Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• Call For Rapid Bathing Water Testing On Yorkshire Coast As Pilot Schemes Launch

  A Scarborough councillor is urging regulators to embrace rapid water testing technology as local volunteers and Yorkshire Water begin trialling new near real-time monitoring systems.

• Scarborough And Whitby MP Hopes Mission Coastal Pilot Will Boost Local Schools in Both Towns

  Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has welcomed the town's selection for the government's pioneering Mission Coastal pilot, expressing hope it will tackle entrenched disadvantage and address the crisis in Special Educational Needs provision.

• Scarborough Teenager Turns Life Around Through Free Holiday Programme

  A fourteen-year-old from Scarborough who was expelled from school has transformed his life and won an international martial arts medal after joining a free holiday activity scheme.

• North Yorkshire Council Leader Hopes Next Prime Minister Will Tackle North-South Disconnect

  Following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, North Yorkshire Council leader Carl Les is calling on the next Prime Minister to bridge the political disconnect between London and the North of England.

• Scarborough And Whitby MP Responds To Prime Minister's Resignation

  Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has thanked Keir Starmer for his service and expressed her support for his decision to step down as Prime Minister.

• Call For Dedicated Government Minister To Represent Yorkshire Coast

  A cross-party group of councillors is urging the appointment of a dedicated government minister to champion rural and coastal communities and provide a vital boost to the North Yorkshire economy.

• Scarborough Athletic Chairman Anticipates Exciting National North Season

  Scarborough Athletic Chairman Trevor Bull is looking forward to the new National North season, highlighting the club's strong retained squad and encouraging fans to support the 'No Battle No Victory Fund' to aid further recruitment.

• Concerns Raised Over Timescales For New Scarborough Harbour Boat Hoist

  Stakeholders are seeking clarity over the timeline for a new boat hoist at Scarborough harbour, as officials confirm the project will depend on securing significant funding for structural pier strengthening works.

• Flat Closed By Police in Scarborough Town Centre

  Police and partners in Scarborough have secured a partial closure order on a flat in Alma Square.

• Police Deploy Drones to Tackle Illegal E-Bikes and Scooters on the Yorkshire Coast

  Humberside Police are utilising a new fleet of drones to safely track down individuals riding illegal e-bikes and e-scooters across the Yorkshire Coast.

• Yorkshire Coast Cricket Round-Up

  Scarborough returned to form with all our other senior sides in action on Saturday.

• Scarborough Tourism Board Urges Mayor to Scrap Proposed Tourist Tax

  The Scarborough Tourism Board has published an open letter opposing a proposed Overnight Visitor Levy, warning it would damage the local economy and push holidaymakers towards cheaper neighbouring towns like Bridlington.

• Oliver's Mount Celebrates 80th Anniversary With Record Racing Calendar In Scarborough

  England's only active natural road race circuit is continuing its biggest season yet with the Barry Sheene Cup this weekend.

• Railway Lovers To Take Inspiration From Scarborough Train Event

  Scarborough rail station welcomes the new event starting on Saturday.

• Sailors Prepare For 210-Mile Race From Scarborough To Holland

  Thirteen yachts will set sail from Scarborough for a challenging two-hundred-and-ten-mile voyage across the North Sea to the Netherlands as part of the 2026 North Sea Yacht Race.

• North Yorkshire Fire Service Publishes Debrief On Fylingdales Moor Wildfire

  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has released a comprehensive debrief report detailing its response to last summer's unprecedented wildfire on Fylingdales Moor, highlighting both successes and critical areas for future improvement.