Yorkshire Coastcast EP53 - Tom's Big Challenge & Visit England Boss On Tourism Week
Yorkshire Coastcast
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 31 minutes
Scarborough's Tom Johnson is running 5k every day until his girlfriend's mum leaves hospital. Also: The boss of Visit England says coastal tourism is down but the Yorkshire Coast has a big opportunity in 2026. We hear about Barrowcliff's Big Bake Off. And ahead of the Bunny Bounce, we find out why the Wilf Ward Family Trust is so important.
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Today's Weather
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ScarboroughThundery shower
High: 11°C | Low: 5°C
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Filey
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High: 11°C | Low: 6°C
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Whitby
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High: 10°C | Low: 5°C
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Bridlington
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High: 12°C | Low: 5°C
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Hornsea
Thundery shower
High: 11°C | Low: 5°C
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DriffieldThunder storm
High: 12°C | Low: 5°C
News
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Calls for "Consultative Pause" as Bridlington Care Unit Faces June ClosureA growing chorus of local representatives is calling for an immediate pause to the planned closure of the Bridlington Care Unit, as health chiefs at the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust prepare to shutter the facility on 1st June 2026.
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Iran Conflict Prompts North Yorkshire Council to Propose Taxi Fare IncreaseNorth 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.
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Wilsons Food Hall Near Scarborough Wins Top Regional Start-Up AwardAn independent family-run food hall in Seamer has beaten two thousand entries to be crowned the top start-up business in the region.