Yorkshire Coast News from Monday, May 11th, 2026

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Deputy Mayor Praises Huge Surge In North Yorkshire Fire Safety Visits
Jo Coles, the Deputy Mayor of York and North Yorkshire for Policing, Fire and Crime, has commended the region's fire service for significantly exceeding its home safety visit targets and leading the way on high-rise building assessments.
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First 'Cuddle Bed' Arrives At Scarborough Hospital Following Community Fundraising Campaign
Scarborough Hospital has received its first 'cuddle bed' to offer comfort and closeness for end-of-life patients and their loved ones, following a successful community fundraising drive.
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Litter Lottery Sees Fines Vary on The Yorkshire Coast As New Powers Introduced In Scarborough And Whitby
Litterers on the Yorkshire Coast face a postcode lottery when it comes to fines, with North Yorkshire Council introducing new crackdown measures in Scarborough and Whitby.
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Hospital Chiefs Explain Bridlington Care Unit Closure Plans
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently evaluating a plan to shut down the Bridlington Care Unit.







