This is the Coast

Yorkshire Water has addressed concerns regarding bathing water quality in Scarborough and Scalby, explaining that false spill readings on their real-time map are sometimes caused by spiders' webs and dust in underground sensors.

Filey Police have received reports of antisocial behaviour and possible drug use in the area.

An 18-year-old man has appeared in court charged with wounding with intent and possessing an offensive weapon following a serious assault in Scarborough.

The Bob Smith Spring Cup brings elite motorcycle racing back to Oliver's Mount in Scarborough this weekend, featuring next-generation supersport bikes and top riders.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail following a burglary in the Eastfield area of Scarborough where an e-bike and a games console were stolen.

North Yorkshire Police are planning to introduce Live Facial Recognition technology to tackle serious crime, prompting the Deputy Mayor to seek assurances over civil liberties.

Officials have committed to continuing Scarborough's bathing water quality summits, highlighting the need for ongoing political scrutiny and investment to tackle pollution from multiple sources along the Yorkshire Coast.

North Yorkshire Police have reported a 3.7 per cent decrease in overall crime, alongside an increase in the proportion of recorded crimes resulting in an arrest.

Visit England is encouraging more British holidaymakers to take their breaks at home after revealing that coastal tourism in the country has fallen by ten percent over the past year.

Whitby Town Football Club is pleased to confirm the appointment of Denny Ingram to its coaching staff, marking a significant addition to the club’s backroom team for the remaining games of the 2025/26 season.

Yorkshire Water and researchers are investigating the use of seaweed aquaculture and aquatic plants to absorb excess pollution and improve bathing water quality in Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Council is exploring tighter controls, including a potential public space protection order, to manage unregulated Bonfire Night activities on Scarborough's North Bay.

After six weeks of relentless Israeli bombardment, there was a fragile hope that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might ease tensions in Lebanon.

As well as being the first woman to lead Canada's armed forces, General Jennie Carignan is also in command as her country pushes to rearm on a scale not seen since the Cold War.

More than 200 protesters have been arrested at a mass Palestine Action demonstration in central London.

A 19-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a dog at a house in Essex, police say.

Two men have been arrested over the death of a 21-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Primrose Hill on Tuesday.

Police are reviewing a complaint about Reform UK's free energy bills competition.

A nine-year-old boy has been rescued after being locked in his father's van since 2024, a French prosecutor said.

I Am Maximus raced to victory at the 2026 Grand National to become the first horse since 1977 to win for a second time.

Almost all warnings and indicators that a wider war is coming are flashing red and it is "breathtaking" that the UK government is failing to better prepare, a top academic has warned.

More than 200 protesters have been arrested at a mass Palestine Action demonstration in central London.

A 19-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a dog at a house in Essex, police say.

Two teenagers have died after a car fell off a bridge and crashed into a minibus on the motorway below.

Two men have been arrested over the death of a 21-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Primrose Hill on Tuesday.

I Am Maximus raced to victory at the 2026 Grand National to become the first horse since 1977 to win for a second time.

Police are reviewing a complaint about Reform UK's free energy bills competition.

A British tourist is in a serious condition, while another two are stable in hospital, after a fatal bus crash in the Canary Islands.

After six weeks of relentless Israeli bombardment, there was a fragile hope that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might ease tensions in Lebanon.

As well as being the first woman to lead Canada's armed forces, General Jennie Carignan is also in command as her country pushes to rearm on a scale not seen since the Cold War.

The government's Chagos Island deal has been pulled after US President Donald Trump branded it an "act of great stupidity".

A Sudanese man has been charged after four people died trying to cross the English Channel.

The tale of Silibil'n'Brains is the true story of a great lie.

BAFTA has apologised "unreservedly" over an incident which saw a racial slur broadcast during the film awards.

Stefano Gabbana, the co-founder of Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, stepped down as the brand's chairman.

Rapper Afrika Bambaataa, seen as one of the pioneers of hip-hop, has died from prostate cancer aged 68, his management company has said.

Oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have soared on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.

After six weeks of relentless Israeli bombardment, there was a fragile hope that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might ease tensions in Lebanon.

Almost all warnings and indicators that a wider war is coming are flashing red and it is "breathtaking" that the UK government is failing to better prepare, a top academic has warned.

The government's Chagos Island deal has been pulled after US President Donald Trump branded it an "act of great stupidity".