Pickering News

Here is the latest Pickering News from This is the Coast

• Mixed Results As Yorkshire Coast Duo Go For Titles

  Scarborough and Bridlington's rugby sides are scrapping it out for top spot in their respective leagues.

• Pickering Town Suffer Shock Loss At Strugglers

  Simon Heslop's men have now suffered back-to-back defeats.

• Dredging Boost for Whitby and Scarborough Harbours as Restrictions Relaxed

  The vital task of keeping the Yorkshire Coast’s historic harbours operational has received a significant boost following the relaxation of dredging restrictions.

• Challenges for North Yorkshire Moors Railway as Historic Bridge Repairs Hit Complications

  The start of the 2026 season at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway faces disruption after "urgent" works to stabilize a vital river crossing proved to be "more complicated than first anticipated".

• Police Appeal After Night-time Assault in Whitby

  North Yorkshire Police are seeking the public's assistance following an assault that took place in Whitby during the early hours of Tuesday, 3 March.

• Whitby Residents and Councillors Unite in Fight to Save "Vital" Cliff Lift Amid Accessibility Fears

  Residents and councillors have joined forces to challenge North Yorkshire Council's proposal to permanently decommission the 93-year-old structure, arguing that its loss would effectively bar many people with disabilities from the town’s shoreline.

• Pickering Town's Destination is Doncaster

  Pikes travel to South Yorkshire on Saturday.

• Scarborough's Alpamare Waterpark Could be Sold

  North Yorkshire Council has confirmed it is exploring the potential sale of the Alpamare water park as part of a wider effort to secure the long-term future of the North Bay.

• Coastal Fairness at Stake: Councillor Warns of "Two-Tier System" Over Public Toilet Charges

  The ongoing debate surrounding the future of public conveniences on the Yorkshire Coast continues with local representatives warning that delays in standardising fees are creating a "two-tier system" that unfairly penalises coastal residents.