Yorkshire Coast News

North Yorkshire Council has approved £1.84 million for essential repair works to the inner West Pier in Scarborough Harbour but councillors are concerned the harbour account has insufficient funds.

North Yorkshire Police say they saw a large increase in the number of calls to their non-emergency 101 line in June.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s destinations team has once again demonstrated its commitment to exceptional customer care by retaining the prestigious Customer Service Excellence Award for 2025.

North Yorkshire Police have released CCTV images of two men and a woman in connection with a disturbance that occurred on St Thomas Street on June 22.

North Yorkshire's Chief Constable reacts to public questions over Police involvement in public events.

North Yorkshire's Police chief says speed cameras are not there to make money.

Councillors in the East Riding have carried a motion against a controversial government planning clause.

The Blues are using the famous ammonites, abbey and even Dracula to inspire the new kits for the coming season.

Leeds Bradford Airport has celebrated the successful opening of its new terminal extension, a milestone in its ambitious £100 million expansion project

Alison Hume has given her views on those who lost the Labour whip as she opened a new base in the centre of Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Council are set to be awarded over £10 million of funding from the Government.

The leader of North Yorkshire Council has said the authority will not back a ‘mad idea’ of purchasing Scarborough’s Grand Hotel.

Scarborough Athletic enjoyed victory in West Yorkshire on Saturday.

Whitby Town were shocked 3-0 at Guisborough Town from two levels below on Saturday.

Yorkshire's air ambulance, which has provided vital life-saving emergency support for thousands of people, has been chosen by the council chair as his charity of the year.

The Seasiders thumped Winterton Rangers on Saturday.

Heavy rain washed out Saturday's cricket programme.

Whitby RNLI escorted the restored 1962 Watson class lifeboat, Voyage by Amity, into Whitby Harbour on Friday.

Scarborough Town Council has faced scrutiny for increasing its mayor’s allowance by 600 per cent despite a ‘cautious’ spending commitment.

The spectacular Sailing Coble Festival is being staged at Bridlington over the weekend.

From Sunday, East Yorkshire Buses will implement a series of service changes designed to improve reliability, access, and travel options across Scarborough, Bridlington, and Driffield.

The Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, Reform UK’s Luke Campbell, has said he is “delighted” with the region having secured the joint highest grant from the Government’s Mayoral Renewables Fund.

Scarborough Athletic are away at NPL East Ossett United on Saturday.

The Blues make the short trip to Guisborough Town, led by Nathan Haslam, on Saturday, in the Mickey Skinner Memorial Trophy.

Bridlington Town are back at The Mounting Systems Stadium on Saturday.

North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has welcomed £700,000 in government funding for the region to invest in cheaper, clean energy systems in community buildings.

Our local cricketers will be hoping the thunder stays away for their matches today.

Bridlington Town AFC is looking for passionate football enthusiasts as the club looks to expand its scouting network ahead of the new season.

Young people in the East Riding will be able to travel on local buses for just £1.50 with the return of a discount scheme during the school holidays. 

Pickering Town were edged out 3-2 in the North East on Friday night in their last friendly.

Local rescue teams have used a GPS device to help them rescue a dog which had fallen over the cliffs in Sewerby.

Driver jailed after three people were injured in Bridlington.

The Coastal Views study was carried out by Haven, who say 80% of people look for a sea view when booking accommodation.

Scarborough Town Council has unanimously voted to oppose plans for a gas drilling rig in Burniston.

East Riding Council says it hopes to build up to 400 houses in the next year.

Two men have been arrested following reports of a car colliding with the front of a shop on St John Street in Bridlington.

An arrested man has been released without charge after showing remorse for posting offensive video on local community Facebook page.

Residents along the Yorkshire coast are advised to prepare for potential disruption as two distinct yellow warnings for thunderstorms have been issued.

Whitby Town will begin their 2025/26 Pitching In Northern Premier League campaign with an away fixture against Workington.

North Yorkshire’s Chief Constable, Tim Forber, has expressed a strong desire to establish a network of fixed and average speed cameras across the county.

The future of bus services across the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) area is set to undergo a comprehensive review, following a decision to extend the delegation of the Mayor's transport powers to North Yorkshire Council (NYC) and City of York Council (CYC) for another nine months.

The Humber and North Yorkshire NHS say their latest survey shows an improving situation for GP services.

North Yorkshire Council's Executive committee has given its approval to spending £1,840,000 for essential repair works to the inner West Pier in Scarborough.

Whitby's MP is calling on North Yorkshire Council to appoint an officer with personal responsibility for the town.

Scarborough ran out 3-2 winners in an entertaining game at the Mounting Systems Stadium in Bridlington.

Two international beach volleyball tournaments were held in Bridlington this summer, with hopes that Volleyball England can continue to host it in the East Riding, in future years.

North Yorkshire Council has approved plans for five-year tenancy agreements at Whitby’s £10m maritime training facility despite some local opposition.

NFU President Tom Bradshaw and East Yorkshire farmers will hold talks with MPs and local councillors at the Driffield County Show today to discuss sector issues and current concerns around trade deals with the USA.

Coastliner has announced plans to introduce additional services this summer to popular coastal destinations including Scarborough and Whitby

There are currently “no plans” to appoint a minister for coastal communities, according to the Government, despite calls for such a role to be created.

Scarborough and Whitby’s MP voted against the final draft of the Government’s welfare reform bill, which was approved in the House of Commons last week.

Five beloved green spaces along the Yorkshire Coast have proudly received the coveted Green Flag Award, an international quality standard for parks and green spaces.

Scarborough Athletic and Bridlington Town will be battling it out tonight in the annual Dave Holland memorial match at the Mounting Systems Stadium.

Bridlington Central Library has officially reopened its doors following a full refurbishment of its ground floor, marking a new chapter for one of the town’s most valued community spaces.

A Halifax man has been charged with multiple driving offences following a high-speed police pursuit that began in Scarborough on Friday.

Scarborough's All Weather Lifeboat made the rescue last night.

The recently elected town mayor of Scarborough has said he wants to bring ‘underutilised’ parts of the town back into use alongside a ‘cautious spending’ commitment.

Artists of all ages, are being asked to design new versions of the famous British Railway Posters to help celebrate the Railway's 200th anniversary.

Yorkshire Water has thanked customers for putting the hosepipes away, using water wisely and continuing to report leaks over the hot weekend.

There will be overnight closures along a stretch of the A64 this week as part of ongoing technical survey work ahead of a proposed safety barrier scheme.

Scarborough Lifeboat crews were called out twice on Sunday

The mayor of York and North Yorkshire said he was pressing the government on long-awaited improvements to the A64.

Whitby School is set to host a significant 'Awareness and Support' event this evening for children and young people aged 0 to 25, focusing on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

York and Scarborough Hospitals Trust is asking the public to nominate a staff member or team who has provided an exceptionally caring, supportive, and compassionate service to patients, their families, and their friends.

They say it's to reflect a new approach to community support in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale.

The East Riding's mayor has welcomed the Government’s Devolution Bill which looks to give mayors across the country more powers.

East Riding Leisure are offering free swimming sessions for all children aged 16 and under throughout the summer holidays.

Aspiring athletes on the Yorkshire Coast are set to gain vital support as part of a sports talent development programme.

With just over a month to go until he attempts to run 170-miles along the North East coastline, runner Harry Schofield is urging businesses and organisations along the route to show their support by getting involved.

Humber Forest has planted a record 368,000 trees over the 2024-25 planting season, a 35% rise compared to last year.

A final report by several councils into shellfish deaths off the North East and North Yorkshire coast has described the ‘catastrophic’ impact on fishing communities.

East Riding Council's leader says she's been working well with the region's new mayor.

A Bridlington man is leading a grassroots effort to install a publicly-accessible defibrillator in his neighbourhood.

The newest phase of a multimillion-pound scheme to rejuvenate and reanimate high streets across North Yorkshire has been opened by Mayor David Skaith.

A gutsy Whitby side were beaten narrowly by opponents two divisions higher on Saturday.

Mike Thompson's men hit their opponents three times early in the second half.

Our local cricketers battled through the heat on Saturday.

Staff at the RSPCA's Hull and East Riding Branch are caring for a litter of six puppies who were abandoned in a black bin bag in a layby in East Riding.

Christmas is coming early this year as festive themed fun and celebrations are returning to Bridlington in the height of summer.

Three site managers from Barratt Homes Yorkshire East have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building.

Police in the Scarborough area searching for a missing 14-year-old girl from Leeds say she has now been found.

A Yorkshire Coast councillor says there was a “lack of transparency” in the process of setting up North Yorkshire’s first fixed speed camera between Malton and Scarborough.

Scarborough Athletic continued their winning start to the new season, on Friday night.

The Blues welcome Hartlepool United to the Towbar Express Stadium.

Our local cricketers will be out in the heat on Saturday.

Michael Thompson's men go to Barton Town on Saturday.

Children across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to explore the great outdoors in this year’s nature-themed Summer Reading Challenge.

North Yorkshire Council has issued an apology following widespread concerns over the lack of communication surrounding the recent installation of a temporary sightseeing wheel on Whitby's West Cliff.

A secretive group of yarnbombers has transformed Pickering market place into a woollen wizarding world in time for summer visitors to enjoy.

Temporary hosepipe restrictions are now in force in Yorkshire following the driest and warmest spring for 132 years, which led to the region being declared in drought.

North Yorkshire Council is anticipating a significant reduction in government funding, with a senior councillor warning that an upcoming overhaul of local government finance is “not good news” for the region.

Lovell marked the official opening of its latest development, Oakwood Gardens in Burniston, with a community-focused ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local councillors and pupils from Lindhead School.

HEY! Volunteering is growing their team again and seeking news volunteers in Bridlington.

The Britannia public house near Scarborough town centre has been granted a premise licence despite objections from residents.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), in partnership with the Met Office, has issued a yellow heat health alert for Yorkshire and The Humber.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced in Parliament today giving more powers to regional Mayors.

Whitby Town Council has voiced "total outrage" following the sudden appearance of a large sightseeing wheel on the town's West Cliff, stating that neither the council nor local businesses were consulted prior to its arrival.

The future of Scarborough Fair is to be discussed this evening as organisers invite the public to a special event to help shape its future.

The value of North Yorkshire’s visitor economy has been revealed in new figures that have shown that the tourism sector is worth in excess of £4 billion every year with an increasing number of people coming to the county.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced plans to build 56 sheltered apartments for older residents, in Bridlington.

The Owner of Scarborough's Deans Garden Centre has raised over £11,000 for its charity of the year through a till donation initiative.

North Yorkshire Police have seized an off-road bike and an e-scooter in the Eastfield area following multiple reports of dangerous and anti-social riding.

Scarborough Athletic will start the season on Saturday, 9 August, with an away trip to face Kidderminster Harriers.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious road traffic collision on A169, between Malton and Pickering.

The A64 Seamer Road is very busy heading into Scarborough as traffic finds another way into town.

Whitby Town manager Gary Liddle has taken on an additional coaching role at former club Hartlepool United, reinforcing his commitment to the Seasiders while seizing an opportunity to work with young talent at his boyhood club.

A new £4 million active travel fund has been launched to support walking, wheeling, and cycling across York and North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Council is being urged to reject a planning application from a fossil fuel company that would use a form of fracking to explore for gas at Burniston, near the North York Moors National Park.

Marine surveys will be undertaken close to the shore around Bridlington and Fraisthorpe this summer as part of a new subsea electricity transmission link designed to transfer clean, home-grown energy between Scotland and England.

The walls of The Mayfield care home have been transformed into a celebration of Whitby’s heritage, thanks to a collaborative art project led by local artist Hilary Thorpe.

Residents and visitors to Whitby are invited to share their views on the future of the town’s cliff lift replacement bus service.

Sandsend was crowned the north's best beach in The Times & Sunday Times Best Beaches Guide for 2025.

Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe restrictions to protect water supplies and the environment as forecasters predict warm summer ahead.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has urged the government to allocate parliamentary time for a debate on fracking as Burniston residents wait for a decision on a proposed drilling project in the village.

Parkol Marine Engineering could lease a commercial workshop space within Whitby's new Maritime Hub.

Government funding has been announced for a number of transport projects in the North including a new railway station at Haxby.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s adult social care team will be hosting a drop-in service which will offer careers advice and guidance on roles within adult social care settings and services in Withernsea today.

A new report, commissioned by Mayor David Skaith and launched today at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate, has revealed that more than half of all farms in York and North Yorkshire are not making a sustainable profit

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is taking action in response to reports of repeated antisocial behaviour and criminal damage at the cemetery on Sewerby Road in Bridlington.

East Riding councillors have backed calls for cameras to be used to issue fines to parents who drive up to school gates.

As part of a national week of action, last week, North Yorkshire Police took part in County Lines Intensification week focussing on disrupting and dismantling drugs lines.

A new initiative is all about addressing inequalities on the Yorkshire Coast and providing access to services that maybe people wouldn't normally have.

Fair funding for children with SEND was raised once again with MPs this week at the House of Commons.

North Yorkshire residents are being urged to have their say on a plan aiming to take action and help nature to thrive.

The Mayor of North Yorkshire is spearheading a significant initiative to upgrade village halls and community buildings across the region.

Scarborough Athletic began pre-season in their new away strip and with a 5-0 victory.

North Yorkshire Police have warned farmers after thefts in the North York Moors.

Whitby Town started their pre-season with a 3-0 success.

There were mixed results as Scarborough, Whitby, Bridlington and all our Yorkshire Coast cricket sides were in action on Saturday.

Scarborough Athletic's ongoing pitch problems and resulting financial challenges were raised in Parliament this week with the town's MP seeking government support for the fan-owned club.

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has welcomed investment from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport into grassroots sports facilities.

North Yorkshire Police have released dramatic in-car footage revealing a near head-on collision involving a police vehicle responding to an emergency on the A64 near West Heslerton.

Scarborough Athletic Football Club has launched its brand new adidas away.

The annual North Sea race is set to commence from Scarborough's South Bay this Saturday morning.

An overhaul of parking policies across North Yorkshire is set to lead to more enforcement and a county-wide review of parking charges.

Councillors will decide whether to grant a premises licence to a Scarborough town centre pub after locals said the proposal was ‘unacceptable’.

Scarborough is preparing to host a major celebration of artistic talent with the Scarborough Art festival, scheduled to run from Saturday 5 July to Sunday 3 August 2025.

Scarborough’s new Women’s Centre is due to open later this month, providing safe tailored support to women in the town and surrounding coastal areas.

The chief executive of the NHS trust that runs Scarborough Hospital has announced his plan to retire in the autumn with a recruitment process set to take place over the summer.

Nominations are now open for North Yorkshire’s Community Awards which recognise organisations and individuals who make a difference in their local area.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume says she helped to win a key PIP concession ahead of this week's vote on the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Bill.

The Speed Limit on the A171 in Whitby has been discussed in the House of Commons.

Scarborough's iconic Central Tramway has been officially shortlisted for the Seaside Heritage Network's 2025 Bucket and Spade top seaside experiences, but they need your vote!

Bridlington Central library is to open on July 14th following a full refurbishment of its ground floor area.

North Yorkshire’s dredging vessel has received the go-ahead to operate in Whitby with the approval of a new licence.

With four new signings in the starting lineup and five players unavailable, the Seasiders put in a disjointed first pre-season performance.

Forget Boaty McBoatFace, North Yorkshire Council are asking for your help naming their new street cleaning machine in Scarborough.

Workplaces are being thanked for their support for the big day of fundraising on the Yorkshire Coast.

A plan for residential properties in Filey has been submitted by an applicant whose plans for the site have been refused three times.

The Yorkshire Coast's MP's voted along party lines in today's Welfare Bill

The new speed camera in Sherburn on the A64 was damaged just hours after coming into service.

Whitby train services were halted earlier after the discovery of a broken rail between Middlesbrough and Whitby.

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