Driffield News

Here is the latest Driffield News from This is the Coast

• Litter Lottery Sees Fines Vary on The Yorkshire Coast As New Powers Introduced In Scarborough And Whitby

  Litterers on the Yorkshire Coast face a postcode lottery when it comes to fines, with North Yorkshire Council introducing new crackdown measures in Scarborough and Whitby.

• Wild Camping Could Lead To £1,000 Fine On Yorkshire Coast

  A new Public Space Protection Order will restrict wild camping, fires, and barbecues across nine locations on the North Yorkshire coast to combat anti-social behaviour and environmental damage.

• Hedgehog Highways To Be Installed Across The East Riding To Protect Declining Species

  More than 180 'Hedgehog Highway' frames have been donated to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to help local residents create safe garden habitats for the declining species.

• Yorkshire Coast Cricket Round-up

  There was rain in the air for our local cricket sides to contend with.

• East Riding College Lecturer From Bridlington Wins Prestigious National Teaching Award

  A Bridlington-based hospitality and catering lecturer has been recognised among the best in the country after winning a prestigious accolade at the Educate North Awards 2026.

• Busy Summer Ahead For Scarborough Athletic And Whitby Town

  Yorkshire Coast football clubs are gearing up for the new campaign with ground improvements, volunteer appeals and squad changes already underway.

• East Riding Councillors Push Back Against Proposed Tourism Tax Over Fears For Coastal Businesses

  Local politicians are urging the regional combined authority mayor to abandon plans for an overnight visitor levy, warning it could severely damage the East Riding's fragile hospitality sector and undermine upcoming cultural bids.

• East Riding Councillors Voice Concerns Over Proposed Tourism Tax

  Two senior politicians in the East Riding have warned that a potential visitor levy could harm the local hospitality sector and are demanding more clarity from the government before any decisions are made.

• Vintage Star Wars Toy Exhibition Coming To East Yorkshire

  One of the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters is set to go on display at Beverley Art Gallery this June.