Yorkshire Coast News

The major incident status for the moorland fire at Langdale/Fylingdales Moor has officially been de-escalated, according to an announcement today from Chief Fire Officer Jonathan Dyson

Yorkshire Coast communities have been assured they will be supported through a major recovery effort following the largest ever moorland fire in North Yorkshire.

A pair of drug peddlers involved in the supply and distribution of approximately £70,000 worth of class A drugs from Bradford to Bridlington have been sentenced to a combined total of twelve years and three months behind bars.

A series of reports in to the state of Whitby's Cliff lift all say the facility could be repaired.

Scarborough and Whitby MP, Alison Hume, is Calling for North Yorkshire Council to put in place an officer with specific responsibility for the Yorkshire Coast.

Tuesday sees the unveiling and rededication of the refurbished toposcope at Flamborough Head.

For the third year running, the Stephen Joseph Theatre has been nominated for a prestigious UK Theatre Award.

The Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire has said he is “all for creating jobs in any sector” and proclaimed: “Who doesn’t like cleaner air and green energy?”

Whitby’s Old Town Hall is in ‘poorer condition than anticipated’ and changes to the repair of the Grade II listed building have been approved.

Councillors in Scarborough and Whitby are calling on North Yorkshire Council not to permanently decommission Whitby's Cliff Lift.

For this year’s Christmas lights in the town, Bridlington Council say they want residents to help celebrate what makes Bridlington special.

Both Bridlington Town and Whitby Town will play at home in the next round of the FA Trophy.

An increase in the number of people being discharged from hospital with ongoing care needs is placing pressure on North Yorkshire's social care system.

The Environment Agency has warned of flooding at Hornsea.

Scarborough Athletic are second in National North after skipper Will Thornton nodded home a first-half winner on Saturday.

They say their Community Safety Hub team is conducting door knocks and letter drops around Alma Square in Scarborough as part of their Safer Streets initiative, which aims to reduce the prevalence of anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Scarborough secured a victory but Driffield and Malton were left disappointed on Saturday.

After being reported to Police in March 2023, an investigation began into the sexual abuse of an underage teenage girl. Maxx Stobbs was then arrested in April 2023.

Tony Hackworth's men suffered a rare defeat on Saturday.

Brid advanced in the FA Trophy and picked up £2,250 after their latest victory.

Scarborough and Whitby councillors have backed a public petition to save Whitby Cliff Lift and have told the authority’s bosses to reconsider its decommissioning. ​

It's the 246th anniversary, this week, of the Battle of Flamborough Head.

Filey Kite Festival is on across this weekend and organisers are determined for the wet weather not to put a dampener on things.

There's lots to find in Whitby this weekend.

The Met Office say 20-30mm of rain will fall widely, but some areas could see 60-80mm.

Boro will hope to extend their winning run at their current home of Bridlington on Saturday.

Pikes are at home again as they continue their FA Vase journey on Saturday.

It was a brilliant matchday for our local sides, last weekend, but can the likes of Scarborough and Bridlington do it again on Saturday?

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

Jono Greening has been adding to his squad this week.

North Yorkshire Fire Service believe the moorland fire at the A171 in August was a separate incident to the main moorland fire near RAF Fylingdales.

The British Open Darts championship celebrates its Golden Jubilee this weekend at the Bridlington Spa, which has been the home of the championships for the last 21 years.

Hornsea Inshore Rescue was called into action last night during a routine training exercise when Humber Coastguard reported two individuals stranded at Skirlington.

The Brunswick Centre, a landmark of Scarborough’s town centre for more than three decades, has closed its doors ahead of redevelopment that will see the site play a central role in the town’s regeneration.

The firms Modular Solutions division is to relocate from Sherburn to a new site on Malton Enterprise Park next year.

Temporary speed limits introduced on sections of the A171 during the moorland fire have now been removed.

North Yorkshire Council says it doesn't yet know how much it will cost to remove flags that have been erected on lamp posts across the county.

SBA Unity Racing, a team of six 15- to 18-year-old students from Scarborough UTC, will represent the UK on the global stage later this month when they compete at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2025 in Singapore.

Three and half thousand tonnes of Sand have been removed from Whitby since dredging operations restarted in the Town's harbour.

Eight per cent of North Yorkshire School pupils say they have carried weapons when going out.

Continued rainfall across much of Yorkshire over the last week has led to a slight increase in groundwater and reservoir levels for the first time in eight months.

A review of a controversial home-to-school transport policy in North Yorkshire will not start until next year and will be conducted by council officers rather than an independent body, councillors have been told.

Full retrospective plans for Scarborough’s new community diagnostics centre have been submitted for approval by the local health trust.

The new chair of a board which will oversee a multi-million pound investment in Scarborough has pledged to ensure that the funding will bring wide-ranging benefits to local communities.

A man in his twenties from the Whitby area has died after a motorcycle collision on the A169 Blue Bank in Sleights last night.

Scarborough Town Council has passed a motion seeking to limit which flags can be flown on civic buildings in the town, despite not actually being in control of any of the buildings.

A Whitby councillor says changes are needed to the planning rules for gambling centres.

A new initiative aimed at encouraging Yorkshire businesses to expand their reach into international markets is set to launch next month across York and North Yorkshire.

A new Operational Support Vehicle (OSV) for HM Coastguard search and rescue operations is among the latest developments to be showcased at the Emergency Services Show 2025.

A fourth-minute strike separated the sides as Whitby lost a second match in three days on Tuesday night.

Bosses at North Yorkshire Council have endorsed the findings of a special working group that looked into shellfish deaths off the North East and North Yorkshire coast.

North Yorkshire Council is set to push ahead with the decommissioning of Whitby’s Cliff Lift as local councillors are set to debate the issue at a meeting on Friday.

Michael Coulson's second half goal keeps promotion-chasing Brid unbeaten in NPL East, this season.

A Souleymane Coulibaly hat-trick saved Tony Hackworth's men on Tuesday night.

Scarborough Town Council has said it will not accept additional responsibilities unless it receives more money from North Yorkshire Council.

Hull City Council and East Riding Of Yorkshire Council together had more than £1 billion of debt as of the end of the 2024/25 financial year, figures have revealed.

An electrician from Bridlington has secured a coveted place in the final to uncover the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson.

Saint Cecilia’s Care Group is celebrating after Jubilee House Nursing Home in Whitby achieved a ‘Good’ rating in its latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) report.

The Blues travel to Lincolnshire tonight as they target a return to winning ways.

The Seasiders are back at the Mounting Systems Stadium on Tuesday night.

Pikes were unbeaten for their first 11 matches of the season, but have lost their last two.

The bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis will not consolidate its operation to Scarborough and will keep its Scottish sites open.

North Yorkshire Fire Service are still working on the Langdale Moor fire and are reminding the public to take heed of closure notices as more unexploded ordinance is discovered.

Theatre goers are leaving performances at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph theatre early due to a lack of regular trains to the town.

Officers are appealing for witnesses following reports of an altercation outside a pub on Marlborough Terrace, Bridlington that resulted in a man sustaining serious injuries at around 1am on Sunday morning.

In a heartfelt farewell, David Bull has officially retired from his position as Bandstand Supervisor in Filey after more than two decades of dedicated service.

Local farmers say there are some early signs of recovery at the site of this summer's moorland fire.

North Yorkshire Police is set to make a return to television with a two-episode special of "Traffic Cops," airing on Channel 5 on the next two Mondays.

Do you know where your children are? That's the message from North Yorkshire Police.

Scarborough-based McCain, has announced a significant achievement in its partnership with FareShare, having donated the equivalent of three million meals to charities and community groups across the UK.

The Chief Constable of Humberside Police, Chris Todd, has spoken of his pride with the force having been praised in the newly published State of Policing report.

More details about the work required to repair the Football pitch at Scarborough Sports Village should be known next month.

The Seadogs suffered a surprise defeat at Ashton United, from the league below.

Bridlington South Beach welcomes back the 5km and Fun Run on Sunday.

Whitby's up and down season continued with a poor performance and FA Cup exit at NPL Premier rivals Hyde.

Pikes' brave journey in the competition is over, though they equal their best run, played out in front of the BBC cameras.

The villagers were beaten on the final day to finish bottom of Premier 2.

Patches of heavy rain in parts of Yorkshire over the last seven days have helped to slow the fall of groundwater and reservoir stocks, but they still declined over the last week, as water demand remained over 1.2 billion litres per day.

It's round two of the rugby with some great victories for our local sides.

It's a huge two days of motorcycling action in Scarborough.

More details have been released for spectators ahead of this year Trackrod Rally Yorkshire in Filey at the end of the month.

It's been confirmed that the Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship will return to East Yorkshire next year.

It's another packed day of rugby on the Yorkshire Coast.

It's the final round of games for 2025.

A multi-million pound investment is being proposed to transform leisure and wellbeing hubs through a countywide vision to promote healthy and active communities across North Yorkshire.

It's Scarborough Pride on Saturday with the Cheeky Girls topping the bill.

Controversial plans for 110 new homes on the edge of Pickering will go back before planners next week.

Scarborough Town Mayor, Councillor Thomas Murray, has publicly expressed profound gratitude to all individuals and organisations involved in tackling the devastating Langdale Moor fire.

The British Gravel Championships will see the Brownlee brothers racing around Dalby Forest this weekend.

Local Councillors say rumours about Eskdale School being used to house asylum seekers are totally false.

A celebration of the longest station seat in the world will take place at Scarborough station later this month as rail enthusiasts aim to fill the bench from end to end.

Anglo American and Canadian firm Teck Resources have announced an agreement to combine in a merger of equals, creating a new entity named Anglo Teck.

Plans to convert a Scarborough town centre office into residential accommodation have been approved by North Yorkshire Council.

Local farmers are continuing to help tackle the underlying peat fire in areas normal fire engines find hard to reach.

Mining firm Anglo American have prepared a report for the council on the state of Whitby's cliff lift.

New NHS League Tables Reveal Varied Performance Across Trusts with Yorkshire Ambulance Service Among Top Performers

Jake Charles made his first start since the opening day of the season and found the net in a hard-fought draw with Stockton Town.

Pikes were beaten for the first time this season, on Tuesday night.

A virtual reality gallery is one of two new ways to enjoy the arts and culture of the North York Moors National Park, giving more people the chance to discover local artists and the landscapes that inspire them.

The findings of a special working group into shellfish deaths off the North East and North Yorkshire coast are set to be endorsed by North Yorkshire Council’s executive committee.

A 25-year-old man has been remanded in custody following a violent assault that occurred on Sunday night.

Mike Shardlow shows Paddy how the fire spread so quickly and tells stories of true heroism to keep communities, businesses and livestock safe in "the biggest fire the country has seen".

Charlie Dewhirst has highlighted a local pub struggling with VAT charges and voiced concern over potential tourism taxes.

Work to upgrade the rail line between Whitby and Middlesbrough is expected to start next year.

Schneider Electric has opened its major ‘net-zero’ facility for manufacturing electrical equipment in Scarborough with plans for hundreds more jobs.

The Blues host Stockton Town at the Towbar Express Stadium on Tuesday.

The Pikes are on their travels on Tuesday as they target a 12th match without defeat.

Ongoing Monitoring and Safety Measures Remain in Place as Firefighters continue to tackle the Langdale Moor fire.

Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team responded to an emergency call regarding a dog stranded over a cliff at Danes Dyke, near Flamborough on Sunday.

North Yorkshire's Fire Chief says the Langdale Moor Fire operation has now moved into the recovery phase.

As expected, thousands flocked to Scarborough's seafront to enjoy the Goldwing motorcycle parade, which raised £7,930.38 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Bridlington Town will host North Ferriby United in the next round of the Isuzu FA Trophy in an East Yorkshire derby at the Mounting Systems Stadium.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after an older female was the victim of an unprovoked assault on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

In August, the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team actively responded to a total of eight incidents, including four searches, two rescues, and one major incident.

St Johns Ambulance is saying goodbye to it's base in Whitby on Monday.

A £1.3 million project to restore one of Whitby’s most recognisable buildings and bring it back into public use has reached a significant milestone.

The winter vaccination campaign starts with with flu jabs for children and pregnant women.

Whitby's Mayor is calling on the government to help support farmers and local volunteers who helped tackle the Langdale Moor fire.

A Yorkshire Coast railway has agreed to raise funds for those who've been helping firefighters tackle the blaze near RAF Fylingdales.

Boro took a point from Chester but it could've been even better for them on Saturday.

Town kept their heads as all around them were losing theirs to pull off a 1-0 success in Derbyshire.

The Seasiders edged out Mossley in the FA Trophy First Qualifying Round on Saturday.

Scarborough locked out their hosts on the opening day in West Yorkshire.

It's the penultimate weekend of the cricket season with all our local sides in action.

Scarborough station has opened its doors to a new heritage exhibition celebrating the golden age of seaside holidays.

Top cyclists will put their abilities to the test in a famous North Yorkshire location this month with spectators, team members and participants encouraged to make the most of their stay in the county while they are here.

The Pikes are now eleven matches without defeat after another Friday night victory.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information regarding a racially-aggravated public order incident that occurred on Bar Street in Scarborough.

Fire engines from around the country that were sent to help tackle the Moorland fire near Fylingdales are to be sent home as the fire service say the incident is contained.

A fundraising campaign that aimed to raise just a hundred pounds to support local farmers helping fight the moorland fires, has now raised over £73,000

Vital funds will be raised for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance when bikers from across the nation and beyond converge on Scarborough this weekend.

A series of unique money-can’t-buy experiences are being auctioned this September by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) to raise vital funds to restore locomotive No. 75029, The Green Knight.

As the deadline for public feedback approaches on Sunday, residents and visitors are being urged to voice their opinions regarding the future of the replacement bus service for Whitby’s cliff lift.

A man has pleaded guilty to multiple shop theft offences and fraud in Bridlington.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire, along with over 150 local Healthwatch organisations across England, is facing potential abolition under government proposals, prompting the launch of a national petition to protect its independent voice.

The first phase of a major scheme to improve Whitby’s public spaces and road network is set to begin on Monday after being delayed due to the moorland fires.

A Scarborough care home is thanking local emergency service workers with a weekly breakfast event.

Residents on the Yorkshire Coast are being urged to exercise caution as North Yorkshire Police have reported a surge in social media job scams targeting young people.

Victoria Avenue Day Services in Withernsea has opened a brand new pergola and seating area for services users in tribute to ‘’Dancing Queen’’ Jeanette Gell.

A pair of drug dealers who flooded the Scarborough and Filey area with cocaine are now behind bars.

The Met Office weather warning for thunderstorms covers the whole Yorkshire Coast and is in force until 5:00pm today.

Hornsea's volunteer rescue team have been back in action this week.

Pickering Town edged a five-goal thriller on Wednesday night to go ten matches unbeaten and also know the BBC will be visiting Mill Lane.

Three Scarborough drug dealers have been jailed for over ten years between them for supplying cocaine and cannabis resin after detectives dismantled their criminal enterprise.

Bridlington Town extended their unbeaten run in the Pitching In Northern Premier League East after a hard-fought draw with Ossett United.

Scarborough were 2-0 up within 180 seconds in a crazy start to the match, which also saw Buxton pull a goal back in the 7th minute.

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.....