Yorkshire Coast News

There are fears that this year's event could run at a loss due to slow ticket sales.

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.

Scarborough Athletic has announced a new pre-match hospitality event being held in partnership with Bridlington Rugby Club.

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.

Bridlington Town play the first of two North East battles this week, on Wednesday.

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’.

Scarborough Athletic go to National North leaders South Shields on Tuesday night.

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.

It's important for Scarborough to have a full-sized town square because the retail sector is dead. That's the view of the United Scarborough Residents Group.

A community drop-in event is taking place in Whitby today, designed to support individuals and businesses affected by the recent summer moorland fires.

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 Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, Alison Hume, is urging North Yorkshire Council (NYC) to ensure that the new government-funded Best Start Family Hub is established within her constituency.

Three local friends laced up their running shoes for a 24-hour challenge of running around their village cricket field in Sherburn — covering more than 155 miles between them and completing over 600 laps.

Is anything being done about illegal e-bikes?

An East Riding Councillor has called on Yorkshire Water to explain its environmental performance after new data showed storm overflow discharge hours in Hull and the East Riding have doubled since 2021.

The Seadogs' 10-match unbeaten run in National North, stretching back to the opening day, is over after a heavy defeat in the West Midlands.

Whitby Town were unable to build on successive victories in the past week in NPL Premier.

North Yorkshire Council is looking to move forward with plans to increase the annual charge for its opt-in garden waste collection service, proposing a rise from £49 to £52 for the next season.

Only one of our Yorkshire Coast rugby sides were victorious on Saturday.

Bridlington Town lost out in this all-Yorkshire affair on Saturday.

Pikes were beaten 5-1 by struggling Bottesford after a second-half struggle in Lincolnshire.

Staff and volunteers from Scarborough Hospital received major accolades at the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s annual Celebration of Achievement Awards evening, which took place yesterday.

The remarkable achievement of students from Scarborough University Technical College (UTC) at the global STEM racing championships has been formally acknowledged in the House of Commons this week.

A coastal holiday park can build bases for 10 new static caravans after plans were amended due to neighbours’ concerns.

Campaigners wanting the A64 upgraded to a dual-carriageway will find out next year if the scheme will be added to the government’s list of priority work.

Filey Town Council has faced an ‘unprecedented’ wave of resignations this month, leaving just enough councillors for the council to remain legally quorate.

Saturday sees a fleet of tractors setting off from Whitby past the former site of the Langdale Fire with residents invited to come out and greet farmers who fought the blaze.

Boro are at in-form West Midlands side AFC Telford on Saturday.

The Blues come into the game on the back of successive victories for just the second time this season.

Becks Morgan, who holds the title of Miss Scarborough, is heading to the Miss Great Britain Final today with an outfit sourced from a local charity shop.

Bridlington Town are back on home turf on Saturday.

All our major sides are in action including Whitby, Scarborough and Bridlington.

Pikes are at Bottesford Town in Northern Counties East Premier, on Saturday.

Former Premier League manager - Harry Redknapp - is encouraging Scarborough Fans to get behind the club as it ploughs on through the season without it's home ground.

The Yorkshire Coast is set to benefit from a significant financial boost aimed at improving water safety and swimming proficiency among local children, following an investment by the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire.

Scarborough and Whitby MP, Alison Hume, says the ongoing closure of Eastfield medical practice is unacceptable.

A man who entered another man’s home, assaulted and blackmailed him whilst making threats to his family members has been jailed for four years and ten months.

North Yorkshire Police carried out a major county-wide operation on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, dubbed the ‘Super Tornado’

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) is introducing anatomically correct female manikins into its training sessions for the first time during this year’s Restart a Heart Day, aiming to tackle the public stigma and hesitation associated with performing life-saving assistance on women.

Scarborough gym instructor and volunteer coastguard David Mort has been commended for his rapid response and life-saving skills after administering CPR in two separate incidents within the same week.

York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith is expressing his determination to leverage recent success stories, such as the major investment by Schneider Electric, into securing more commercial development opportunities for Scarborough.

People could be able to live longer in their own homes with the support they require as part of a proposed expansion of care and housing services across North Yorkshire over the next decade.

A prominent Scarborough Councillor has called on the MP for Scarborough and Whitby to urge the government to adopt a brownfield strategy for new home construction across North Yorkshire.

Council bosses are poised to approve £100,000 of savings in coastal grass cutting and the maintenance of bus shelters despite concerns about an impact on rural communities.

Whitby Town notched their second win in three days as promotion-chasing Hednesford Towb were put to the sword.

The Seasiders relied on an early strike to end their run of four successive defeats.

Pikes are up to fourth spot after a 2-0 victory over one of their promotion rivals.

Proposals to limit the use of recycling centres to just North Yorkshire residents to generate savings and improve access are set to be considered by councillors.

With Halloween just around the corner, East Riding Libraries’ successful costume swap scheme is returning to selected branches and mobile libraries.

A dedicated wellbeing practitioner from Bridlington has won a prestigious award for her outstanding commitment to residents in care.

North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal pedestrian collision on the A64 on the outskirts of Scarborough on Monday morning.

A 31-year-old woman has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour in Scarborough town centre.

Concerns have been raised regarding the significant challenges faced by older residents seeking appropriate housing and support in Yorkshire Coast villages, such as Cayton.

A former car sales garage will be converted into a new ambulance station in Scarborough.

Scarborough’s cultural and political leaders believe the town has what it takes to be crowned the UK’s inaugural Town of Culture.

The annual bill for North Yorkshire Council’s member allowances is set to rise to more than £1.6m.

East Riding College hosted its annual graduation ceremony on Saturday, celebrating the success of 143 graduates at the Priory Church in Bridlington.

Scarborough’s former Ambassador Hotel will be converted into 16 self-contained apartments.

North Yorkshire Police are on the scene of an accident between Main Street Seamer and Staxton Roundabout.

The region's mayor has been speaking to successful equivalents across the North of England to see how North Yorkshire can benefit.

North Yorkshire's Deputy Mayor for Police Fire and Crime has been speaking on continuing plans to curb antisocial behaviour locally.

A planning application has been submitted to East Riding Council outlining plans for 60 new homes in Flamborough.

A documentary film about Leeds United's European Cup Final appearance is set to be screened on the Yorkshire Coast this week.

Police say they've discovered the body of a missing Scarborough man.

North Yorkshire's Mayor has unveiled plans to get people out of hospitals.

It's good news for the people of Esk Valley. That's the view of Scarborough and Whitby's MP on changes to heather burning laws.

Boro won at their temporary Bridlington home once again to go level on points with South Shields at the top of National North.

The Blues beat an old adversary 4-1 despite conceding inside 30 seconds.

The near-half-million job starts at Little Kelk on Monday.

The Seasiders have now lost four matches on the bounce.

Scarborough kept up their strong start to the new season on a packed Saturday of action.

The Pikes appear to be back in form as they followed up their midweek League Cup victory with another win.

Groundwork Yorkshire has successfully secured £149,291 from the government’s Water Restoration Fund to protect and enhance Hornsea Mere, Yorkshire’s largest freshwater lake and one of the region’s most important wildlife habitats.

In a concerted effort to combat hate-related crime, York and North Yorkshire are coming together for National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025, which runs from 11 to 18 October.

Filey Food Festival is back over the weekend.

Bridlington Town AFC have confirmed the departure of Gavin Branton from his role as Chief Executive Officer, and the appointment of Steve Brennan as his successor.

North Yorkshire Police responded to a crucial tip-off from a member of the public on Thursday regarding a suspected drunk driver in Whitby.

Bridlington Round Table will be helping Santa Claus to make a special appearance at the Bridlington Ice Trail on November 15th and 16th. But they have a problem.... Santa currently lacks a suitable home for his festive visit!

A Kirkbymoorside man who carried out an unprovoked axe attack on a neighbour has been jailed for four years.

Councillors have refused a ‘reprehensible’ application for 24/7 opening hours at an adult gaming centre in Scarborough.

Scarborough is setting the stage for a new era of year-round tourism as the Scarborough Streets festival launches its first autumn edition this weekend (October 11 and 12).

Scarborough and Whitby's MP has been asked to work with North Yorkshire's mayor to drive forward plans to dual parts of the A64.

Scarborough Athletic Chairman Trevor Bull has issued a strong appeal to supporters to turn out in force for tomorrow’s crucial National League North home fixture against Leamington, emphasising the financial necessity of increased attendance.

North Yorkshire Mayor, David Skaith, has affirmed his strong commitment to advancing the development of Seamer railway station and the extensive land surrounding it, describing the site as a "primed opportunity".

A councillor has told Filey’s MP that the town has the ‘dearest’ parking charges in the county which could be negatively affecting the local economy.

North Yorkshire Council is moving forward with plans to adopt a new set of Strategic Parking Principles, in an effort to replace the "patchwork of inherited policies" that governed parking under the former borough and district councils.

The NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a public consultation seeking views on proposals to permanently set the opening hours of the Bridlington Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at 7am to 8pm.

Plans have been submitted to East Riding Council to make alterations to remodel and extend a specialist care home in Hornsea.

A developer has submitted plans for 190 new homes near Scarborough at the site of a previously rejected proposal.

Scarborough and Whitby MP, Alison Hume, is championing the town's claims to be named as one of the UK’s cultural capitals.

There was drama in Scarborough on Monday night when the driver of a silver BMW 3 Series reversed rammed police cars.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says it has significantly enhanced its operational readiness over recent years to tackle the growing threat of wildfires across the county.

Following the dissolution of the local junior leagues earlier this year, stakeholders are actively pursuing the recruitment of a dedicated football development officer for the area.

​A Facebook page that shares updates about events in Scarborough has incorrectly claimed that North Yorkshire Council refused the application for 24/7 opening hours at an Admiral adult gaming centre at Westborough, Scarborough.

Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team (SRMRT) responded to a call from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service regarding a mountain biker who had sustained an arm injury in Dalby Forest last night.

Plans to convert Whitby’s former HSBC bank into a restaurant and holiday lets have been given the go-ahead by North Yorkshire Council.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is set to host a Dry Stone Walling Taster Day to engage the public in the restoration of 500 meters of historic dry stone walls.

Rainfall from Storm Amy, which hit parts of Yorkshire over the weekend, resulted in a further boost to the region’s reservoir levels – meaning they have now increased for four weeks in a row.

The governing Conservative group on North Yorkshire Council has seen its working majority slashed to just one following the defection of a long-serving councillor to Reform UK.

A Conservative party councillor in East Yorkshire has announced her defection to Reform UK.

A hotel in Seamer could build a two-storey extension for ten more rooms if its plans are approved.

Around 10,000 videos of dangerous driving have been sent to Humberside Police as members of the public take on the role of road-side watchdogs.

EIGHTY-FOUR out of the 102 maintained schools in the East Riding of Yorkshire are currently reporting an in-year deficit for the 2025–26 financial period, highlighting significant financial strain across the local education sector.

There are concerns that an increase in the number of new homes being built in the Cayton area is being done without suitable improvements to local infrastructure and services.

Forming community gritting partnerships is among the recommendations in a report on keeping pavements clear of snow and ice during severe winter weather in North Yorkshire.

A councillor representing a Scarborough division of North Yorkshire Council has called for an urgent revision of the area's Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) relating to overnight campervan parking

Councillors have been asked to approve ‘outline’ plans for a large housing development in Whitby despite dozens of objections.

Scarborough and Bridlington lifeboats were launched on Friday to assist a 24-meter fishing vessel with four people on board after it suffered engine failure 23 nautical miles east of Scarborough Harbour.

Whitby's volunteer lifeboat crew were called to a sea bird in distress.

In a remarkable display of endurance, teamwork, and community spirit, 19 members of the Scarborough RNLI lifeboat crew successfully completed a nonstop 110-mile relay along the Cleveland Way raising over £10000 towards lifesaving funds for the station.

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.....