Yorkshire Coast News

North Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation into a fire at a hay barn in Whitby, which they believe was started deliberately

There were two calls for service for the volunteers at the Bridlington RNLI Lifeboat Station on Sunday.

A man who stabbed his partner in her abdomen has been jailed for ten years.

A man from the Scarborough area has been sentenced after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual communication with children aged 14 and 12.

The traffic-free scheme on Whitby Swing Bridge which has been praised for supporting tourism in the town is set to restart next month.

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co say they have been instructed to market Whitby's Resolution Hotel.

Firefighters were drafted in from as far as Tadcaster to help deal with the barn blaze last night.

The fire is close to New Gardens, off Green Lane. Police have asked locals to keep local roads clear.

A Scarborough councillor says residents are 'beside themselves' over planned government cuts.

East Riding Council are expected to balance their books for this financial year.

Callers to This Is The Coast report Police sealing off the road in the Wheatcroft area.

North Yorkshire Council are working to strengthen verges on Westgate, in Pickering, from Monday for 5 days.

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More than 200 locals and activists joined a protest march against plans for a gas drilling rig in Burniston, near Scarborough, on Saturday.

East Riding Council say government changes on national insurance contributions could hit them hard.

A plan for 2025-2030 has been revealed with the council saying it's been two years in the making.

The Seadogs have scored NINE and conceded NONE in their last 4 games in all competitions.

Without their first choice centre halves, Town were exposed by relegation rivals in Derbyshire, on Saturday.

Boro beat Pontefract 45-5 in North East 2 on Saturday but Rochdale secured the title with a win of their own.

Bridlington Town put four goals past rivals Heaton Stannington to get out of the NPL East relegation zone.

The Pikes' 2-1 loss to Silsden saw the West Yorkshire side officially promoted.

North Yorkshire Council executives have officially adopted a harmonised household recycling and waste collection guidance document to support the provision of frontline services.

Police are appealing for information about the attempted theft of a motorbike on Herdborough Road in Eastfield.

Humberside Police are currently recruiting for Community Safety Mounted Volunteers to patrol the community.

Pickering Town Council is organising a Beacon Lighting Ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day on the evening of 8th May 2025

The Blues go to second-bottom Mickleover Sports on Saturday.

It’s another game where the importance can’t be understated for Bridlington Town, as they look to continue a recent run of good form when they travel to Heaton Stannington.

Second-placed Boro face Pontefract on Saturday in North East 2.

Northern Counties East Premier table-toppers Silsden visit Mill Lane on Saturday.

Two weeks on from an incident which resulted in the death of a man in Scarborough, investigating officers are continuing to urge witnesses to come forward.

North Yorkshire Council has reiterated its pledge to utilise the revenue generated from a soon to be introduced second homes council tax premium to tackle the pressing housing issues facing local residents.

Plans to renovate a historic Grade-I Listed building in Scarborough’s popular South Bay have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council.

Northstead Community Preschool in Scarborough has been rated as ‘good’ in all areas following an inspection by Ofsted.

Scarborough businesses have welcomed the news that the Red Devils display team will be taking part in the town's Armed Forces Day event.

A fundraising appeal has been launched to replace tools stolen from Bridlington Town FC.

A man has been arrested after officers were called to reports of a man causing damage to windows and doors of a property on Bow Street in Bridlington yesterday.

Council chiefs have been urged to rethink plans to spend £60m replacing elderly care homes with new support hubs for people with dementia, one of which would be in Scarborough.

Police in Whitby are appealing for information about an incident of criminal damage that occurred on Abbeville Avenue in the town.

Humberside Police Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man has been arrested following a reported kidnap in Hornsea this morning.

The event is hosted by North Yorkshire Council as part of the authority’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and takes place 100 days from today.

Two drug dealers have been sentenced after a police investigation into their illegal activity.

Scarborough and Norton are to receive 19 new build homes for social rented housing, shared ownership, and accommodation for homeless households.

Plans for North Yorkshire Council to take over the management of Scarborough's museums and galleries have prompted concerns about the future financial stability of these cultural assets.

A council-funded study into gull nesting in Scarborough has recommended the use of artificial nesting towers to ‘help manage guano in the town’.

Rabbits around the world are feasting on Yorkshire hay as one of the county’s longest standing independent family businesses expands.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging parents and carers to check their child’s vaccinations are up to date.

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The Government wants to get more people into work and cut Britain’s welfare bill, and it has set its sights on York and North Yorkshire to trial its plans.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has been accused of inaction over long-awaited plans to dual the A64.

North Yorkshire Council is set to take over the direct management of Scarborough’s museums and galleries following a request from the Scarborough Museum, Creative & Cultural Trust (SMCCT).

The Esk Valley Community Rail Partnership is bringing back its Forget Me Not Train, a special service for people living with dementia and their carers.

Arriva has announced upcoming changes to bus services in the Tees Valley and Whitby areas, set to take effect from 6 April 2025.

The Seadogs beat Redcar Athletic away last night in a closely contested match under the lights.

Children in Hunmanby have received a hands-on introduction to cutting-edge technology at an interactive workshop designed to inspire the next generation of digital innovators.

The number of children being educated at home in North Yorkshire has risen sharply, a council report has found.

Ship owner Crowley has praised the crew of it's Stena Immaculate vessel for their bravery reacting to last week's ship collision off the Yorkshire Coast.

A public meeting is taking place this evening to inform the community about a planning application submitted by Europa Oil and Gas for a gas rig in Burniston.

North Yorkshire Police is deploying a specialist team of officers in Scarborough’s night-time economy to help prevent sexual offences and keep people safe.

Steve Johnson, Operations Manager at Scarborough North Bay Railway has been nominated for VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2025 award.

The Seadogs are in action on Tuesday night at Redcar.

Scarborough and Whitby’s MP hopes that the site of Whitby’s last high street bank can be used ‘positively’ after the rejection of plans for an adult gaming centre.

Whitby’s former HSBC bank could be converted into a restaurant and a pair of holiday lets if plans are approved by the council.

GRAMMY- Award winning artist, actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith has announced his upcoming “Based on a True Story” Summer Tour will be visiting Scarborough this summer.

Jail time for Filey Driver who lead police on a 100mph pursuit through Filey and Flamborough.

The RNLI has released video footage taken by the Bridlington Lifeboat crew of the rescue operation following last weeks ship collision off the Yorkshire Coast.

The Endeavour Wharf Car Park will Close at the end of the month.

NHS staff at Scarborough Hospital’s Emergency Department have welcomed a new colleague this month - a research robot called DAISY.

A Reform UK councillor from East Riding Council has quit the party just weeks after hosting the party’s Connexin Live rally.

East Yorkshire and Hull will have an elected mayor from May 1st, here's the timetable of what happens when.

Police are appealing for information about an incident of attempted theft of a motor home in Scarborough which resulted in criminal damage.

The MP for Scarborough and Whitby says the area has to be more self sufficient when it comes to generating energy.

Bridlington Council are working to develop a new Neighbourhood Plan for for the town- and if you're in Bridlington, they want to hear from you!

Officers are appealing for information as they search for a wanted man in the Scarborough area.

The Blues' trip to Gainsborough Trinity has been called off due to problems with the Lincolnshire side's pitch.

Whitby Jets have recently been named as 1 of the first 20 clubs in England to meet Basketball England's Level 1 Club Standards.

North Yorkshire Council's corporate director of resources has weighed in on the local authority's rates increase.

A university professor has given his view on the tanker crash off the East Coast of Yorkshire earlier this week.

The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer has responded to local leaders’ over £300m of ‘promised’ transport funding, following the cancellation of the Northern Leg of HS2.

Scarborough beat Hereford 1-0 in the spring sunshine at Scarborough Sports Village in front of almost 1500 fans.

Mitch Curry's first goal for Whitby proved a decisive one as the Seasiders stay outside the NPL Premier's bottom four and keep one of their rivals at arm's length.

Bridlington Town kept up their survival hopes after an important victory over rivals Sherwood Colliery.

One of the Motorbikes was set alight after being stolen destroying the bike.

A man from Bridlington has been prosecuted in court after waste was dumped in the countryside at Carnaby.

Pikes again lost narrowly on Saturday.

The Captain of the SOLONG cargo vessel has been charged with Gross Negligence Manslaughter

The leader of East Riding Council says she'll continue to champion the region in Westminster, despite admitting the area has some of the highest carbon emissions in the country.

The Whitby Marine Discovery Centre is once again inviting residents of the YO21 and YO22 postcode areas to enjoy free entry this weekend.

Residents are being encouraged to comment on the rules for walking dogs in the Filey, Scarborough and Whitby area before a consultation closes on Monday.

A new month-long festival begins in April to showcase the diverse and vibrant arts and cultural scene that exists across the North York Moors.

The team at Newby and Scalby Library have been presented with the King's Award for Voluntary Service by The Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Jo Ropner.

North Yorkshire Police were out in force in Filey and Eastfield this week.

Twelve people have been sentenced to a combined total of 37 years and six months for their involvement in an organised crime group (OCG) operating across Bridlington

Bridlington RNLI held a special event this week to inspire the next generation of emergency life savers for the future.

Scarborough’s Wheatcroft Preschool has received a ‘good’ rating in all areas following an Ofsted inspection last month.

Aerial surveillance flights of the two vessels involved in this weeks collision off the Yorkshire Coast are continuing.

A further extension has been granted by the Magistrates’ Court in relation to the 59-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection to the two-vessel collision in the North Sea.

Residents attempting to submit their comments regarding a planning application for a proppant squeeze fracking well near Scarborough have encountered difficulties with the online planning portal.

Local Councillors have rejected proposals for a 24 Hour Gaming Centre in Whitby.

A “vital” scheme providing school holiday activities and healthy meals for children in North Yorkshire is set to continue for at least another year.

The East Riding has been a pilot area for the NHS workplace health check which started in September last year.

Controversial plans to create a 24-hour adult gaming centre at the site of Whitby’s last high street bank have been rejected despite a council recommendation to approve the scheme.

Magistrates have allowed Humberside Police to detain the man arrested over this week's ship collision off the Yorkshire Coast for another 36 hours.

Council chiefs hope the new North Yorkshire Autism All-Age Strategy 2025-2030 will better support more than 6,000 people in the county with autism, as well as their carers and families.

The water samples are being analysed by local marine experts.

East Riding Council Leader, Anne Handley, has emphasised the significance of the Humber region to the UK's energy infrastructure and the keen interest from foreign firms in investing in the area.

A Scarborough Dance Academy are celebrating after competing at a national competition.

Bridlington Central library is to benefit from government funding which will see the ground floor fully refurbished and the introduction of a new, state-of-the-art makerspace.

North Yorkshire Council is set to buy 19 new build homes in Scarborough and Norton for social rented housing and accommodation for homeless households.

North Yorkshire hospices could be forced to make redundancies, reduce services and even close facilities due to a deepening financial crisis, councillors have been told.

A multi-million pound investment in Scarborough over the next decade will drive forward regeneration on the coast, boosting job opportunities and helping to improve the health and wellbeing of communities, the leader of North Yorkshire Council has said.

Great Driffield AFC have been awarded £200,000 from East Riding of Yorkshire Council as part of commuted sums to help with their clubhouse extension.

The mayors of North, South and West Yorkshire have signed a "White Rose Agreement" at Selby Abbey.

The Coastguard have issued an update on the situation of the two vessels involved in this weeks tanker collision off the Yorkshire Coast.

Yorkshire Coast MP's have questioned the Maritime Minister about the efforts to deal with any pollution from this week's tanker collision in the North Sea.

Proposals for North Yorkshire Council to take Scarborough’s museums and gallery service in-house are due to be considered by councillors.

Plans to provide a free high-speed internet connection to residents and visitors in Filey’s town centre and seafront are set for approval.

A petition spearheaded by local MP Alison Hume against plans for a 24-hour casino in Whitby was presented to Parliament yesterday

Boro beat Needham Market 5-0 under the lights at home to ease fears of being dragged into a relegation battle.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has been short-listed for two Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards as the council reveals no young person is currently serving a custodial sentence in the East Riding.

Revenue from a doubling of council tax on second homes in North Yorkshire is set to be used to build more than 500 affordable homes.

North Yorkshire Police say a man missing from the Humberside areas has now been found.

Humberside Police will have a new Chief Constable from April 7.

Members of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority have taken the next steps toward developing a plan for integrated transport in the region.

A man's been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following the crash between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea.

The owner of container ship Solong which collided with a tanker in the North Sea says there is no sodium cyanide on board.

The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust say they are on standby to help with any impacts of yesterdays North Sea Tanker collision on local wildlife as Greenpeace say they are extremely concerned about ‘multiple toxic hazards’

One crew member remains unaccounted for after yesterday's collision off the East Yorkshire Coast.

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Scarborough in the early hours of Saturday.

Frack Free Coastal Communities and Frack Free Scarborough are urging residents to join them on a march through Burniston in a show of opposition to Europa Oil & Gas’s plans to drill for gas under local villages.

Following updated coastal erosion rate projections from the Environment Agency, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council is requesting an urgent meeting with the Minister to discuss support for affected communities

Manager Jono Greening is targeting all three points from Tuesday's home clash with Needham Market.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested in Eastfield, Scarborough on suspicion of possessing a knife in public and a drug offence.

North Yorkshire Council has been urged to conduct more research before introducing new rules to increase the number of wheelchair-accessible taxis.

Bridlington RNLI was among the first responders to a collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship off the coast of East Yorkshire on Monday

It's hoped a £1.2m health study on the Yorkshire Coast will lead to changes in national health policy.

The new Acer House Victims’ Centre will provide dedicated, modern facilities to better meet the needs of victims of rape and sexual assault in York and North Yorkshire.

The final stage of a major scheme to improve roads and paths in Bridlington gets underway today.

Hawks are patrolling the skies above three Yorkshire Coast railway stations to scare off pigeons.

Police officers have been out and about conducting speed checks in Lebberston, Cayton and Flixton. 

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Council's Executive Member for Environment has clarified the authority's current view on the subject.

North York Moors Railway are embarking on a £200,000 restoration mission for a classic train.

It's back to back losses, both away, for Scarborough Athletic.

Yorkshire Coast 1779 has announced that Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles has agreed to become their Patron.

The Blues had to be happy with a 1-1 draw that keeps them out of the NPL Premier's bottom four.

Scarborough RUFC returned to winning ways with a 35-30 victory in South Yorkshire.

Bridlington Town couldn't make it three wins in a row after a heavy defeat in the North East.

Pikes lost out after a short trip to play-off rivals Beverley on Saturday.

Volunteers from the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team have been training in Scotland.

Three Scarborough sisters and their friend have been sentenced for a vicious and unprovoked attack on another woman that has left her with life-changing injuries.

East Riding residents can now recycle their used coffee pods at all household waste recycling sites in the area.

Councillors have been recommended to approve plans to convert Whitby’s last high street bank into a 24-hour adult gaming centre, despite the local MP's objections.

Boro are at Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday as they look to bounce back from last week's defeat.

A North Yorkshire Councillor has told the authority's executive member for I.T there's a north-south divide on smart meters.

Four outlawed blank-firing guns have been taken off the streets of York and North Yorkshire as part of a national amnesty.

After last week's last minute heartbreak against highflying Worksop, Whitby go to Hyde, on Saturday, also nicknamed The Tigers.

Bridlington Town will look to continue a recent turn in form, by extending their winning streak to three games when they make the long journey north to Consett AFC in the Northern Premier League East on Saturday.

Matty Jones' men are at Doncaster Phoenix in North East 2 looking to bounce back from defeat last week.

Pikes make the short trip to play-off rivals Beverley Town on Saturday.

An application for ‘temporary three-year planning permission’ for a gas drilling rig in Burniston near Scarborough has been submitted by Europa Oil & Gas.

A new banking hub has opened in Whitby, providing a shared banking space on the high street for the community.

Local Police Officers have been conducting speed checks in Lebberston, Cayton and Flixton today.

Scarborough's seafront is the location for a 48 hour running challenge this weekend.

North Yorkshire Council will continue to use the weed-killer glyphosate after a motion to have it banned in the county was rejected by councillors.

The stunning East Riding of Yorkshire coast will once again welcome anglers from the UK and abroad as they take their place at the 31st Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a Criminal Damage incident in Scarborough.

The nomination is in recognition of their work to improve mental health services for people in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Police say they have seized a bike being used in an anti-social manner in Eastfield.

St Catherine’s Hospice will receive £104, 720 from the government's "Plan for Change" funding.

Scarborough is set to receive just under £20 million in funding as part of the government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods and the town's MP says more local people will be involved in deciding how it is spent.

A proposed fracking test in Burniston could bring "thousands of HGV's" to local roads.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has been accused of wasting money after it spent almost £32,000 on a rebranding exercise including a new logo.

North Yorkshire Council is planning to double the number of communities served by its mobile library service.

Data showing the punctuality of trains at individual stations across England available for the first time ever

The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) met for the first today in a ‘momentous occasion’ for the region.

Scarborough is set to receive just under £20 million of funding as part of the Labour government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods

Filey Town Council has requested more information on a scheme to install free public Wi-Fi on the resorts seafront which could see it left with an unexpected bill.

East Riding Council's Leader has welcomed a report showing a 3.5% growth rate in the county.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, shoe retailer Pavers has announced the ten finalists for the inaugural Pavers Community Champions Awards.

North Yorkshire Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses and motorists to come forward after a woman in her 80s died following a collision in Filey last Friday.

The Sea Cadets will once again be raising funds by cooking pancakes throughout the afternoon at their unit in South Bay.

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