Yorkshire Coast News from Tuesday, September 29th, 2026

A vital community facility in Scarborough has been left with an estimated £3,000 worth of damage following a deliberate fire on Sunday afternoon.

Unpaid carers and charity workers in Snainton have been honoured with a special visit from Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to celebrate three decades of local community support.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has expressed confidence in implementing a regional overnight visitor levy, despite concerns from local coastal MPs and hospitality businesses.

York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has stated that the project to fully dual the A64 could cost £500 million and is unlikely to receive funding anytime soon, despite ongoing pressure from local MPs.

Residents are being warned to remain vigilant after more than 50 people reported receiving scam phone calls from criminals posing as North Yorkshire Police officers in an attempt to steal financial information.

Television star Gaynor Faye will receive an honorary Master of Arts from CU Scarborough on Wednesday to recognise her outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry and her dedication to championing Yorkshire on screen.

A former professional opera singer who has raised more than £10,000 for the RNLI by busking on the Yorkshire Coast has been honoured with a special certificate of thanks.

New proposals have been submitted to transform the unused loft space of Whitby's Grade-II listed Abbey Wharf Market Hall into an additional seating area for the existing restaurant and bar.