Yorkshire Coast News from Thursday, August 27th, 2026

Spectators attending day two of the County Championship cricket match in Scarborough are being encouraged to wear pink and purple to support St Catherine's Hospice.

Officers on their routine patrols spotted a vehicle being driven on the A164, Skidby roundabout just before 2am on Thursday morning, reportedly observing it being driven erratically and almost colliding with the central barrier and traffic cones.  

Pikes are back at Mill Lane on Friday evening.

Brid take on the same opponent twice in 3 days over bank holiday, just 48 hours on from a last gasp victory.

A historic Scarborough leisure venue has been successfully nominated as an asset of community value.

Whitby Town have brought former defender Alex White back to the club in a move designed to add experience and stability to their defence.

North Yorkshire Police say the B1249 Staxton Hill is closed due to a road traffic collision and is expected to remain closed for some time.