Yorkshire Coast News from Monday, June 22nd, 2026

A fourteen-year-old from Scarborough who was expelled from school has transformed his life and won an international martial arts medal after joining a free holiday activity scheme.

Following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, North Yorkshire Council leader Carl Les is calling on the next Prime Minister to bridge the political disconnect between London and the North of England.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has thanked Keir Starmer for his service and expressed her support for his decision to step down as Prime Minister.

A Scarborough councillor is urging regulators to embrace rapid water testing technology as local volunteers and Yorkshire Water begin trialling new near real-time monitoring systems.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has welcomed the town's selection for the government's pioneering Mission Coastal pilot, expressing hope it will tackle entrenched disadvantage and address the crisis in Special Educational Needs provision.

Whitby Hidden Impairments Support and Help is offering more than 25 holiday sessions this summer as part of the FEAST programme to keep children active and well-fed.

A new funding programme offering grants of up to £400,000 has been launched to reintroduce and enhance physical banking services in rural communities including Whitby and Filey.