This is the Coast

Following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, North Yorkshire Council leader Carl Les is calling on the next Prime Minister to bridge the political disconnect between London and the North of England.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has thanked Keir Starmer for his service and expressed her support for his decision to step down as Prime Minister.

A new funding programme offering grants of up to £400,000 has been launched to reintroduce and enhance physical banking services in rural communities including Whitby and Filey.

A cross-party group of councillors is urging the appointment of a dedicated government minister to champion rural and coastal communities and provide a vital boost to the North Yorkshire economy.

Scarborough Athletic Chairman Trevor Bull is looking forward to the new National North season, highlighting the club's strong retained squad and encouraging fans to support the 'No Battle No Victory Fund' to aid further recruitment.

Stakeholders are seeking clarity over the timeline for a new boat hoist at Scarborough harbour, as officials confirm the project will depend on securing significant funding for structural pier strengthening works.

Police and partners in Scarborough have secured a partial closure order on a flat in Alma Square.

Humberside Police are utilising a new fleet of drones to safely track down individuals riding illegal e-bikes and e-scooters across the Yorkshire Coast.

Scarborough returned to form with all our other senior sides in action on Saturday.

A man is in custody after a motorbike was stolen from Filey on Thursday.

The Scarborough Tourism Board has published an open letter opposing a proposed Overnight Visitor Levy, warning it would damage the local economy and push holidaymakers towards cheaper neighbouring towns like Bridlington.

England's only active natural road race circuit is continuing its biggest season yet with the Barry Sheene Cup this weekend.

Labour's disastrous local election results in May triggered a flurry of resignations from Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet and calls to resign from 100 MPs – but his problems didn't start there.

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences including rape.

A three-year-old boy who was seriously hurt after ending up in the crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo is in a stable condition in hospital, police have said.

Dozens of drones were shot down as they headed for Moscow overnight, while six people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine.

A man accused of drugging his wife to rape her along with other men has admitted a string of sexual offences.

Andy Burnham is meeting Labour MPs to "win their confidence" as their next prime minister, former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has revealed.

At least 13 people are dead and dozens injured after an explosion at a key Qatar gas facility previously targeted by Iranian strikes.

A six-year-old girl has died after a collision with a van in Newry.

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 sexual offences including rape.

Cast your mind back to the summer of 2024 and Labour's election landslide.

A man accused of drugging his wife to rape her along with other men has admitted a string of sexual offences.

Andy Burnham is meeting Labour MPs to "win their confidence" as their next prime minister, former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has revealed.

A six-year-old girl has died after a collision with a van in Newry.

A three-year-old boy who was seriously hurt after ending up in the crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo is in a stable condition in hospital, police have said.

Wowcher has apologised for a promotional email that appeared to mock a crocodile attack on a three-year-old boy at a zoo.

A boy has been charged with the murder of a teenager was stabbed to death in south London.

At least 13 people are dead and dozens injured after an explosion at a key Qatar gas facility previously targeted by Iranian strikes.

Dozens of drones were shot down as they headed for Moscow overnight, while six people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Alan Greenspan, the longtime head of the Federal Reserve and influential economist, has died aged 100.

Three people are dead and seven more injured after a school shooting in the Philippines.

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he is officially in remission after being diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer.

Daveigh Chase, the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated film Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35. 

Grammy-nominated rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with artists including Beyonce, Travis Scott and Future, has died aged 29.

The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has called out US President Donald Trump for "senseless", "constant, unprovoked attacks", as a row triggered by his claim she begged him for a picture escalates.

At least 13 people are dead and dozens injured after an explosion at a key Qatar gas facility previously targeted by Iranian strikes.

Backtracking on the UK's electric vehicle plans would blow the government's much feted climate target by 13% in a worst-case scenario, according to new analysis shared exclusively with Sky News.

Wowcher has apologised for a promotional email that appeared to mock a crocodile attack on a three-year-old boy at a zoo.