Yorkshire Coast News

A proposed tourism tax on overnight stays will ‘hit the rural economy’, the Conservative MP for Filey has said.

A senior Finance Director for East Riding Council says there are improvements after September's budget.

North Yorkshire's Combined Authority has been awarded £564,000 to deliver one of the country’s first pilot programmes exploring how bus franchising could help rural and coastal communities.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says it successfully leveraged its investment in sophisticated technology this summer, ensuring the management of the demanding Langdale Moor wildfire did not compromise routine service delivery across the wider county.

Road and footpath improvements are due to begin along a Bridlington street from Monday.

Scarborough Sea Cadets are delighted to receive a brand-new 5.3m Humber Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) — a vital addition to their fleet that will enhance both safety and on-water training.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has earned the Outstanding Impact award at the Institute of Economic Development (iED) Annual Awards 2025, for its sustained work empowering communities through social value.

Dom Tear's late goal grabbed Scarborough Athletic a point at Macclesfield on Saturday.

Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, has detailed her analysis of this week’s budget announcements, saying that the measures offer significant positive impacts for local families and businesses across the constituency.

Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale Mind is inviting families, friends and festive fanatics to lace up their trainers and don their best elf outfits as the charity’s much-loved Mental Elf Fun Run heads to Dalby Forest on Sunday.

Councillors have backed calls for a 20mph reduced speed limit on Whitby’s ‘dangerous’ New Bridge.

The parking charges for Scarborough Pride will be reviewed by the council after concerns were raised about new costs and the event’s financial sustainability.

Despite heavy rain across the country, we saw a full programme of action for Yorkshire Coast sides.

Tony Hackworth's men have now lost their last five encounters.

The Blues were set to take on Cleethorpes Town for the first-ever time on Saturday.

It was set to be two sides battling at opposite ends of NPL East meeting at the Mounting Systems Stadium on Saturday.

Scarborough Sparkle returns to the open air theatre this weekend to bring festive fun for all ages.

A new partnership launched on Friday will see 29 new food donation points across the East Riding in council-run buildings, including leisure centres, libraries, and customer service centres, in an urgent bid to support local families facing deepening financial hardship this Christmas.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has been awarded £564,000 to deliver one of the country’s first pilot programmes exploring how bus franchising could help rural and coastal communities.

The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough has made an unexpected discovery that promises to significantly improve its services for the local homeless community.

Alison Hume MP, who represents Scarborough and Whitby, says she is saddened by the closure of the local Mecca Bingo hall in Scarborough.

A link bridge and plant room are scheduled for demolition and removal at Scarborough Hospital.

There's a special boat presentation taking place in Scarborough on Saturday.

It's another busy weekend of rugby action on the Yorkshire Coast.

The Seadogs are at promoted side Macclesfield on Saturday.

Both Whitby lifeboats were launched on Wednesday (26th November) after two people were cut off by the tide while rescuing their dog.

Pikes host Bradford side Campion on Saturday desperate to end a poor run of results.

A petition for Scarborough Hospital to ‘once again’ provide care to stroke patients has been received by the Government.

The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough has launched its annual Christmas Appeal, aiming to raise £10,000 to provide essential festive support to local families facing hardship during the Christmas season.

York and North Yorkshire’s elected mayor has welcomed the ‘biggest landmark budget in decades’ amid a promise of investment for the region.

Yorkshire Water is taking steps to remove its drought permits, following a tenth week of increases to its reservoir levels.

The number of motor vehicles stolen in rural parts of the North Yorkshire coast has ‘doubled’ compared to last year.

A woman who’s careless driving killed two people and seriously injured a little boy on rural roads in Bridlington has pleaded guilty following her appearance at Hull Crown Court yesterday.

The major Langdale Moor wildfire in August placed significant strain on North Yorkshire’s fire service resources, resulting in impacts on response times to unrelated domestic incidents across the region

A team of three dedicated runners, Joe, Mitchell and Josh, are undertaking what they describe as a “barmy” four-day running challenge from London to the Yorkshire Coast, covering hundreds of miles to raise funds and awareness for the Movember Foundation.

The Seadogs faced Derbyshire side Alfreton at the Mounting Systems Stadium on Tuesday night.

The Pikes are in the midst of a barren run after their latest defeat.

A soldier from Driffield is in Japan to train with the Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces (JGSDF).

The Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) in Scarborough has unveiled 'Propel', a substantial new creative careers programme designed for young people aged 15 to 17.

Opposition councillors say a “new political landscape” is emerging in North Yorkshire after the Conservative-led group on the unitary authority lost its majority.

Eight Yorkshire Coast beaches are rated as excellent in the latest bathing water classifications and there are improvements for beaches in Bridlington and Flamborough.

Quick-thinking Response officers in Scarborough used Naloxone nasal spray to help save the life of a substance-user who had collapsed from a suspected opioid overdose.

Councillors in Hornsea have expressed their frustration as the town misses out on millions of pounds of government cash.

After Saturday's postponement, Scarborough Athletic are back at the Mounting Systems Stadium on Tuesday.

The outcomes of a recent inspection into Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services across the East Riding Local Area Partnership have been published, revealing a deeply mixed picture for local families.

One of Britain’s most celebrated Paralympic athletes and a leading voice on equality and inclusion, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson will take centre stage as keynote speaker at The Business Day at Bridlington Spa on Friday 5 June 2026.

The Scarborough Group Foundation, the charitable arm of Scarborough Group International, has announced its commitment to supporting the British Heart Foundation’s health innovation programme.

A hotel in Seamer has been given the go-ahead for a two-storey expansion of the property.

St Catherine’s Hospice in Scarborough has received a ‘good’ rating in all areas following a CQC inspection.

Humberside Police are urging residents to reconsider purchasing e-scooters as Christmas gifts, issuing a stark warning about the devices’ current legal status on UK roads and public spaces.

A petition calling for a 30mph speed limit on Whitby’s New Bridge will be debated by councillors this week.

Tourists and residents are facing issues due to broken and slow electric vehicle chargers on North Yorkshire’s coast, council bosses have been warned.

Plans to subdivide and double the number of flats in a property near Scarborough Station have been blocked by North Yorkshire Council.

A senior North Yorkshire councillor has paid tribute to a major Scarborough festival.

A ‘world-famous’ fish and chips shop in Scarborough has applied for a premises licence from the council.

Boro boss Jono Greening has made no secret of his desire to secure a new signing.

The Blues missed chances in the first half and failed to turn up for the second on Saturday.

The Seasiders were indebted to a 95th-minute equaliser, at Brighouse, on Saturday.

There was a full programme of rugby action for our sides on Saturday.

Whitby man David Tindale has always liked musicals, particularly the old-fashioned ones.

Pikes followed up Tuesday's cup exit with another two-goal defeat on Saturday.

The Seadogs were due to host Hereford in National North on Saturday.

Saint Catherine’s invites supporters to join them in helping others and making memories this Christmas.

Children from Filey Junior School have participated in the “Make an Elderly Person Smile” project, spearheaded by Filey Police

A significant heritage project is underway in Scarborough, aiming to produce a detailed and authoritative historic map in partnership with the Historic Towns Trust.

Residents of Eastfield are being urged to show support for proposals that could see the former Overdale school site transformed into a much-needed community park.

There's a campaign meeting in Filey on Saturday.

Pickering officially switches on it's Christmas illuminations on Saturday.

The Blues face Staffordshire opposition, in NPL Premier, on Saturday.

It's at Quay Road in Bridlington and runs from 10am until 2pm.

After most of our sides had a weekend off, there's a full programme of rugby union this Saturday.

It's a trip to West Yorkshire next for Michael Coulson's men.

Tony Hackworth's side are at Golcar United on Saturday.

Significant efforts continue to manage the impacts of some areas of very heavy snowfall in North Yorkshire.

The Yorkshire Coast faced significant travel disruption today as heavy snow and icy conditions made road travel treacherous, forcing major closures.

A vacant Scarborough town centre building will be converted into a café and a residential property following the approval of plans.

A former Quaker Meeting House in Scarborough could become a community dental practice if plans are approved by the council.

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has taken the call for a new mayoral visitor levy directly to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP.

Residents along the Yorkshire coast and surrounding areas are being urged to prepare for significant wintry weather as the Met Office issues an Amber warning for snow on Thursday.

Council tourism boss thanks Scarborough Fair team for events impact on the town.

The leader of East Riding Council, Councillor Anne Handley, has welcomed the Government’s recent decision to invest substantially in the coastal towns of Bridlington and Withernsea

Graham School in Scarborough has been selected as one of 250 schools across the nation to receive solar panel installations through the Great British Energy (GBE) initiative.

The first drone display due to take place as part of the Scarborough Lights festival has been hit by the poor weather conditions on the Yorkshire Coast.

Scarborough Town Council’s full meeting has been cancelled due to ‘severe weather’ and a roof leak.

A Scarborough Councillor says local residents have made over 2,000 complaints as a result of camper van parking changes.

Scarborough’s recently formed town council is set to adopt a new official emblem for the body.

This week, the historic ramparts of Scarborough Castle are serving as the backdrop for a spectacular new drone display, forming a key part of the annual Scarborough Lights event.

The Seasiders won 2-0 at Bishop Auckland on Tuesday to move into the NPL East's top five.

The family of a man who tragically died in a collision in Scarborough shortly after 9pm on Friday 31 October has paid tribute to their “beloved son, dad, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend.”

Whitby's Under 18s were unable to get a victory on their first appearance in the North Riding Senior Cup.

The Pikes were in control of their trip to Marske United, before a late show from the North East side.

Bridlington Town parted company with First Team Coach Mike Thompson and Assistant Andy Norfolk yesterday.

A historic pub in Robin Hood’s Bay has applied for a premises licence ahead of a planned reopening later this year.

A 33-year-old man was arrested on charges of drink driving and failing to stop for police

In a concerted effort to enhance road safety, officers from the Roads Policing Team have seized 67 vehicles for operating without insurance as part of a recent initiative known as Operation Drive Insured.

Bridlington Town have announced the immediate departure of their manager and his assistant

The 739 Scarborough Squadron of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets has launched an appeal for adult volunteers to help manage and instruct the next generation of young people on the Yorkshire Coast.

Reports of Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) have seen a notable increase along the North Yorkshire Coast, even as the wider county records significant success in reducing overall ASB incidents, according to figures released by North Yorkshire Police.

North Yorkshire Council wants to know the Government’s ‘precise position’ on fracking as plans for a gas rig near Scarborough will be decided ‘in the near future’.

Whitby will field an under-18 side for their away North Riding Senior Cup tie on Tuesday.

Bridlington Town visit Bishop Auckland on Tuesday, their first match since parting company with their manager and assistant.

Pikes go to Marske United in the North Riding Senior Cup on Tuesday night.

Community transport services have been boosted after organisations across North Yorkshire have benefited from a scheme that has provided £552,000 in funding to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Bridlington Town AFC has announced an official twinning with Norwegian League 2 side Arendal FC, a partnership aimed at strengthening player development and fostering international collaboration.

The role of Police and Crime Commissioners across the country is to be abolished in a move the Government says will save the taxpayer at least £100 million.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow warning for snow and ice on the Yorkshire Coast, cautioning that disruption is likely later this week.

Whitby's WHISH charity has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS), the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the United Kingdom.

North Yorkshire Council’s Second Home Council Tax Premium has had a major impact on our residents, businesses, and local economy, that's the view of a new campaign group meeting in Filey.

Do you know about the force's Super Cocooning initiative?

A bitter row over changes to home-to-school transport policy in North Yorkshire has escalated with accusations of the truth being misrepresented and promises being broken.

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) launched a revised Complaint Handling Code in 2024, which the authority adopted in September of that year.

North Yorkshire Council has launched a guide to improve support for serving personnel, veterans, and their families across the county.

The force's deputy chief constable has addressed the latest crime figures released by North Yorkshire Police.

Boro's awful run in the competition continued on Saturday.

Gary Liddle's men have now lost just one league game in eight after a tremendous victory in Cheshire, on Saturday.

The Seasiders led at half-time against Grimsby Borough, but the Lincolnshire side hit back after the break.

Whitby RUFC missed the chance to beat Durham & Northumberland Division Three's leaders.

Tony Hackworth's men were beaten by Rotherham opposition on Saturday.

The Scarborough and Whitby Area Planning Committee has unanimously approved plans to allow a 32-metre-high Ferris wheel and an accompanying 18-hole adventure golf course to operate year-round on the Scarborough seafront for the next two years.

Bridlington Ice Trail is back, this weekend, with a festive theme.

Local school children have been putting the finishing touches to some unique artwork which will be displayed at the Whitby Christmas Festival this weekend.

Four people arrested after drugs raid in Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Council has formally reiterated its staunch support for the dualling of the A64 with a vote securing wide cross-party backing for the essential road upgrade.

The Veterans Hub in Scarborough has reported significant growth and activity during its first six months of operation, demonstrating strong local demand for dedicated support services for the Armed Forces community in North and East Yorkshire.

Concerns have been raised about the transparency of meetings aimed at addressing bathing water quality issues in Scarborough.

A dedicated swimmer from North Yorkshire, Jake Vicars, has realised a long-held ambition by securing a Bronze medal for Team GB at the prestigious European Down Syndrome Swimming Championships.

The Environment Agency say high tides today may lead to flooding in Bridlington.

Father Christmas is arriving in Scarborough, on Saturday, for his annual parade to the town's Boyes store.

Whitby is set to host a spectacular weekend of festive celebration as the annual Christmas festival returns from Friday 14th November to Sunday 16th November.

The Scarborough Lights festival, a month-long celebration of light, art, and community, launches on Friday offering residents and visitors a host of spectacular, free, and affordable illuminations running through 21 December.

The chairs of three neighbouring councils have joined forces in a show of unity to champion one of England’s most famous long-distance walking routes.

A passionate, three-year campaign to transform the derelict former Overdale school site into a much-needed community park is reaching its crucial phase, as local residents in Eastfield are urged to show their support to secure vital funding before a looming deadline in December.

The leader of North Yorkshire Council, has indicated that the series of high-level summit meetings addressing persistent bathing water quality issues along the coast, particularly in Scarborough, may be winding down.

A Government health minister has said he shares local concern about the closure of Eastfield Medical Centre’s building.

Nationwide Building Society has confirmed that its branch in Scarborough will remain open until at least the start of 2030, following an extension of the society’s long-standing Branch Promise.

Bridlington North Library has been fully refurbished after receiving £250,000 funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Libraries Improvement Fund, along with additional council funding.

Evening and night road closures will take place in Whitby from next week as part of works to the Spital Bridge junction.

It's back-to-back victories for the Seadogs but they did it the hard way.

Pikes converted a late spot-kick to grab a point in West Yorkshire.

Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, has been re-elected as chair of the influential all-party group.

The new town mayor of Filey is set to be appointed on Wednesday as the council seeks to reorganise after a month of ‘unrest’.

A man has been jailed for dealing Class A drugs after being caught by undercover officers in the early hours in Scarborough.

A man who approached a teenage girl wearing a school uniform, before inappropriately touching her whilst she was with her friends at a park in Hornsea, has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison.

A Yorkshire Coast company dedicated to enhancing ocean health through the farming of seaweed and shellfish is set for significant expansion after securing a six-figure loan.

Some of the leading tourism representatives in North Yorkshire have met for the first time as they launch a drive for a ten year plan to shape the future of the county’s multi-billion pound visitor economy.

One man taken to hospital after a "large fight" in Filey.

Hospitals on the Yorkshire Coast are preparing for the latest round of industrial action by resident doctors.

The Great North mayors and leaders have written to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget, calling for investment that will unlock investment and opportunity across the North.

A three-metre lobster sculpture has been unveiled at Bridlington Harbour, East Yorkshire, celebrating the town's position as the lobster and shellfish capital of Europe.

Despite repairs being carried out, Northern say services are due to be affected until around 9:00am this morning.

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

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