Yorkshire Coast News

Police in Scarborough say they're urgently looking for a missing 85-year-old man.

There's a number of structural issues affecting the harbours in Scarborough and Whitby.

While Project Gigabit brings high-speed broadband to thousands in North Yorkshire, concerns remain about connectivity for the most remote rural communities.

It was a tale of two penalties as Scarborough Athletic drew 1-1 with Peterborough Sports on Saturday.

North Yorkshire bus operators Coastliner and York & Country say fares are capped at £2 until the end of 2024.

Social housing residents have come together with York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith to share views on how the region can deliver more affordable homes.

Boro go into 2025 in third spot in North East 2 after Saturday's results.

Brid's rocky run continues as they lost a five-goal thriller, in Nottinghamshire, on Saturday.

Jason Speedy, the Chief Operations Officer of Ideal Heating, has been appointed as the first chair of the recently formed Hull and East Yorkshire Business Board.

The Pikes made it four wins in four with victory on Saturday.

With the roll out of the 2024 winter flu and covid vaccination programme underway, Age UK and North Yorkshire health chiefs have urged older people to have the vaccinations they're eligible for.

A suspected shoplifter has been arrested in Whitby after trying to take cleaning products and perfume from local shops.

Scarborough UTC has been celebrating after impressing at the F1 in Schools World Championship in Saudi Arabia.

The former Forge Valley Railway Station site in Scarborough could be redeveloped into 30 residential properties if plans are approved.

The volunteer rescue team in Hornsea have received a donation from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.

The Seadogs play their final match before Christmas, at Scarborough Sports Village, on Saturday.

The Seasiders hit the road for the second week in a row today, when they take on Carlton Town at the Bill Stokeld Stadium.

Scarborough RUFC will look to begin the new year in third or above in North East 2.

Tony Hackworth's men want to make it four league wins in a row, on Saturday.

Eleven wanted people were detained in a force-wide operation yesterday.

A teaching block at Scarborough College is set to be demolished and replaced with a new building including additional classrooms.

Two men have been arrested after police officers responded to a suspected burglary in progress – and Police Dog Vichy sniffed out crucial evidence.

There's a fiery finale to bring Scarborough Lights 2024 to a close this weekend at South Cliff Gardens.

Humber Forest have planted almost 500 trees across at Driffield Showground, as part of a project to improve the local environment and enhance the showground.

A group of metal detecting enthusiasts in Bridlington have unearthed a treasure trove of donations for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

The stunning landscapes and venues across North Yorkshire and their links to film and television are to be the centrepiece of a campaign aimed at attracting a wave of visitors to the county.

North Yorkshire Police say a missing Scarborough teenager has been found.

Yesterday's bathing water quality summit in Scarborough gave local councillors the opportunity to quiz Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency about the continuing issues with water quality in Scarborough's South Bay.

Police officers are appealing for information after an altercation involving two men in Pickering.

A new School Road Safety Banners programme has been launched with the first banners being deployed at Pickering Infants School.

With the driver home for Christmas about to begin, the Government has announced a £123 million investment to fill potholes and repair roads, in the region.

Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All will take over organising the ever-popular and well established McCain Yorkshire Coast 10K and Fun Run in 2025 in partnership with Scarborough Athletic Club.

Two men have been jailed for a total of 16 years for killing their friend and seriously injuring two others by driving dangerously and losing control of their speeding vehicles in Driffield on Saturday 11 June 2022.

James Hitchcock died on Wednesday following an incident at York Railway station on Sunday.

There have been long delays this morning and the road has now been closed by police.

A summit will be held in Scarborough today to discuss ongoing issues with bathing water quality.

Scarborough's ambitious boat lift project has received a significant funding boost, with the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority awarding £700,000 towards its construction.

Pupils from East Whitby Academy have helped bury a time capsule to be opened in 2074.

Twenty black grouse have successfully been translocated from their stronghold in the North Pennines to the North York Moors to help expand their range.

More than 70 arrests have been made as part of the ongoing Christmas drink and drug driving campaign in North Yorkshire.

The opening of Scarborough Hospital’s new £47m urgent and emergency care centre (UECC) has been delayed until next year due to a faulty boiler.

The council's deputy leader says the authority is extremely disappointed with the financial settlement they have been awarded by the Government.

A lorry driver has been arrested after a vigilant member of the public reported a vehicle swerving over the road.

The Scarborough Lights Festival is coming to a close, with the final event being a five-night spectacle in the South Cliff Gardens.

A junior volleyball competition held in Bridlington this summer, went so well that Volleyball England will now be bringing a senior event to the resort in 2025.

Joining the RNLI in 1974 Stewart Porritt, of Staithes, is celebrating half a century of volunteering for the charity that saves lives at sea.

A loving brother has flown across the world to donate stem cells, to help save his sister’s life after she was told she would have a maximum of two years to live without treatment.

A multi-million pound partnership has been secured to upgrade around half of North Yorkshire’s gritting fleet to ensure the latest technology is treating the county’s network.

Christian Aid supporters in Bridlington raised more than £500 and spread some Christmas cheer with a spot of carol singing.

East Riding Council will need to approve plans to build around 2,000 new homes a year to meet the government’s new targets.

Proposed changes to the way bathing waters are managed could remove the risk of Scarborough's South Bay being de-designated

North Yorkshire Council’s Head of Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure, has acknowledged the importance of attracting the offshore wind industry to Scarborough and Whitby Harbours

British Divers Marine Life Rescue are urging people to stay away from seal pups as they arrive on the Yorkshire Coast.

The community response in the wake of Storm Darragh has been praised as North Yorkshire Council moves ahead with a major scheme to protect homes and businesses from future flooding.

Two of NYMR's restoration projects have been awarded Highly Commended Certificates at the prestigious 2024 National Railway Heritage Awards.

The Scarborough RNLI Shop has seen sales up 10 percent this year and is ranking third across all the shops in the RNLI.

Local councillors have voiced concerns that Scarborough and Whitby harbours may miss out on lucrative opportunities from the burgeoning offshore wind industry.

North Yorkshire Council is continuing to expand its free public Wi-Fi service, with plans to bring the service to Filey.

The Brompton Hall School in Scarborough has applied for permission to erect 2.4m high fencing around its perimeter due to a ‘flight risk’.

Almost 50 solar panels could be installed on Scarborough’s ‘historic’ Westborough Methodist Church if plans are approved.

A man was handcuffed and leg-strapped during the arrest in Scarborough on Saturday.

Scarborough’s Response Team four executed a drug warrant in Scarborough on Friday 13 December 2024.

Plans for a 13-bed HMO in Scarborough South Bay have been narrowly approved by councillors despite dozens of objections.

Work to enhance the service on the Esk Valley railway line is progressing.

Scarborough Athletic are back to winning ways after two victories in the space of four days.

As the RNLI comes to the end of its milestone 200th year, the charity is launching its annual Christmas fundraising appeal, focusing on the volunteer crew members who are preparing to spend Christmas on call.

Whitby held fourth-placed Ilkeston as they rose to 10th and ended their inconsistent run of Win-Loss-Win-Loss-Win-Loss.

But Boro's rivals also lost in North East 2.

A new service has been launched in Scarborough, providing free virtual bereavement support to children, young people and adults affected by suicide.

Saturday and Sunday sees the town centre retail hub filled with 45 independent local businesses.

Scarborough Seaweed Farming Firm - Seagrown - is to use it's technology to help improve the biodiversity of offshore windfarms.

Hornsea Inshore Rescue is hosting its first Christmas Lights Party tonight.

Bridlington Town lost in West Yorkshire on Friday night.

It's a special charity Tractor Run featuring 150 vehicles travelling in convoy today.

Pickering Town struck late on to bag all three points on Friday.

North Yorkshire Police descended on Scarborough on Wednesday, as part of Operation Tornado, an initiative designed to reduce and prevent crime in specific areas.

Christian Aid supporters in Bridlington are warming up their vocal chords for some festive fundraising this weekend to support people living through conflicts around the world.

Residents and friends of Eastfield are being invited to enjoy a special community Christmas celebration on Saturday.

470 youngsters entered designs for this year's official Bridlington Christmas Card.

The Citizens Advice service in Scarborough is moving to new premises.

Space scientist and broadcaster Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE is set to help launch the 10th anniversary of the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks’ Dark Skies Festival next February.

The construction of an extension to the Star Inn in Filey has been proposed alongside plans for an extensive refurbishment.

The village hall will get a share of £600,000 from a mayoral fund.

Volleyball England has announced that the NEVZA Beach competitions are returning to Bridlington in 2025 – and will feature a Senior event.

Residents at The Hall Care Home in Thornton le Dale have welcomed Santa’s Alpaca's to the home for an afternoon of festive fun.

Scarborough RUFC host Malton & Norton at Silver Royd on Saturday.

The Blues bring the curtain down on the year's home action on Saturday.

A spectacular fireworks display is set to draw people to Filey tonight.

Scarborough Athletic go to the West Midlands on Saturday hoping to make it back to back wins in National North.

New figures show how many people used Yorkshire Coast Railway stations this year.

Full-fibre broadband with top speeds of 2Gbps now available to more than 5,000 additional homes in Whitby

There are concerns over the length of time it has taken to get a new dredging licence for Scarborough harbour and Whitby is still waiting.

There are Calls for East Riding of Yorkshire Council to Expand its In-House Adult Social Care Provision

The latest phase of a £700,000 scheme to upgrade a stretch of the Cinder Track between two villages has been completed.

With the festive season approaching, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) urges everyone to add ordering and collecting repeat prescriptions to their holiday to-do lists.

Renewable energy company Ørsted has announced contracts collectively worth £75 - £100m with UK companies including Severfield.

Council leaders say cuts to a government funding scheme will impact North Yorkshire.

It’s a rare flavour of Friday night football for Bridlington Town, who take on Bradford Park Avenue at the Horsfall Community Stadium tonight.

A Scarborough business has partnered with York and Scarborough Hospitals Charity to collect toys for children spending the holidays in hospital.

Visitors to Scarborough Open Air Theatre (OAT) in 2024 generated an estimated £8.5 million for the town's economy.

Bridlington Councillor Tim Norman says more needs to be done to tackle the effects of deprivation, highlighting the ongoing issue of deprivation in Bridlington and other East Riding towns.

Scarborough Harbour is set to see dredging taking place after a new licence has been secured.

The Seadogs left it late to beat 10-man Brackley Town in a game Boro controlled from start to finish.

An Ofsted inspection has commended staff for their work at the Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit.

Six more primary schools in North Yorkshire are celebrating after being recognised for their commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles at an event near Whitby.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has launched the first programme of its kind in England to support farmers towards a more sustainable future.

Scarborough Athletic have announced the signing of experienced midfielder, Michael Woods, following his departure from Blyth Spartans.

Police are currently in attendance on Willow Garth, Rolston Road in Hornsea following the discovery of a man’s body this morning.

North Yorkshire Council is facing challenges in implementing traffic restrictions on Whitby Promenade amid growing concerns from residents and councillors about the increasing number of campervans parking there.

Simon Morritt, Chief Executive of the York and Scarborough NHS Trust, says progress has been made in securing funding for a new laboratory at Scarborough Hospital.

Scarborough’s The Salisbury Apartments have been awarded a Gold rating as the owners announce plans to open more town centre accommodation.

Filey Ladies Golf team have presented a cheque to the Royal British legion after a year of fundraising.

Councillors have been warned about ‘significant weaknesses’ in financial arrangements due to legal proceedings which have left the former Scarborough Borough Council’s accounts outstanding dating to 2015/16.

North Yorkshire’s deputy mayor wants to work with employers to enable more coastal volunteer firefighters to respond to callouts while at their day jobs.

A rise in the number of patients being discharged from hospital still in need of care is putting serious financial pressure on North Yorkshire Council.

The power distribution company says it is well positioned to restore power to all remaining customers by tonight following the weekend's storm.

Storm Darragh brought high winds and heavy rain to the Yorkshire Coast over the weekend, keeping the fire service busy attending a range of incidents.

Pickering Town Council says it has had reports of damage at the community park and cemetery.

The Derwent is rising towards the 5m mark, which is when properties become at risk of flooding in the area.

Scarborough Pride are looking for more volunteers as they plan for September's main Pride event at Scarborough Spa.

East Riding of Yorkshire Councillors have expressed deep concern over the impact of the recent government budget on the care sector.

Changes to North Yorkshire Council’s (NYC) home-to-school transport policy are causing anger and frustration among parents across the county.

The Medibus service taking passengers to health appointments has been given a boost with the addition of a third bus for the Bridlington and Driffield areas.

Storm Darragh has led to a number of powercuts on the Yorkshire Coast as Northern Powergrid battle to restore electricity.

Five new residential disabled parking bays will be created after the plans were given the go-ahead by Coun Keane Duncan, North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for highways. 

The HEY! Volunteering Programme has been awarded £200,000 grant funding from the Heritage Innovation Fund.

Occupants of a car have been rescued at Danby as strong winds and heavy rain continue to cause problems.

Today marks 10-years since 32-year-old Damion Vernon went missing, after leaving his home in Bridlington and Police are renewing their appeal alongside his now 23-year-old daughter Courtney, to help find him.

Storm Darragh has put paid to a festive fundraiser involving 150 tractors.

Scarborough Athletic's poor recent run continues after a 1-0 loss at Kings Lynn, on Saturday.

A consultation has been launched on how much we should pay for Police and Fire services next year with the Deputy Mayor saying an increase in the Council Tax precept is required.

The leader of East Riding Council has quizzed the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves on £300m of funding that was ‘promised’ to Hull and East Yorkshire.

Saint Catherine’s is launching a brand new Christmas campaign with a very special aim – to raise the 18 thousand pounds it takes to pay for a full 24 hours of services on Christmas Day.

Scarborough RUFC won a thriller in West Yorkshire and are now just four points adrift of North East 2 leaders Bradford Salem.

The Blues have won three and lost three of their last six encounters.

More than 150 tractors are taking to the Yorkshire Coast in convoy this afternoon.

A talk about a tragic event 70 years ago, on the 8th December 1954 will be given by Scarborough Lifeboat station Chairman Colin Woodhead, at St Mary's Church, this evening.

York and Scarborough NHS Trust Chief Executive Simon Morritt says he's hopeful of reaching an agreement with striking biomedical scientists at Scarborough and York hospitals.

More than £550,000 could go towards developing Seamer Station in Scarborough if a new bid for funding by North Yorkshire Council is successful.

There are TWO Weather Warnings for the Yorkshire Coast with 70mph wind gusts along the coast and 60mm of rain on the North York Moors

It's all about winter wellbeing at a festival near Whitby today.

Boro have brought in a young defender from the Championship as they make another long trip south.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging residents to support local businesses, on Small Business Saturday.

The Blues go to title-chasing Guiseley, near Leeds, on Saturday.

Scarborough RUFC will look to continue their climb up North East 2, when they go to Pontefract on Saturday.

It was due to be a fifth consecutive fixture at the Mounting Systems Stadium for the Seasiders, but the match has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

In-form Pickering Town were due to be in Huddersfield, on Saturday.

The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for the Yorkshire Coast, effective from Saturday 7th December 2024,

Get ready to step back in time as Robin Hood's Bay prepares for its annual Victorian Weekend.

Saint Catherine’s will be holding a Light up a Life service on Friday 6 December at St Mary’s Church in Scarborough and everyone is welcome.

Humber Marine & Renewables will receive the government cash to help drive investment in the region.

The Scarborough Remarkable Rock Choir is set to electrify the Queen Street Methodist Hall tonight with a night of rock anthems and classic Christmas rock songs.

A festive spectacle of decorated tractors will light up the coastal route from Cloughton to Scarborough tonight, all in support of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

The Yorkshire Coast is bracing for strong winds as Storm Darragh is set to hit the region on Saturday.

There were 18 concerts in 2024 and councillors have been asking why there weren't more.

The Sun Court will become the Sea Court at Scarborough Spa tonight with the latest installation and performances in this year’s Scarborough Lights festival.

North Yorkshire Council is embarking on the development of a new harbour strategy for Scarborough and Whitby.

The hugely popular Winter Woodland light display will be returning to Sewerby Hall and Gardens tonight.

Burlington Junior School in Bridlington has become one of the the first primary schools in the country to be awarded the nationally endorsed Career Mark Primary Gold award for good practice in career learning.

There's a new owner for Scarborough's Winking Willy's Fish and Chip Restaurant.

Tesco customers in Hornsea can gift a toy to local children in need this Christmas.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service have issued safety advice around Christmas Trees, Lights and Candles.

Influential figures from across the region have come together to form the Hull and East Yorkshire Skills Board.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain across Yorkshire & Humber.

Scarborough and Whitby MP - Alison Hume has asked the Prime Minister to support Women coming forwards to report instances of sexual harassment.

Police say Macauley Nesfield is a violent and manipulating danger to women.

47-year-old Vincent Morgan has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years 145 days in jail for the murder of Lisa Welford.

A Whitby bar that risked losing its licence after a police application has rebranded and changed its name.

The agency hopes new data will provide insights into the bathing water quality issues at the resorts.

North Yorkshire Council has announced that they are bringing dredging operations at Scarborough and Whitby harbours back in-house following challenges with the previous outsourced arrangement.

North Yorkshire Police Federation members have been taking part in a mammoth Truncheon Relay across the county to raise awareness of mental health issues.

Bridlington Medical, Health and Social Care Academy,is holding an event today to highlight health and care careers available.

She Productions Theatre Company are staging "Bauble Town," a festive musical designed to be accessible to all.

Almost half of disabled people in East Riding of Yorkshire do not claim the benefits they could be entitled to.

Barratt Homes is burying a time capsule in Whitby this week to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the Teleosaurus Chapmani fossil

A new interactive board game designed to inspire children to become recycling champions has been launched on the Yorkshire Coast.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information to help identify suspect involved in a knife-point robbery attempt in Scarborough.

Vincent Morgan, a 47-year-old man and a serial domestic violence perpetrator, has been found guilty of the murder of Lisa Welford in April of this year.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information about farm equipment including a quad bike that was stole from a farm building close to Aislaby near Whitby.

Police Officers are offering residents the chance to have a chat with their local officer about concerns within their neighbourhood over a brew.

The commemorative sculpture was officially unveiled at the weekend.

In the early hours of Friday morning, a resident in the Falsgrave area of Scarborough was alerted by her doorbell camera to motion in her rear garden.

Scarborough’s annual Christmas festival, Sparkle, has been hailed a resounding success, with organisers reporting record-breaking crowds over the weekend.

Whitby's Neighbourhood Policing Team made the Arrest on December 1st.

Humberside Police are investigating a report of a Criminal Damage at the RNLI Lifeboat station south marine drive Bridlington.