Whitby News

Figures Show Violent Crime in North Yorkshire is Increasing

But a police officer in the county has a theory.

Esk Valley Railway Celebrate Community Rail Week

The popular local attraction which operates trains between Whitby and Middlesbrough has launched a new website and calendar.

Tough Afternoon for Yorkshire Coast Football Trio

Only Bridlington Town took any points on a difficult Saturday for our local football sides.

Yorkshire Coast Bus Company On New Driver Challenges

Recruiting bus drivers remains challenging that's the message from East Yorkshire Buses.

Yorkshire Coast Football Trio Look To Continue Resurgence

Bridlington Town, Scarborough Athletic and Whitby Town are all looking to extend their improved form on Saturday.

Rugby Action on the Yorkshire Coast

All three of our major rugby union sides are in action on Saturday.

Fallen Trees Carved into Art Works at Yorkshire Coast Attraction

Woodcarver Allen Stichler has been back to Sewerby Hall and Gardens to complete 11 more exciting transformations of fallen trees.

Scarborough Borough Council is Having to Buy Town Centre Buildings Earlier Than it Would Like

Commercial pressure to redevelop two buildings in Scarborough Town centre has played a part in the borough council agreeing to buy them.

Crabs, Shrimps and Seaweed Feature in a New Interactive Audio Tour of the Yorkshire Coast

GPS triggered sound walks have been created in Scarborough and Whitby.

Scarborough Action as Part of National Drugs Operation

North Yorkshire Police arrested 14 people and made safeguarding visits to 38 vulnerable people during a week of action targeting county lines drug dealing.

Ombudsman Condemns Council Over Care Charges Failings

North Yorkshire County Council has admitted it has “clear areas for improvement” on how it communicates catastrophic social care costs to residents after an ombudsman found multiple failings over how it suddenly levied a family with £33,000 of fees.

North Yorkshire Police Warn of Bogus Officer Fraud

North Yorkshire Police say they have received a number of reports in recent day of phone calls being made by fraudsters impersonating police officers.