Yorkshire Coast News

Sea swimmers hoping to bring a tidal swimming pool to Scarborough say the project can be financially viable.

The Scarborough Fringe festival commences today, Friday 13 June, set to transform Scarborough into a vibrant hub of arts and culture for the next 10 days.

The Rainbow Centre says their Rainbow Ball event will return next year after the success of it's first ever outing.

The arrival of a replica 16th century Spanish galleon that sailed its way into maritime history is expected to attract thousands of visitors to Scarborough.

Henry Boot Construction has officially broken ground on a new multi-storey car park in Bridlington

A life-size replica of Britain’s most famous wartime aircraft will stand proud on Scarborough seafront as pilots take to the skies to celebrate Armed Forces Day later this month.

York and North Yorkshire will be among the first places to build the foundations for a working rural bus franchising model.

Alexander Dennis has announced a significant shift in its UK manufacturing strategy, proposing to consolidate its bus body manufacturing operations into a single site in Scarborough.

A council’s retrospective application for the installation of replacement ladders on East Pier in Whitby has been approved by a planning committee despite local objections.

Two applications for up to 23 homes have been rejected by councillors over concerns about housing density and ‘manipulation’ of affordable housing rules.

Yorkshire has officially entered drought status, becoming the second region in England to do so this year, following a spring described as the driest in 132 years for the area.

North Yorkshire Police are exploring the potential use of electric cycles and scooters as part of a review into their fleet of vehicles.

York and North Yorkshire’s mayor has said he is incredibly disappointed following the Spending Review despite investment being announced for the region.

East Riding business are being encouraged to make a promise to buy locally.

Local repair businesses and volunteers in Scarborough’s Market Hall have come together to promote sustainability during Great Big Green Week 2025.

Residents, businesses and community groups are being invited to give their views on proposed changes to public space protection orders.

Plans to build an outdoor tidal swimming pool in Scarborough have received enthusiastic support from councillors, marking a significant step forward for the ambitious community-led project

A new Community Interest Company, known as Bridlington Ambassadors, has been established with the goal of advocating for positive change and supporting growth in the town.

Scarborough and Whitby’s MP has called for a meeting with the Government to discuss the provision of construction skills training, including on the Yorkshire Coast.

Councillors have welcomed a report into potential options for economic development on the Yorkshire Coast including investment in the offshore wind and renewable energy sectors.

The money will be used for roof works and improvements to internal and external building fabric and fixtures.

The new production getting underway tonight marks the end of an era, concluding over 100 years of staging full-scale musicals in the town.

There's concern for a local group for youngsters in the town.

The leader of North Yorkshire Council has urged the Government to ensure fair levels of funding are provided to support vital services amid concerns that rural authorities could be hit particularly hard by the Chancellor’s spending plans.

Councillors have been asked to retrospectively approve the installation of replacement ladders on East Pier in Whitby despite objections about their appearance and the use of different materials.

A concerted multi-agency effort, including East Riding of Yorkshire council, Humberside police and the Hinge Centre, is underway to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour in the Bridlington area.

The long-term future of the community football pitch at Scarborough Sports Village is set to be secured with senior councillors to be asked to approve a programme of urgent repairs.

The Scarborough Rainbow Centre hosted its first ever Rainbow Ball on Saturday

They're looking forward to hosting Scarborough Athletic at the Mounting Systems Stadium this coming campaign and have welcomed back a popular local lad.

Set to open in Summer 2025, the King Charles III England Coast Path is a brand-new scenic National Trail which will run along the entire coast of England.

North Yorkshire Council’s Executive Member for Transport Councillor Keane Duncan has resigned from the authority’s Executive after being asked to make way for fresh talent.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has called on the government to implement a cross department strategy to deliver better access to healthcare for people in coastal communities.

Hundreds of people are expected in Filey today for the tenth outing of the annual Filey 10k.

Councillors have given their enthusiastic support for a campaign to create an outdoor tidal pool in Scarborough. 

The wet weather affected most games, but all but one of our local cricket sides were at least able to complete their matches on Saturday.

An elderly man sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a van in Scarborough on Wednesday morning, prompting a police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Scarborough Athletic have launched their No Battle No Victory fund as they prepare for life on the road.

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre are having their first-ever charity ball on Saturday night.

Comedian Jason Manford says he's had to change the date of his Scarborough performance this month.

Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, has welcomed the Labour government’s move to provide free school meals for over half a million more children.

A focus on "Hotspot" Policing has lead to a 60 percent fall in anti social behaviour incidents in part of Scarborough Town centre.

Local politicians respond as North and East Yorkshire miss out on share of £15bn transport funding.

A concrete barrier is to be installed on a road outside a Driffield school to help ensure the safety of pupils, staff and families.

The Scarborough Cavaliers Rotary Community Fair will return to Westborough on Saturday 9th August 2025.

National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, has announced a new Household Appliance Fund.

Kimberley Le Court-Pienaar produced a stunning display to secure stage victory and the overall race lead on a windy Stage One of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women from Dalby Forest to Redcar.

The installation of replacement rides at ‘Jumping Jimmies’ amusement park in Whitby has been approved by the council despite objections from neighbours.

250 Scarborough Athletic Fans turned out for a meeting about the clubs future last night as Boro face life without a home ground again.

Aldi is working on plans for a new store on land at Cayton Low Road in Eastfield near Scarborough.

Councillors have been asked to refuse plans for five homes in Scalby, Scarborough, over concerns that the affordable housing element would not be completed.

A charity operating on the Yorkshire Coast says it's shining a light on the incredible impact of volunteers this week.

Artists and creatives have been encouraged to submit bids for installations at the next Scarborough Lights festival.

Organisations in Scarborough have welcomed funding from the first phase of the ‘Mayor’s High Street Fund’ which aims to ‘breathe new life into town centres’ across the county.

Local businesses across the East Riding are providing discreet locations for individuals experiencing domestic abuse, or feeling unsafe, to seek refuge and support.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging parents and carers to seek support for any concerns about their child's school attendance.

Scarborough Athletic Football Club is set to hold an open meeting tonight to provide supporters and stakeholders with an update on the club's current situation.

North Yorkshire Police say they are now answering over 95 percent of 999 calls in under ten seconds.

The first stage of this year's Lloyds Tour of Britain Women begins from Dalby Forest on Thursday.

The Red Devils parachute display team wont now be appearing at Scarborough's Armed Forces Day event in June.

A planning application for changes to the WH Smith store in Driffield has been submitted to East Riding Council as the centuries old brand is set to disappear from UK High Streets.

East Riding residents are being urged to report incidents of dog fouling caught on video or witnessed in person.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a man pushed a woman he was with into the road, in front of a car.

A cyclist is in critical condition after a collision on the A165 on Monday.

A 17-year-old boy who was missing from York and may have travelled to Scarborough has been found.

A Yorkshire Coast charity which supports unpaid carers says it is seeing an increase in the number of people hitting carers burnout.

North Yorkshire Police say their "Clear Hold Build" project in Barrowcliff has produced significant results.

Residents and visitors to the East Riding’s seaside resorts are being urged not to feed seagulls with the erection of new signs in the towns.

More than 7,000 people in Bridlington are to be invited for a free Lung Cancer Screening appointment.

Three new programmes designed to tackle skills shortages will “break down barriers to learning”, according to York and North Yorkshire mayor David Skaith.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has welcomed a hospital green funding award of £8.6 million for Scarborough Hospital.

The volunteer crew of Bridlington RNLI were tasked to two incidents within 90 minutes on Sunday one involving a dinghy blown out to sea.

Rescue teams from Hornsea and Bridlington worked with Humberside Police officers to carry out the rescue.

Bridlington Town have confirmed three more signings for the next league campaign.

The Post Office has announced its proposed franchise operator for three branches in Humberside area.

Scarborough Streets Festival will be returning for a second outing later in the year.

North Yorkshire Council's leader says the authority needs to know more regarding changes to the law defining gender.

As the Bus Services Bill returns to Parliament for its second reading today, David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has welcomed it as a critical step in reversing years of decline in the region’s bus services. 

Michael Coulson and Tom Allan will be staying at Bridlington Town next season and striker Jake Day is returning to the club.

A North Yorkshire councillor has given an update on progress at Whitby's Maritime Hub.

The town's annual flowerpot festival has commenced and will run throughout June.

North Yorkshire Police say officers will remain at the Scarborough properties over the weekend.

Whitby, Scarborough and Bridlington were all in action on Saturday.

A senior North Yorkshire councillor has had his say on a controversial school transport vote.

There's now a free accessible cycling scheme along Scarborough’s Cinder Track.

Over 1,000 young people from across East Riding came together for a space-themed weekend of adventure.

Nests for more than 1,000 kittiwakes could be installed on Scarborough’s Grand Hotel as part of a scheme to limit noise and mess from the birds, an expert has recommended.

The £3.2m cost of repairs to Scarborough Athletic’s ‘failing’ pitch could be paid by North Yorkshire Council unless a ‘timely agreement’ is reached with contractors.

The three day event launches today with a variety of street performances including circus acts, magic shows, live music, choir performances, dance, and theatre in Scarborough town centre.

After an absence of nearly two decades, Scouting has made its much-anticipated return to Filey with the official launch of the 1st Filey Scout Group.

An agreement reached this week will see The Scarborough & District football divisions continue as part of the York Football League.

A new marine conservation project has launched at RSPB Bempton Cliffs making it the first official ‘Shorewatch’ site in England.

Money that was allocated for specific purposes by Scarborough Borough Council is to be be absorbed into general council funds and could be used for schemes elsewhere in the county.

Hull and East Yorkshire has entered a new era as the new Combined Authority’s Executive Board has approved a number of funding streams from central government.

A drunk driver has been sentenced after a high-speed, late-night police pursuit through North and East Yorkshire.

A new campaign has been launched to address the suffering of seals and other marine mammals caused by entanglement in lost or discarded plastic flying rings.

Emergency services are working at two adjoining properties in Gatesgarth Close in Scarborough following the unexplained deaths of two men in separate homes.

Changes are set to be introduced to bathing water quality warnings in Scarborough’s South Bay due to pressure from local campaigners.

North Yorkshire Council has reported a headline underspend of £2.59 million for the 2024/25 financial year but with significant overspends in some areas.

Scarborough Streets gets underway this week amid uncertainty around the future funding model for the Scarborough Fair initiative.

North Yorkshire Council has had to reallocate £2.6m of funding to manage a shortfall related to property acquisitions made by the former Scarborough Borough Council.

Centre-back Frankie Whelan has extended his contract with Whitby Town until the summer of 2026.

Projects in Scarborough, Pickering and Kirkbymoorside will receive support.

Whitby Coastguard Search and Rescue Team experienced a busy start to the Half Term period on Monday, responding to three separate taskings.

Whitby Town defender Connor Smith has extended his stay at the Towbar Express Stadium until the end of the 2025/26 season.

All of the candidates standing in Scarborough’s Eastfield by-election for a seat on North Yorkshire Council have been announced.

The volunteer crew of the Bridlington RNLI launched after reports of a paddleboarder in the water at Fraisthorpe after coming separated from their board.

Carers Plus Yorkshire, a charity providing vital support to unpaid carers and those facing loneliness or isolation on the Yorkshire Coast, is marking a significant milestone this year as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Dredging work in Whitby Harbour is being held up by red tape.

Other nearby vessels came to the aid of the crew, just off East pier, who were wearing lifejackets and had a means for calling for help.

Councillor Rich Maw, who represents Scarborough's South Bay asked for assurance on the Council's efforts to improve water quality, not only in South Bay but also in North Bay.

Officers have served a closure order at a house in Cloughton after concerns about criminal and antisocial behaviour linked to the address.

The self proclaimed biggest creative and environmental festival in the north continues this week in Scarborough.

North Yorkshire firefighters revealed they had a large amount of rings to remove from a person's fingers, near Malton.

Scarborough RNLI now have a new free interactive tour that is open to the public.

Mead also had a goal assist in what was the only and defining goal for Arsenal against Barcelona on Saturday.

Trade deals recently struck by the Government will mean lower food prices, more consumer choice and higher living standards for North Yorkshire, according to Keir Starmer.

Officers are appealing for information about an altercation that occurred at a bar on St Thomas Street, Scarborough.

Whitby Town have completed the signing of highly-rated wide man Jarrett Rivers from Darlington.

Bridlington has a busy summer ahead.

British Divers Marine Rescue have revealed the following good news story from North Yorkshire.

It's day two of the inaugural Yorkshire Cup sailing tournament in Scarborough.

It was a full programme of cricket action for Scarborough, Bridlington, Whitby and the rest of our local sides on Saturday.

Scarborough Athletic's groundshare at Bridlington Town has officially been agreed by both the National League and the Northern Premier League.

Artists and creatives have been encouraged to submit bids for installations at the next Scarborough Lights festival.

Plans to turn a block of garages into a ‘vibrant and sustainable’ house in Scarborough have been refused over its ‘incongruous’ design.

There's a new sailing event in Scarborough this weekend.

Live coverage as Storm Éowyn hits the Yorkshire Coast.....