Yorkshire Coast News

The owner of Scarborough's Brunswick Centre, has reaffirmed its commitment to Scarborough’s long-term regeneration and says construction work on the site will begin in the autumn.

There are calls to reinstate a school train service to help pupils from the Esk Valley get to Whitby School.

Mayor David Skaith has assumed responsibility for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) for York and North Yorkshire, which will bring £8.7m to the region.

Local housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has received the maximum 5 star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Volunteer crew of the Bridlington RNLI launched after reports of a dog in difficulty at Fraisthorpe, and owner reported to also be entering the sea.

A Filey bar’s licence application will be decided by councillors after locals said it would ‘disrupt residents’ sleep’.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is improving security measures around crime spots in Bridlington.

North Yorkshire Police say they've reduced antisocial behaviour significantly over the past year.

Pickering Musical Society is preparing to take its final bow as it brings Hello, Dolly! to the Kirk Theatre stage this June.

Sewage was discharged into the Humber for the equivalent of more than 200 days in 2024.

Kingfishers Swimming Club in Scarborough have achieved outstanding success in recent team and individual events, with an Aquatics GB British Championships qualifier. 

A four-day working week is to be implemented for refuse workers across North Yorkshire as part of a harmonisation of waste services.

Scarborough born gymnast Joe Fishburn won the 2025 series of Gladiators shown on BBC 1 on Saturday evening.

Saint Catherine's Hospice is partnering with RunThrough UK for the upcoming East Yorkshire Half Marathon and 10k on Sunday, 25th May.

The MP for Filey has launched a best pub competition.

Boro suffered a jarring home defeat, to promotion-chasing Buxton, after a strong recent run, on Saturday.

With all their rivals picking up points, the Blues needed all three points, at home, on Saturday.

Nine teams are separated by six points as they battle to avoid one remaining relegation spot in NPL East.

Scarborough Food and Drink Festival is taking place this weekend.

A vacant Scarborough town centre shop could be converted into a hot food takeaway if plans are approved by the council.

East Riding Council have received an application for the change of use of a former care home in Hornsea with plans submitted to turn the property into a cocktail lounge.

A recent survey of children in years 2, 6, 8 and 10 in North Yorkshire has brought some encouraging news.

Officers issued this CCTV of a man they would like to speak to about a shop theft in Scarborough.

Yorkshire’s three mayors met the Transport Secretary yesterday to outline their ambitions for the region’s railways.

'There's only one way it ends.' say Scarborough police as they arrest a man they've been trying to locate for several weeks.

Scarborough and Whitby’s MP tells parliament about the impact potholes are having on local peoples lives.

The Yorkshire Coast is currently experiencing a demographic trend that experts believe offers a glimpse into the future for the wider North Yorkshire region: a significantly ageing population.

An all women rowing team have set of from Peru on an 8000 mile unsupported row across the Pacific

Level 2 Commis Chef, Ruby Goodens, of East Riding College, placed second in an illustrious culinary competition held in Venice, Italy.

Humberside Police is set to receive just over £3.2 million in additional funding from the Home Office as part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, enabling the recruitment of 38 new Neighbourhood Policing Officers.

Transpennine Express has responded to students’ safety concerns about travelling on late services between York and Scarborough.

Humberside Police are appealing for help to locate a missing 15-year-old from Driffield.

Dozens of residents have supported the proposed expansion of Scarborough’s North Bay Adventure Golf Course and the creation of additional seating and toilets.

Police are appealing for information about the theft of a statue in an outbuilding burglary in Pickering.

Scarborough police say they had a report overnight in the area of Oriel Crescent, that multiple vehicles had been damaged.

Filey Town Council has rejected plans for the installation of free public WiFi due to concerns about high maintenance costs.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is rolling out pup-friendly provisions for its customers at 11 stations from Friday.

Plans for a significant housing development on the Yorkshire Coast have prompted concerns from local councillors regarding infrastructure and services.

The Yorkshire Coast, including areas around Scarborough and Whitby, could see significant benefits from the burgeoning offshore wind industry and a coordinated approach to tourism, according to the Chief Executive of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Childhaven Community Nursery School in Scarborough receives a "Mark of Achievement" for its support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding ready for exciting move to new base in prime position in Bridlington

Scarborough Spa’s Sun Court and Sun Suite could be renovated and repaired with new doors and windows as part of a plan by North Yorkshire Council.

Campaigners have vowed to protest outside a key meeting on home-to-school transport amid claims parents have been “gagged” from speaking at the event.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced that it will be operating its train services using its heritage diesel fleet following a series of lineside fires.

North Yorkshire Council has decided to proceed with an application for £90,000 to ‘buy some time’ for residents living at Flat Cliffs near Filey before coastal erosion forces them to leave their properties.

A new Mayoral fund worth £5 million will give businesses across York and North Yorkshire a major boost for the next two years.

A new estimation suggests that as much as 44.5% of existing residences in Whitby could be non-primary homes.

A new injection of government funding into zero-emission buses is expected to provide a significant boost to UK bus manufacturers including Scarborough's Alexander Dennis.

North Yorkshire Council is seeking funding for equipment to remove chewing gum from high street pavements in Scarborough.

Dale Power Solutions Acquires Leading Service Business.

A governor from an Esk Valley school has raised concerns about the changes to North Yorkshire Council’s home-to-school transport policy and the potential impact on pupils from villages in the Esk Valley.

Council chiefs have defended plans to spend several hundred thousand pounds replacing signs in council-owned car parks after criticism from opposition leaders.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has welcomed £9.7m in funding to protect communities from flooding.

Measures to tackle anti-social behaviour and public drinking in Scarborough town centre seem to be having an effect.

As the sun begins to shine brighter and the spring holidays are starting to approach, the force serving Bridlington and East Riding say they're excited to launch their annual initiative Operation Coastline.

Eden Camp is now back open ready for the Easter Holidays, but will soon be under new ownership.

Hundreds of North Yorkshire school children have been surveyed on their wellbeing.

Concerns have been raised about the safety of passengers on evening trains between York and Scarborough.

Junction improvement works are due to start at the Spital Bridge junction in Whitby on Monday.

Mayor David Skaith commits to delivering safe places for all as he publishes his first Fire and Rescue Plan.

Seven applications for high street pavement licences have been submitted by fast food restaurants, cafés, and a fish and chip shop in Scarborough and Whitby.

Residents in Bridlington are being urged to report off-road motorbikes as part of a campaign to reduce antisocial behaviour (ASB) in the region.

Alison Hume says the government should appoint a new Coastal Communities minister.

The Seadogs beat their west coast league rivals Marine 4-1 on a chilly afternoon at Scarborough Sports Village.

The Blues had a 96th-minute Layton Watts penalty to thank as they leapfrogged rivals Matlock Town.

Boro secured second spot in North East 2 after a dramatic 33-26 win over rivals Bradford Salem.

Bridlington Town are once again out of the NPL East's bottom four.

It was honours even at Mill Lane.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has adopted a new Local Plan Update 2020-2039.

A North Yorkshire primary school where a “caring and supportive environment” has been created for children to overcome barriers in learning has won a national award.

A charity which provides respite breaks for disadvantaged families is extending its services by opening a new respite home on the Yorkshire Coast.

North Yorkshire Council's public health consultant has revealed a mixed picture regarding childhood bullying in the region.

A young seal found dragging over 7ft of entanglement material has been released back into the wild in Scarborough after two months of rehabilitation.

Zoo keepers had an extra reason to celebrate this Mother’s Day with the arrival of a six-foot tall bundle of joy!

Bridlington Town go into the last five games of the season with lots of momentum, as they travel to third-placed Emley AFC on Saturday.

Scarborough, Bridlington, Whitby, Driffield and Hornsea's rugby union sides bring the curtain down on their respective seasons on Saturday.

Pikes play their final game of the season, at Mill Lane, on Saturday.

Scarborough and Whitby's Member of Parliament, Alison Hume, has announced her intention to launch a petition to campaign for the return of stroke services to the Yorkshire Coast.

Mayor's across the UK are being urged to buy British buses when they look at moving to franchised bus systems.

Wilson’s Food Hall near Scarborough is planning a series of live music evenings with local singer/songwriter and saxophonist, Em Louise.

Rowan Lea ward at Cross Lane Hospital, Scarborough, has received a collection of handmade hearts from local community group Untangled Threads, to help inspire and support its patients and visitors.

Saint Catherine’s Hospice has made history by becoming the first hospice in the UK to achieve Masonic Aware status.

Dozens of candidates have put their names forward for elections to form the new town council in Scarborough as part of plans to drive forward local democracy across the county.

Scarborough railway station is set to undergo a major transformation as Network Rail begins work next week on a comprehensive roof renovation project.

Police are renewing their appeal for information about an arson attack on a Whitby barn.

Six candidates have been declared for the upcoming Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election.

Work on a multi-million pound development that hopes to establish Whitby as a pivotal player in the maritime and offshore renewable energy sectors will begin next week.

North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for information following a robbery that took place on New Quay Road in Whitby.

A significant number of older people living in rented accommodation in Scarborough is raising concerns about their financial security and wellbeing.

James Farrar, the Chief Executive of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, has expressed his confidence that the devolution process will bring increased power and investment to the north of England

A Scarborough Motor Retailer has picked up awards from both Hyundai and MG

St George’s Primary School in Scarborough is among the first wave of schools to receive funding for a school-based nursery.

RNLI Bridlington is calling on the local community to get involved with the RNLI’s biggest annual fundraising event, the Mayday Mile, and complete the challenge of covering a mile a day throughout May.

Drivers in the East Riding are being made aware street lights along two main roads are to be switched off this week as part of a national pilot project to save energy and cut carbon emissions along UK roads.

A man's been charged with 64 offences as part of a major police investigation centred around a funeral directors in Hull.

Plans for a half-hourly train between York and Scarborough are ‘moving in the right direction’ and a plan to recruit more drivers is underway according to the Mayor.

The Whitby and Scarborough Park and Ride services are scheduled to reopen from Sunday.

Concerns have been raised regarding the high incidence of missed hospital appointments among residents in the most deprived areas near Scarborough Hospital.

Scarborough and Whitby MP, Alison Hume, says the area is attracting significant government investment.

Scarborough is set to receive a boost in its flood defences following an announcement of fresh government funding.

Thirteen constituents from the Esk Valley recently joined their Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, Alison Hume, in Westminster for a summit addressing issues with smart meters.

David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has unveiled his vision to enhance bus services across the region, with a focus on creating a more accessible, affordable, and convenient public transport network.

Dozens of residents and visitors have supported plans to convert Whitby’s former HSBC Bank into a new restaurant with holiday accommodation.

Flood Warnings start soon, ahead of this afternoon's high tides along the Yorkshire Coast

You will probably have seen their minibuses dropping-off and picking-up passengers all around Scarborough, but did you know that the majority of Dial a Ride’s drivers and passenger assistants are volunteers?

A Yorkshire Coast holiday park is unveiling a brand-new pavilion-style theatre, a contemporary pub, refreshed entertainment line-ups and pitch developments for touring caravans following a multi-million pound investment over the winter.

Filey Town Council are pleased to announce that the restoration works on the Filey Museum have now been completed.

New food and drink festival set to be served up in Scarborough in April.

Today, Mayor David Skaith published his first Police and Crime Plan for York and North Yorkshire.

There are concerns over public transport links to a new community diagnostic centre being built in Eastfield.

The leader of North Yorkshire Council has dismissed a call to change the way decisions are made at the authority.

The Seadogs came into their marathon trip south on the back of five unbeaten games and clean sheets.

Daring fundraisers are being encouraged to ‘Get Caked!’ at a muddy obstacle challenge event in aid of Saint Catherine’s.

Whitby's wretched form continued with a third straight defeat and with it, they dropped back into the NPL Premier's bottom four, after defeat to Hyde.

Candidates for the Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral election have been urged to put culture at the heart of their plans for the region.

The police force serving the southern leg of the Yorkshire Coast has revealed more on successes from their Operation Shield.

Eden Camp, the modern history museum in North Yorkshire, is supporting the annual Royal British Legion Industries’ (RBLI) The Great Tommy Sleep Out, in support of military veterans facing homelessness.

The Friends of Bridlington Hospital, a charity that has supported the hospital since 1953, is set to close.

Residents and visitors are being reminded to be responsible dog owners when visiting the East Riding countryside.

Unity Racing, a team representing Scarborough UTC, has achieved remarkable success by becoming the final ever F1 in Schools UK national champions.

Parking fees at council-run car parks across North Yorkshire look set to rise for the second year in a row.

Trevor Bull thinks the club has turned a corner as it recovers from a season of injury issues.

Scarborough Yacht Club is hosting a "Get To Know Scarborough Yacht Club" event this weekend, offering a chance for the local community to experience sailing and learn more about the club.

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre is holding its first Rainbow Charity Ball on Saturday June 7th.

North Yorkshire Council has been urged to increase special education needs capacity at schools in Scarborough.

Yorkshire and Humberside builders score higher than the national average in admitting mental health struggles due to physical exhaustion at work and through bullying and harassment.

North Yorkshire Council has rejected ‘unacceptable’ plans to construct four terraced houses near Scarborough Hospital.

Yorkshire Coast based Skipper Guy Waites has been selected as a Clipper Race Skipper for the international event’s upcoming edition.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for a key witness to come forward along with any other witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision on Westwood in Scarborough.

Increasing the frequency of trains between Scarborough and York is high on the Mayors agenda according to his Chief Exec.

The 2024-25 schools budget is forecast to be in deficit by £18.1 million, an increase of £1 million from a previous report in January.

Have you got a stunning image of the Yorkshire Coast which could help raise funds for Saint Catherine's?

North Yorkshire's emergency services are set to work together on a joint motorcycle safety initiative which will spread lifesaving messages across the county this summer.

The NHS trust that runs Scarborough Hospital has said it wants to work more closely with the region’s elected mayor to reduce health inequalities on the coast.

Local sports clubs in the Scarborough area could have to find a new home following plans to relocate and rebuild Scalby School on part of the former Lower Graham School site

"The Stars Aligned" to enable Scarborough College and Scarborough Rugby Club to sign former England International Ben Foden.

Scarborough Hospital’s new £47m urgent and emergency care centre (UECC) is ‘weeks away’ from opening after a faulty boiler delayed it last year.

Scarborough Athletic made it five clean sheets in a row on Tuesday night.

Construction has started this week to bring a new luxury hotel, pub and restaurant to Runswick Bay

The council hopes to ‘buy some time’ for residents living at Flat Cliffs near Filey before coastal erosion forces them to leave their properties.

Impressive artwork inspired by the iconic British Railways posters has been created for Northern stations in Yorkshire.

Two goals either side of half time made it back-to-back defeats for Whitby Town, however Matthew Tymon was on target for the Seasiders.

A new affordable housing project on Springfield Avenue in Bridlington is under construction.

The team at a Hunmanby based whisky distillery is celebrating after one of its whiskies won a gold award in a prestigious national competition.

Residents and businesses are being urged to be wary of rogue traders who may target properties pretending to be working for North Yorkshire Council.

Scarborough College and Scarborough RUFC have announced that former England international Ben Foden has joined both organisations in a dual role as Director of Rugby at Scarborough College and Head Coach at Scarborough RUFC.

Live coverage as Storm Éowyn hits the Yorkshire Coast.....