Driffield News

Here is the latest Driffield News from This is the Coast

• Yorkshire Coast Awaits Next Steps as National Visitor Levy Consultation Concludes

  As a 12-week national government consultation on the proposed "Overnight Visitor Levy" reaches its conclusion, the future of the Yorkshire Coast's tourism landscape hangs in the balance.

• Solar Carports to be Installed Across East Riding Leisure Centres

  Leisure centres across the East Riding will have solar canopies installed at its car parks, reducing both costs and carbon emissions.

• Yorkshire Coast B&Bs Invited to Tourism Networking and Literature Exchange Event

  Bed and breakfast owners and hospitality providers from across North and East Yorkshire are being invited to a special attractions literature distribution and networking event on Tuesday 17th March 2026.

• Scarborough and Whitby MP Welcomes £10 Million Travel Fund for Young Cancer Patients

  Alison Hume MP has welcomed a significant government initiative to cover the travel expenses of children and young people receiving cancer treatment, highlighting the particular impact the move will have on families along the Yorkshire Coast.

• Yorkshire Coast Braces for Freezing Conditions as Yellow Ice Warning Issued

  Residents across North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire are being urged to take extra care as a yellow weather warning for ice comes into force this evening.

• Education Secretary Salutes Schools in Scarborough and Whitby

  The Education Secretary has congratulated three Yorkshire Coast schools after they were recognised as being among the best in the country for helping disadvantaged pupils achieve exceptional outcomes.

• Return of East Riding Council Offers For Half Term

  There's good news for gardeners and swimmers in East Riding.

• Yorkshire Coast Rugby Round-Up: Boro & Brid Defend Top Spots

  Scarborough and Bridlington's rugby sides were top before kick-off on Saturday.

• Zero Mayoral Precept For East Riding

  Residents in the East Riding will not see a mayoral precept increasing their council tax payments.