on the Yorkshire Coast.

The dog which killed ten year old Savannah Bentham from the Malton area has been confirmed to be an XL Bully-type breed.

A new documentary film about the first world war bombardment of Scarborough will have it's premiere screening tonight.

A new literature festival in Whitby is to hold an open event for local businesses and venues this week.

Bridlington Town will commence their East Riding Senior Cup campaign tonight against Hull United - a match that will have no entry fee!

Drug Dealers sentenced after investigation by Scarborough Detectives.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has relaunched the ‘Do It For East Yorkshire Community’ Grant, with a Welcoming Places grant programme, funded by the Household Support Fund.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Board has appointed Vice Chair Nick Perks as the new Chair of Trustees, and the charity’s members have voted Professor Alastair Fitter in as the new Vice President.

Never return to a lit firework, that's the advice from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.

Scarborough Athletic need to hit back straight away after Saturday's heart-breaking FA Cup exit.

Whitby Town are looking for back-to-back victories when they host Gainsborough Trinity.

Bridlington RSPCA have issued their annual timely reminder about keeping pets and wildlife safe during the days before and after Bonfire Night as well as the day itself.

Some of the trains operating across Yorkshire will soon be monitored remotely, in real time, so that any engine issues are flagged in advance of the unit arriving back at the depot.

East Riding and Hull City Council are to work with letting agents to counter damp and mould in the local private rented housing sector

Libraries across North Yorkshire are setting time aside to help people apply for bus passes to cope with an unprecedented demand.

A 10-year-old girl who tragically died at home near Malton after being bitten by her family’s dog has been named as Savannah Bentham.

Volunteer crew from Staithes and Runswick RNLI lifeboat rescued two people cut off by the tide yesterday.

A new ban on overnight campervan parking in Scarborough is raising concerns that it will simply move the problem to other areas.

A charity serving the Filey area has secured grant funding for a six-week wellbeing course.

A 10-year-old girl has died after being bitten by her family’s dog.

Despite three divisions separating them, only one goal settled Boro's trip to Burton Albion.

A Scarborough swimming club has had their best ever month, including a league victory and officiating at a Special Olympics meet.

Driffield is following in the footsteps of Scarborough and Beverley.

Whitby Town won for the first time under manager Gary Liddle despite Prescot Cables netting a minute from time.

All but one goal came in the first half as Brid lost a five-goal thriller up north on Saturday.

Pickering Town lost out at Mill Lane on Saturday.

Bridlington RUFC were humbled on their trip west on Saturday.

Tributes for West Ayton teenager, Harry Coopland, say he had “the kindest heart" and was "an absolute joy”.

Pickering Town are in home action as they target a turn-around on Saturday.

Scarborough Athletic will be hoping to take a leaf out of Tamworth's book and take a League One scalp of their own, in Staffordshire, on Saturday.

Gary Liddle will need to turn things around quickly with Whitby Town back in action after two weeks away, on Saturday.

Scarborough firefighters join up with Police and other local groups for a unique event in the town today.

Bridlington RUFC are targeting victory as they head west on Saturday.

Two of Bridlington’s RNLI lifeboat volunteers underwent a full and gruelling assessment and an exercise this week, passing with flying colours.

The Futureworks charity which helps young people and adults get their life into gear, is launching its 'Gift It!' appeal today.