Yorkshire Coast News

Callers to This Is The Coast report a number of emergency vehicles in attendance on Racecourse Road near the junction of Irton Moor Lane.

This Is The Coast's Paddy In The Morning and his other half Nicky, will complete 7 challenges in 7 months for The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough.

Campaigners from Frack Free Coastal Communities are urging residents to join a protest outside Scarborough Town Hall on April 24th to oppose controversial plans for a gas drilling rig in Burniston.

Fans of science fiction, fantasy, and the paranormal are preparing to descend on the Yorkshire Coast this weekend as Sci-Fi Scarborough returns for its twelfth consecutive year.

An eight-year review has revealed that a Maritime and Coastguard Agency funding programme for seafarer training contributes more than £500 million to the UK economy.

Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency are rolling out a £150 million investment and advanced monitoring technology to tackle the persistent bathing water quality issues in Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Police has highlighted the vital role and thousands of hours contributed by volunteers, including those in Scarborough, to help keep communities safe.

A new vehicle registration scheme will launch at North Yorkshire's household waste recycling centres on April 27 to ensure the service is used fairly by residents and to save taxpayers up to £400,000 a year.

Ninety-five per cent of children in the East Riding have been offered a place at their first-choice primary school for the upcoming academic year.

Revised plans have been unveiled for a 500MW solar project near Beverley, now named Clean Air Solar Farm, which aims to power approximately 160,000 UK homes.

York Magistrates Court has granted a three-month partial closure order for a property on Regent Street in Scarborough to tackle anti-social behaviour while safeguarding the resident.

Scarborough's historic Stephen Joseph Theatre has been awarded a massive £2.7 million investment to fix its leaking roof and completely revamp the McCarthy auditorium.

Two new NHS dental contracts worth over £6 million have been awarded in Bridlington, promising to double the town's current dental capacity and tackle its reputation as a 'dental desert'.

Saint Cecilia's Care Group is hosting a free drop-in advice session in Scarborough to help residents navigate dementia care, financial support, and respite services.

Burton Constable Hall has been awarded a significant grant of £242,000 from Arts Council England to safeguard its iconic architectural cupolas.

A campaign is growing to keep North Yorkshire's public toilets free of charge, despite council plans to introduce a usage fee to help fund a major improvement programme.

Three local charities, including Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary, will share a £46,000 donation thanks to a Woodsmith Project initiative that links safe working practices to community support.

North Yorkshire Council has announced a road restriction on the A171 near Hawsker for essential highway maintenance.

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre is among several Yorkshire Coast venues to receive a share of a multi-million-pound government investment to improve access to arts and culture.

The Bridlington Health Forum has expressed deep disappointment and concern over the proposed closure of a care unit at Bridlington Hospital, warning it could increase pressures on Scarborough Hospital.

Yorkshire Water has announced the creation of a new dedicated bathing water quality team, with a particular emphasis on beaches in and around Scarborough.

New statistics reveal that RNLI lifeboat crews in Scarborough and Whitby launched over one hundred times combined last year, as the charity issues its annual Mayday fundraising call.

North Yorkshire Council is set to consider a new strategy for its public toilet network, which could see a standard entry fee of 40p or 50p introduced alongside a major modernisation programme.

The Friendship Amateur Rowing Club in Whitby has raised over £1,500 for WHISH by rowing a staggering 888,806 metres on indoor machines to support children with disabilities and hidden impairments.

Proposals to close a social care facility at Bridlington Hospital have drawn heavy criticism from unions, health campaigners, and local councillors who say they were not consulted on the plans.

North Yorkshire Council has initiated legal proceedings against the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority over a budget decision that leaders claim will cost the county £20 million in road repair funding.

Hundreds of families enjoyed a weekend-long celebration of global cuisine and local produce as the Scarborough Food and Drink Festival returned for its second year.

Scarborough-based Dale Power Solutions has opened a significantly larger, purpose-built facility in St Albans to serve as a strategic hub for its commercial power supply division across the South of England.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision at an event at Oliver’s Mount in Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Police has reported a major reduction in emergency and non-emergency call answering times, transforming its national ranking despite a surge in public demand.

Yorkshire Water has addressed concerns regarding bathing water quality in Scarborough and Scalby, explaining that false spill readings on their real-time map are sometimes caused by spiders' webs and dust in underground sensors.

The Seadogs lost 2-0 at Buxton, but stay in the National North play-off places.

An 18-year-old man has appeared in court charged with wounding with intent and possessing an offensive weapon following a serious assault in Scarborough.

Filey Police have received reports of antisocial behaviour and possible drug use in the area.

The Blues drew 1-1 with Hyde on Saturday in a huge six-pointer at the wrong end of the NPL Premier.

The Seasiders fought out a 1-1 draw in NPL East on Saturday.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail following a burglary in the Eastfield area of Scarborough where an e-bike and a games console were stolen.

Bridlington remain squarely in the Yorkshire 2 promotion race.

North Yorkshire Police are planning to introduce Live Facial Recognition technology to tackle serious crime, prompting the Deputy Mayor to seek assurances over civil liberties.

Officials have committed to continuing Scarborough's bathing water quality summits, highlighting the need for ongoing political scrutiny and investment to tackle pollution from multiple sources along the Yorkshire Coast.

North Yorkshire Police have reported a 3.7 per cent decrease in overall crime, alongside an increase in the proportion of recorded crimes resulting in an arrest.

Visit England is encouraging more British holidaymakers to take their breaks at home after revealing that coastal tourism in the country has fallen by ten percent over the past year.

Whitby Town Football Club is pleased to confirm the appointment of Denny Ingram to its coaching staff, marking a significant addition to the club’s backroom team for the remaining games of the 2025/26 season.

Yorkshire Water and researchers are investigating the use of seaweed aquaculture and aquatic plants to absorb excess pollution and improve bathing water quality in Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Council is exploring tighter controls, including a potential public space protection order, to manage unregulated Bonfire Night activities on Scarborough's North Bay.

The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA), Hull City Council, and East Riding Council are to team up at the 2026 installment of the UKREiiF investment summit.

Bridlington is set to host one of the largest martial arts and self‑defence seminars in the United Kingdom on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May, at Bridlington Spa.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is asking supporters to help build a legacy as it launches its vital new fundraising campaign to help save Bridge 42.

Whitby Town Football Club has outlined a series of proposed structural changes aimed at strengthening governance, improving operational effectiveness, and deepening its connection with the local community.

The Bob Smith Spring Cup brings elite motorcycle racing back to Oliver's Mount in Scarborough this weekend, featuring next-generation supersport bikes and top riders.

Following the publication of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) report in October 2025, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has established a monthly Improvement Board to oversee and drive forward its improvement journey within Adult Social Care (ASC).

Hundreds flocked to Scalby and walked the cinder track between Scarborough and Whitby to raise money for Futureworks.

Scarborough Athletic beat Spennymoor 1-0 in Bridlington, to climb to 5th in National League North, with just three games to play.

Campaigners are pushing for year-round bathing water sampling in Scarborough to support a proposed tidal sea pool, while the Environment Agency awaits government funding to extend the testing season.

The Iran war’s impact on energy prices and costs is being ‘closely monitored’ by North Yorkshire Council.

Whitby Town endured a disappointing, concerning afternoon on the road as they fell to a 3-0 defeat against Morpeth Town, in a game where defensive lapses and lack of urgency proved costly.

Bridlington Town fell to just their second defeat in 14 matches but pushed champions-elect Redcar Athletic all the way on Easter Monday.

The mayor has responded to criticism of his efforts to manage bus services in North Yorkshire.

Scarborough town councillors have rowed over climate change references in a new motion demanding cleaner seas and action on coastal pollution.

A bid has been submitted for almost £8 million of funding to continue leading a major regional coastal monitoring project in North Yorkshire.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a distressing video circulated on social media showing a man kicking a dog on Northway in Scarborough.

Too many allotments in Scarborough are abandoned, derelict, or unused and should be brought back into use, the town council has said.

A 52-year-old man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision between a moped and a car on the B1249 in Langtoft.

As Whitby Town prepares to celebrate its landmark centenary year, a new initiative is giving supporters the opportunity to secure a permanent place in its history.

The ‘slow improvement’ at Scarborough Hospital is a cause for concern, according to the town's MP.

Organisers of Easter Sunday's Filey Food Festival has postponed the day's events due to the effects of Storm Dave.

The aftermath of Storm Dave has caused significant travel disruption across the region, with fallen trees blocking the railway line between Scarborough and York, throughout the morning, alongside several local roads.

Nigel Farage has given his views on Luke Campbell’s first year as the inaugural Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire.

Easter Monday's annual six-mile Scalby Charity Walk is set to bring around two hundred participants together to enjoy local villages and pubs while raising money for Futureworks.

‘Obsolete’ contactless payment units at public toilets in a Yorkshire Coast town centre are set to be replaced.

A year-long exhibition has opened to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Scarborough's spring water, exploring the town's history as the first seaside resort and its deep maritime connections.

Councillors in North Yorkshire have raised concerns about local government transparency over a possible reduction of FOI cost limits.

An historic Scarborough school has applied for permission to build an ‘Edwardian-style’ sports pavilion on its grounds.

A major new ‘retail destination’ could be built in Scarborough with a supermarket, cafés, a petrol station, and a tanning salon.

A woman from Bridlington has been prosecuted after waste belonging to her was found fly-tipped in the town. 

A charity football match will take place this Easter Sunday at Pindar Leisure Centre to raise vital funds for Motor Neurone Disease research.

Bridlington Town secured a resounding 7-0 victory against Blyth Town at the Mounting Systems Stadium, with Ben Farrar and Ahmed Salam both netting twice in a completely dominant display.

There was just the one Yorkshire Coast rugby side in action on Saturday.

The Pikes ended their season with defeat at the league champions.

The Seadogs grabbed some late glory thanks to skipper Will Thornton's injury-time strike.

Two late goals from new NPL Premier leaders FC United of Manchester saw them beat Whitby Town in front of nearly 1,300 at the Towbar Express Stadium.

Bridlington Town manager Scott Kerr is urging supporters to get behind the team as they prepare to face Blyth Town, following an impressive run of form that has seen them lose just one of their last twelve matches.

Whitby RUFC are on their travels on Saturday.

Alcohol could be sold from 8am onwards at a caravan park near Filey if a licence is granted by North Yorkshire Council.

The Pikes go to Liversedge on Saturday.

General Manager Andrew Clay has highlighted the attraction's ongoing commitment to marine conservation, breeding programmes, and local water quality.

Filey Library is seeking new 'IT Buddy' volunteers to help residents with everyday digital skills following a successful six-month support project.

North Yorkshire Police have reported a 6.5 per cent increase in antisocial behaviour across the coast command, specifically targeting areas in Scarborough and Whitby, despite an overall downward trend across the wider county.

Progress in establishing a community anchor organisation in Scarborough has been slow, as North Yorkshire Council explores a collective approach instead of a single hub.

Snainton Golf will become Boro's new 'front of home shirt' sponsor in a 3-year deal beginning at the start of the new season.

Bridlington Town came from behind, at Grimsby Borough, on Wednesday night.

Passengers travelling between Scarborough and York will have to wait more than two years for just two extra daily train services from the coast, as politicians confirm the goal of a half-hourly timetable has not yet been met.

Local councillors have voiced their concerns over the ongoing poor bathing water quality in Scarborough, demanding faster action and clear timelines for improvement.

North Yorkshire Council is proposing a £750,000 investment to advance redevelopment plans for prominent empty buildings in Scarborough town centre, including the town hall site.

The expansion of accessible seed-sharing hubs across North Yorkshire libraries has been hailed a major success, fostering community gardening and local food security.

A new 100-space free council car park, funded by Aldi as part of a land exchange, will open on Driffield's former cattle market site on April 8, paving the way for a new supermarket development.

Locals in Bridlington and South East Holderness are being invited to share their views and apply for neighbourhood board positions to help direct nearly £40 million in regeneration funding through the Pride in Place Programme.

It was a fine second half comeback from the Pikes at Knaresborough on Tuesday.

Whitby Lit Festival has revealed the first wave of acclaimed authors for its 2026 programme, alongside the appointment of Sir Alan Ayckbourn as Honorary Co-Patron.

Hunmanby Primary School has become the latest in North Yorkshire to achieve Asthma Friendly School status, joining a growing network dedicated to supporting asthmatic pupils in the classroom.

Bridlington Town are on the road on Wednesday night.

Two scientific reports attempting to untangle the complex web of factors affecting bathing water quality in Scarborough’s North and South Bays have come to differing opinions on the impact of Seagulls.

The leaders of North Yorkshire Council have challenged the region's Mayor over his commitment to upgrading the A64 between York and Scarborough after the project was omitted from the Government's latest road investment plan.

The number of patients enduring 12-hour trolley waits at York and Scarborough hospitals has significantly decreased, though health officials warn that bed capacity challenges remain high.

The East Riding Green Party is demanding greater detail regarding Yorkshire Water's £100m investment plan for Bridlington after a significant rise in pollution alerts at South Beach.

North Yorkshire is set to host stages of the prestigious Lloyds Tour of Britain cycling race over the next two years following a £350,000 investment.

Pikes go to Knaresborough on Tuesday night.

North Yorkshire Council is advancing plans to purchase Resolution House after pictures revealed unacceptable conditions at Scarborough Town Hall, prompting questions over the future location of local committee meetings.

Big Ideas By The Sea has teamed up with the Historic Towns Trust to raise funds for highly detailed historic maps showcasing the rich heritage of Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast.

Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked alongside colleagues from Filey Coastguard and the Filey RNLI Lifeboat to reports of a capsized vessel off Primrose Valley Holiday Park on Saturday.

A new monthly artisan market and the first local guidebook in three decades are being launched to revitalise Scarborough's town centre economy.

The Seadogs were held 0-0 by Chorley in National North on Saturday.

Scarborough's park and ride facilities on Seamer Road and Filey Road could be repurposed to accommodate overnight motorhome parking following a permanent ban on overnight street parking in parts of the town.

The Blues had already beaten Warrington Town 4-0 earlier in the season.

Bridlington saw off Roundhay-based Old Roundhegians to leapfrog them in Yorkshire 2.

Bridlington Town manager Scott Kerr has praised his team's superb performance following a hard-fought two-one victory away at Silsden.

Their fans had to wait a long time for it, but Pikes grabbed a point right at the end.

Senior councillors at North Yorkshire Council have formally supported plans to designate the Yorkshire Wolds as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Yorkshire Water is investing £1.8 million to upgrade the Staithes wastewater pumping station with larger pumps and renewed pipework to improve overall network reliability and environmental impact.

Plans to turn a former hotel car park in a prime area of Scarborough into a temporary public car park have been officially rejected by the council.

Whitby Town Football Club has announced the signing of three promising young players on loan from Sunderland's Academy to strengthen their squad for the remainder of the season.

Plans to purchase a new council office in Scarborough can proceed despite objections after a special scrutiny committee voted down a motion to halt the scheme.

Newly released pictures have revealed the unacceptable and uncivilised conditions at Scarborough Town Hall, prompting North Yorkshire Council to push forward with purchasing a new office space.

Plans to dual the A64 between York and Scarborough have been left out of the Government's latest Road Investment Strategy, despite a multi-billion pound funding announcement for the region's transport network.

Bridlington Town has confirmed that Michael Coulson is leaving the club following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract so he can pursue a new opportunity in a promotion race.

The Pikes play their last match at Mill Lane, this season, on Saturday.

The Seasiders go to the Bradford side on Saturday.

Scarborough's promotion party goes to Pontefract in North East 2, while in the same division, Malton & Norton host Pocklington.

North Yorkshire Council has reassured residents that Scarborough's Victorian Town Hall will not be abandoned when staff relocate to a modern office hub on the outskirts of the town.

Local leaders have warned of serious health and safety issues regarding disabled access to Whitby's beach while the town's historic cliff lift remains out of action.

Alfred Wainwright's iconic 190-mile Coast to Coast route has officially been designated as a National Trail following a £5.5 million investment.

Yorkshire Water has announced a 24.5 percent decrease in storm discharges across the region in 2025, with significant local improvements recorded in Whitby and Pickering.

The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust plans to save up to £300,000 by reducing its expenditure on first-class mail and shifting toward digital communication.

Residents in a coastal town have expressed outrage and said they ‘lost faith in democracy’ over North Yorkshire Council’s decision to purchase a new office building outside the town centre for an undisclosed sum.

Health officials have welcomed an upgraded Care Quality Commission rating for Scarborough Hospital's medical care, while acknowledging that overall improvements and reduced wait times are still urgently needed.

The Clarence Gardens Hotel in Scarborough has received planning permission to build a new swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and gym to enhance its guest facilities.

Boro are appealing for supporters to pack the Mounting Systems Stadium on Saturday.

North Yorkshire Council is set to decide on making an experimental ban on overnight motorhome parking in Scarborough and Sandsend permanent following reports of anti-social behaviour and safety concerns.

The Filey Tourism Association is preparing for a bustling summer season with a packed events calendar, a major zoo rebranding, and an ongoing public consultation on the town's investment plan.

The Blues go to Warrington Town with a new German midfielder and just two points keeping them out of the NPL Premier relegation zone.

North Yorkshire Council is preparing an £8 million funding bid to the Environment Agency to continue leading the North East Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme until 2033.

St Martin’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in Scarborough is celebrating after receiving official Government praise for the exceptional academic outcomes of its disadvantaged pupils.

Plans to transform a former butcher's shop in Whitby into a commercial laundrette have received backing from the town council and positive feedback from local organisations.

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority has secured a £21 million funding package to regenerate underused brownfield land into new housing developments over the next four years.

Whitby Town Football Club has officially signed young midfielder Jack Kilpatrick to the First Team following his successful progression through the club's Academy system.

North Yorkshire Council has reassured residents and businesses that moving staff from Scarborough Town Hall to a new site on the outskirts will not damage town centre trade.

Residents, politicians, and business owners in Scarborough are demanding immediate action and year-round water testing after persistent poor bathing water quality ratings have severely impacted the local economy.

The family of a forty-nine-year-old man who died following an incident at a pub in Whitby have released a heartbreaking tribute as police continue their investigation.

The director of Visit England has suggested that concerns over travelling abroad and rising airfares due to the conflict in Iran could lead to an increase in domestic stay-cations on the Yorkshire Coast this summer.

North Yorkshire residents facing a moth infestation will now pay more for council pest control treatments than those dealing with rats or mice.

The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has launched the Rivers to Reef initiative to tackle pollution from source to sea, empowering local communities to protect waterways and marine ecosystems.

Huw Owen has been sentenced to life in prison, to serve a minimum of 16 years, for the brutal and calculated murder of a vulnerable man in Staithes.

North Yorkshire Council and construction firm Willmott Dixon say they are making rapid progress on remedial works to secure the long-term future of the Scarborough Sports Village community football pitch ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Engineers are working to repair a suspected fractured underground pipe at the Bridlington paddling pool, with hopes of reopening the facility in time for the Easter holidays.

North Yorkshire Council is set to make a trial ban on overnight motorhome parking permanent at coastal hotspots following concerns over safety and anti-social behaviour.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has secured two closure orders for properties in Bridlington after severe reports of drug dealing, violence, and anti-social behaviour.

An East Yorkshire rescue charity has thanked the public after receiving an influx of vital lifesaving equipment through an online wishlist appeal.

North Yorkshire Council is asking residents to share their views on a proposed multi-million-pound specialist care hub in Scarborough, designed to transform dementia services and intermediate care on the Yorkshire Coast.

A Yorkshire children's charity has expanded its support for vulnerable families by launching a new, specially adapted holiday home in Primrose Valley, Filey, aimed at reducing travel barriers for those in need of a coastal break.

To celebrate World Water Day, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Hull Maritime Museum have released a captivating short film highlighting the rich marine wildlife and coastal habitats of the North Sea.

Leading property agents in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire have been commended for their collaborative efforts with local councils to tackle damp and mould in rental properties.

Three commercial fishing berths have opened up for lease at the recently upgraded South Promenade Boat Compound in Hornsea, presenting a rare opportunity for local and regional fisherfolk.

Scarborough Hospital has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it continues to require improvement overall, though inspectors upgraded its medical care rating and commended staff for their compassion.

The Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership has won the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Community Rail award for its decades of innovative work connecting local communities with their railways.

North Yorkshire Council has rejected an application to install bright illuminated signs at a 24-hour adult gaming centre in Whitby, citing concerns over light pollution and nuisance to nearby residents.

North Yorkshire Council has given the green light for a new jump tower and climbing wall to be built at Haven Leisure's Blue Dolphin Holiday Park in Filey.

The chair of VisitEngland’s advisory board has commended the diversity of York and North Yorkshire's visitor economy, highlighting the crucial role that coastal destinations and rural landscapes play in a sector worth £6 billion to the region.

North Yorkshire councillors will meet on April 24 to decide on Europa Oil & Gas's controversial proposal to construct a temporary 38-metre gas drilling rig in Burniston, following a previous delay.

A bitter dispute has erupted between North Yorkshire Council chiefs and Mayor David Skaith over claims the county is being shortchanged by £20m in expected road repair funding.

Homes and businesses across the Yorkshire Coast will benefit from a multi-million-pound government investment in local flood defences and coastal erosion schemes.

A man and a woman have been released on bail after police officers intercepted a vehicle suspected of involvement in criminality in Bridlington town centre.

Local businesses in Scarborough are being asked to allow the public to use their facilities as the town centre grapples with a lack of public toilets ahead of the busy tourist season.

The Director of VisitEngland is calling on residents to support the Yorkshire Coast's visitor economy by exploring local attractions during English Tourism Week.

A £125,000 funding bid aims to repurpose Whitby's historic Grade II* Listed Old Town Hall into a vibrant community and heritage venue.

The Scarborough and Whitby Green Party has strongly criticised Water Minister Emma Hardy's response to Yorkshire Water's pollution plans, demanding an end to water privatisation amid ongoing concerns over local bathing water quality.

David Skaith, Mayor of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, visited Scarborough TEC to witness how adult learners on the Yorkshire Coast are developing essential skills for new careers and supporting the regional economy.

Scarborough's Mayor has announced a public meeting this Thursday evening to address mounting concerns over North Yorkshire Council's ten-year strategy for the region's harbours.

A specially adapted powerboat project on the Yorkshire Coast has been awarded a share of a £1 million regional fund designed to help communities get active and improve wellbeing.

Staithes and Runswick RNLI’s much loved annual auction returns to its traditional Easter weekend slot in 2026, taking place at 9.00pm on Sunday 5 April at the Cod and Lobster, Staithes.

Alison Hume MP has officially endorsed both Whitby and Scarborough in their respective bids to become the UK's first Town of Culture and secure a £3m prize for 2028.

A £250,000 funding bid has been submitted to upgrade the overflow car park at Whitby Abbey with weather-resistant paving and support the creation of a second permanent park and ride for the town.

North Yorkshire Council’s plan to purchase Resolution House has been sent to an oversight committee following a formal call-in by opposition members concerned about transparency and the impact on the town centre.

North Yorkshire Council has approved the purchase of Resolution House on the outskirts of Scarborough to replace deteriorating town centre offices.

Campaigners in Whitby are celebrating after North Yorkshire Council backed a motion to investigate the costs of repairing the town's historic cliff lift rather than permanently closing it.

North Yorkshire council bosses have agreed a rule change to make taxis more accessible to wheelchair users — despite warnings the change could hit the elderly, disabled and rural residents.

Developer Banks Property has submitted a formal planning application to North Yorkshire Council for a proposed housing project on the Yorkshire Coast, aiming to deliver 125 homes with a focus on sustainability and affordable housing.

Road users in Yorkshire & Humberside should not expect a quick fix to the condition of local roads, despite a reported increase in funding, says this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance survey report.

North Yorkshire Council's executive has backed a proposal to undertake a further study into the costs of repairing Whitby's 95-year-old cliff lift, though the free replacement bus service is set to be withdrawn.

A new study will be commissioned to determine the future of Whitby’s Cliff Lift as proposals to permanently close it were postponed.

The Mayor of Scarborough has expressed his relief after receiving assurances over the future of the town's historic civic building, following concerns it could be sold to developers.

Temporary toilets are due to be installed in two popular North Yorkshire coastal towns this month as swift action is taken to ensure essential facilities are in place for the busy Easter period.

Plans for a new Papa John’s pizza takeaway have been submitted to East Riding Council.

The Mayor of Scarborough and the Town's MP have received assurances from North Yorkshire Council over the future of Scarborough's historic town hall.

Plans for the construction of two padel courts near Driffield have been approved by East Riding Council. The courts are to be established at Driffield Rugby Union Football Club on Driffield Road, Kelleythorpe.

Humberside Police has been told it has more work to do to understand and track racial abuse towards its officers. Humberside Police Federation, which represents officers, has said that the force has come a long way but more work is still needed to understand the scale of the problem.

Motorists travelling on the A64 are being warned of a series of overnight closures throughout March as National Highways carries out essential resurfacing, maintenance, and tree work.

A Scarborough teacher is swapping the classroom for 26.2 miles of pavement to raise vital funds for young people in the local community.

The NFU and North Yorkshire Police have urged dog owners to keep control of their pets in the countryside following a rise in attacks on sheep.

A woman from Scarborough was fined by a court after giving her waste to someone else, who then dumped it in the East Riding countryside.

A man has been ordered to pay a total of £1,551.94 after abandoning a camper van in Bridlington.