Yorkshire Coast News

A prominent Scarborough Councillor has called on the MP for Scarborough and Whitby to urge the government to adopt a brownfield strategy for new home construction across North Yorkshire.

Council bosses are poised to approve £100,000 of savings in coastal grass cutting and the maintenance of bus shelters despite concerns about an impact on rural communities.

Whitby Town notched their second win in three days as promotion-chasing Hednesford Towb were put to the sword.

The Seasiders relied on an early strike to end their run of four successive defeats.

Pikes are up to fourth spot after a 2-0 victory over one of their promotion rivals.

Proposals to limit the use of recycling centres to just North Yorkshire residents to generate savings and improve access are set to be considered by councillors.

With Halloween just around the corner, East Riding Libraries’ successful costume swap scheme is returning to selected branches and mobile libraries.

A dedicated wellbeing practitioner from Bridlington has won a prestigious award for her outstanding commitment to residents in care.

North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal pedestrian collision on the A64 on the outskirts of Scarborough on Monday morning.

A 31-year-old woman has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour in Scarborough town centre.

Concerns have been raised regarding the significant challenges faced by older residents seeking appropriate housing and support in Yorkshire Coast villages, such as Cayton.

A former car sales garage will be converted into a new ambulance station in Scarborough.

Scarborough’s cultural and political leaders believe the town has what it takes to be crowned the UK’s inaugural Town of Culture.

The annual bill for North Yorkshire Council’s member allowances is set to rise to more than £1.6m.

East Riding College hosted its annual graduation ceremony on Saturday, celebrating the success of 143 graduates at the Priory Church in Bridlington.

Scarborough’s former Ambassador Hotel will be converted into 16 self-contained apartments.

North Yorkshire Police are on the scene of an accident between Main Street Seamer and Staxton Roundabout.

The region's mayor has been speaking to successful equivalents across the North of England to see how North Yorkshire can benefit.

North Yorkshire's Deputy Mayor for Police Fire and Crime has been speaking on continuing plans to curb antisocial behaviour locally.

A planning application has been submitted to East Riding Council outlining plans for 60 new homes in Flamborough.

A documentary film about Leeds United's European Cup Final appearance is set to be screened on the Yorkshire Coast this week.

Police say they've discovered the body of a missing Scarborough man.

North Yorkshire's Mayor has unveiled plans to get people out of hospitals.

It's good news for the people of Esk Valley. That's the view of Scarborough and Whitby's MP on changes to heather burning laws.

Boro won at their temporary Bridlington home once again to go level on points with South Shields at the top of National North.

The Blues beat an old adversary 4-1 despite conceding inside 30 seconds.

The near-half-million job starts at Little Kelk on Monday.

The Seasiders have now lost four matches on the bounce.

Scarborough kept up their strong start to the new season on a packed Saturday of action.

The Pikes appear to be back in form as they followed up their midweek League Cup victory with another win.

Groundwork Yorkshire has successfully secured £149,291 from the government’s Water Restoration Fund to protect and enhance Hornsea Mere, Yorkshire’s largest freshwater lake and one of the region’s most important wildlife habitats.

In a concerted effort to combat hate-related crime, York and North Yorkshire are coming together for National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025, which runs from 11 to 18 October.

Filey Food Festival is back over the weekend.

Bridlington Town AFC have confirmed the departure of Gavin Branton from his role as Chief Executive Officer, and the appointment of Steve Brennan as his successor.

North Yorkshire Police responded to a crucial tip-off from a member of the public on Thursday regarding a suspected drunk driver in Whitby.

Bridlington Round Table will be helping Santa Claus to make a special appearance at the Bridlington Ice Trail on November 15th and 16th. But they have a problem.... Santa currently lacks a suitable home for his festive visit!

A Kirkbymoorside man who carried out an unprovoked axe attack on a neighbour has been jailed for four years.

Councillors have refused a ‘reprehensible’ application for 24/7 opening hours at an adult gaming centre in Scarborough.

Scarborough is setting the stage for a new era of year-round tourism as the Scarborough Streets festival launches its first autumn edition this weekend (October 11 and 12).

Scarborough and Whitby's MP has been asked to work with North Yorkshire's mayor to drive forward plans to dual parts of the A64.

Scarborough Athletic Chairman Trevor Bull has issued a strong appeal to supporters to turn out in force for tomorrow’s crucial National League North home fixture against Leamington, emphasising the financial necessity of increased attendance.

Pickering Musical Society is proud to announce an exciting new chapter in its history as it prepares to stage My Favourite Things – The Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein at the Kirk Theatre.

North Yorkshire Mayor, David Skaith, has affirmed his strong commitment to advancing the development of Seamer railway station and the extensive land surrounding it, describing the site as a "primed opportunity".

A councillor has told Filey’s MP that the town has the ‘dearest’ parking charges in the county which could be negatively affecting the local economy.

North Yorkshire Council is moving forward with plans to adopt a new set of Strategic Parking Principles, in an effort to replace the "patchwork of inherited policies" that governed parking under the former borough and district councils.

The NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a public consultation seeking views on proposals to permanently set the opening hours of the Bridlington Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at 7am to 8pm.

Plans have been submitted to East Riding Council to make alterations to remodel and extend a specialist care home in Hornsea.

A developer has submitted plans for 190 new homes near Scarborough at the site of a previously rejected proposal.

Scarborough and Whitby MP, Alison Hume, is championing the town's claims to be named as one of the UK’s cultural capitals.

There was drama in Scarborough on Monday night when the driver of a silver BMW 3 Series reversed rammed police cars.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says it has significantly enhanced its operational readiness over recent years to tackle the growing threat of wildfires across the county.

Following the dissolution of the local junior leagues earlier this year, stakeholders are actively pursuing the recruitment of a dedicated football development officer for the area.

​A Facebook page that shares updates about events in Scarborough has incorrectly claimed that North Yorkshire Council refused the application for 24/7 opening hours at an Admiral adult gaming centre at Westborough, Scarborough.

Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team (SRMRT) responded to a call from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service regarding a mountain biker who had sustained an arm injury in Dalby Forest last night.

Plans to convert Whitby’s former HSBC bank into a restaurant and holiday lets have been given the go-ahead by North Yorkshire Council.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is set to host a Dry Stone Walling Taster Day to engage the public in the restoration of 500 meters of historic dry stone walls.

The Pikes have just completed a sequence of six successive home matches, but are away on Wednesday night.

Rainfall from Storm Amy, which hit parts of Yorkshire over the weekend, resulted in a further boost to the region’s reservoir levels – meaning they have now increased for four weeks in a row.

The governing Conservative group on North Yorkshire Council has seen its working majority slashed to just one following the defection of a long-serving councillor to Reform UK.

A Conservative party councillor in East Yorkshire has announced her defection to Reform UK.

A hotel in Seamer could build a two-storey extension for ten more rooms if its plans are approved.

Around 10,000 videos of dangerous driving have been sent to Humberside Police as members of the public take on the role of road-side watchdogs.

EIGHTY-FOUR out of the 102 maintained schools in the East Riding of Yorkshire are currently reporting an in-year deficit for the 2025–26 financial period, highlighting significant financial strain across the local education sector.

There are concerns that an increase in the number of new homes being built in the Cayton area is being done without suitable improvements to local infrastructure and services.

Forming community gritting partnerships is among the recommendations in a report on keeping pavements clear of snow and ice during severe winter weather in North Yorkshire.

A Yorkshire Coast MP has called on council chiefs to use more discretion when implementing a controversial home-to-school transport policy.

Plans to convert a Scarborough town centre pub into flats have been approved by the council despite earlier objections.

The Seasiders are back in NPL East action on Tuesday at the Mounting Systems Stadium.

A councillor representing a Scarborough division of North Yorkshire Council has called for an urgent revision of the area's Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) relating to overnight campervan parking

Councillors have been asked to approve ‘outline’ plans for a large housing development in Whitby despite dozens of objections.

Scarborough and Bridlington lifeboats were launched on Friday to assist a 24-meter fishing vessel with four people on board after it suffered engine failure 23 nautical miles east of Scarborough Harbour.

Alison Hume says there are three areas she wants to target after just over a year in the job.

A senior Scarborough councillor is worried about the future of the town's West Pier.

Whitby's volunteer lifeboat crew were called to a sea bird in distress.

In a remarkable display of endurance, teamwork, and community spirit, 19 members of the Scarborough RNLI lifeboat crew successfully completed a nonstop 110-mile relay along the Cleveland Way raising over £10000 towards lifesaving funds for the station.

A new scheme offering unsung heroes support from local leisure facilities in North Yorkshire has announced its successful applicant.

The force had a visit from Robbie Moore MP, the Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, accompanied by Charlie Dewhirst MP for Bridlington and the Wolds.

Pickering Town Council has detailed its recent activities in its October/November newsletter, highlighting community grants, upcoming local events, and a police appeal for residents to register private security cameras.

Eastfield Medical Centre remains closed, much to the concern of a local councillor, who says it affects residents in Eastfield and Cayton.

It was a rollercoaster clash in Norfolk for Boro on Saturday.

The Blues lost 2-1 at home to Hebburn Town on Saturday in the FA Trophy.

Commonwealth Games silver medallist Imogen Clark is guest of honour as Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group (SDSG) and Everyone Active hold their Special Olympics Swimming Gala on Sunday.

North Yorkshire Police's Safer Neighbourhoods Team are in the Scarborough area, to meet residents, on Sunday.

Bridlington Town twice led against higher league opposition before being overawed late on.

Senior project manager Katy Robinson has been named the UK’s Most Influential Woman In Construction. 

The Pikes lost for the first time at home in the league this season, on Saturday.

All our top local sides were in action amid the wind and rain on Saturday.

A Scarborough councillor has called on the town's MP to assist farmers who may be targeted by HMRC.

The A64 will be closed overnight on Saturday 4th October between York and Malton as National Highways complete repair works.

A decision on the proposed decommissioning of Whitby Cliff Lift will be deferred until next year.

Ahead of Storm Amy, which is set to bring wet and windy weather on Friday and Saturday, the RNLI is urging those near the coast or inland waterways to be aware of the dangers the stormy weather could bring.

A management buy-in has brought the Scarborough based baker back under local ownership.

Following the major fire on Langdale Moor this summer, Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume is calling on the government to consider its response to future fires when "critical infrastructure" is threatened.

East Riding Council has voiced serious concerns over proposed central government funding reforms, warning they could have a "significantly adverse impact" on its finances and ability to deliver essential services.

A new book celebrating the history of the 'barrow boys and girls' of the Yorkshire Coast is being launched today at Bridlington railway station.

A local supermarket on the Yorkshire Coast is celebrating this week after being named the best in the nation at a prestigious awards ceremony.

An adult gaming centre’s plan to extend its opening hours to 24 hours a day in Scarborough is set to be debated by local councillors.

Volunteer drivers are being sought for a new community transport service running in Bridlington.

The leader of East Riding Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to invest in two East Riding towns.

A team of students from Scarborough UTC has secured third place at the prestigious Aramco STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore, bringing home the bronze medal.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind for parts of the Yorkshire Coast, cautioning that Storm Amy is likely to cause disruption from Friday afternoon through to Saturday night.

North Yorkshire's Mayor says he is pressing the government to ensure that there's an emphasis on buying British Buses.

Scarborough RUFC has submitted ambitious multi-million-pound development plans to the local authority, as the club prepares to mark its 100th anniversary next season.

Residents are being encouraged to donate unwanted children’s Halloween costumes and accessories this spooky season in a bid to reduce waste.

North Yorkshire Council has announced plans to increase its housing stock to tackle rising homelessness, yet it simultaneously faces a significant knowledge gap, admitting it does not know how many empty properties exist across the county.

Two East Riding teams scooped top awards at this year’s prestigious national Highways Awards.

Plans for £10m of future investment as well as how £4m has been spent in the past year at Skirlington Coast holiday park were among things Charlie Dewhurst MP saw when he was given a tour of the East Yorkshire holiday resort this week.

North Yorkshire's Deputy Mayor says This summers moorland fire near Fylingdales has highlighted some of the funding challenges being faced by the county's fire service.

A report into the financial state of Whitby's public toilets has been rejected by the town council.

The Blues ended a three-match losing run with a 0-0 draw on Tuesday night.

The North Yorkshire market town of Pickering will be launching its own artisan gin during the town’s 1940s weekend to help support funding for future community projects.

Seasiders suffer first defeat in NPL East, this season as Derbyshire opponents come from behind.

Commonwealth Games silver medallist Imogen Clark will be guest of honour when Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group (SDSG) and Everyone Active hold their Special Olympics Swimming Gala on Sunday, October 5.

Scarborough and Whitby MP, Alison Hume, has hosted a roundtable at this week's Labour Party Conference, aimed at addressing the issue of small-scale fracking.

The Pikes ended a five-match winless run with victory on Tuesday night.

The North York Moors National Park Authority has expressed concern over reports that the UK Government is preparing to weaken policies designed to safeguard England’s National Parks and National Landscapes.

A community-led clean-up day is set to take place at Quarry Mount Park this Wednesday, aiming to give the local green space a "fresh lift".

To mark 200 years of the railways a mass experiment has been conducted at Scarborough station to find out just how many people can site on the world's longest station bench.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has used the Labour Party Conference to back calls for the government to appoint a Minister for Coastal Communities as part of its Plan for Change.

An event is set to take place at Scarborough Railway Station today to celebrate what is claimed to be the longest station bench in the world.

Scarborough Athletics Chairman says he's reassured by statements from the council that the repairs to the Scarborough Sports Village pitch are "on track".

Alongside his full time position, now known as a senior station technician, Richard Dowson has been appointed volunteer Coxswain of the Whitby Lifeboat Station.

Churches in Scarborough are celebrating significant energy savings following the completion of a major project to install sustainable energy systems across York and North Yorkshire.

Whitby Town are looking to end their three-match losing run, when they host Merseyside outfit Prescot Cables on Tuesday night.

It's 8th v 6th as Derbyshire side Matlock visit the Mounting Systems Stadium, on Tuesday.

The Pikes are back at Mill Lane hoping to end a run of five matches without a win.

North Yorkshire anti-fracking campaigners have called on the government to ban new onshore oil and gas extraction following the commitment from the Liberal Democrats.

North Yorkshire's Mayor says he's confident there can be further improvements to the Yorkshire Coast's rail network.

Once again, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway welcomed rail enthusiasts and families to its highly anticipated Annual Steam Gala over the weekend.

Scarborough and Whitby's MP says there's widespread anger about fracking plans in the area.

The £1 million Community Fund that Mayor Luke Campbell announced last month has taken a step forward after being agreed in principle by the Combined Authority’s Executive Board.

A departing senior North Yorkshire Council officer who was knighted for his work has spoken of his pride at what the authority has achieved.

Alison Hume says she's been busy with surgeries and meetings in her first year as an MP.

North Yorkshire Council has announced plans to invest more than £40 million to improve and modernise leisure centres across the county, including in Whitby.

The Blues suffered their worst league defeat of the season after a horror show in Stocksbridge.

Over 470 supporters saw Brid Town hold leaders Bradford Park Avenue 0-0.

Pikes fought back from 2-0 down to claim a 3-3 draw in Saturday's North Yorkshire derby.

Councillors are discussing if they needed a dedicated phone line to update people on the Langdale Moor fire.

Coastal communities across North Yorkshire are celebrating a raft of successes in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards, with projects in Scarborough and Filey securing top honours.

The Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit has issued an urgent warning regarding a fraudulent telephone scam that has recently targeted individuals in the Humberside area.

Scarborough is welcoming music lovers for the highly anticipated return of its annual jazz festival this weekend

Former Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Baker has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Constable for Humberside Police.

Officers will be in the town on Saturday.

An overnight closure of a section of the A64 between York and Scarborough will see drivers diverted via Thirsk, this weekend.

The roar of rally cars is set to return to the Yorkshire coast this weekend as the prestigious Trackrod Rally Yorkshire gets underway, with around 170 crews gathering in Filey for the major sporting event.

A NEW proposal for a 32-metre-high Ferris wheel and an 18-hole adventure golf course in Scarborough has been submitted to the council.

The big sleep out for a Scarborough charity set for Saturday has had to be postponed.

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