Yorkshire Coast News

Firefighters are continuing to tackle two blazes on the North York Moors with the help of local farmers.

The A171 is reopen this morning after yesterdays closure due to fire.

Scarborough Athletic play their first home league game of the new season tomorrow at their temporary home in Bridlington as they face AFC Fylde.

Pikes welcome Northern League opposition to Mill Lane on Friday.

An Yorkshire Coast MP has called on North Yorkshire Council to use discretion to limit the impact of its unpopular new home-to-school transport policy.

North Yorkshire Police say the road is closed near the Flask Inn

Unexploded ordinance on an old army range on the North York Moors has exploded as fire-fighters tackle a moorland blaze.

The moorland fire is on an old army range with North Yorkshire Fire Service saying they are aware of "munitions in the area".

Students across the East Riding are today receiving their A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results.

Staithes and Runswick RNLI’s annual Lifeboat Weekend has once again proven a resounding success, raising over £10,000 to support the charity’s vital lifesaving work at sea.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue say the fire in Langdale Moor, near RAF Fylingdales is now a major incident.

It's results day across the country, including on the Yorkshire Coast.

A senior North Yorkshire Police officer has given his view on the force's Operation Snap.

A man who, alongside two others, forced their way into another man’s home in a targeted attack has been convicted of aggravated burglary.

North Yorkshire Council could handle enforcement in privately-owned car parks as part of a county-wide review of parking services.

A council committee could revoke the licence of a Benidorm-themed bar in Whitby after residents complained about noise and disturbance.

New talks at this September’s Staithes Festival of Art and Heritage will explore the North York Moors village’s deep connections with folklore and traditions.

The force's most senior police officer says any reports of hate crime are taken seriously.

A new Starbucks drive-through and a Greggs bakery can be opened on a ‘derelict’ site in Scarborough following the approval of plans.

Scarborough Town Council is hoping to hire its first permanent town clerk on a salary of up to £58,000 per year.

North Yorkshire Council has held a ‘very positive’ discussion with Anglo American about resolving issues with Whitby’s Cliff Lift, a local councillor has said.

Whitby Town and Stocksbridge Park Steels fought to an eventful 0-0 draw at the Towbar Express Stadium on Tuesday night.

The 15th annual Walking East Yorkshire Festival is set to return, providing a huge variety of experiences from Humber Bridge County Park to Hornsea Mere.

Bridlington were forced to replay last Tuesday’s replay again, due to a match official denying the visitors a substitute in extra time with to a player being injured to opposing side.

North Yorkshire Council’s commercial house-building business is using the authority like the “bank of mum and dad” after an urgent loan of £1.4m was provided to the loss-making company, it has been claimed.

It took an 80th-minute penalty but Tony Hackworth's men remain unbeaten.

Yorkshire Water is urging customers to continue their efforts to save water amid the fourth heatwave of 2025. 

The Do it For East Yorkshire (DIFEY) scheme, funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, is providing funding for youth initiatives through its Our Place - Youth Fund provision.

A Driffield pensioner has tackled 1,000km of Spanish trails to raise money for St Catherines Hospice.

Armed Forces families in Yorkshire and the Humber will now have greater freedoms to personalise their military housing.

Scarborough Pride has unveiled it's bold new fundraising campaign, “Thriving and Free”, aimed at securing the long-term future of the town’s LGBTQIA+ celebrations.

Police have issued these CCTV images of people they would like to speak to.

Survey finds thousands of children nationally punished over unaffordable uniforms, as cost pressures hit Yorkshire and the Humber families. 

There’s plenty to do across the East Riding in September including over 100 free Heritage Open Days taking place between Friday, 12 and Sunday, 21 September.

There's a tribute theatre show to the classic sitcom Steptoe & Son at the YMCA Theatre in Scarborough, on October 24th. 

Pikes go to Bradford side Campion on Tuesday night ahead of a big FA Cup clash on Friday.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is inviting you, to share your views on the proposed priorities (areas of focus) and changes as part of the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2025–2029.

On Friday Valerie Aston from Proudfoot visited Newby and Scalby Library.

Thousands lined the streets of Whitby as the three-day regatta spectacular concluded with the traditional fireworks display.

A Yorkshire community fundraising organisation which is marking it’s 25th anniversary says it expects the next 25 years to be hard work.

North Yorkshire now has 97% superfast broadband coverage thanks to NYNet.

Police have issued these CCTV images of people we would like to speak to, following a shop theft at the Co-operative Store, Whitby.

The North York Moors National Park is using its annual month-long mindfulness event to showcase how people can connect with themselves, family, other people or with nature.  

A North Yorkshire councillor claims the collapse of a deal to transfer management of a toilet block to a town council highlights the need for “lessons to be learnt” over so-called double devolution.

East Riding Children’s Centres are holding fun free family events throughout August.

‘Dumb meters’ in North Yorkshire’s coastal areas could be replaced by smart meters later this year, Scarborough and Whitby’s MP has said.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced the return of its highly anticipated Annual Steam Gala, set to take place from 25th-28th September 2025.

Charity announces appointment of Keith Ramsay as Chair ahead of 40th anniversary.

A first half strike saw Kidderminster inch past the Seadogs on day one of the National North season.

Three men have been brought to justice for carrying out a burglary at a flat in Scarborough.

There's a big sleep out for a Scarborough charity at the end of the month.

The Blues left it late on day one of the NPL Premier season, in Cumbria, on Saturday.

Ashley Waines from Bridlington is through to the semi-final stage of the search for the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson.

North Yorkshire Council has agreed to over £4.3 million pounds to support the Government’s Get Britain Working Trailblazer programme.

Bridlington Town kicked off the new NPL East season with three points on Saturday.

Driffield return to form and are just two points off third after a thriller, with all our local sides in action on Saturday.

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue assisted a canoeist who suffered an injury in Whitby.

'Gallimaufry', a comedy feature film, has been shot in Scarborough and Bridlington.

Scarborough Town Council have voted for the mayor, deputy mayor and mayoress to be afforded equal billing to North Yorkshire Council officials and other dignitaries.

A clifftop school overlooking the sea in Scarborough has applied for permission to replace its leaking roof.

Boro go to Kidderminster Harriers hoping to reverse their fortunes against the former National League club.

The Blues are heading to Workington with their new Dracula-inspired away strip.

The Seasiders are at the Mounting Systems Stadium as their league campaign starts on Saturday.

There's another full programme of cricket action involving Yorkshire Coast cricket sides on Saturday.

Hornsea Ceilidh Band is holding a fundraising dance to support Hornsea’s independent lifeboat.

A Scarborough charity which specialises in helping the homeless has put out an appeal.

Staithes and Runswick RNLI is finalising preparations for Lifeboat Weekend 2025, taking place from Friday to Sunday.

Thousands of families are due to return to Scarborough to witness the largest event of its kind on the North Yorkshire coast which is aimed at boosting tourism into the autumn.

Plans for a new five-bed property and the demolition of the existing building near Scarborough could be approved by North Yorkshire Council.

Brew+ has revealed the official opening date for its third site – Brew+Bao: Scarborough as Friday 15th August.

Shortly after 8.30am on Thursday, Police received a report of a suspected World War Two unexploded device found at an outbuilding in Staxton.

Three men have been arrested following a series of warrants executed under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

The force have continued to meet their targets in terms of answering emergency calls.

A Scarborough councillor has revealed an update on something that's been years in the making.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is thrilled to announce that the legendary Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado will be hauling services on the heritage line.

Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, has welcomed news that both towns will benefit from increased police patrols this summer as part of a major crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.

Barnardo’s are now running SEND groups for children and young people in the East Riding, aged 5 to 11 and 12 to 18, including in Bridlington.

Mayors David Skaith and Andy Burnham went head-to-head at Scarborough Cricket Club to raise awareness of the benefits of sport on mental health and wellbeing.

Yorkshire Water says that customers careful efforts to save water have done more than Storm Floris to protect water levels this week.

A decision on whether to uphold an objection to £1.8m repairs to Scarborough’s West Pier will be made at a meeting on August 11.

A former Army Reserve Centre near Scarborough could be turned into a business park for the Newby and Scalby area.

Whitby Town have announced that promising youngster Ronnie McGrath has joined the club from Tadcaster Albion.

Christmas has arrived early on the Yorkshire coast, as Bridlington hosts its unique "Bridmas Day" on Wednesday, 6 August, bringing a full day of festive cheer to residents and visitors alike.

Thousands of brightly coloured balls will be racing down Cargate Hill in Filey later.

Seasiders through in the FA Cup.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service responded to 13,678 incidents in the last year. It has continued to exceed response time targets, too.

Police Officers say they've received ongoing concerns from members of the community about vehicles parking on the pelican crossing in Seamer.

Pikes won 3-2 at home to Huddersfield side Golcar United in the Northern Counties East Premier Division.

Whitby Town have completed the signing of Donald Chimalilo following his departure from Ashton United.

Whitby RNLI's recent flag weekend event has successfully raised £10,962 to support the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and its mission to save lives at sea.

A new Community Group in Scarborough is actively working to restore the Quarry Mount Park and its natural pond to its former glory and will be holding a community picnic on Wednesday.

Bridlington RNLI say they are seeing a large number of call outs to Paddleboards and Inflatables.

The management and operation of Whitby’s Grade II* listed Old Town Hall could be taken over by the town council.

Bridlington Hospital has opened its first-ever Health and Wellbeing Room, a dedicated space designed to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of its staff.

Plans for a former East Riding Council office building in Hornsea to become a bar and restaurant are under consideration.

On Saturday, officers in the Eastfield area spotted a vehicle whose driver appeared to be deliberately avoiding detection.

The zoo team at Sewerby Hall and Gardens have announced the arrival of a healthy, female Humboldt penguin chick.

North Yorkshire Police have reported 129 arrests in July as part of their summer drink and drug driving campaign aimed at promoting road safety.

Four people were arrested at Northstead Flats on suspicion of drug-related offences on Saturday.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning throughout Monday for parts of the Yorkshire Coast.

Whitby’s public toilets are a ‘drain’ on the town council’s finances and have resulted in more than £85,000 of above income expenditure since 2018. 

Did you know that in 2026 it will be 400 years since spa waters were first discovered in Scarborough, making it one of the first seaside resorts in the UK?

Free swimming sessions for children return to Scarborough today.

The 17th Century Middle Earth Tavern in Whitby has been given permission to expand its outdoor seating area despite disabled residents’ concerns about creating a ‘safety risk’.

Bridlington Town Football Club has officially announced that the Bridlington Town Rovers Ladies team will be playing their home games at the Mounting Systems Stadium for the upcoming season.

Police are investigating the fourth sudden death on the Yorkshire Coast this week.

A senior police officer has revealed some disturbing data on vehicle crashes in North Yorkshire.

Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team has provided an update following reports of a missing swimmer last seen in the Thornwick Bay area on Wednesday.

A dangerous driver has been jailed for 18 months for causing a head-on collision which left a woman in a coma for two and a half weeks and requiring a leg amputation.

There was a full programme of cricket action on Saturday, with a number of victories for our local sides.

Bridlington Town have a bonus home clash on Tuesday night in the FA Cup.

Whitby went to last season's play-off semi-finalists Stockton Town and pulled off a 0-0 draw on Saturday.

The cost around the regalia for Scarborough's new mayor have been made public.

Police are investigating after a body was discovered near Whitby Abbey on Thursday.

Officers are appealing for information about a shop theft that occurred in Whitby.

Police in Scarborough executed a drug warrant on Friargate this morning.

Tony Hackworth's men came from behind to grab a dramatic victory on Friday night.

There's plenty going on at The Boathouse on South Promenade.

The likes of Michael Bridges and Carlton Palmer will be at the Towbar Express Stadium on Sunday.

You can find out all about Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue on Saturday.

The Blues go to Stockton Town on Saturday in their last friendly.

Brid are in North Yorkshire in the famous cup competition.

The Seadogs battled Sheffield Wednesday U21 at their home for the coming season, Bridlington Town.

All our local sides, including Whitby, Scarborough, Bridlington and Driffield are in action on Saturday.

The Mounting Systems Stadium at Bridlington has today been granted a Grade 2 Certificate which will allow it to host games in National League North during the forthcoming season.

MP Alison Hume says the Council are "being cloth-eared" over concerns relating to the future of Whitby's Cliff Lift.

In a busy night of operations, North Yorkshire Police's specialist teams successfully apprehended two suspects following separate high-speed pursuits in the region.

North Yorkshire Police have announced a notable 6% reduction in total crime reported over the past year, affirming the county's position as the safest police area in the country.

Yorkshire Coast councillors have challenged a £1.8m plan to repair Scarborough’s West Pier over concerns that alternative options were not considered.

The government money will be used to upgrade existing facilities and introduce new equipment.

Police are appealing for information to find missing Tyler Oldroyd from Ossett.

The rebranding of Scarborough’s WHSmith shop has been given the green light following the company’s sale earlier this year.

Reports of a missing swimmer at Thornwick Bay prompted a major search operation last night.

North Yorkshire Police report that officers searching for missing Douglas Watts have recovered a body in Cloughton.

The Coastguard airlifted two bodies from beneath the cliffs near Whitby Abbey on Wednesday evening.

Four groups from Driffield have been awarded a combined total of over £375,000 from East Riding of Yorkshire Council as part of commuted sums to improve their offer to the community.

A man has been jailed for 21 months for defrauding a vulnerable woman from Scarborough out of more than £15,000.

Stephen Spencer, a dedicated volunteer with The Wave Project, is set to arrive in Scarborough on Thursday as part of his ambitious "Wheels, Waves & Stories" fundraising challenge.

A series of CCTV cameras using AI technology are being installed at hotspots across the East Riding in the fight against fly-tipping.

The NHS Trust that runs Scarborough Hospital has welcomed a reduction in the number of people waiting on trolleys for more than 12 hours.

North Yorkshire Council has said that its plan to triple the cost of obtaining a pavement licence in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey represents ‘good value’ despite concerns about the scheme’s impact on businesses.

Scarborough Athletic Chairman Trevor Bull has thanked the club's fans for their support over the closed season ahead of a challenging new league campaign.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a public survey to gather opinions and ideas for a proposed mural trail in Bridlington.

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has approved a significant investment of £715,000 for a dedicated Men's Mental Health Investment Programme.

A Scarborough teenager has been sentenced to a total of three years following a terrifying attempted robbery.

An unknown trialist caught the eye as Whitby Town beat Blyth Spartans at the Towbar Express Stadium on Tuesday night.

Issues faced by GP surgeries on the North Yorkshire Coast due to population growth and capacity constraints have been raised with the Government.

The Cast of a new stage show in Scarborough has taken the unusual step of building their own set.

Fresh concerns have been raised over the future of Whitby's out of action cliff lift.

Two Ridings Community Foundation, a significant supporter of local charities and community groups across North and East Yorkshire, York, and Hull, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a forward-looking fundraising appeal.

Tickets for the eagerly anticipated Filey Lions Annual Ball Race are now on sale ahead of next week's charity race.

The Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team has issued a critical safety reminder following multiple reports of large, deep holes being dug on local beaches.

Jake Hull has signed for Scarborough Athletic following his release from Rotherham United.

The members of the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) Executive Board have been allocated new portfolio roles.

Senior police officers have discussed measures to keep people safe on the roads, particularly around schools.

Scarborough Town Council is to form it’s own harbours committee.

Douglas Watts, who is 73-years-old was last seen leaving Scarborough Hospital at approximately 9.30am on Wednesday.

Four police drones have been donated to Cleveland Mountain Rescue to help with their capability when working on search and rescue operations.

Volunteers are cycling over 20 miles from Whitby to Scarborough to raise money for a new van for a popular local charity.

Scarborough Athletic remain unbeaten in pre-season after their latest victory on Saturday.

Whitby Town roared back from 3-1 down on Saturday.

Iconic locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman is scheduled to run a series of special services throughout October and November 2025.

Officers have issued these CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to, following an incident of criminal damage in Scarborough.

Pikes led in the first half at Parkgate.

Our local sides were able to complete their fixtures on Saturday.

In it's 16th year, Scarborough Science and Engineering Week has been re-branded as Scarborough STEM Week.

The newly formed Scarborough Town Council burst into the national headlines last weekend when an increase in the Mayor's annual allowance became a hot topic on the Sunday TV politics shows.

Scarborough Uniform Recycle at Westborough Methodist Church on Sunday will give people a chance to pick up free school uniform.

A unique fundraiser takes place near Pickering on Saturday to help with research and treatment for a type of childhood cancer.

A captivating journey through the cosmos is taking place in Scarborough this weekend as Astro Dog presents its latest photography exhibition.

Scarborough Athletic have another lunchtime kick-off on Saturday, this time in the North East.

The Blues are at home to Redcar Athletic, at the Towbar Express Stadium, on Saturday.

St Hedda’s Church, Egton Bridge, Whitby is going to be “the place for be” for an evening of musical and joyous choral performances at their fundraising Evening of Song Concert on Saturday.

The likes of Whitby, Scarborough, Bridlington and Folkton & Flixton will hope for better weather on Saturday.

Tony Hackworth's men face their first NCEL League fixture of the season on Saturday.

As the start of the new season draws nearer Scarborough Athletic's board has released an update to provide the clubs owners, supporters, sponsors and stakeholders about how preparations for life in Bridlington are progressing.

A heartwarming reunion took place in Humberside this week as retired police dog Quinta was welcomed back home by her former handler, PC Mick Tune

The addition of more than 20 static caravans at the Blue Dolphin Holiday Park in Filey has been approved despite concerns about the loss of a children’s play area.

A 36-year-old Scarborough man has been given an interim Slavery Trafficking Risk Order (STRO) by Scarborough Magistrates today.

A man from Middlesbrough is in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of stealing a motorcycle in Scarborough.

A coastal anti-fracking group’s petition to change the law has gathered more than 6,000 signatures but is still far short of the threshold required for Parliament to consider a debate.

The construction of a ‘disproportionately large’ five-storey apartment complex in Scarborough has been rejected by North Yorkshire Council.

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