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  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.

• Driffield Residents Face Transport Struggles to Access NHS Blood Tests

  Residents of Driffield are being forced to travel to Bridlington for routine NHS blood tests, sparking concerns over accessibility for those without their own transport.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ambulance Colleagues To Walk From Scarborough To Bridlington For Charity's 20th Anniversary

  Two Yorkshire Ambulance Service colleagues are taking on a twenty-mile coastal walk from Scarborough to Bridlington to raise funds for their service's charity.

• Fire Service Warns Over Wildfire Risk As Crews Tackle Wykeham Forest Blaze

  As the Yorkshire Coast experiences extremely warm weather, authorities are urging the public to be vigilant against wildfires following last summer's Fylingdales Moor incident.

• Over 18,000 Tickets Issued By Mobile Speed Cameras In The East Riding

  Thousands of motorists have been caught out by mobile safety cameras across the region, as Humberside Police reveal the East Riding accounts for half of all road deaths in the Humber area.

• Artists ‘Feel Sick’ Over Council’s Use Of ‘AI Slop’ To Promote Town’s 400th Anniversary

  Local artists in Scarborough have strongly criticised the council for using artificial intelligence instead of local talent to design a deckchair trail celebrating the town's 400th anniversary.

• Warning Over Heatwave’s Impact On Council Services

  North Yorkshire Council has warned of the significant strain recent heatwaves have placed on coastal services, urging residents to take care as a new yellow Heat Health Alert comes into effect.