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 have fallen as Democrats continue to gain ground across the country in the midterms.

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.

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

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

Tenerife football player Jesus de Miguel has died after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision in a match on Monday.

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

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.

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

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.

A third boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five teenagers were seriously injured when they were allegedly stabbed at a party on Halloween.

A man who stabbed a teenager on a train in London appeared to believe the boy was the devil, a court has heard.

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.

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.

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

Tenerife football player Jesus de Miguel has died after suffering a cardiac arrest following an on-field collision in a match on Monday.

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.

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".

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.