Yorkshire Coast News from Friday, January 2nd, 2026

Bridlington are looking to stay top of Yorkshire Two when rugby union action returns for the new year on Saturday.

The public has been warned about the risk of uncovered unexploded ordnance after the Langdale Moor fire exposed ‘historic military debris’.

A 67-year-old man and another person have tragically lost their lives following a coastal emergency in Withernsea, while a large-scale search and rescue operation was called off on Saturday evening for the day.

Wheeldale Road near Goathland is CLOSED due to a number of vehicles becoming stranded due to snow and ice.

Heavy SNOW is affecting the A171, A169 and A174 as the Met Office bring forward their Weather Warning.

Detectives investigating how a Scarborough man sustained “critical” head injuries during an altercation are urging witnesses and people with smartphone video footage of the incident to come forward immediately.

Barely hours into the new year, Whitby Coastguard Rescue Team received their first tasking of 2026.

Pikes were due to welcome Eccleshill United to Mill Lane on Saturday.

As the new year begins and with just two weeks to go until opening night, Pickering Musical Society is inviting audiences to start 2026 with a touch of magic, laughter and fairy-tale fun as its pantomime Snow White prepares to open at the Kirk Theatre.

Blues were due to kick off 2026 with an away match at highflying Hebburn Town on Saturday, but it's been called off.

The Seadogs travel to the North West to kick off 2026.

A new landmark investment summit will showcase the North of England on the global stage, to unlock new investment and jobs for regions across the North.

The Seasiders were thumped 4-0, by Redcar Athletic, though not without controversy.