Yorkshire Coast News

The webcam gives spectacular live views of the harbour and the RNLI say it'll be a useful safety tool.

Humberside police say the A165 is now reopen at Barmston.

Councillors warn that bringing in rules to stop new houses built in the Scarborough Borough being used as second homes or holiday lets could have unintended consequences.

Safety concerns have been raised over plans to demolish a footbridge over Scarborough’s North Bay miniature railway and redirect pedestrians to a level crossing instead.

The Seasiders won 4-3 away at FC United Of Manchester last night in the Northern Premier League.

Kevin Hollinrake has requested a meeting with the Minister to reiterate a need for action on upgrades for the A64.

Fire engines from Scarborough, Filey, Sherburn and Malton attended a serious fire in a commercial premises in Scarborough last night.

North Yorkshire Police say a high risk missing Scarborough man has been found.

North Yorkshire County Council looks set to approve a 3.99 per cent rise in its council tax demand, despite its leadership acknowledging numerous residents would struggle to afford the increase alongside soaring energy and food prices.

North Yorkshire’s residents will be able to vote for 90 new councillors who will represent 89 new divisions, later this spring.

Borough Council Leader says a lack of progress on the site is in part down to COVID.

Should new houses in the Scarborough Borough only be sold to people planning to use them as their main residence? Can the council enforce such a rule? And what would be the effects?

North Yorkshire care group Saint Cecilia’s has stepped in to save a Whitby nursing home from the brink of closure.

East Riding Council’s public health lead has urged people not to rush back to normality after coronavirus restrictions eased last week.

Carers with the skills and experience to take on some of the most challenging fostering roles in North Yorkshire are being sought, with the prospect of highly attractive rewards.

Sirius Minerals Foundation has launched a £200,000 funding round aimed at helping local voluntary groups improve their facilities or train staff.

Two McDonald’s restaurants in Scarborough will now benefit from having lifesaving defibrillators installed on site

Television adverts are being used to try and attract more people to work in the care sector in North Yorkshire.

Officers say around 80 weapons were found at one address in the town.

The number of people off work due to COVID is falling in a number of the area's key services.

Anglo American has donated over £30,000 to three local charities: Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Place2Be, who specialise in children’s mental health support, and Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice in Middlesbrough.

COVID is still having an effect on North Yorkshire's schools, according to an expert in the county.

We are just over a year away from the biggest change to local government in North Yorkshire since the 1970s.

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue have been busy in Scarborough Borough over the weekend including a fire they believe was started deliberately in Newby.

Scarborough Athletic are up to fourth in the NPL Premier, with Whitby Town also winning.

Scarborough and Bridlington had very different experiences on the rugby pitch on Saturday.

Health leaders in North Yorkshire say the latest COVID data is encouraging but that there are still a high number of cases in the county.

East Riding Council’s Public Health Director Andy Kingdom urged people not to rush into ditching masks and social distancing after requirements were lifted in England this week.

Scarborough Athletic Chairman, Trevor Bull, says now is a great time to get involved with the club.

Health bosses are encouraging North Yorkshire Residents to get their COVID jabs.

Depending on other results, Scarborough Athletic could go fourth with victory over bottom club Grantham Town later.

An eagle-eyed listener spotted what looked like part of a helicopter going past on a truck this morning.

Both Scarborough and Bridlington are in rugby union action, this weekend.

Alan Downey has been appointed as the new Chair of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Average speed cameras could be introduced on the A64 between York and Scarborough.

Planners in Scarborough have cleared the way for the construction of a six lane all weather athletics track in the town.

Fours areas of the East Riding could gain legal protection for their heritage under council plans to designate them as conservation areas including two near Bridlington.

The latest episode of Channel 5's Our Great Yorkshire Life will feature more Yorkshire Coast talent.

Scarborough’s Woodlands Crematorium is set for an extension after proposals for a new reception and funeral planning room were approved.

£1.6m is to be spent repairing the sea wall at Robin Hood's Bay.

The Government says a new dental practice is on the way for Scarborough

Filey will have one million pounds of investment in Scarborough Borough Councils final budget.

The Scarborough Sea Wall Heritage Trail Project has been awarded £40k of Lottery funding.

Community groups in the Scarborough Borough can now apply for up to £2,500 of funding to improve well-being & address financial hardship for people in the borough of Scarborough

The group has declared a major incident due to the ongoing high levels of COVID-19 infection and the extra demand and pressures it's putting on local health and care services across Hull and the East Riding.

The Bradley Lowery Foundation is hosting a ‘meet the buyer’ event today to connect with local tradespeople who want to get involved with the development of Super Brad’s Pad.

The Prime Minister was asked about the event in this weeks Prime Ministers Questions.

Police in Scarborough have renewed their appeal for information about the incident which saw a man knocked unconscious.

The RSPCA and The Donkey Sanctuary found 25 animals in poor conditions

A permanent replacement mast could be in place in 12 months.

New data from the Environment Agency shows an increase in water quality in Scarborough and Flamborough.

There are concerns that the growth of the staycation has not been all good news for the Yorkshire Coast.

Scarborough Borough Council is proposing to increase it's element of local council tax bills by just over 2%.

Police in Filey are continuing to clamp down on suspected drug dealers in the town.

Police are investigating after a man was taken to hospital following an assault in Scarborough.

Teachers at Overdale Community Primary say the landmark school brings light, air and space to support teaching and learning.

Deputy Chief Constable Phil Cain has retired from the force following a 20-year career

The school says staffing shortages mean year 10 pupils will continue with home learning for the rest of the week.

Homeowners in Bridlington are being warned to be alert following recent reports of cold-calls being made by businesses offering triple glazing.

A man has been arrested in Scarborough for possession of a knife in a public place.

Officers investigating a fire in Scarborough town centre last night.

Concerns have been raised about volunteer fatigue at North Yorkshire's COVID vaccination centres.

The Yorkshire Coast failed to appear on Channel 5 this evening and was replaced with Devon!

Work to replace two railway bridges near Goathland is due to ramp up today as engineers begin the removal of the old bridges.

East Riding Council’s leader has paid tribute to Cllr Vanessa Walker, a cabinet member who died of cancer on Saturday.

The North Yorkshire Police Fatal 5 campaign kicked off in November with a focus on careless driving.

Proposals are put forwards to offer more places at special school to pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs but to withdraw it's residential capacity.

It's the third time in three years a no confidence vote has been defeated.

It's Whitby's Apollo Players 50th Anniversary Pantomine and is on at Whitby Pavilion all this week.

Parents who have already dropped off their children are being asked to come back and collect them.

Molly passed her annual re-license with top marks after sniffing out every hidden item during her assessment.

The Yorkshire Coast is going to feature on a daily TV show this week hosted by Fern Britton.

Year 10 pupils at Bridlington School are learning from home today and tomorrow due to staff shortages at the school.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to write to Defra to express urgent concern over the future of Pig Farming in the county after 10,000 animals were culled.

Police Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man died on the A64 at Malton on Saturday night.

Devolution is not something that businesses in the East Riding seem concerned about- that's the view of the county councils executive member for business.

Another 78 police officers will be added to North Yorkshire's ranks in the next financial year.

Scarborough RNLI had its second shout in a few hours when the propeller of a fishing vessel became snared on Friday.

Another last minute Lewis Maloney goal has sent Scarborough Athletic to the fringes of a play-off place in the NPL Premier.

Scarborough RUFC returned with style, winning their first match of 2022.

The A64 is closed in both directions close to the Scarborough Road junction at the eastern end of the Malton bypass.

North Yorkshire is to receive an extra £2.6 million pounds to help fund it's special educational needs programmes.

Bridlington North and Bempton rank as having the second-lowest Covid rate in the East Riding.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council rolls out the Government grant scheme to help East Yorkshire businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors that have been most impacted by the Omicron variant.

Bridlington School says Year 10 pupils will learn from home on Monday and Tuesday.

An inquiry into Yorkshire’s £32m Nightingale hospital has concluded the nation needs to be better prepared for pandemics and that an urgent review into critical care capacity is needed.

Sleights FC celebrated receiving their new home kit by scoring eight goals in one match.

All three of our Yorkshire Coast football sides are in action today, with plenty to play for at both ends of their respective leagues.

Scarborough RUFC are finally back in action on Saturday.

A 24-Hour cycle challenge is taking place in Scarborough today to support the fundraising efforts of Team CRB1.

North Yorkshire County Council has put in place measures to streamline it's decision making process in Adult Social Care in light of the COVID pandemic.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to explore what it can do to increase the number of local taxi and private hire drivers.

Councillors have backed a call to help boost pig farm worker numbers after thousands of livestock were culled due to shortages.

Doctors and other healthcare professionals in North Yorkshire and York say they are working hard to address the fears and phobias that are holding some people back from getting vaccinated against coronavirus.

An engineer from Scarborough's Peasholm Park and a Hinderwell blacksmith will feature in a Channel 5 show tonight.

The town's new inshore lifeboat was called out yesterday.

Care sector workers in North Yorkshire are set to receive a bonus of around £320

The rate of Covid cases across North Yorkshire is on the decline – but does this really mean the Omicron wave has peaked?

A district council serving a tourism dependent area has voted to not pay its annual subscription to the destination management body amid claims of poor service.

A new guide to encourage visitors to book now for Bridlington and the East Coast for 2022 has been produced.

Goathland Primary School is proposing to create a new Nursery class for children aged 3 and over.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council says there is currently no direct link between a spate of dog illness and walking on local beaches.

North Yorkshire Police is issuing an urgent warning after three reports in 24 hours of this well known fake police officer telephone scam.

The team attended their fifth call out of the year yesterday.

The centre says it hopes to be able to help rehabilitate more seals this year.

The Blues beat the Minstermen 4-1 last night in the North Riding Senior Cup.

Boro have now won 4 of their last 6 league games and sit 7th in the NPL, level on points with Whitby Town.

The County Council will continue with a targetted approach to introducing more 20mph zones.

North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for information after a number of cars were damaged in Scarborough last week.

Officers are asking the public to help identify a man who may hold some important information about an assault and incident of criminal damage in Whitby.

A £35,000 major refurbishment of Bridlington Bus Station is to be delayed by three weeks.

Whitby Town play York City and Scarborough entertain Buxton

Councillors on Scarborough Borough Council’s cabinet will be asked to approve an additional £850,000 for work on the seawall at Robin Hood’s Bay when they meet on Tuesday 18 January.

The small earthquake happened on Sunday 9th January at 6:34pm

Saint Catherine’s has launched a series of fundraising challenge events for 2022 – including a brand new Scarborough Three Peaks walk.

Work is underway on replacing two railway bridges near Goathland

Small firms in Scarborough have been telling us they think trading online is going to be a continuing part of their business going forwards.

People should expect disruptions to the normal operations of East Riding hospitals and other services as coronavirus case increases continue to affect staffing, the council’s public health lead has said.

A scheme to kick-start a push for more affordable homes in the village of Goathland will go before Scarborough Borough Council’s cabinet next week.

The all weather lifeboat launched from Scarborough at 9:33pm

Rail operator TransPennine Express is advising customers across the North to check their journeys and allow extra time to travel as it brings in an amended timetable from today.

The temporary changes come as three weeks of work on Bridlington Bus station gets underway today.

A Scarborough medical group says the majority of it's patients have now had a COVID vaccine and it is encouraging pregnant women to take up the offer of the jab.

People in North Yorkshire are being invited to give their views on the countywide improvements they would like to see to improve bus services across North Yorkshire.

Humberside Police are encouraging parents to check the security and safety settings on any electronic devices they bought their children for Christmas.

Firefighters had several call-outs in Scarborough on Saturday night.

A new wildlife guide is being produced for the Whitby area.

Contrasting results now see Scarborough Athletic and Whitby Town separated by just three points in the NPL Premier.

Scarborough saw their clash with Bradford & Bingley due to their opponents' Covid issues- but Whitby and Bridlington both got games in.

A man charged with murder in Thornton-Le-Dale will appear at York Magistrates Court.

COVID walk in clinics will be operating in Scarborough and Whitby today.

North Yorkshire's education authority has warned funding is set to “remain challenging” for a number of schools in the short-term and in particular for small, rural secondary schools, despite the government providing lump sums to keep some schools running.

An exclusive "Meet the Players" event for Scarborough Athletic Sea Pups is taking place ahead of today's game against Basford.

Whitby Town, Scarborough Athletic and Bridlington Town are all in league action today, with two at home later.

North Yorkshire Police’s Christmas campaign targeting those who drink and drug drive has seen a significant increase of 33% on the previous year.

The council is calling on its wider workforce in non-critical services across highways, planning, and back-office jobs to volunteer to step into social care roles should they be needed to help keep people safe and well as Omicron continues to spread.

Whitby and Bridlington's rugby players return to action this weekend, but not Scarborough's.

As hospital numbers rise from the impact of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, the region’s leaders are urging people to renew their resolution to get vaccinated and boosted.

North Yorkshire Police will continue to question a 33-year-old man in relation to an incident in Thornton-Le-Dale

Boosters as well as first and second jabs will be available at Springvale Medical Centre with no need to book.

North Yorkshire Police and the family of Sarah West who was last seen around 7.30am on Sunday 25 April 2021 are issuing another appeal for the public to be vigilant for any sightings of Sarah.

Rail operator TransPennine Express is advising customers across the North to check their journeys and allow extra time to travel as it brings in an amended timetable.

The COVID infection rate in the Scarborough Borough has more than doubled since Christmas as the Omicron variant continues to spread.

Bridlington Bus station will close on Monday for up to three weeks of refurbishment.

The latest police response time data for the county shows how quickly officers respond to call outs in North Yorkshire.

The Jenkinson's will feature in episode one of a new series about the county on Channel 5 tonight.

More walk in COVID clinics will be available at Scarborough Rugby Club, Eastfield Medical Centre and at the Brunswick centre in Scarborough over the coming days.

A man has been arrested and investigations are ongoing.

Scarborough Athletic have announced the loan signing of right winger, Cameron Wilson from Scunthorpe United.

Free to use bicycle repair stations are being created on the Yorkshire Coast as part of an effort to encourage cyclist to explore the area.

A West Yorkshire drug dealer has been jailed for four years after police find Class A drugs stashed inside his trousers near Pickering.

The county's education bosses say North Yorkshire's schools have measures in place to enable face-to-face teaching to continue where possible.

A man has been arrested after what Police describe as a "Serious Incident"

A £4m junction improvement scheme to ease congestion and improve safety in Scarborough is almost complete as the final phase of work begins today.

One of Scalby's best-known educators is calling at a day but says he's proud of improvements made at local schools in his time.