This is the Coast

More than £200,000 of funding is set to go towards creating a new multi-use games area in a deprived part of North Yorkshire.

The proposed purchase of a modern office building in Scarborough as part of wider plans to rationalise North Yorkshire Council’s estate and support regeneration is to be considered by councillors.

North Yorkshire Council has moved to reassure residents and visitors that Whitby’s prestigious Blue Flag beach status is not at risk, even if the town’s historic Cliff Lift is permanently decommissioned.

The Seadogs are back under the lights at the Mounting Systems Stadium on Tuesday.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has donated its former Breathing Apparatus sets and associated equipment to FIRE AID following the successful rollout of new state‑of‑the‑art Breathing Apparatus to operational firefighters in October 2025.

Bridlington RNLI has hosted a dedicated mental health workshop for its volunteer crew, aiming to provide them with the vital tools needed to navigate the unique psychological pressures of life-saving at sea.

The NHS Trust that runs York and Scarborough hospitals has said it is closely monitoring the number of criminal incidents recorded by the police at its sites.

New state-of-the-art help points that connect passengers to a call centre will be installed at Scarborough Station following the approval of plans.

A group of dedicated students from across the East Riding have been elected to pivotal new roles, marking a significant step forward in youth engagement and local democratic representation.

Alison Hume says licences are needed for Airbnbs and revealed she was upset by recent vandalism in Whitby.

A Whitby councillor still wants to see more powers given to the town's council.

Households are to receive first-hand help and advice on how to make their food go further as part of Food Waste Action Week.

On 28 February, a missile hit Shajareh Tayyebeh School - a girl's primary school in Minab, Hormozgan Province, Iran. Iranian authorities have said the strike killed at least 165 people, many of them children.

Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.

Australia has given visas to five members of the Iranian women's football team after fears of "dire consequences" if they returned home.

At a time when there is so much attention around the Royal Family, this was going to be a significant day.

Taxpayers could pay towards the costs of Ian Huntley's cremation or funeral, unless his family makes alternative arrangements.

Gerry Adams was "directly responsible for and complicit" in the decisions made by the Provisional IRA to detonate bombs on the British mainland, the High Court has heard.

Nine people have been arrested after clashes between fans broke out when Celtic knocked Rangers out of the Scottish Cup on Sunday.

British teenager Sky Brown has become the new skateboarding world champion, after previously claiming the title aged 14.

At a time when there is so much attention around the Royal Family, this was going to be a significant day.

Taxpayers could pay towards the costs of Ian Huntley's cremation or funeral, unless his family makes alternative arrangements.

Gerry Adams was "directly responsible for and complicit" in the decisions made by the Provisional IRA to detonate bombs on the British mainland, the High Court has heard.

British teenager Sky Brown has become the new skateboarding world champion, after previously claiming the title aged 14.

Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.

Nine people have been arrested after clashes between fans broke out when Celtic knocked Rangers out of the Scottish Cup on Sunday.

A Syrian man has been charged with murder as a crime against humanity in a first prosecution of its kind in the UK.

The government is trying to find a solution to banning depictions of step-incest in online pornography amid warnings of a "significant rebellion" from female MPs.

On 28 February, a missile hit Shajareh Tayyebeh School - a girl's primary school in Minab, Hormozgan Province, Iran. Iranian authorities have said the strike killed at least 165 people, many of them children.

Australia has given visas to five members of the Iranian women's football team after fears of "dire consequences" if they returned home.

Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani has described Iran's strikes on Gulf countries as a "dangerous miscalculation" - warning the escalation risks destabilising the region and sending shockwaves through the global economy.

A 35-year-old Florida woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shots were fired at Rihanna's home.

The BBC regrets its "serious mistake" during the BAFTAs broadcast, the corporation's outgoing director general Tim Davie has said.

Britney Spears was spotted driving "erratically" before her arrest on suspicion of operating her vehicle under the influence, police say.

Rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years after killing a Nepalese student in a hit-and-run collision.

The leader of the Conservative Party is facing calls to apologise after she suggested the UK military are "just hanging around" rather than taking the necessary action in the Middle East.

On 28 February, a missile hit Shajareh Tayyebeh School - a girl's primary school in Minab, Hormozgan Province, Iran. Iranian authorities have said the strike killed at least 165 people, many of them children.

Australia has agreed to provide visas to five members of the Iranian women's football team who sought refuge there after fears of "dire consequences" if they returned home.

The conflict in Iran is inflicting misery on millions - driving up bills and upending energy markets.