Yorkshire Coast News from Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

A grassroots football team in Whitby has raised £250 for a local charity supporting children with disabilities by raffling off a signed Whitby Town Football Club shirt.

A vacant commercial unit in Scarborough's Albemarle Chambers is set to be transformed into a public self-service and assisted laundrette following approval from North Yorkshire Council.

Education bosses have pledged their commitment to sustained improvement at Whitby School after plans for the school to become an academy were unexpectedly halted by the Department for Education.

North Yorkshire Council has formally approved the funding allocations for seven priority projects under Scarborough's Pride in Place scheme, committing to front-fund up to £3.2 million to ensure early delivery.

Aspiring athletes from Scarborough and Whitby have been selected to receive vital support and mentoring as part of a prestigious national sports talent development programme.

Crescent Arts has been awarded £70,000 to transform a vacant shop on Falsgrave Road in Scarborough into a vibrant new arts and community space.

North Yorkshire trading standards officers have issued a warning to shoppers about a rise in sophisticated scam websites using artificial intelligence to masquerade as legitimate UK high street retailers.

A teacher from Bridlington Nursery School is preparing to tackle the gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise vital funds for a new sensory room.

Police say a missing wheelchair user from the Scarborough area has been found safe.