Yorkshire Coast News

A man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, after two teenagers were found dead at Little Eden Holiday Park, Carnaby.

The development of the Woodsmith Mine in North Yorkshire has received a significant vote of confidence following the announcement of a new investment agreement between Anglo American and the Mitsubishi Corporation.

Scarborough is embarking on a transformative journey as it prepares a bid to become the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture in 2028 but your help is needed.

The East Riding Council's latest housing strategy has come under scrutiny as local representatives clash over whether the planned investment is sufficient to tackle the region's growing housing needs.

The number of empty shops in Scarborough is 5% above the national average but councillors are optimistic for the future.

Not sustainable and not fair. That's the view of one councillor on planned government cuts to special educational needs funding in the East Riding.

A person was safely recovered after becoming trapped in the mud at Whitby Harbour earlier, in what officials have described as a "worrying experience" that required a swift multi-agency response.

Nine community groups along the North Yorkshire coast are celebrating a funding boost that will help people feel more connected, supported and confident in their everyday lives.

Humberside Fire Authority has agreed a maximum pre-referendum level council tax precept rise for the fire service but will still have to dip into its reserves in the next year.

Councillors have agreed to provide £150,000 to Citizens Advice in North Yorkshire to reduce winter deaths and help vulnerable people stay warm in cold weather.

The executive of North Yorkshire Council has today unanimously approved a loan facility of up to £150,000 to support Scarborough Athletic Football Club following a challenging period of displaced fixtures and lost revenue.

As a 12-week national government consultation on the proposed "Overnight Visitor Levy" reaches its conclusion, the future of the Yorkshire Coast's tourism landscape hangs in the balance.

‘ALL options’ remain on the table in discussions over the future of the Scarborough water park.

The Blues were edged out by Lincolnshire side Gainsborough Trinity, on Tuesday.

Bridlington Town produced a resilient and clinical away performance to secure a 2–0 victory over Garforth Town, with Ben Whelan scoring twice and Alex Baird saving a first half penalty.

A community-led battle has commenced in the Woldgate area near Bridlington as residents and local representatives unite to oppose plans for a potential new wind turbine development.

Leisure centres across the East Riding will have solar canopies installed at its car parks, reducing both costs and carbon emissions.

Bed and breakfast owners and hospitality providers from across North and East Yorkshire are being invited to a special attractions literature distribution and networking event on Tuesday 17th March 2026.

A proposal to spend £100,000 a year supporting North Yorkshire’s town and parish councils to take on additional responsibilities has been rejected.

Scarborough residents took part in a public meeting last night to discuss the future of the town.

Alison Hume MP has welcomed a significant government initiative to cover the travel expenses of children and young people receiving cancer treatment, highlighting the particular impact the move will have on families along the Yorkshire Coast.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway says £130,000 has now been raised towards the urgent stabilisation of Bridge 42, marking a major milestone in efforts to restore services ahead of the 2026 season.

Crowds are expected to descend upon the streets of Scarborough this Tuesday, 17th February, to witness the town’s annual Pancake Day extravaganza.

On a day when crowds traditionally gather in the streets of Scarborough for Shrove Tuesday celebrations, the future financial stability of the town’s community football club will be under the spotlight in a key council meeting.

Residents across North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire are being urged to take extra care as a yellow weather warning for ice comes into force this evening.

The Blues host Gainsborough Trinity on Tuesday night with Lee Bullock and Jason Kennedy set to lead the side jointly for the first time.

The Seasiders are looking to extend their four-match unbeaten run under new boss Scott Kerr, on Tuesday.

A celebration of food has been launched in North Yorkshire with special "Restaurant Weeks" set to welcome customers eager to try new places, including in Whitby.

An 8.5 per cent council tax precept increase for residents in Whitby has been approved by the town council.

The Education Secretary has congratulated three Yorkshire Coast schools after they were recognised as being among the best in the country for helping disadvantaged pupils achieve exceptional outcomes.

A seaside public toilet block in Filey has been closed to the public after serious structural issues were identified at the site.

An amputee who ‘hopped’ to the top of Whitby’s famous 199 steps to raise money for charity has been nominated for her outstanding courage after surviving a horror tractor crash.

​North Yorkshire Council chiefs say they would rather not increase council tax by the maximum allowed — but they don’t live “in a world of unicorns and rainbows”.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume says she was delighted when the government intervened to postpone the planning process for a proposed gas drilling rig in Burniston.

Councillors have re-approved a second home council tax premium in North Yorkshire despite calls for it to be scrapped.

Three-quarters of a million pounds in Mayoral Renewable Fund cash has been secured for a solar farm extension near Bridlington.

The Seadogs returned to the National North play-off positions on Saturday.

There's good news for gardeners and swimmers in East Riding.

Alison Hume has lent her voice to those wanting North Yorkshire Council to intervene and save Whitby's West Cliff Lift.

The Humber region’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has questioned the Home Office’s understanding of the soon-to-be-abolished PCC role.

Scarborough and Bridlington's rugby sides were top before kick-off on Saturday.

Residents in the East Riding will not see a mayoral precept increasing their council tax payments.

The Seasiders were 2-0 up at Pontefract Colls, but the hosts roared back late on.

A new horse riding arena can be built in a North Yorkshire village following the council’s approval of plans.

The ladies of Village Hands, Brompton were presented with a cheque for £250 to help them to buy more materials, fabric, wool etc.

The NHS trust that runs York and Scarborough hospitals has apologised over a dramatic increase in the number of 12-hour trolley waits at its emergency departments.

North Yorkshire's Deputy Mayor Jo Coles has responded to the latest Community Safety Trust Antisemitic Incidents Report.

People living in Scarborough and along the Yorkshire Coast are being invited to get involved in a new Community Power project.

Residents across North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire are being urged to take extra care this weekend as the Met Office issues a series of yellow weather warnings for snow and ice.

Tricky driving conditions have been reported on some routes as snow settles on higher Yorkshire Coast routes.

The fifth annual OPO Open, Scarborough’s flagship open art exhibition, opens at the Old Parcels Office Artspace on Saturday.

Boro and Bridlington are again fighting to stay top of their respective divisions, on Saturday.

The Seasiders want a hat-trick of wins to kick-start their season under new manager Scott Kerr.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is inviting people from the local community to discover how they can become part of one of the UK’s most loved heritage railways at its upcoming New Volunteers Open Day.

Whitby Town's home game on Saturday was due to be the first game in charge for joint managers Lee Bullock and Jason Kennedy.

The Pikes came from behind to clinch back-to-back wins under new player-manager Simon Heslop.

North Yorkshire Council is set to meet this Friday, to finalise its budget for the upcoming financial year, navigating a challenging landscape of rising service demands and a significant shift in central government funding and issues with funding from Scarborough and Whitby harbours.

Boro host play-off rivals Curzon Ashton as they bid to return to the National North's top seven.

This month is the tenth anniversary of organised youth disability football in Scarborough.

A consultation to decide the future of a £20 million government investment intended to revitalise the town over the next decade ends on Friday.

Natural England has announced a significant step forward in the proposal to designate the Yorkshire Wolds as a new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), following a comprehensive review of public and statutory evidence

The Pikes host Barton Town at Mill Lane.

A ‘landmark’ Whitby hotel has applied for permission to paint part of its façade pink after it undertook the works ‘without securing listed building consent’.

Senior leaders in North Yorkshire are intensifying their pressure on the government to overhaul how fire and rescue services are funded, arguing that the current system leaves vast rural landscapes vulnerable

East Riding of Yorkshire Council formally approved its budget for the 2026/27 financial year last week, a move marked by deep frustration and disappointment among councillors over what they describe as one of the worst government funding settlements in the country.

The sounds of a Ukrainian choir will mark the resumption of a poignant and thought-provoking exhibition that is touring North Yorkshire.

A pair of ‘autonomously operated’ padel courts could be built in Scarborough if plans are approved by the council.

Two murals are set to be painted on the harbour and old town areas of Bridlington, providing a celebration of the town's heritage.

An award-winning restaurant near Whitby has applied for permission to create a parking area – warning that without it ‘the business will close’.

The findings of an inspection of Whitby Cliff Lift have been welcomed by councillors ahead of a proposal to permanently close the landmark.

Residents across the Yorkshire coast are being urged to prepare for a spell of wintry weather as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for snow and ice.

Alison Hume, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, has publicly declared her support for Sir Keir Starmer following a week of significant political pressure on the Labour leadership.

The community-run information point at the Grade II listed Whitby railway station has been targeted by vandals leading the Esk Valley Community Rail Partnership to announce the immediate removal of the facility.

Boro raced back from 2-0 down with just seven minutes left.

Concerns have been raised about plans to build an electricity sub-station at the end of Scarborough’s West Pier as part of a wider redevelopment proposal.

Crowds are due to descend on Scarborough to witness a “flipping marvellous” annual Pancake Day extravaganza later this month.

Plans to convert a Filey holiday let into a residential property have been approved by North Yorkshire Council.

People will be placed at the heart of health and care services in the county to support them to “live well and independently” for longer, according to a vision set out by the new corporate director for health and adult services at North Yorkshire Council.

​It is “deeply, deeply dangerous” for public servants to worry about possible criticism from politicians when raising child safeguarding concerns, York and North Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor has warned.

Steps to help support the financial sustainability of Scarborough's community football club are set to be considered as crucial pitch repairs continue at its home ground.

Whitby Town have moved swiftly to strengthen their management team with the return of former boss Lee Bullock, who has been appointed joint-manager alongside Jason Kennedy for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has confirmed that Bridge 42, a key structure on its line, will be temporarily propped to allow safe operation of trains for the start of the 2026 season which will begin on 28th March, 2026

Tourism businesses’ concerns about the introduction of a visitor levy in York and North Yorkshire have been revealed as the region’s mayor describes the proposal as a “game-changing opportunity”.

Building costs for the service will rise by £100k in the coming year before the long term PFI deal expires in 2027.

A series of events is being planned to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Scarborough becoming a spa town which has seen the seaside resort become one of the nation’s favourite destinations over the centuries.

Boro are back at the Mounting Systems Stadium, Bridlington, for the visit of South Shields, on Tuesday.

Police in North Yorkshire have seized more than 50 e-bikes and e-scooters amid concerns from community leaders that “nut jobs” riding the machines will kill and seriously injure someone.

The Seasiders make the long trip north on Tuesday searching for a third win on the spin.

Part of a former Scarborough kitchen showroom is set to become home to a ‘rapidly growing’ gym.

A care home in Hornsea is inviting the local community to its free dementia advice event.

Could the North of England could play host to the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time? Northern mayors and leaders today set out a clear proposition for a future UK bid to be anchored in the North of England.

Members of the public have been praised for their efforts to save a man last night.

North Yorkshire's Chief Fire Officer has spoken about the importance of new equipment for the service.

The outgoing manager says he's gutted to be leaving Whitby, and has heaped praise on the staff and fans.

With Easter approaching, a brand-new series of Pilgrimage returns to BBC Two and iPlayer, featuring seven well-known personalities of different faiths and beliefs.

North Yorkshire Police say they want people from all walks of life to join up as special constables.

The incident involved a member of the door staff who was attacked with a glass bottle.

Deputy Mayor Jo Coles joined more than eighty partners to strengthen collaboration and support safer roads across York and North Yorkshire and beyond. 

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9th-15th February) by showcasing one of its Mechanical Apprentices.

A Yorkshire Coast town has applied for listed building consent for internal renovations.

Local government re-organisation was necessary, that's the message from North Yorkshire Council.

The Conservative and Independents group on North Yorkshire Council is having to give up 13 seats on the authority’s committees after its lost its majority.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious collision that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The Seadogs are on the wrong side of the play-off line in National North, but only just.

The MP for Scarborough and Whitby says she's seen the results of her successful smart meter campaign in action during a visit to the Esk Valley.

The Blues have now taken four points off Hednesford this season.

Michail Kirilov, 37, of Cambridge Street, Scarborough, has been charged with committing an act of outraging public decency and sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl.

North Yorkshire Fire Service are still waiting for government funding to help cover the costs of last summer's Langdale Fire.

Scott Kerr made it three wins in three as Bridlington Town manager, this time it was a tremendous comeback.

They stay at the Yorkshire Two summit despite Saturday's surprise loss.

A world premiere based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective is coming to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this month as part of a major UK tour. 

Audiences are invited to enjoy an uplifting and heart-warming evening of music as acclaimed soprano Nicola Mills returns to the Kirk Theatre on Sunday 15 February with her much loved show A Spoonful of Julie.

A 12-week government consultation to determine whether regional mayors in England should be granted the power to introduce a visitor levy on overnight stays is due to end later this month.

A powerful new dramatisation of what has been described as the largest miscarriage of justice in the United Kingdom’s history is set to premiere in Scarborough tonight.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has approved its budget for 2026/27 at the annual Full Council budget setting meeting held on Thursday 5 February.

Taxpayers in North Yorkshire are apparently being given some of the best value for money in England as independent research places the delivery of council services in the county as among the best performing nationally.

The North York Moors National Park Authority will this month open its astronomical observatory at Danby Lodge National Park Centre, adding a new permanent, purpose-built base for astronomy and space science learning in North Yorkshire.

The Pikes were looking to make it two wins in two under their new manager.

Alison Hume MP has welcomed news that more children and families within her Scarborough and Whitby constituency are set to benefit as the government’s free breakfast clubs programme continues its roll-out.

Scarborough hospital can install more than 1,000 solar panels on its buildings after receiving the go-ahead from North Yorkshire Council.

Humberside Police have released fresh video evidence highlighting the range of driving offences captured by the public as part of Operation Snap, an initiative designed to improve safety across the region's road network.

Concerns are mounting for families across the East Riding of Yorkshire as local leaders warn of a deepening financial crisis in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision

North Yorkshire Police are seeking the public's assistance following a racially-aggravated assault on a teenage boy that occurred on the Coastliner 843 bus on Monday, 2 February.

Plans for a controversial 24-hour adult gaming centre in Whitby have been approved on appeal despite hundreds of objections.

North Yorkshire Council has announced a significant restructuring of its leisure services, aiming to harmonise the dozens of different membership types currently across the county.

Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team has celebrated a remarkable milestone as team member Steve Glasper 50 marks years of unwavering service in mountain rescue.

Boro are hoping to return to the National North play-offs.

A Yorkshire Coast MP has joined calls for the Government to extend its support for those impacted by devastating wildfires in North Yorkshire.

The Seasiders are targeting more points under recently-appointed manager, Scott Kerr.

The Blues go to the West Midlands on Saturday.

Lives are set to be saved across North Yorkshire thanks to special kits which are being installed in towns and villages across the county.

A Whitby man has been handed a five-year restraining order and placed on the register of sex offenders for a decade after pleading guilty to sexual assault on a woman.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is set to meet this week to determine the final cost residents will pay for their fire and rescue services in the upcoming financial year.

Alongside the recent announcement of a one per cent reduction in the council tax precept, Scarborough Town Council is now focusing on a deliberate strategy to significantly increase its financial reserves.

Plans to introduce charges to use dozens of council-owned toilets appear to have been temporarily blocked amid concerns that a fee of up to 50p would not wash with the public.

Residents across East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are set to see an increase in council tax as Humberside Police’s precept has been set.

A timeline for the transition of power for public transport in Hull and East Yorkshire has been approved in principle.

A Whitby Butcher's shop could be converted into a laundrette if plans get the go-ahead.

A Bridlington drug driver who had five times the legal limit of cannabis in his blood has been banned from driving for three years.

An 8 per cent increase in the precept paid by residents in Whitby would leave the town council with a surplus of just £5 going into its general reserves, under new budget proposals.

Increased police presence in Eastfield after drugs warrant.

A group of determined businesses in Whitby is bidding to transform the town’s seasonal appeal through a major funding application to the York and North Yorkshire Mayor’s Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund.

Residents across North Yorkshire are facing an increase in their household bills as North Yorkshire Council signals its intention to raise council tax by the maximum permitted level.

Scouting across Scarborough is thriving, with the latest national census confirming the highest youth membership levels seen locally in the past 26 years.

Filey Golf Club say they've taken another significant step towards a more sustainable future.

A major blue print for the future of Scarborough harbour is to go before councillors.

Yorkshire Water has come under fire after the utility company announced an above-inflation price hike.

A record number of local businesses across East Yorkshire are accessing formal support for the first time, from business support services.

Whitby Town Council has officially thrown its weight behind a bid to see the historic seaside town named the UK's inaugural Town of Culture in 2028.

A senior councillor in the East Riding has hit out at government cuts to funding in the area, saying it'll lead to increased isolation.

An MP has stood by his criticism of North Yorkshire Police after an officer filed a safeguarding report on a family following a report of a burglary at their farm.

Scarborough is among the potential candidates for a £3.5 million Town of Culture award bid.

England will stage its first ever World Beach Pro Tour (BPT) volleyball event in Bridlington this year, with world class players travelling to East Yorkshire for the event.

Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club and Boyes Stores are pleased to announce that the new Barons Padel Tennis & Pickle Centre will be located at the soon to be vacated, W Boyes & Co. Ltd warehouse site on Hopper Hill Road, Eastfield, Scarborough.

The NHS Trust that runs Scarborough hospital is facing a deficit of up to £31 million amid a ‘very challenging financial landscape’.

Unauthorised camping is not just a problem in areas identified by North Yorkshire Council.

Seadogs were held to a 0-0 draw by National North strugglers, on Saturday.

Humberside Police’s Chief Constable has given his thoughts on the reforms announced in the policing white paper earlier this week.

One secured a crucial victory while the other didn't have a game, on Saturday.

Recently, a young seal has been resting on the beach in Scarborough, and it’s understandably attracted a lot of attention from members of the public.

New Pickering player-boss Simon Heslop began with a victory on Saturday.

Brid boss Scott Kerr was upbeat going into Saturday's trip to Garforth.

Scarborough RUFC aim to stay at the summit of their league over the weekend, but face their nearest rivals.

Pikes play their first match under new manager Simon Heslop, after they dispensed with Tony Hackworth earlier in the week.

The big sleep out for a Scarborough charity set for Saturday has had to be postponed.

Live coverage as Storm Éowyn hits the Yorkshire Coast.....