Pickering News

Here is the latest Pickering News from This is the Coast

• North Yorkshire Fire And Rescue Service Reports Eight Per Cent Fall In House Fires

  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has recorded an eight per cent reduction in dwelling fires over the last two years, driven by a significant increase in community prevention work.

• Nominations Open To Shine A Light On North Yorkshire's Community Champions

  North Yorkshire Council has launched its annual Community Awards with two new categories to celebrate the region's dedicated volunteers and local organisations.

• Sci-Fi Scarborough Returns To The Spa For Its Twelfth Year

  Fans of science fiction, fantasy, and the paranormal are preparing to descend on the Yorkshire Coast this weekend as Sci-Fi Scarborough returns for its twelfth consecutive year.

• Fears Over Fly-Tipping As Council Changes Waste Recycling Centre Rules

  North Yorkshire Council's new requirement for residents to register their vehicles before using household waste recycling centres has sparked widespread concerns about a potential surge in fly-tipping.

• Over £250,000 Awarded to Revitalise Scarborough and Whitby High Streets

  Three creative projects in Scarborough and Whitby will share a portion of a £2.3 million fund designed to regenerate local high streets and boost economic growth on the Yorkshire Coast.

• Record Year For North Yorkshire Families Securing First-Choice Primary Schools

  A record 96 per cent of families in North Yorkshire have successfully secured their first-choice primary school for September 2026.

• North Yorkshire Police Praises Remarkable Impact Of Volunteers

  North Yorkshire Police has highlighted the vital role and thousands of hours contributed by volunteers, including those in Scarborough, to help keep communities safe.

• New Registration Scheme Set To Launch At North Yorkshire Recycling Centres

  A new vehicle registration scheme will launch at North Yorkshire's household waste recycling centres on April 27 to ensure the service is used fairly by residents and to save taxpayers up to £400,000 a year.

• Call For North Yorkshire's Public Toilets To Remain Free As Council Set to Make Fees Decision

  A campaign is growing to keep North Yorkshire's public toilets free of charge, despite council plans to introduce a usage fee to help fund a major improvement programme.