Pickering News

Here is the latest Pickering News from This is the Coast

• Planning Committee Rejects Burniston Drilling Rig Plan

  Councillors on North Yorkshire's Strategic Planning committee have voted to reject plans for a gas drilling rig at Burniston.

• Bridlington Rugby Target Quickfire Promotion

  It's the final day of the rugby season for two of our Yorkshire Coast sides- Brid have a target in mind.

• First Native Crayfish Raised In Yorkshire Hatchery Released Into The Wild

  Over 180 juvenile white-clawed crayfish have been successfully released into a North Yorkshire beck after being raised at the county's first dedicated hatchery.

• Yorkshire Coast Cricket Begins on Saturday

  Our senior sides are all in action after a re-shaping of the local leagues.

• Views Sought On Pilot Project To Tackle Empty Shops In Scarborough

  North Yorkshire Council is asking residents and businesses to help shape new proposals to bring long-term vacant properties back into use in Scarborough town centre.

• Royal National Lifeboat Institution Launches Recruitment Drive For Fundraisers On The Yorkshire Coast

  Applications are now open for paid face-to-face fundraising roles with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in locations including Scarborough, Whitby, Filey, and Bridlington.

• Decision Day For Controversial Burniston Gas Rig Plans

  North Yorkshire Council's strategic planning committee will meet on Friday to decide on controversial plans for a new gas drilling rig in Burniston near Scarborough.

• Fire Chiefs Warn Over Wildfire Risks On Moors Following Last Year's Devastating Blaze

  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a stark warning about the risk of wildfires on the moors, urging the public to avoid using naked flames following last summer's devastating Langdale Moor blaze.

• North Yorkshire EV Charger Roll-Out Paused Not Abandoned

  North Yorkshire Council has paused its £8m electric vehicle charger roll-out to review its approach due to market changes, prompting calls from local councillors to speed up the delivery of crucial charging infrastructure.