Driffield News

Here is the latest Driffield News from This is the Coast

• Scarborough Seaweed Pioneers Secure Six-Figure Funding for ‘Blue Economy’ Expansion

  A Yorkshire Coast company dedicated to enhancing ocean health through the farming of seaweed and shellfish is set for significant expansion after securing a six-figure loan.

• Yorkshire Coast Hospitals Prepare for Strikes

  Hospitals on the Yorkshire Coast are preparing for the latest round of industrial action by resident doctors.

• Giant Lobster Sculpture Unveiled in Bridlington

  A three-metre lobster sculpture has been unveiled at Bridlington Harbour, East Yorkshire, celebrating the town's position as the lobster and shellfish capital of Europe.

• Report Suggests Dogger Bank Boost for Yorkshire Coast Economy

  The Dogger Bank Wind Farm will boost the UK economy by £6.1 billion during its lifetime and support thousands of British jobs over the next three decades, an independent report has found

• Yorkshire Coast Rugby Round-Up

  It was a busy day of rugby action on the Yorkshire Coast.

• Withernsea Market Plans Approved

  Plans for a new ‘Coastal Market’ at Withernsea’s seafront have been approved by East Riding Council.

• Yorkshire Coast Caravan Park Crowned Best in England

  St Helens Caravan Park, nestled in the picturesque countryside near Scarborough, has achieved the highest possible recognition in the industry, being named the AA Campsite of the Year for England and Overall Winner for 2025/26.

• Funding Awarded to Support East Riding Residents with Health Conditions into Work

  A substantial new employment programme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is set to deliver millions of pounds to the East Riding of Yorkshire over the next five years to help residents facing barriers to employment.

• Former Yorkshire Coast School Sites Put Forward for Housing Consideration

  North Yorkshire Council is making 47 parcels of land it owns available for consideration for inclusion in the new Local Plan, with the potential to accommodate up to 10,000 new dwellings across the region.