Yorkshire Coast News

Parents and carers of Year 6 children across the East Riding will today, Monday 2 March, receive confirmation of the secondary school their child has been allocated for September.

There's been cross-party support for plans for North Yorkshire Council to fund Citizen's Advice's Warm and Well scheme for the next three years.

Alison Hume says there's a lack of provision for children with disabilities in Scarborough.

Vandals have limited a North Yorkshire council’s ability to make a decision on a ban on overnight parking at coastal sites.

Residents, NHS staff, care workers and members of the wider community are invited to come together for a special Covid Reflection Service on Sunday 8th March at 2pm at St Mark’s Church.

Whitby is set to become a hub for food enthusiasts this week as it hosts the return of its popular Restaurant Week.

Whitby is preparing to transform into a festive hub as the Town Council officially opens applications for stallholders to participate in the 2026 Whitby Christmas Festival.

Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance will hold a number of community engagement events across the region during March to raise awareness about prostate cancer.

North Yorkshire will host Yorkshire Day celebrations on 1st August 2029.

It was a thriller at the Mounting Systems Stadium on Saturday.

A five year project to create a new local nature reserve in Scarborough is underway.

After coming from behind to draw 1-1 at Bamber Bridge, Whitby battled to hold another promotion hopeful in NPL Premier.

Scarborough and Bridlington stay top after their latest victories.

Businesses in Scarborough are to be asked to make their toilets available to the public.

The Pikes were beaten by the league leaders on Saturday, a first loss for Simon Heslop.

This isn't a case of forcing children into school, it's about meeting children's needs- Alison Hume has high hopes for the government's new plans on special educational needs.

Scarborough residents have been invited to share their thoughts on a bid for the resort to be named the UK’s inaugural Town of Culture.

A building has been closed and tenants moved out after potential structural issues were discovered.

Plans for a gas drilling rig near Scarborough will not be called in by the Government and will instead be decided on by North Yorkshire Council.

The next phase of repairs to a community football pitch at Scarborough Sports Village is set to get under way next week to bring the venue back into use.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has concluded a painstaking multi-agency investigation into the massive wildfire that swept across Fylingdales Moor last summer, determining that the blaze was caused by human activity.

MPs representing areas around the Langdale Moor blaze have said they are ‘infuriated’ by what is believed to have started the fire last summer.

Four North Yorkshire MPs have written to the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire setting out their opposition to the proposed visitor levy — calling it a “tax on family holidays”.

The development of the Woodsmith Mine near Whitby has received a significant vote of confidence following the announcement of a new investment partnership between Anglo American and the Mitsubishi Corporation.

Graham School and Scarborough Hospital are both set to install solar power systems.

The Seasiders were wanting to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches on Saturday.

The cause of last August's major fire on Fylingdales Moor is believed to be cooking using a naked flame, such as a campfire or gas burner.

The financial position of the NHS Trust running York and Scarborough hospitals continues to be ‘very challenging’.

The Pikes take on the pacesetters at Mill Lane on Saturday.

Scarborough residents could adopt a phone box and give it a new lease of life – for £1.

A £100,000 scheme to address coastal erosion on the North Yorkshire coast using ‘environmentally sustainable, nature-based solutions’ is set to be approved.

Boro take on Macclesfield at the Mounting Systems Stadium on Saturday.

Following a dramatic rescue in Whitby Harbour where a woman became trapped in deep mud, the Whitby RNLI has issued vital safety advice to help coastal walkers stay safe.

In an effort to bridge the communication gap between local authorities and the public, the residents' group United Scarborough has announced plans to take to the streets.

The nearly 10,000 patients of Eastfield Medical Centre may finally see a return to their local surgery next month, according to Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume.

The Blues take on Warrington Rylands looking for an NPL Premier double on Saturday.

The future of cricket at North Marine Road is moving into a new phase of restoration and financial recovery, as Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Scarborough Cricket Club look toward the 2026 season

A Community toilet initiative is being discussed by Scarborough Town Council on Thursday as concerns rise about the low number of public conveniences.

The council is writing to holiday caravan sites to remind them of their requirements in relation to gas appliances.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced a bold new ticketing and pricing structure for 2026, designed to make heritage rail travel more accessible, affordable, and family friendly than ever before.

A shortage of bone cement has forced the NHS Trust that runs York and Scarborough hospitals to cancel more than a dozen appointments.

Alison Hume, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, has expressed a positive initial response to the government’s newly published education white paper.

A significant shift in how the Yorkshire Coast celebrates the festive season has sparked a heated debate within North Yorkshire Council, as the authority moves to end the free provision of Christmas trees and hanging baskets in Scarborough and Harrogate.

Scarborough Athletic lost 2-1 at Alfreton on Tuesday night, but remain in the National North play-off places.

Local rescue teams have been involved in an operation to assist a man who had fallen down an embankment at Bempton Cliffs.

Outdoor seating could be introduced at a new bar and restaurant in Whitby.

The future of a ban on parking motorhomes overnight on parts of the North Yorkshire coast is being considered by councillors.

A Scarborough Councillor has declared a ‘win’ for coastal businesses after a council U-turn on the introduction of parking charges after 6pm.

A £180,000 grant to protect properties in Whitby from the effects of flooding and ‘extreme water levels’ is set to be accepted by the council.

The departure of another senior officer from North Yorkshire Council has been announced.

Carbon Monoxide poisoning remains a primary line of enquiry following the deaths of two teenagers at the Little Eden Holiday Park last week.

Residents across the East Riding of Yorkshire are set to see a significant improvement in the condition of their local roads following a decision by the council to increase the highways budget.

The town council says ‘ALL realistic avenues’ for replacing Whitby’s Whale Bone Arch with real whale bones have been exhausted.

Boro go to Alfreton, on Tuesday, in National North as they look to stay in the division's play-off places.

DadFest is returning to South Cliff Holiday Park, Bridlington, this May after a successful event last year.

Opposition councillors have criticised a rise in parking fees set to cost North Yorkshire motorists more than £3.5m a year in extra charges.

A new seafront café on the Yorkshire Coast has applied for an alcohol licence from 10am.

The boss of a Scarborough firm says he’s ‘shocked’ after being billed more than £2,700 for putting up ‘unauthorised flags’ in the town.

As the governments Schools white paper is published Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has revealed the findings of her own surveys into Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across the constituency.

The owners of Skirlington Coast holiday park have joined fellow hospitality industry leaders in backing a campaign to stop the Government launching a UK Holiday Tax.

Jonathan Dyson has sought to clarify how the Fire Brigade deal with automatic firm alarms in North Yorkshire.

A school near Scarborough has applied for permission to build a new multi-use games area that could also be used by the local community.

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

The Boro youngster is on his way to the Football League with an announcement expected shortly.

Detectives continue a thorough investigation following the deaths of Cherish Bean and Ethan Slater who were tragically found deceased inside a rental property located at Little Eden Holiday Park near Bridlington on Wednesday.

The families of Cherish Bean and Ethan Slater, who tragically died at a holiday park near Bridlington have paid tribute to both teenagers. 

We need to be making faster progress on the climate, that's the view of a senior East Riding councillor.

Boro netted twice in the first half as they stay sixth in National North.

With thick mud and heavy rain pre-match the battle of Bamber Bridge descended into a battle to get the game played on Saturday.

Bridlington Town left it late to claim all three points in a dramatic victory over Lincoln United, with captain Tom Allen smashing home a stoppage-time winner.

Pikes are three in three after a second half winner in West Yorkshire.

Hornsea RUFC were well beaten on Saturday.

Network Rail’s ongoing transformation of Scarborough station has allowed a rare view inside the grade II-listed building’s clocktower.

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.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, after two teenagers were found dead at Little Eden Holiday Park, Carnaby.

Scarborough Squash Club are doing a 12-hour marathon game open to all to raise money for the Veterans Foundation.

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.

Filey Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets are pursuing an exciting and ambitious fundraising challenge.

The Seasiders are in the top half of NPL East ahead of Saturday's home clash with Lincoln United.

Boro's away trip to Hereford on Saturday has been moved to a nearby 3G surface.

Hornsea are our only rugby side in action on Saturday.

‘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.

The Pikes are in West Yorkshire on Saturday in Northern Counties East Premier.

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.

It was termed the battle of Bamber Bridge when Whitby Town hosted the Lancashire side earlier in the season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.....