This is the Coast

North Yorkshire's chief fire officer has outlined new plans to formally train and safeguard local contractors and farmers who assist in tackling large-scale incidents following the challenges of last year's Langdale wildfire.

Students and staff at Scarborough College are celebrating after the class of 2026 achieved an impressive average score of 33 points in their International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

More than 55 members, volunteers and families from Kingfishers Swimming Club Scarborough took part in a sponsored walk on Sunday 5 July, completing the route from Scalby Mills to Scarborough Lifeboat Station and back.

All our senior sides were in action on another busy Saturday cricket programme.

Mountain rescue volunteers have dedicated over 200 hours to five separate callouts across the region, including search and rescue incidents in Whitby, Driffield, and Pickering.

Saint Catherine’s are launching its ever-popular charity calendar for 2027 at a special gallery-style event on Saturday.

Scarborough Athletic made it back-to-back victories as they saw off Pickering Town 3-1 on Friday night.

Bridlington Town came from behind to hold Whitby Town on Friday night.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been appointed Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead in Scarborough, a procedural device that legally allows him to resign as an MP.

Scarborough Athletic supporters will be planning the next nine months of football action as the National North fixtures arrived on Friday.

The Yorkshire Coast has missed out on the chance to host the UK's first Town of Culture after bids from Whitby, Scarborough, Bridlington, Driffield, and Pickering failed to make the final shortlist.

Residents of Driffield are being forced to travel to Bridlington for routine NHS blood tests, sparking concerns over accessibility for those without their own transport.

A major incident has been declared by emergency services dealing with a large wildfire in North Wales.

A 24-year-old woman has been killed and a man injured in a double stabbing in west London.

Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell has died aged 39, her family said in a statement.

A nine-year-old girl was among at least six people killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza on Sunday, according to Palestinian health officials.

Jude Bellingham has been on exceptional form in this year's World Cup, scoring in crucial games and making all the right moves on and off the ball.

Brendon McCullum is to stand down as England's cricket test match coach, it has been announced.

Lindsey Graham, the US senator and prominent ally of Donald Trump, has died.

Several New York Times journalists have been summoned to testify under oath by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) after they reported on security concerns involving the new Air Force One gifted by Qatar. 

A major incident has been declared by emergency services dealing with a large wildfire in North Wales.

A 24-year-old woman has been killed and a man injured in a double stabbing in west London.

Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell has died aged 39, her family said in a statement.

Jude Bellingham has been on exceptional form in this year's World Cup, scoring in crucial games and making all the right moves on and off the ball.

Brendon McCullum is to stand down as England's cricket test match coach, it has been announced.

A man has died after falling from a bonfire in Belfast, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said.

A man believed to have been carrying a crossbow has been shot by officers in Wales, police said.

Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, it has been announced.

A nine-year-old girl was among at least six people killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza on Sunday, according to Palestinian health officials.

Two men have been killed and four other people have been wounded in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto, police have said.

Lindsey Graham, the US senator and prominent ally of Donald Trump, has died.

Several New York Times journalists have been summoned to testify under oath by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) after they reported on security concerns involving the new Air Force One gifted by Qatar. 

Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell has died aged 39, her family said in a statement.

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have made UK chart history after their duet Rein Me In became the longest-running British No 1 single of all time.

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward sobbed in court as he was found not guilty of rape and sexual assault.

Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Two men have been killed and four other people have been wounded in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto, police have said.

ITV has agreed a £1.6bn deal with Sky, the owner of Sky News, for its media and entertainment arm following months of talks.

New footage has emerged showing the man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio repeatedly denying that he knew where his victim's body was.

The UK financial system is at increased risk from artificial intelligence (AI), the Bank of England has said.