Driffield News

Here is the latest Driffield News from This is the Coast

• Yorkshire Coast MP Champions Dual Bids for Inaugural UK Town of Culture Title

  Alison Hume, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, has pledged her full support to both coastal towns as they prepare their respective entries for the first-ever UK Town of Culture competition.

• East Riding Invites Visitors to Celebrate National Tourism Week

  The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is marking National Tourism Week this March with a diverse programme of events, aiming to spotlight the region's heritage sites, coastline, and family-friendly attractions.

• Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Welcomes Discussions On Future Marine Safety One Year After Tanker Collision

  One year after a tanker collision off the Yorkshire Coast, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is emphasising the importance of ongoing dialogue regarding incident management and the protection of the marine environment.

• Young Mayor Appointed for East Riding After Youth Parliament Elections

  A group of dedicated students from across the East Riding have been elected to pivotal new roles, marking a significant step forward in youth engagement and local democratic representation.

• Mixed Results As Yorkshire Coast Duo Go For Titles

  Scarborough and Bridlington's rugby sides are scrapping it out for top spot in their respective leagues.

• Dredging Boost for Whitby and Scarborough Harbours as Restrictions Relaxed

  The vital task of keeping the Yorkshire Coast’s historic harbours operational has received a significant boost following the relaxation of dredging restrictions.

• East Yorkshire Mayor Welcomes New Funding for Life-Changing Support into Work

  Mayor Luke Campbell MBE has welcomed £11.7 million in new funding to help thousands of residents across Hull and East Yorkshire move into good, secure jobs.

• Coastal Fairness at Stake: Councillor Warns of "Two-Tier System" Over Public Toilet Charges

  The ongoing debate surrounding the future of public conveniences on the Yorkshire Coast continues with local representatives warning that delays in standardising fees are creating a "two-tier system" that unfairly penalises coastal residents.

• East Riding Bin Lorries Become Mobile Defibrillators

  Residents across the East Riding may soon notice more than just bins being collected, as the local council launches a UK-first initiative to turn refuse trucks into mobile life-saving units.