This is the Coast

We hear from the local company behind plans to redevelop Scarborough's empty Brunswick Centre after an £18.5 million public funding package was approved.

A major redevelopment of Scarborough's high street will go ahead after local leaders formally approved a Mayoral Development Zone and unlocked millions of pounds in funding for the vacant Brunswick Centre.

Comedy fans can look forward to live performances from Paddy McGuinness, Richard Ayoade, and Chris McCausland as they bring their new tours to the Yorkshire coast in 2027.

Scarborough will sparkle with twenty-eight light-themed events, including a magical circus in Falsgrave Park and stargazing at the castle, as the annual Scarborough Lights festival begins next week.

Run-down properties and heritage buildings in Bridlington are undergoing major renovations as part of a community-led campaign to restore civic pride and tackle antisocial behaviour.

A multi-million-pound redevelopment of Scarborough's Brunswick Centre is expected to take a significant step forward on Friday as regional leaders prepare to approve crucial public funding.

The Dalewood Trust has submitted plans for a major expansion of its Whitby site, including a new purpose-built café, an activity centre, and a tranquil sensory garden for adults with learning disabilities.

Ten historic monuments on Fylingdales Moor have been added to the Heritage at Risk Register after a massive wildfire stripped away protective vegetation and exposed them to erosion and unexploded ordnance.

A hand-picked delegation of developers and financiers is visiting Scarborough on Thursday to explore major investment opportunities across the coastal town.

Holiday accommodation across York and North Yorkshire could face a five percent price hike as the government introduces a new visitor levy bill to Parliament.

Almost £900,000 in new funding will protect year-round cultural festivals and fund essential infrastructure upgrades at a historic theatre in Scarborough.

Construction on Scarborough Hospital’s new £25 million acute service laboratory has reached a key milestone as it replaces a former building deemed unsafe due to RAAC.

The Duchess of Sussex's father, Thomas Markle Snr, has been arrested by the FBI in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material, sources have told The Associated Press.

Russell Brand's barrister has reported himself to his professional regulator after clashing with a journalist following the comedian's convictions.

A man who bragged after fatally stabbing an accounting student in southwest London has been jailed.

A seven-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy have been killed after a bus crashed in eastern France, French authorities said.

An amateur cricketer dubbed 'Clicky Pointing' has been banned from the sport for two years over cheating during games.

Two men have been charged with murder after the death of a non-league footballer.

A prison operator and an NHS health board have admitted criminal charges after the death of an imprisoned man who contracted COVID-19.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has warned that “policing will fail” without major reforms, including reducing the number of regional forces.

Russell Brand's barrister has reported himself to his professional regulator after clashing with a journalist following the comedian's convictions.

The Duchess of Sussex's father, Thomas Markle Snr, has been arrested by the FBI in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material, sources have told The Associated Press.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received more than £2,000 a month from renting out three cottages at his former Royal Lodge home, a report by the public spending watchdog has revealed.

An amateur cricketer dubbed 'Clicky Pointing' has been banned from the sport for two years over cheating during games.

Poundland's owner is seeking to give evidence to MPs in private next week as it seeks to avoid an evidence session on the discount retailer's fate turning into "a show trial".

A prison operator and an NHS health board have admitted criminal charges after the death of an imprisoned man who contracted COVID-19.

A man who bragged after fatally stabbing an accounting student in southwest London has been jailed.

A former Royal Navy petty officer who is serving a life sentence for two murders has been jailed for a further 22 years for sexually assaulting three young naval recruits and a 14-year-old boy in the 1990s.

A seven-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy have been killed after a bus crashed in eastern France, French authorities said.

Family, friends and teammates gathered for the funeral of the Spanish footballer who died following an on-field collision with another player.

Meghan Markle's half brother has been named as a "person of interest" in an investigation into child sexual abuse image allegations against the Duchess of Sussex's father.

Breakaway men's league LIV Golf is to fold instead of launching a new version because of a lack of financial support.

Russell Brand's barrister has reported himself to his professional regulator after clashing with a journalist following the comedian's convictions.

Russell Brand has been told by a judge that he faces a "significant custodial term" after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

Tributes have been paid to British celebrity hairstylist and beauty brand entrepreneur John Frieda who has died aged 75.

Selma Blair has spoken publicly for the first time since she was charged with assault following an incident on a plane earlier this month.

The prime minister has said the UK will play a leading role reshaping the Commonwealth, including pursuing a debt "reset" to help nations struggling with higher borrowing costs.

Cyber attacks have affected the UK meat processing industry, a top security official has said in the wake of hacks that hit supermarkets across Europe.

Dedicated health checks, including asthma and blood pressure assessments, are being offered to people living near one of England's worst illegal waste sites.

The UK has agreed to engage in "structured, time-bound, inclusive and good-faith" talks that address the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, Commonwealth leaders have said.