Yorkshire Coast News

Whitby residents could see their council tax bills go up from next year due to rising costs and reduced income for the authority.

Witnesses and motorists with relevant dashcam footage are urged to come forward after a fatal collision on the A64 yesterday.

Inspectors say a cause for concern identified in a 2022 inspection has now been resolved.

Volunteer crew from Bridlington RNLI and RNLI Humber mounted a joint operation to assist a fishing vessel 19 nautical miles north east of spurn point on Monday.

The company says works that could help improve bathing water quality will take place next year.

A youth homeless charity in Scarborough says it needs more hosts to come forward as it expects an increase in demand for it's services this winter.

A car with cloned number plates has been taken off the road in Bridlington.

Pupils from Yorkshire Coast schools have come together to celebrate the efforts to improve the health, wellbeing and resilience in their school communities

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has received £2.5m to cover losses from industrial action between April and October.

A "serious RTC" means the A64 is closed in both directions at Towthorpe crossroads.

Scarborough Councillors have been expressing their frustration with the bathing water quality in Scarborough's South Bay.

The team behind the Yorkshire Coast 10k run are chancing their arms at rowing later as Scarborough Sea Cadets put a donation to good use.

Waiting times are increasing at York and Scarborough emergency departments as almost 20 per cent wait for more than 12 hours before being seen.

The installation of an electronic bird deterrent system on a prominent Scarborough town centre building has been approved.

The Conservative Party candidate to be the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is prepared to use franchising to improve local bus services.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that happened on the A170 between Ebberston and Snainton on Sunday.

Three of Yorkshire's beaches have lost their excellent water quality rating in the latest data.

An Aquafit group from Scarborough are asking North Yorkshire Council to save the Alpamare swimming pool.

A former care home in Scarborough cannot be converted into a 19-bed guest house over its plan for ‘remote supervision’, the council has ruled.

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will be at the Bridlington venue in September 2024.

A man involved in a violent confrontation at a Scarborough casino has been jailed for five years.

A man has been jailed for 22 weeks for stealing a bottle of vodka and assaulting a police officer while he was being arrested.

A Charity auction raised over £5,500 for the new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre at Scarborough Hospital

The Met Office has issued fresh warnings across the UK due to the wintry weather, including here on the Yorkshire Coast.

East Riding Council Leader says help for people in need during the cost of living crisis is available.

Filey's new reverend has big plans for Christmas

Whitby Town grabbed a late equaliser to earn a point in Nottinghamshire with a makeshift defence.

The elderly woman had fallen on the pavement on Bessingby Way in Bridlington.

A man involved in a violent confrontation at a Scarborough casino has been jailed for five years.

As we reported on Wednesday, detectives launched an investigation into a reported sexual assault on a woman on Rope Walk in Bridlington on Monday.

A man has been jailed for 22 weeks for stealing a bottle of vodka and assaulting a police officer while he was being arrested.

An FA investigation is taking place in relation to the eligibility of a player used by Forest Green Rovers against Scarborough Athletic in the FA Cup.

The famous Filey Fishtive Tree is back for 2023 and the switch on event will be held tonight from 5pm.

The Blues go to Nottinghamshire on Saturday to tackle struggling Basford United.

The Scarborough v Bridlington rugby clash has been postponed due to a frozen pitch, it was due to be a fundraiser for the Lowery Foundation.

The match failed a 10am pitch check as temperatures plunged below zero overnight across the north of England.

Scarborough Athletic's National North clash at Spennymoor has been postponed.

Bridlington could see new attractions next year in an effort to bring more visitors to the town.

There are tricky driving conditions on the roads, especially over the North York Moors as snow showers continue to fall.

Families affected by Dementia in the Scarborough area are being invited to a weekly wellbeing café in Scalby.

Eden Camp Modern History Museum has won “Best Educational Day Out 2023” for the SME Northern Enterprise Awards for the THIRD year in a row.

‘Cool and calm’ Mariusz Losinski has been named as the Top National Bus Driver at UK Bus Awards – the Oscars of the country’s bus industry

A foster couple from Scarborough have spoken of the bond with one of the children they cared for spanning more than 20 years which has culminated in them spending every Christmas together since he was eight years old.

Drivers of farm and construction vehicles are being urged to play their part in helping to keep North Yorkshire’s highways safe by avoiding leaving mud on roads.

The company behind the Yorkshire Coast's first Passivhaus Hotel says it has received planning permission for the development in Runswick Bay.

The demolition of a Filey snack bar and two beach chalets has been approved as part of a plan for a larger, more modern café.

Heavy snow showers on the North York Moors had forced the closure once again of the A169 from Blue Bank to beyond Saltergate Bank.

Police in Scarborough and Eastfield have teamed up with local double-decker bus company EYMS to help crack down on drivers using hand-held mobile phones.

Officials say a project to tackle crime in Bridlington is having an impact and will continue.

Age Concern on the Yorkshire Coast is looking for more volunteers to support it's befriending service.

Animal abandonments incidents have soared to a shocking three year high as the RSPCA warns unwanted pets face a bleak winter.

North Yorkshire Police’s ‘Punched Out Cold’ homicide reduction campaign is continuing over the festive season to help prevent tragic deaths and life-changing injuries in the night-time economy.

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported she was threatened and sexually assaulted by a man in Bridlington on Monday 27 November.

Former Scarborough Athletic club captain - Michael Coulson - has been speaking about his departure from the club.

The Yorkshire Coast Christmas tradition is back for 2023.

The A171 has reopened at Cloughton Bank after being closed overnight. The A169 is due to reopen soon.

Callers report road closed signs and impassable driving conditions near Cloughton this morning.

School students in Scarborough will receive a hard-hitting lesson on the dangers of underage drinking today, as award-winning alcohol awareness theatre production ‘Smashed’ visits Graham School and Scalby School.

Met Office Yellow Warnings for Snow and Ice Skirt the Yorkshire Coast.

Council leaders in the East Riding and Hull put pen to paper on a proposed devolution deal with the Government as Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young visited East Yorkshire yesterday.

Changes to the way Bridlington Spa books acts, has had a massive impact on it's line up and bought more money into the town.

The Lions have started their festive fundraising activities with the help of a Tesco trolley.

The success of Scarborough Sparkle at the weekend could mean changes for next year.

The impact of the sites closure on local people has been highlighted at a council meeting.

Scarborough Athletic say they have released Club Captain Michael Coulson from his contract by mutual consent.

State of the art recording studios open for local musicians

Greater powers over buses, a new train station and more training for people all feature in the details of the proposed East Yorkshire devolution deal announced on Wednesday.

Whitby residents are being encouraged to have their say on the state of housing in the town.

Scarborough's annual toy appeal is aiming to make sure no child misses out on opening up a present this Christmas

Scarborough Athletic followed up Tuesday's win over King's Lynn with a 5-0 thumping of Bishop's Stortford on Saturday.

The Blues saw their visitors hit back in the final minute to deny them a third straight win.

Bridlington Town rescued a late point to go within six points of the NPL East play-off places.

After a tough start to the season, Scarborough RUFC are celebrating a last-four spot in the Yorkshire Cup.

North Yorkshire County Council has said no to pushing Westminster to think again on climate delays.

Multiple emergency services assisted an individual trapped after a car crash in the Egton area.

This weekend sees the return of Scarborough Sparkle

This weekends football includes home league games for Whitby Town and Scarborough Athletic

Adult mental health services are recruiting for a number of roles across the Scarborough area today.

National Park custodians have been urged to consider people's needs as a proposal by mobile operator Three looks set to be refused.

It’s five games out of six unbeaten for Bridlington Town, and they’re showing no signs of stopping as they go into Saturday’s game against Ossett United.

Scarborough and Whitby's senior rugby sides are both in action on Saturday.

A flood Warning has been issued for Sandsend and a Flood Alert for the Yorkshire Coast from Staithes to Filey including Whitby and Scarborough.

Scarborough Sparkle got underway with the traditional community lantern parade.

Scarborough and Whitby's Park and Ride sites are to be used as case study's for plans to create EV Hyperhubs and the Seamer waste site for a study on producing green hydrogen.

Yorkshire County Cricket Club has released the fixtures for the 2024 domestic season which will see North Marine Road host two County Championship Matches and two One Day Cup games.

An overnight kitchen fire, now contained, means Scalby School in Scarborough is only open for Year 7 and Year 11 students today.

The Government has revealed the devolution plan for the region which could see an additional £400m of funding for the area over the next 30 years.

Community groups in Filey are coming together today to make sure local residents are aware of help on offer locally.

North Yorkshire Council is marking national Carers Rights Day by launching a new approach to carers assessments.

North Yorkshire Council says it wants to improve waiting times for autism assessments after being told by parents that delays of more than three months are harming the mental health of children.

The Government has published a proposed agreement for a devolution deal between the government and Kingston Upon Hull City Council and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council which would see the creation of an elected Mayor for the region.

The group behind a community operated hydro electric power station in the Esk Valley say there is more scope for similar projects to be rolled out elsewhere in the country.

Whitby residents are being urged to have their say on the £2.3m redevelopment project.

Stoppage time goals in both the first and second half secure 3 points for the Seadogs in National League North last night.

A late penalty for Whitby Town secured the 3 points, taking The Blues up to 9th in the Northern Premier League.

A near 70-year wait to receive recognition for taking part in the UK Nuclear Test Programme has finally come to an end for a Whitby nursing home resident.

A proposed £4.2 million investment to redevelop and modernise North Yorkshire Council’s two outdoor education centres to enhance their appeal to future generations of school children is to be considered next week.

Bridlington Town Football Club has announced that the Hudgell Solicitor Stadium’s main seated stand, located at the west side of the stadium, has been officially named ‘The Peter Smurthwaite Stand’

Humberside Police say an elderly resident received a bogus phone call from a from a man claiming to be a police officer conducting a fraud investigation.

The departure of the chief executive marks a big shake-up at the top of the authority, at a crucial time in its history.

A Scarborough councillor is calling for more pressure to be put on the government to help the Yorkshire Coast's shell fish industry.

The company behind a new social supermarket in Eastfield says efforts to reduce food waste are having an impact.

Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group (SDSG) and Everyone Active held their first Special Olympics Swimming Gala on Sunday, November 12, which has been hailed a “huge success”.

Philippa Dyer, Senior Sister, Bridlington Care Unit, has received the ‘Living our Values’ award for her positive impact on the lives of others.

The Mayor of Whitby says he's been delighted by the town's Christmas Festival this weekend.

SeaGrown is working with the offshore power industry to find new sites for Seaweed Farming.

Severe road delays in Whitby look set to continue until Christmas

Local job opportunities at Anglo American’s pioneering Woodsmith Project will be highlighted at a drop in recruitment event today.

A Whitby councillor has called for council housing in the town

New music therapy service for those struggling with eating disorders

Council plans to accelerate economic growth across North Yorkshire have been endorsed by the county’s business leaders.

Scarborough Athletic are out of the FA Trophy just days after exiting the FA Cup.

Whitby Town beat Bamber Bridge 2-0 to go within four points of the NPL Premier play-off places.

Bridlington Town made it five games out of six unbeaten, with a convincing win and a clean sheet in a 3-0 victory over Consett AFC.

Scarborough are second-bottom in North East 2 after their latest loss.

A biblical disease has hit a record high prevalence across East Riding and into Humberside.

Administrators for Scarborough's Alpamare Waterpark say they have offered the asset back to North Yorkshire Council.

Scarborough Athletic can confirm the loan signing of young forward Aidan Rutledge from Gateshead for an initial month.

Santa has arrived in Scarborough marking the start of the town's annual festivities.

A spectacular fireworks display is one of the highlights of Whitby's Christmas Festival today.

Weekend Football fixtures - Scarborough in FA Trophy, Whitby in League Action

All our rugby sides- Scarborough, Bridlington and Whitby- are looking to bounce back from defeats last weekend.

Liz Alinaitwe, a deputy sister at Scarborough Hospital, was presented with the top award at the 2023 Celebration of Achievement Awards.

Living History Group to perform Musket Firing at Weekend Event

Whitby's annual Christmas Festival gets underway this evening.

North Yorkshire Police says a teenager missing from Scarborough had been found.

The Hudgell Solicitor Stadium has been a place where Bridlington Town have enjoyed many good results this season, and they will certainly be hoping for more of the same as they go again on Saturday against Consett AFC.

More than £9m in extra roads maintenance funding for North Yorkshire has been hailed as an “immense boost” for the county’s network.

Volunteers from the team redeveloping Scarborough's Brunswick Centre have been helping remove plastic from the town's beaches.

Concerns have been voiced around the long-term future of the former Marine Residence hotel site in Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Councillors have voted to award themselves “a real terms pay cut” after being warned any increase would be dimly viewed by people struggling to make ends meet during the cost of living crisis.