Yorkshire Coast News

North Yorkshire Council leader, Councillor Carl Les, has expressed hope that significant progress is being made toward solving persistent bathing water quality issues affecting the coast, following a critical summit meeting held last week.

North Yorkshire Council has agreed to press ahead with a project to turbo-charge the planting of trees and woodland in the region.

Councillors have been asked to approve the year-round use of a 32-metre-high Ferris wheel and an 18-hole adventure golf course in Scarborough.

A school in Scarborough has received the green light for a ‘desperately-needed’ special educational needs hub.

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

It's Remembrance Day across the UK, with the mother of a fallen soldier who served in Afghanistan speaking to us, in Scarborough, about her loss.

Whitby will once again mark Remembrance Sunday with the help of veterans and current armed forces personnel.

The Seadogs ended their run of four straight defeats after a superb second half show.

A 24-hour climbing challenge at Street Rocks, Coast and Vale Community Action’s (CaVCA) independent climbing centre in Scarborough, has exceeded all expectations — both on the wall and in fundraising.

Budding young artists across the Scarborough area have been recognised for their creative flare and dedication to promoting road safety in a competition among schools.

Aaron Haswell grabbed an injury-time equaliser with a spectacular free-kick to claim a point for Gary Liddle's men.

The Seasiders were well beaten in Emley on Saturday.

Eden Camp has received a remarkable donation of a collection of artefacts that capture the human connections formed at camp during the Second World War.

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

A former Whitby bank undergoing conversion to a restaurant and bar has applied for a premises licence from 8am to 3am at weekends.

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

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

A previously deferred development for more than 50 houses near Whitby is set to be approved by councillors.

A pub near Scarborough will be reopened and extended with new restaurant facilities after plans were approved by the council.

The incident in South Bay saw one 18-year old suffer injuries to his hand, with the other, also 18, suffering a facial injury.

North Yorkshire Council has formally accepted the initial funding instalment of the government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods (PfN) programme for Scarborough, just weeks before the Scarborough Neighbourhood Board submits its comprehensive strategy for the ten-year investment.

A major community engagement exercise has revealed that Scarborough residents want the £19.5 million allocated through the government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods to be prioritised for town centre regeneration, improving health, and increasing safety

Whitby's inaugural literature festival gets underway on Thursday in venues across the town.

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

New director aims to make North Yorkshire ‘the best place’ for children, families and young people to live and grow up

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

Organisations along the Yorkshire Coast working with former armed forces personnel are being offered specialist training designed to foster better understanding and engagement with the military community.

Scarborough Rugby Union FC has submitted plans for a major ‘centenary transformation’ with upgraded pitches and padel courts.

The untold stories of Britain’s black ballet dancers are centre stage in a touring exhibition culminating in Scarborough.

The Cayton View Care Home near Scarborough has received a ‘good’ rating in its first inspection since opening.

Scarborough Town Council is recruiting for an assistant town clerk with a salary of up to £33,000, depending on qualifications.

North Yorkshire Council has rejected a second ‘unacceptable’ proposal for a new residential property and the demolition of an existing building at a site near Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Council has granted approval in principle for substantial investment in leisure facilities across the region, identifying Whitby Leisure Centre and Ryedale Swim and Fitness (Pickering) as key sites set to be transformed into Active Well Being Hubs.

Emergency services and a leading safety charity are urging Yorkshire Coast residents to attend organised fireworks displays rather than hosting potentially dangerous celebrations at home.

A man who set fire to a van parked near to a nursery in Bridlington has been sentenced to one year and two months behind bars.

Families gathered outside Scarborough town council offices on Monday 3rd November 2025 as part of a powerful national awareness movement called "Every Pair Tells a Story".

The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough has officially launched its annual Christmas Appeal, with the ambitious goal of raising £10,000 to assist individuals and families in the area facing hardship during the festive season.

North Yorkshire Council is backing further investigation into Scalby Beck in light of "compelling" expert evidence that it could be significantly impacting bathing water quality in Scarborough’s North and South Bays.

A leading local councillor has voiced concerns that Bridlington is failing to realise the full economic potential of its evening visitor offer, leading to complaints from tourists about the lack of activities after sunset.

Eastfield Medical Centre will be able to use a clinical room at St Cecilia’s HQ from Tuesday to provide a range of services while it's main building remains closed.

North Yorkshire Police has reported exceptional performance in managing emergency calls, with figures showing that 999 calls are now being answered in an average of just three seconds

McCain’s inaugural Farmdex report aims to provide a benchmark of British farmer sentiment and finds over half of farmers are considering leaving the industry.

Public consultation events are happening in Whitby on Tuesday and Thursday as part of the development of a Town Investment Plan.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is once again providing free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers.

Alison Hume, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, has urged the Government to provide financial backing for independent lifeboat services, highlighting the crucial lifesaving work carried out by the Runswick Bay rescue boat.

North Yorkshire's mayor says some of the region's police work around shop theft began in Scarborough.

Following complaints of drug dealing and anti-social behaviour, 63 Wreyfield Drive in Scarborough has been closed by York Magistrates Court for three months.

A house on Church Beck Cottages in Cloughton was the subject of a three-month closure order issued by York Magistrates Court on Friday 31 October 2025.

The driver of a brown Honda Jazz was pronounced dead at the scene, following the collision on Scalby Road on Friday 31st October.

Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) has launched its statutory consultation for the Humber Carbon Capture Pipeline (HCCP).

Tory chairman Kevin Hollinrake was commenting after nine people were left with life-threatening injuries after the attacks on Saturday evening.

An ex-Seadogs supremo has died at the age of 85.

Officers have warned people of the dangers of injury ahead of 5th November.

The deputy mayor for Police Fire and Crime in North Yorkshire has given her view on the flying of the flag of St George and Union flag in public places.

The A171 Scalby Road has reopened following a fatal car collision on Friday night (31st October).

The Seadogs have now lost four in a row after an 88th-minute winner for hosts Worksop Town.

There were queues outside many food establishments across Whitby on Saturday, bringing a boost to the local economy.

The First North Yorkshire Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order has been issued to man in Scarborough banning him from 44 properties in the area.

Town again put in a strong display at Lancaster City's Giant Axe.

They've now won three in a row after Saturday's 2-0 win over Hallam.

The town's rugby club took centre stage as the only side in action on the Yorkshire Coast and they took advantage.

Pikes are back to winning ways after victory in South Yorkshire.

Roof repairs at Filey Railway Station have been completed along with improvements to the café, toilets, drainage and two ornate cast iron windows

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has expressed optimism that a "local solution" is imminent for the prolonged closure of Eastfield Medical Centre, following a visit to the facility on Thursday to meet with managers and staff.

Scarborough's Veterans Hub is actively seeking a larger, dedicated clubhouse facility to better serve the needs of the Armed Forces Community across the region.

Communities and businesses are being asked to help shape a series of ambitious plans to help drive investment and opportunities in towns across North Yorkshire.

A Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Hornsea has faced significant opposition from the Town Council, leading to calls for further consultation before it can proceed.

Police have issued an appeal for information following fatal collision on the A165 in Speeton on Tuesday.

Concerns are mounting regarding the adequacy of the national resilience framework following the major moorland fire near on the Yorkshire Coast that threatened critical military infrastructure this summer.

Bridlington Town are back at the Mounting Systems Stadium on Saturday.

It's been a tough couple of weeks for Scarborough Athletic with three successive defeats.

After knocking them out of the FA Cup in August, the Blues go back to NPL Premier table-toppers Lancaster City, on Saturday.

It's Filey Lions' Annual Bonfire Night on Saturday with food, fun and fireworks set to light up Glen Gardens.

The Ship Inn has taken the decision to end its long-running Charity Bonfire Night Extravaganza.

Tony Hackworth's men are headed to Penistone Church on Saturday.

Seven new councillors have been elected to represent the Filey Ward on Filey Town Council.

Concerns grow that the new £12.5m facility at Eastfield, near Scarborough, poses a ‘potential threat’ to local services for patients further down the coast.

Social care for adults in North Yorkshire has been praised following an in-depth inspection that has placed the Council’s services among the best nationally.

This Halloween, English Heritage is partnering with NHS Blood and Transplant to offer visitors the chance to discover their own blood type.

More than a quarter of a million families will receive confirmation this week of their £150 discount on energy bills this winter.

Rainfall across the region has seen Yorkshire’s reservoir levels rise for the seventh consecutive week, with stocks now at 57.1%.

Only one of our local rugby union sides are in action this weekend.

It's been revealed that urgent repairs to the community football pitch at Scarborough Sports Village are due to get underway in January next year and be completed in time for the 2026/27 season.

Four running clubs in Scarborough are joining forces on Wednesday evening to host a collaborative event in support of the national "Let’s Lift The Curfew" campaign.

Regional leaders met with Yorkshire Water Chair Vanda Murray OBE yesterday, following growing public concern over the company’s appalling performance, transparency and executive pay.

Police say not everyone welcomes trick or treaters to their homes on Halloween so you can download and print a poster to make this clear to anyone trick or treating.  

Mayor Luke Campbell’s Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority team has agreed a deal to move into what is described as “one of Hull’s most desirable office locations.”

Organisers of the first Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival are issuing a final appeal to local independent businesses to register their involvement ahead of the event next month.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated East Riding of Yorkshire Council's adult social care services as ‘Inadequate’ following a national series of inspections conducted in June.

A strategic roadmap detailing how Scarborough could use a multi-million pound investment to drive coastal regeneration and improve the health and wellbeing of communities is to be considered by councillors.

This October, as the nights get darker earlier, officers in North Yorkshire will be running Operation Dark Night.

Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bridlington and Filey, along with North Yorkshire Police and both Filey RNLI Lifeboats were involved in the rescue last night which needed a helicopter to winch one of the trapped people to safety.

North Yorkshire Police are seeking assistance from the public following a serious incident involving a pedestrian on Thursday, 23 October.

Scarborough Athletic have discovered their next opponents in the Isuzu FA Trophy, following the release of the second round proper draw.

The third North Yorkshire coast bathing summit will take place today (Monday, 27 October) at Scarborough Town Hall.

Thousands of families visited Scarborough at the weekend as Peasholm Park was once again transformed into a wonderland of lanterns and illuminations.

The the Filey branch Royal British Legion is encouraging local people to take part in this year's Festival of Remembrance on Saturday November 8th.

Officers in North Yorkshire have a warning following fake messages claiming to be from the government.

Jo Coles has been answering questions from concerned councillors.

The National Park’s donation platform is to support Rights of Way reinstatement following this summers wildfire near Fylingdales.

It was a mixed bag of results for our local sides on Saturday.

North Yorkshire's Fire service has this week deployed new state of the art breathing apparatus sets and associated equipment to firefighters in the county..

It was the Seadogs' third defeat in a week and manager Jono Greening described it as one of the worst performances in his spell as boss.

Scarborough and Whitby's MP has been discussing a new neighbourhood plan for the area.

A 10-year plan to enable York and North Yorkshire residents to thrive in high quality jobs is taking shape.

Test cricketer Adam Lyth might be invited back to the Towbar Express Stadium as his mascot forfeit preceded a great win for a depleted Blues side.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) station in Scarborough is seeking to bolster its dedicated team, announcing recruitment drives for both full-time paid engineering staff and essential volunteer positions, including Shore Crew and Water Safety Advisers.

It's back-to-back North East trips for Bridlington Town and both journeys were very much enjoyed by Mike Thompson's men.

Pikes were well-beaten by Tadcaster Albion on Saturday.

During October and November, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) will be welcoming replica steam locomotive, Locomotion No. 1.

A Yorkshire man has raised more than £1,500 for Alzheimer’s Research UK after completing the Yorkshire Marathon in honour of his sister.

Coast and Vale Community Action is gearing up for an epic 24-hour sponsored Climbathon at Street Rocks, Scarborough’s community climbing hub, this weekend.

The modernisation of Olympia Leisure at Scarborough’s seafront has been approved by North Yorkshire Council.​

Whitby Town Council is recruiting for the ‘challenging’ role of town clerk with an annual salary of up to £62,000.

More than 20 residents have spoken out about ‘disturbing’ proposals to convert part of a Victorian building in Whitby’s town centre into a gym.

A Bridlington man has been sentenced to 40 weeks behind bars for burglary.

Some parts of the North York Moors near Fylingdales remain closed to the public after this summers moorland fire with unexploded ordinance still a concern.

The number of e-scooters seized by Humberside Police has more than doubled year on year.

A Scarborough Town Council committee has agreed to support next year’s 400th anniversary celebrations of Scarborough’s official designation as a spa town.

An incident on Wednesday evening led to the centre on Ashbourne Road being evacuated.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume is preparing to host a public meeting this Saturday, focusing on the proposed drilling exploration in Burniston, where developers plan to use a technique known as ‘proppant squeezing’.

Rain and frequent showery downpours will be accompanied by strengthening winds along the coast today.

The future of the popular Scarborough Streets festival has been secured following the successful application for significant funding by the Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT).

Local residents are being strongly encouraged to attend a vital public meeting this Thursday focusing on the future of healthcare provision and the new ‘Bridlington Health Improvement Plan’.

A former Heathrow Express carriage, donated by Siemens Mobility, will now serve Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, bolstering their training capabilities

Two palliative care nurses who work at Scarborough Hospital have received the hospital trust's patient choice award.

Eden Camp's Collections & Engagement Manager, Summer O’Brien, has been named one of the Global Publishing Media Group’s Women in Leadership – Top 100 for 2026.

South Shields FC have issued an apology after a Scarborough Athletic Fan was injured in a violent incident after last nights league match.

A man who subjected his partner to three years of violent, controlling, and coercive behaviour, leaving her in constant fear for her life, has now been jailed, thanks to the “immense bravery” of his victim in coming forward.

Assaulting a Police Constable whilst breaching her Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) has resulted in Sadie Lauren Metcalf being sentenced to a total of 40 weeks in prison.

The Rotary Club of Scarborough has officially launched its 2025 Christmas Toy Appeal, calling upon local businesses and the community to help meet a goal of collecting 40,000 toys for families in need.

The family of a man who tragically died in a fatal pedestrian collision on the A64 on the outskirts of Scarborough last week have paid tribute to him.

Council bosses have approved more than £100,000 of savings in coastal grass cutting and the maintenance of bus shelters despite concerns about an impact on rural communities.

Bridlington is preparing to welcome one of its most enduring and beloved events as the October Charter Fair returns to Moorfield Road Car Park from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 October 2025.

A community consultation meting is taking place on Wednesday regarding plans to develop up to 100 residential homes on agricultural land west of Scalby.

Momentum for Dark Skies Friendly Communities builds as more residents flick the switch in the North York Moors and Howardian Hills

The Met Office has issued two separate Yellow weather warnings covering large parts of the Yorkshire region, cautioning residents and visitors along the coast about the risk of heavy rain and strong winds throughout Thursday.

Filey Town Council is set to hold an election in November to fill the roles of seven councillors who recently resigned.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Lifeboat Station in Bridlington has announced a drive to recruit a volunteer Tractor Driver to aid their lifesaving operations.

The public is being strongly encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting of the Bridlington Health Forum this Thursday, focusing on the new ‘Bridlington Health Improvement Plan’.

The team at a Pickering farm shop and café are celebrating after their farm shop and café reached the final of the Yorkshire and Humber Family Business Awards 2025.

North Yorkshire Council has received £27,500 from the Government’s national Chewing Gum Task Force to clean gum off pavements and prevent it from being littered in the first place.

The expansion of a Filey holiday park with dozens of static caravans has been approved despite more than 150 objections from the public.

Scarborough RNLI has release footage of a rescue they carried out in the dark last week.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred today on the A64 near York.

Residents who need help to improve their online skills are being encouraged to visit their local library as part of the UK’s largest digital inclusion campaign.

Filey Golf Club is taking a further major step towards sustainability, announcing that it has successfully secured a 60% grant to support the installation of new solar panels across its facilities.

A shop owner and his employee have both been fined after investigations into illegal vapes and unsafe storage of fireworks.

The Scarborough Ladies Lifeboat Guild hosted a spectacular Harvest Moon Dinner Dance on Friday 10th October at North Cliff Golf Club, raising an impressive £1,620 in support of Scarborough RNLI.

North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for information regarding a theft that took place in Filey on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.

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.....