Whitby News

Yellow Weather Warnings Issued for Snow and Ice on Yorkshire Coast

The warnings are in effect from 12:00 today, 21 November 2024, until 10:00 tomorrow.

Scarborough RNLI President Appointed as New North Yorkshire Deputy Lieutenant

New recruits with backgrounds in education, tourism and the arts have been appointed to the ranks of North Yorkshire’s Deputy Lieutenants by the Lord Lieutenant to support her work across the region.

Crime Down in North Yorkshire as Police Make More Arrests

North Yorkshire Police say they are seeing positive results in their fight against crime, with overall crime figures down compared to the same period last year.

Concerns Over NI Hike Impact on Voluntary Sector and Council Finances in North Yorkshire

Councillors in North Yorkshire have expressed serious concerns over the impact of the UK government’s decision to increase Employer National Insurance contributions (NICs).

Concerns About Growing Health Inequalities Affecting Older People in Scarborough

A new report has raised concerns about the health and wellbeing of older people in Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast.

New Holiday Park Operator for Yorkshire Coast Site

A new holiday park operator, Unity Holidays, has been launched with the acquisition of Skirlington Holiday Park on the Yorkshire Coast.

Yellow Weather Warning Issued for Yorkshire Coast as Icy Conditions Expected

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across the Yorkshire & Humber region, including coastal areas

POLICE APPEAL: Avoid A169 Sleights & A171 Between Whitby & Scarborough

Heavy snow has been falling for much of the morning leaving motorists stranded on the North York Moors.

HEAVY SNOW Affecting Routes On The Yorkshire Coast This Morning

The A171 between Whitby and Scarborough and between Whitby and Scaling Dam are trecherous

‘Huge Pressure’ on SEND Budget Meant Council Could Not Fund Whitby InterActive

North Yorkshire Council says it did not have the money to fund Whitby InterActive due to ‘huge pressure’ on its SEND budget as the charity announced it would close due to a lack of funds.

Extra £126k Approved for Whitby Renovation Project

Plans to plug a budget shortfall of more than £100,000 in the Whitby Old Town Hall project have been approved by North Yorkshire Council.

North Yorkshire Council Urges Government to Reconsider Fracking Definition

As plans are submitted for a gas drilling project on the Yorkshire Coast, the council is urging the government to look again at the scope of the current UK fracking ban.