Yorkshire Coast News
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Bridlington Town Relegation Battle Goes to Final Game
Bridlington town need at least a point from today's final game of the season to ensure they don't get relegated.
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£11m Scarborough West Pier Renovation Plan Submitted
An £11 million scheme to transform Scarborough’s historic West Pier and to help to boost the local economy and celebrate the town’s long-standing fishing industry has moved a step closer to becoming a reality.
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Gospel Singing Comes to Grosmont
The village of Grosmont will be alive with the sound of Gospel singing today.
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Whitby Town League Season Ends as Cup Date Announced
Whitby Town play their final game of the league season today as details about their North Riding Senior Cup final are revealed.
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Whitby Mine Owner Rejects Takeover Bid
Mining group Anglo American has turned down a £31bn takeover offer from its Australian rival BHP.
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North Yorkshire Mayoral Candidates Discuss Fire Service
North Yorkshire's first ever elected Mayor will have responsibility for the Fire and Rescue service, so what do the candidates think needs to change?
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Bridlington Town Sale Progressing
Bridlington Town Football club could have new owners in a matter of weeks.
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North Yorkshire Investigation Returns ‘Irreplaceable’ Ancient Treasures to Cyprus
A hoard of ancient artefacts that turned up in North Yorkshire have been returned to Cypriot authorities after an investigation by North Yorkshire Police.
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Investigation Ongoing after Woman's Death in Malton
There has been a "significant" police presence in Malton today.
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Staxton Hill Closed Following Diesel Spillage
Police say the B1249 at Staxton Hill will be closed for some time and ask drivers to use an alternative route.
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McCain "Futureproofs" Scarborough Facility with Completion of £170m Investment
McCain Foods, the UK’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, has completed extensive works at its Scarborough site, home of McCain GB, following a £170 million investment.
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Mayoral Candidates Speak About Whitby's Transport Needs
Improving Whitby's park and ride and introducing a permit parking scheme in the town are some of the issues highlighted by candidates vying to become North Yorkshire's first elected Mayor.
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Scarborough Event for Special Educational Needs Groups
Groups that provide support for children with Special Educational Needs in Scarborough are coming together for a "Seaside SEN" event this evening.
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One Week to go Until North Yorkshire's First Mayoral Election
Voters are being urged to make sure they are prepared for the first election of its kind for York and North Yorkshire to elect a mayor who will be responsible for bringing a host of benefits to the region.
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Replica Spanish Galleon 'Andalucía' To Visit Whitby & Scarborough
The ship will be moored in Whitby from 10th-15th July & Scarborough from 17th-22nd July and will be open to the public.
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Bridlington Town Win East Riding Senior Cup With Last Minute Winner
A Lewis Dennison free kick in the final minute of the game secured victory for Brid at North Ferriby last night.
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Should Yorkshire Coast Farmland be Used for Solar Panels?
The MP for Filey Says He Remains Concerned about Farmland Being Used for Solar Farms
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East Yorkshire COVID Impact Greatly Reduced This Winter
The COVID virus is still circulating but is having a vastly reduced impact in the East Riding.
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Yorkshire Coast Youth Homelessness Charity Launches Musical Fundraiser
Local youth homeless charity, Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) are looking for people to sing and perform music by taking part in their Sing for SASH month.
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Bishop Burton College Welcomes New Principal & CEO
Bishop Burton College has announced the appointment of Danny Metters to the role of Principal and Chief Executive Officer.
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Scarborough B&B Named Worlds Second Best
A Scarborough B&B has been named as the best in Europe and the second best on the planet.
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Cup Final for Bridlington Town
Bridlington Town are in cup final action tonight just days before a crunch relegation game.
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Marathon Success for Scarborough RNLI Runner
Scarborough school science technician completes London Marathon and raises £1058
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Thornton-Le-Dale Care Home Celebrates National Accreditation Achievement
In a recent visit to The Hall care home in Thornton-Le-Dale, Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton, congratulated the staff on becoming one of the first services in the country to receive the new British Standard for Adult Residential Care
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Five-bed Holiday Let Conversion Approved in Whitby Despite Objections
North Yorkshire Council has approved the conversion of a three-storey Whitby residential building into holiday accommodation despite local objections.
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Representatives of RNLI Scarborough Attend Service of Thanksgiving
Scarborough RNLI attended a service at the York Minster on Saturday to commemorate 200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution saving lives at sea.
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Scarborough Cheerleaders Are World Champions
The East Coast Tigers won a world championship in Florida on Friday.
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New Support Programme for Yorkshire Coast Young People
Anglo American has launched a new programme to help local young people who are struggling with their emotional well being.
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Renovation Plan Approved for Whitby Sea Front Lounge
Renovation plans for the new restaurant at the site of Whitby’s former Star Inn the Harbour have been approved.
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Scarborough Museums and Galleries Boss Swaps Art for Sea Life
The chief executive of Scarborough Museums and Galleries (SMG), Andrew Clay, is leaving to take up a new role.
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A64 Blocked At Staxton Due To Accident
The A64 is reportedly blocked near the roundabout at Staxton following an accident.
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Shock as East Riding Has Joint Most Children In Care By Population
One in every 175 children in the East Riding were in care according to figures showing a disturbing North-South divide nationally, an expert has said.
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Scarborough College Science Technician Running London Marathon for RNLI
A Science Technician from Scarborough College is swapping her lab coat for her trainers and looking to raise funds for the Scarborough RNLI today.
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Scarborough RUFC Women's Team Playing at Twickenham
Grassroots rugby is in the spotlight, as eight community teams get the once in a lifetime chance to play on the famous turf, as part of a Twickenham Takeover day.
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Boro Beaten in Final Day Disappointment
Scarborough Athletic finished 13th in National North after losing on the final day of the season.
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Humberside Police Ask If You Have What It Takes
Officers serving the East Riding are highlighting their campaign raising awareness of child criminal and sexual exploitation, can you help?
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Five Goal Thriller For Blues in Lancashire
Whitby Town lost a 2-0 lead in the North West as their patchy form continued on Saturday.
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Brid Town in Relegation Danger After Defeat
Bridlington Town suffered a 2-1 loss against Ossett United, meaning they face a final day relegation shoot-out.
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Yorkshire Coast Cricket Season Opens Up
The new cricket season starts for Scarborough and Bridlington on Sunday.
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Firefighters Help Stricken Man in Pickering
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue say an emergency first responder attended a 79 year old male with chest pains.
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Police Appeal After Indecent Exposure in Scarborough
Police say they're appealing for information about a report of indecent exposure in Scarborough at 3.17pm on Thursday 11 April 2024.
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Sc-Fi Scarborough Returns for its Tenth Year This Weekend
Sc-Fi Scarborough Returns for its Tenth Year This Weekend
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Relief Lifeboat on Station in Bridlington
Bridlington RNLI lifeboat ‘Antony Patrick Jones’ is having a well earned break.
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Yorkshire Coast Schools Trust to Enter "Collaboration" With Larger Trust
Coast and Vale Learning Trust says it has reached an in-principle agreement to collaborate with a larger organisation to further improve children’s educational outcomes.
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New Road Linking A64 and Middle Deepdale Could be Ready This Summer
A new road is being built in Scarborough between the A64 and the large Middle Deepdale housing development in Eastfield.
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Coastal Councillors Respond as North Yorkshire Car Parking Charges Increase by 20% Today
Scarborough councillors have responded to the 20 per cent increase in council car parking charges which comes into effect today.
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Plan for Canopy on Whitby’s Historic Middle Earth Tavern Refused
North Yorkshire Council has again rejected plans for the installation of a canopy at the front of the 17th-century Middle Earth Tavern in Whitby.
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Yorkshire Coast Focus for New Medical Research Project
A new initiative aims to bring more health research projects to the Yorkshire Coast.
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Scarborough Woman Trains for London Marathon with Double Buggy
A Scarborough woman who has had four children in three years is running the London Marathon this weekend to raise money a charity that helped her during her pregnancies.
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Former Scarborough Care Home to Become Holiday Accommodation
A former South Bay care home will be converted into holiday accommodation despite dozens of objections.
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Will Young to Play Scarborough Spa
Multi-award-winning British pop star and actor Will Young is heading to the Spa Theatre for an intimate evening of music, stories and laughter.
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Pickering Hosts International Rescue Event
Firefighters from around the world are descending on Pickering today.
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East Riding Council Embraces Artificial Intelligence
East Riding Council has adopted a new policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence.
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Season Curtain Closer for Scarborough- Whitby Town and Brid Town in Action
Scarborough Athletic's football season draws to a close with their final league game - at home to Alfreton Town on Saturday.
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Whitby Seafoods Buys Scampi Trawler
Whitby Seafoods is celebrating the purchase of Portavogie based fishing boat The Golden Ray.
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Plan to Turn Vacant Scarborough Shops in to Flats Rejected
Councillors have refused proposals to convert vacant shop units into residential flats at a major housing development.
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Two Drivers Seriously Injured in A170 Collision
Police are appealing for witnesses to the serious collision which took place this morning.
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Cinder Track Widening Plan Deferred
Plans to expand and resurface a part of the Cinder Track have been delayed after Scarborough and Whitby councillors raised ‘serious concerns’ about accessibility.
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More Details on New Scarborough Streets Festival
A free three-day festival will be staged in Scarborough next month as part of efforts to bring a more diverse range of visitors to the North Yorkshire coast during the main tourism season.
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Filey MP Urges Support for Local Hospitality Businesses
Filey's MP says local hospitality businesses are still facing tough economic conditions.
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Scarborough Woman Wins National Cancer Award
A Scarborough woman who has fundraised for nearly two decades has scooped a national award from Cancer Research UK, celebrating her outstanding contribution to the cause.
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Council Calls for Help Over Bridlington Toilet Vandalism
Bridlington Town Council are asking the public to report any vandalism they see in the town.
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A170 CLOSED Between Thornton-Le-Dale & Pickering
An accident near to Cedar Barn has closed the road, with traffic being diverted via the A64.
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Yorkshire Water to Invest Almost £800m in Improvements Over Next 12 Months
Yorkshire Water says it will invest £797m over the next 12 months in network improvements as it continues to enhance and upgrade its operations.
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Filey Town Centre Bus Service Prospects "Tenuous"
North Yorkshire Council's Finance Chief thinks it's unlikely Filey's little bus service can return.
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Bridlington Land Train in Near Miss With Loose Dog
Warning for dog owners after "near-miss" incident injures land train passengers.
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Scarborough to Host 12 Hour Charity Football Match
A group of Scarborough Footballers are preparing to play a 12 hour match for charity.
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High Majority of North Yorkshire Families Secure First Choice Primary School
Ninety-four per cent of families of primary age children in North Yorkshire have secured their first choice of school.
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East Riding Families Receive Primary School Place Offers
Parents and carers across the East Riding will from today, Tuesday 16 April, find out which primary school their children will attend in the next academic year, which starts in September.
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Council Looking for Operator to Have Scarborough Waterpark Site Reopened by This Summer
North Yorkshire Council is now looking for an operator to have Scarborough’s Alpamare water park up and running by this summer.
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A166 to Close at Stamford Bridge for Up to Ten Weeks
An essential repair scheme designed to strengthen the historic road bridge at Stamford Bridge, near York, is due to begin on Monday 20 May.
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Mayoral Hustings Event in Whitby
Five of the Six candidates standing to become the first elected Mayor of York and North Yorkshire will be taking part in a public hustings event in Whitby tonight.
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Scarborough Zip Wire Firm's Hope for Tourism Boost
The firm behind a new 650m long Zip Wire attraction for Scarborough say it will bring people to the town.
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Lunchtime Launch for Bridlington RNLI Inshore Lifeboat
A cabin cruiser made a Sunday lunchtime call for assistance from Bridlington RNLI's volunteer crew.
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Driver Fails to Stop After Collision with Pedestrian in Whitby
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man was injured when he was struck by a car which failed to stop.
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Police Appeal After Violent Incident in Scarborough
Police say they're appealing for information about an altercation that occurred on Jonno’s Field, off Barrowcliff Road in Scarborough.
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Whitby’s Out-of-Hours GP Change ‘Not Expected to Impact’ Scarborough Hospital
Changes to Whitby Hospital’s out-of-hours GP service are not expected to impact the provision in Scarborough.
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Council Leader Continues Fight for Better Funding as Financial Pressures Remain
The leader of East Riding Council says she is continuing to press for better funding for the area.
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Five Unbeaten Boro Halt Pilgrims' Progress in Lincolnshire
Scarborough Athletic held promotion-chasing Boston United 0-0 to continue their recent resurgence.
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Vehicle Fire in Whitby
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue say they made safe a vehicle fire in the centre of Whitby on Saturday.
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Blues Lose Again As Title Winners Celebrate
Whitby Town were narrowly beaten in a bad-tempered affair as Radcliffe were crowned champions at the Towbar Express Stadium, on Saturday.
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East Riding Road Closure Warning
A week of night-time road closures are to take place as part of the final improvement works to Willerby Roundabout.
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Brid Still in Trouble After Battling Draw
Bridlington Town fought to a 0-0 stalemate at rivals Stocksbridge in NPL East, but both could still go down.
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Pickering Town End Season With Away Setback
A goal in each half settled Pickering Town's final Northern Counties East Premier Division clash of the season, on Saturday.
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Scarborough Zip Line Plans Approved - Could Open This Summer
Plans for a 650m long adventure zip line experience in Scarborough’s North Bay have been approved by councillors despite concerns about visual impacts.
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Season Opener for Real Road Racing - at Oliver's Mount this Weekend
The traditional season opener for the Real Roads Racing season happens this weekend at Scarborough's Oliver's Mount, as the Bob Smith Spring Cup takes place.
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Plans Submitted for Whitby’s £10m Maritime Hub
Plans for Whitby’s £10m Maritime Hub that seeks the ‘rebirth of industry’ in the town have been officially submitted.
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Classical Music Deters Anti-Social Behaviour at Beverley Train station
Classical music is here to stay at 35 stations across Northern’s train network after trials found it can be used to deter anti-social behaviour.
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Does Flamborough Have Too Many Tourists?
There are concerns that the village of Flamborough is being overwhelmed by tourists.
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Filey MP Says A64 Facing Tough Fight for Finance
Filey's MP says he is expecting a decision on dualling the A64 this year but that it is not a foregone conclusion that the scheme will go ahead.
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£2m for Legacy Funeral Investigation
The Government has pledged £2m of funding to support families affected by the investigation into Hull firm Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.
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Scarborough Locals Call for Reinstatement of Alpamare Coastliner Bus
Scarborough residents have raised concerns about the loss of a Coastliner bus service to Scarborough’s Alpamare water park.
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New Initiatives to Help Coach Parking in Hornsea
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced a new collaboration with Hornsea Freeport, aimed at improving coach parking in the town.
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Plan for Fundraising Hornsea Boathouse Cafe Approved
Hornsea is to get a new café that will raise funds for the town's volunteer rescue service.
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RSPCA and Fire Service Rescue Scarborough Gull Entangled Four Storeys Up
A gull which was rescued after becoming entangled on a building in Scarborough has triggered a renewed warning from the RSPCA about the hazards to wildlife of damaged or badly-fitting bird deterrent netting.
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Talent Show to Search for Scarborough's Next Star
Has Scarborough got any talent?
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Blood Pressure Testing Introduced at Whitby Library
Residents can now check their heart health at a new blood pressure monitoring station in Whitby which marks a first for North Yorkshire's library service.
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Great British Bake Off Winner is Star Ingredient for New Yorkshire Coast Campaign
Yorkshire baker and Great British Bake Off (GBBO) star David Atherton is the face of a new campaign to promote the region as one of the UK’s top food and travel destinations in 2024.
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Mayoral Candidate Pledges to Buy Scarborough’s Grand Hotel as Rivals Question ‘Financial Viability’
A North Yorkshire mayoral candidate’s pledge to buy Scarborough’s Grand Hotel has been criticised by rivals as ‘financially unviable’.
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Spring Tides Warning After 2 Teenagers Rescued By Filey Lifeboat
The teenagers were cut off by the rising tide near Primrose Valley yesterday afternoon and were rescued by the Filey Inshore Lifeboat.
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Football Season End: Whitby- Scarborough- Bridlington and Pickering In Action
The football season is winding down- Bridlington Town need points to stay safe in NPL East- and there could be a title win at Whitby on Saturday.
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Video Shows Scarborough Zip Line Proposal
A new video shows what Scarborough’s proposed 650m zip line could look like in action ahead of a crunch meeting.
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Cinder Track Cycle Speed Concerns
Concerns have been raised about the safety of the Cinder Track’s use as a school route following a reported ‘high-speed collision between cyclists’.
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East Riding Declares Ecological Emergency
East Riding Council has declared an Ecological Emergency.
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Arrest After Man Breaks Scarborough Town Centre Ban
A man was ordered to leave Scarborough Town Centre on Sunday after incidents of anti-social behaviour.
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Diversity Improvements for North Yorkshire Police
North Yorkshire Police says the number of women working for the organisation is continuing to increase.
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"Good" Ofsted Report for Snainton Primary School
Snainton Church of England Primary School is celebrating after receiving a Good rating from Ofsted.
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TV Chaser for Scarborough Spa Panto
Anne "The Governess" Hegerty from ITV's 'The Chase' is to star in Scarborough Spa's production of Cinderella this December.
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Flood Warnings Issued For Yorkshire Coast Due To Spring Tides
The Flood Warnings are in force for this afternoon's high tide and follows some overtopping last night.
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World Premiere for New Musical Set in Scarborough
A new musical written and set in Scarborough will have it's world premiere in the town tonight.
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Crowdfunding Appeal to Save Scarborough's only Afro Caribbean Restaurant After Attacks
A crowd funding campaign has been launched to save Scarborough's only Afro Caribbean restaurant after it became the target of hate crime and vandalism.
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Expansion Plan for Burniston to Cloughton Cinder Track
The expansion and widening of the Cinder Track between Burniston And Cloughton is set to be approved at a meeting this week.
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Developer Says Scarborough Cinema Plan is Moving Forwards
More than a year after plans for Scarborough’s town centre cinema were approved, the developer says the project is progressing.
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Call to Block Scarborough Shop Conversions
Councillors have been asked to refuse plans to convert three empty retail units into flats on a large Scarborough housing development.
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Sunday Call Out for Whitby RNLI
Whitby RNLI launched their inshore lifeboat on Sunday afternoon to a report of three people cut off by the tide.
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Fire Brigade Say Hot Ashes Caused Eastfield House Fire
According to firefighters, they arrived at the blaze just before 1.30am on Sunday morning.
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Boro Promotion Dream Over After Stalemate
Scarborough Athletic's National North play-off dreams are over after a battling draw at the Flamingo Land Stadium on Saturday.
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Dramatic Rugby D-Day Sees Mixed Fortunes For Yorkshire Coast Rivals
The last day of the rugby season saw Scarborough and Bridlington locked in a relegation battle in North East 2.
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Whitby Town Slump Again After Defeat At Strugglers
Relegation-threatened Stafford Rangers inflicted a third defeat in a row on the Seasiders, in the West Midlands, on Saturday.
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Brid Town Beaten In Eight-Goal Thriller
Bridlington Town are not safe yet in NPL East after a 5-3 loss at the Hudgell Solicitor Stadium on Saturday.
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Pikes Edged Out By Promotion Chasers
Pickering Town lost narrowly to highflying Bradford side Albion Sports at Mill Lane.
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Bridlington Lifeboat Aids Stranded Vessel
The volunteer crew of the Bridlington RNLI attended to a fishing vessel with limited power south of Bridlington.