Whitby News

Here is the latest Whitby News from This is the Coast

• Multi-Million Pound Scarborough Care Hub Approved To Replace Ageing Coastal Facilities

  North Yorkshire Council has approved a £30 million expenditure to build two purpose-built care and support hubs, including a £16.9 million facility in Scarborough, to replace older care homes in Whitby, Filey, and Harrogate.

• Whitby Fish And Ships Festival Celebrates Town's Rich Maritime Heritage

  This weekend in Whitby is a free, two-day celebration of its fishing history, featuring live music, seafood cookery demonstrations, and the highly anticipated Fisherman Olympics.

• Whitby Town FC To Celebrate Centenary With Special Dinner At Whitby Pavilion

  Whitby Town Football Club is set to mark its one-hundredth anniversary with a special centenary dinner featuring historic players, live entertainment, and a charity auction next Saturday.

• Yorkshire Coast Cricket Action

  Yorkshire are at North Marine Road on Saturday with Scarborough on their travels.

• North Yorkshire Council Leaders Condemn "Disgraceful" £20m Road Funding Reallocation

  Members of North Yorkshire Council’s executive committee have heavily criticised a decision by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to reallocate road maintenance funding, branding the move an "attack on rural North Yorkshire".

• Former Scarborough And Whitby MP Sir Robert Goodwill Appointed Chair Of Yorkshire Bathing Water Partnership

  Former Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, Sir Robert Goodwill, has been appointed as the new chair of the Yorkshire Bathing Water Partnership to help steer efforts in improving regional water quality.

• Funding Boost For Cinder Track And Coastal Schools In £4 Million Active Travel Scheme

  Projects across the North York Moors, Whitby, Scarborough, and Seamer are set to benefit from a share of a £4 million fund to improve walking and cycling routes.

• Whitby Couple Take On Epic Challenge In Hope Their Daughter 'Won't Go Blind'

  Laura & James from near Whitby will today complete a 3-day challenge to raise money for 'Cure Usher Sydrome' which their 2 year old daughter has been diagnosed with.

• Iran Conflict Prompts North Yorkshire Council to Propose Taxi Fare Increase

  North Yorkshire Council is moving forward with a proposal to increase maximum hackney carriage fares by 5% in response to a surge in fuel costs driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

• Mayor Declares Proposed Tourist Tax A 'Total Game-Changer' For North Yorkshire

  The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has welcomed plans for a new overnight visitor levy, despite ongoing concerns from the hospitality industry that the charges could deter tourists.

• Family Transform Remote North Yorkshire Station Into The Perfect Home

  A North Yorkshire man who moved his family into a converted railway station on the Esk Valley line is encouraging others to explore the scenic route to Whitby.

• North Yorkshire Set for Global Spotlight as Council Backs Return of Elite Cycling

  North Yorkshire is poised to reaffirm its status as a premier destination for international sport following a decision by North Yorkshire Council to commit essential funding for the Tour of Britain.