Yorkshire Coast News from Thursday, July 9th, 2026
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Tributes Paid to East Riding Town Crier Michael Wood
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced the sad passing of Michael Wood, who served as the region's beloved town crier since 1997.
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Coastal Surveillance Trailer Gets Temporary Extension For Future Use
A life-saving National Coastwatch Institution trailer on Filey's Royal Parade has been granted a temporary extension until July 2028 by North Yorkshire Council.
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Coastguard Agency Responds To Criticism Over 'Cruel' Cuts Set To Impact Yorkshire
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has defended its decision to transition rescue officers to an unpaid volunteer model, despite warnings from union officials and MPs that the move could force over half of Yorkshire's coastguards to reduce their hours or quit.
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Yorkshire Coast Misses Out as Whitby, Scarborough, Bridlington, Driffield and Pickering Fail to Make UK Town of Culture Shortlist
The Yorkshire Coast has missed out on the chance to host the UK's first Town of Culture after bids from Whitby, Scarborough, Bridlington, Driffield, and Pickering failed to make the final shortlist.
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How Much Has The Council Spent On Scarborough 400 Projects?
Residents and councillors are questioning North Yorkshire Council's financial support and spending choices, including controversial AI artwork, for Scarborough's 400th-anniversary celebrations.
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Scarborough And Whitby MP Establishes Wildfire Prevention Parliamentary Group
Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume is launching an All-Party Parliamentary Group on Wildfire Prevention to improve national resilience and support communities following last summer's devastating blaze on the North York Moors.
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Today's Weather
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ScarboroughSunny intervals
High: 26°C | Low: 16°C
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Filey
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High: 26°C | Low: 16°C
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Whitby
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High: 26°C | Low: 16°C
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Bridlington
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High: 24°C | Low: 15°C
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Hornsea
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High: 26°C | Low: 15°C
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Driffield
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High: 29°C | Low: 15°C
News
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Yorkshire Coast Misses Out as Whitby, Scarborough, Bridlington, Driffield and Pickering Fail to Make UK Town of Culture Shortlist
The Yorkshire Coast has missed out on the chance to host the UK's first Town of Culture after bids from Whitby, Scarborough, Bridlington, Driffield, and Pickering failed to make the final shortlist.
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Driffield Residents Face Transport Struggles to Access NHS Blood TestsResidents of Driffield are being forced to travel to Bridlington for routine NHS blood tests, sparking concerns over accessibility for those without their own transport.
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Scarborough And Whitby MP Establishes Wildfire Prevention Parliamentary Group
Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume is launching an All-Party Parliamentary Group on Wildfire Prevention to improve national resilience and support communities following last summer's devastating blaze on the North York Moors.