Yorkshire Coast News from Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

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Train Services Suspended As Large Crop Fire Blocks Railway Line Near Filey
Rail services between Bridlington and Scarborough are suspended until at least 9:30 pm due to a large crop fire burning next to the tracks in Filey.
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Human Artists To Be Prioritised For Future Commissions Following Scarborough AI Backlash
Local creatives will be prioritised for future public art commissions following a backlash over the use of artificial intelligence on a giant deckchair trail in Scarborough.
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Scarborough Shop Owner Ordered to Pay Over £3,300 for Illegal Tobacco and Vapes
A Scarborough shop owner has been ordered to pay more than £3,300 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to selling illegal cigarettes and non-compliant vaping products.
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Scarborough And Bridlington Hospitals Face 'Unprecedented' Financial Challenge
A £62 million savings plan and stricter recruitment controls will be implemented across local hospitals as health bosses struggle to agree their annual budget with NHS England.
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£2.5 Million Upgrade Plan for Scarborough Cremation Services
Outdated cremators at Scarborough's Woodlands Crematorium look set to be replaced in a £2.5 million upgrade to secure the site's future and cut carbon emissions.
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Extensive Sea Search Prompted By Reports Of Struggling Paddleboarder Near Port Mulgrave
A search operation was launched off the Yorkshire Coast after reports of a paddleboarder in difficulty.
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Yorkshire Fire Services Unite To Prevent Devastating Summer Wildfires
Fire and rescue services across Yorkshire have joined forces to launch a region-wide campaign aimed at preventing devastating moorland wildfires this summer.
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'Park And Ride Service Is Putting Pedestrians In Danger', Says Whitby Councillor
A Whitby town councillor is urging North Yorkshire Council to review the route of a local park and ride service, warning that double-decker buses are mounting kerbs and endangering pedestrians.







