Yorkshire Coast News from Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

North Yorkshire Council has approved an £88,000 contract to install a temporary footbridge in Grosmont after structural issues forced the sudden closure of the village's suspension bridge.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume is among a group of politicians demanding Channel 4 fully cooperates with police regarding serious sexual assault allegations on Married At First Sight UK.

The number of patients waiting 12 hours or more on trolleys at York and Scarborough hospitals has dramatically decreased to its lowest rate in months, a milestone praised by NHS Trust leadership as "incredible."

North Yorkshire Council has appointed financial investigators to look into decisions made at its loss-making housing company, Brierley Homes, after it forecast a £7.5m loss for 2025/26.

Experienced thirty-four-year-old midfielder Adam Gell has committed his future to Whitby Town after agreeing to a new contract ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.

More than 8,500 bladed items have been safely disposed of across North Yorkshire, including at knife bins in Scarborough, Whitby, and Pickering, as part of a project to reduce serious violence.

A three-day curated festival of outdoor activity will kickstart the season in Scarborough this weekend, featuring street art, performances, and workshops across four town centre locations.

North Yorkshire Council is facing pressure to resolve a seven-year access issue at Scarborough's historic Oliver's Mount race circuit, as operators warn future seasons could be at risk.

A multimillion-pound scheme to redevelop Scarborough's historic West Pier is expected to be finished by November 2028, with senior councillors defending the project's value for money.

A Filey councillor has called for an increase in temporary public toilets on Royal Parade, describing the current provision as inadequate following the closure of the permanent facilities.