This is the Coast

Europa Oil & Gas has officially appealed the council's decision to reject its controversial plans for a 125ft gas drilling rig in the village of Burniston near Scarborough.

Yorkshire Water is facing demands to return to public ownership following the resignation of its chief executive over a one-star environmental rating and hundreds of pollution incidents.

Dedicated volunteers who have donated thousands of hours to combat loneliness across the Yorkshire Coast will be honoured at a special afternoon tea this Wednesday.

North Yorkshire Council has approved the next stage of a £2.5 million project to replace the two ageing cremators at Woodlands Crematorium in Scarborough to reduce rising maintenance costs and improve reliability.

A thirteen-year-old photography competition winner has been appointed as the new volunteer photographer for the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership.

Pupils at St Peter's school in Scarborough are enjoying their new all weather pergola after winning a competition on This is the Coast.

Calls for improved national wildfire resilience and compensation schemes are intensifying following the devastating Fylingdales moor blaze on the Yorkshire Coast.

A new report has revealed that Whitby Museum and Pannett Art Gallery could require £200,000 in major repairs and infrastructure upgrades, prompting a series of specialist surveys.

Nine in ten people believe National Parks play a vital role in supporting mental health and wellbeing, according to a new UK-wide survey.

Shop workers and businesses caught breaking new tobacco and vaping laws could face on-the-spot fines of up to £200 under fresh legislation coming into force this month.

A controversial 24-hour adult gaming centre in Whitby has been granted permission to install illuminated signage despite concerns over light pollution and the town's dark skies.

A new economic report reveals Leeds Bradford Airport contributes £737 million annually to the regional economy and argues that a dedicated rail link could unlock further growth across Yorkshire.

Wall Street markets rose on Wednesday, reversing sharp early losses as Democrats continue to gain ground in the US midterm elections.

Police have arrested a fourth boy after five teenagers were stabbed at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford on Saturday.

Blood bank sites in France are the latest to be hit by cyber attackers.

A major Poundland supplier has urged the government to "thoroughly investigate" the conduct of its majority owner as the discount chain teeters on the brink of collapse.

The Palace of Westminster is at risk of a "catastrophic event" if delays to a renovation initiative are not resolved, a group of MPs have warned.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been served a summons compelling him to give evidence at a Turkish businessman's fraud trial, Sky News understands.

Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be able to take a Ukrainian GCSE from 2028 as part of government plans.

School children in England are to be offered lessons to help spot fraud and protect themselves from financial exploitation.

The Palace of Westminster is at risk of a "catastrophic event" if delays to a renovation initiative are not resolved, a group of MPs have warned.

At least seven flights, including two from the UK, have been affected by bomb threats, which caused unplanned landings and temporary airport closures.

A major Poundland supplier has urged the government to "thoroughly investigate" the conduct of its majority owner as the discount chain teeters on the brink of collapse.

Police have arrested a fourth boy after five teenagers were stabbed at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford on Saturday.

Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be able to take a Ukrainian GCSE from 2028 as part of government plans.

School children in England are to be offered lessons to help spot fraud and protect themselves from financial exploitation.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been served a summons compelling him to give evidence at a Turkish businessman's fraud trial, Sky News understands.

A Reform UK councillor says he is "shocked and dismayed" after being charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.

Trump restrained or Trump rampant? That is the question for the world now as it looks on at his humiliation in the midterms.

Spain's transport minister has said he will step down after two deadly train crashes in less than a year.

Blood bank sites in France are the latest to be hit by cyber attackers.

At least seven flights, including two from the UK, have been affected by bomb threats, which caused unplanned landings and temporary airport closures.

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

Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Police have closed the investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death after a post-mortem found she died accidentally.

Meghan Markle has said she "can't wait" to join as a host for the upcoming series of Junior MasterChef Australia.

Trump restrained or Trump rampant? That is the question for the world now as it looks on at his humiliation in the midterms.

Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Wall Street markets rose on Wednesday, reversing sharp early losses as Democrats continue to gain ground in the US midterm elections.

A major UK business group has called on the government to "fundamentally reassess" the country's relationship with the EU, as it said the current system is still "failing to deliver".