Whitby News

Here is the latest Whitby News from This is the Coast

• Police Launch Arson Investigation Following Whitby Barn Fire

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

• Return of Whitby Swing Bridge Closures to Improve Safety This Summer

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

• Whitby Hotel for Sale for £3.2m

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

• Fire Crews Mobilised From Across Region To Tackle Whitby Barn Fire

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

• Emergency Services Are Tackling Large Barn Fire In Whitby

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

• Pickering Works Start Monday

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

• North Yorkshire Council Reveals Autism Strategy

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

• Defensive Horror Show Sees Whitby Town Back In Relegation Dogfight

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

• North Yorkshire Council Officially Pass Bin Changes

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

• Whitby Town Face Another Crucial Clash

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

• Council Reaffirms Commitment to Spending Second Homes Tax Revenue on Housing Projects

  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.

• Renovation of Grade-I Listed Scarborough Heritage Site Blocked

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