Yorkshire Coast News

Father Christmas is arriving in Scarborough, on Saturday, for his annual parade to the town's Boyes store.

Bridlington Ice Trail is back, this weekend, with a festive theme.

Boro go to NPL Premier side Leek Town on Saturday in the FA Trophy.

The Blues go to NPL Premier leaders Warrington Rylands on Saturday.

The Seasiders host Grimsby Borough in NPL East on Saturday.

Whitby RUFC take on Durham & Northumberland Division Three leaders Wallsend, on Saturday.

The Pikes are back at Mill Lane on Saturday.

Whitby is set to host a spectacular weekend of festive celebration as the annual Christmas festival returns from Friday 14th November to Sunday 16th November.

The Scarborough Lights festival, a month-long celebration of light, art, and community, launches on Friday offering residents and visitors a host of spectacular, free, and affordable illuminations running through 21 December.

The Scarborough and Whitby Area Planning Committee has unanimously approved plans to allow a 32-metre-high Ferris wheel and an accompanying 18-hole adventure golf course to operate year-round on the Scarborough seafront for the next two years.

Local school children have been putting the finishing touches to some unique artwork which will be displayed at the Whitby Christmas Festival this weekend.

Four people arrested after drugs raid in Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Council has formally reiterated its staunch support for the dualling of the A64 with a vote securing wide cross-party backing for the essential road upgrade.

The Veterans Hub in Scarborough has reported significant growth and activity during its first six months of operation, demonstrating strong local demand for dedicated support services for the Armed Forces community in North and East Yorkshire.

Concerns have been raised about the transparency of meetings aimed at addressing bathing water quality issues in Scarborough.

A dedicated swimmer from North Yorkshire, Jake Vicars, has realised a long-held ambition by securing a Bronze medal for Team GB at the prestigious European Down Syndrome Swimming Championships.

The chairs of three neighbouring councils have joined forces in a show of unity to champion one of England’s most famous long-distance walking routes.

A passionate, three-year campaign to transform the derelict former Overdale school site into a much-needed community park is reaching its crucial phase, as local residents in Eastfield are urged to show their support to secure vital funding before a looming deadline in December.

The leader of North Yorkshire Council, has indicated that the series of high-level summit meetings addressing persistent bathing water quality issues along the coast, particularly in Scarborough, may be winding down.

A Government health minister has said he shares local concern about the closure of Eastfield Medical Centre’s building.

Nationwide Building Society has confirmed that its branch in Scarborough will remain open until at least the start of 2030, following an extension of the society’s long-standing Branch Promise.

Bridlington North Library has been fully refurbished after receiving £250,000 funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Libraries Improvement Fund, along with additional council funding.

Evening and night road closures will take place in Whitby from next week as part of works to the Spital Bridge junction.

It's back-to-back victories for the Seadogs but they did it the hard way.

Pikes converted a late spot-kick to grab a point in West Yorkshire.

Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, has been re-elected as chair of the influential all-party group.

The new town mayor of Filey is set to be appointed on Wednesday as the council seeks to reorganise after a month of ‘unrest’.

A man has been jailed for dealing Class A drugs after being caught by undercover officers in the early hours in Scarborough.

A man who approached a teenage girl wearing a school uniform, before inappropriately touching her whilst she was with her friends at a park in Hornsea, has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison.

North Yorkshire Police have seen a big improvement on answering times for 101 calls.

A Yorkshire Coast company dedicated to enhancing ocean health through the farming of seaweed and shellfish is set for significant expansion after securing a six-figure loan.

Some of the leading tourism representatives in North Yorkshire have met for the first time as they launch a drive for a ten year plan to shape the future of the county’s multi-billion pound visitor economy.

One man taken to hospital after a "large fight" in Filey.

Hospitals on the Yorkshire Coast are preparing for the latest round of industrial action by resident doctors.

The Great North mayors and leaders have written to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget, calling for investment that will unlock investment and opportunity across the North.

North Yorkshire Council leader, Councillor Carl Les, has expressed hope that significant progress is being made toward solving persistent bathing water quality issues affecting the coast, following a critical summit meeting held last week.

A three-metre lobster sculpture has been unveiled at Bridlington Harbour, East Yorkshire, celebrating the town's position as the lobster and shellfish capital of Europe.

Despite repairs being carried out, Northern say services are due to be affected until around 9:00am this morning.

North Yorkshire Council has agreed to press ahead with a project to turbo-charge the planting of trees and woodland in the region.

Councillors have been asked to approve the year-round use of a 32-metre-high Ferris wheel and an 18-hole adventure golf course in Scarborough.

A school in Scarborough has received the green light for a ‘desperately-needed’ special educational needs hub.

The Dogger Bank Wind Farm will boost the UK economy by £6.1 billion during its lifetime and support thousands of British jobs over the next three decades, an independent report has found

It's Remembrance Day across the UK, with the mother of a fallen soldier who served in Afghanistan speaking to us, in Scarborough, about her loss.

Whitby will once again mark Remembrance Sunday with the help of veterans and current armed forces personnel.

The Seadogs ended their run of four straight defeats after a superb second half show.

A 24-hour climbing challenge at Street Rocks, Coast and Vale Community Action’s (CaVCA) independent climbing centre in Scarborough, has exceeded all expectations — both on the wall and in fundraising.

Budding young artists across the Scarborough area have been recognised for their creative flare and dedication to promoting road safety in a competition among schools.

Aaron Haswell grabbed an injury-time equaliser with a spectacular free-kick to claim a point for Gary Liddle's men.

The Seasiders were well beaten in Emley on Saturday.

Eden Camp has received a remarkable donation of a collection of artefacts that capture the human connections formed at camp during the Second World War.

It was a busy day of rugby action on the Yorkshire Coast.

A former Whitby bank undergoing conversion to a restaurant and bar has applied for a premises licence from 8am to 3am at weekends.

Plans for a new ‘Coastal Market’ at Withernsea’s seafront have been approved by East Riding Council.

St Helens Caravan Park, nestled in the picturesque countryside near Scarborough, has achieved the highest possible recognition in the industry, being named the AA Campsite of the Year for England and Overall Winner for 2025/26.

A previously deferred development for more than 50 houses near Whitby is set to be approved by councillors.

A pub near Scarborough will be reopened and extended with new restaurant facilities after plans were approved by the council.

The incident in South Bay saw one 18-year old suffer injuries to his hand, with the other, also 18, suffering a facial injury.

North Yorkshire Council has formally accepted the initial funding instalment of the government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods (PfN) programme for Scarborough, just weeks before the Scarborough Neighbourhood Board submits its comprehensive strategy for the ten-year investment.

A major community engagement exercise has revealed that Scarborough residents want the £19.5 million allocated through the government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods to be prioritised for town centre regeneration, improving health, and increasing safety

Whitby's inaugural literature festival gets underway on Thursday in venues across the town.

A substantial new employment programme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is set to deliver millions of pounds to the East Riding of Yorkshire over the next five years to help residents facing barriers to employment.

New director aims to make North Yorkshire ‘the best place’ for children, families and young people to live and grow up

North Yorkshire Council is making 47 parcels of land it owns available for consideration for inclusion in the new Local Plan, with the potential to accommodate up to 10,000 new dwellings across the region.

Organisations along the Yorkshire Coast working with former armed forces personnel are being offered specialist training designed to foster better understanding and engagement with the military community.

Scarborough Rugby Union FC has submitted plans for a major ‘centenary transformation’ with upgraded pitches and padel courts.

The untold stories of Britain’s black ballet dancers are centre stage in a touring exhibition culminating in Scarborough.

The Cayton View Care Home near Scarborough has received a ‘good’ rating in its first inspection since opening.

Scarborough Town Council is recruiting for an assistant town clerk with a salary of up to £33,000, depending on qualifications.

North Yorkshire Council has rejected a second ‘unacceptable’ proposal for a new residential property and the demolition of an existing building at a site near Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Council has granted approval in principle for substantial investment in leisure facilities across the region, identifying Whitby Leisure Centre and Ryedale Swim and Fitness (Pickering) as key sites set to be transformed into Active Well Being Hubs.

Emergency services and a leading safety charity are urging Yorkshire Coast residents to attend organised fireworks displays rather than hosting potentially dangerous celebrations at home.

A man who set fire to a van parked near to a nursery in Bridlington has been sentenced to one year and two months behind bars.

Families gathered outside Scarborough town council offices on Monday 3rd November 2025 as part of a powerful national awareness movement called "Every Pair Tells a Story".

The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough has officially launched its annual Christmas Appeal, with the ambitious goal of raising £10,000 to assist individuals and families in the area facing hardship during the festive season.

North Yorkshire Council is backing further investigation into Scalby Beck in light of "compelling" expert evidence that it could be significantly impacting bathing water quality in Scarborough’s North and South Bays.

A leading local councillor has voiced concerns that Bridlington is failing to realise the full economic potential of its evening visitor offer, leading to complaints from tourists about the lack of activities after sunset.

Eastfield Medical Centre will be able to use a clinical room at St Cecilia’s HQ from Tuesday to provide a range of services while it's main building remains closed.

North Yorkshire Police has reported exceptional performance in managing emergency calls, with figures showing that 999 calls are now being answered in an average of just three seconds

McCain’s inaugural Farmdex report aims to provide a benchmark of British farmer sentiment and finds over half of farmers are considering leaving the industry.

Public consultation events are happening in Whitby on Tuesday and Thursday as part of the development of a Town Investment Plan.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is once again providing free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers.

Alison Hume, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, has urged the Government to provide financial backing for independent lifeboat services, highlighting the crucial lifesaving work carried out by the Runswick Bay rescue boat.

North Yorkshire's mayor says some of the region's police work around shop theft began in Scarborough.

Following complaints of drug dealing and anti-social behaviour, 63 Wreyfield Drive in Scarborough has been closed by York Magistrates Court for three months.

A house on Church Beck Cottages in Cloughton was the subject of a three-month closure order issued by York Magistrates Court on Friday 31 October 2025.

The driver of a brown Honda Jazz was pronounced dead at the scene, following the collision on Scalby Road on Friday 31st October.

Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) has launched its statutory consultation for the Humber Carbon Capture Pipeline (HCCP).

Tory chairman Kevin Hollinrake was commenting after nine people were left with life-threatening injuries after the attacks on Saturday evening.

An ex-Seadogs supremo has died at the age of 85.

Officers have warned people of the dangers of injury ahead of 5th November.

The deputy mayor for Police Fire and Crime in North Yorkshire has given her view on the flying of the flag of St George and Union flag in public places.

The A171 Scalby Road has reopened following a fatal car collision on Friday night (31st October).

The Seadogs have now lost four in a row after an 88th-minute winner for hosts Worksop Town.

There were queues outside many food establishments across Whitby on Saturday, bringing a boost to the local economy.

The First North Yorkshire Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order has been issued to man in Scarborough banning him from 44 properties in the area.

Town again put in a strong display at Lancaster City's Giant Axe.

They've now won three in a row after Saturday's 2-0 win over Hallam.

The town's rugby club took centre stage as the only side in action on the Yorkshire Coast and they took advantage.

Pikes are back to winning ways after victory in South Yorkshire.

Roof repairs at Filey Railway Station have been completed along with improvements to the café, toilets, drainage and two ornate cast iron windows

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has expressed optimism that a "local solution" is imminent for the prolonged closure of Eastfield Medical Centre, following a visit to the facility on Thursday to meet with managers and staff.

Scarborough's Veterans Hub is actively seeking a larger, dedicated clubhouse facility to better serve the needs of the Armed Forces Community across the region.

Communities and businesses are being asked to help shape a series of ambitious plans to help drive investment and opportunities in towns across North Yorkshire.

A Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Hornsea has faced significant opposition from the Town Council, leading to calls for further consultation before it can proceed.

Police have issued an appeal for information following fatal collision on the A165 in Speeton on Tuesday.

Concerns are mounting regarding the adequacy of the national resilience framework following the major moorland fire near on the Yorkshire Coast that threatened critical military infrastructure this summer.

Bridlington Town are back at the Mounting Systems Stadium on Saturday.

It's been a tough couple of weeks for Scarborough Athletic with three successive defeats.

After knocking them out of the FA Cup in August, the Blues go back to NPL Premier table-toppers Lancaster City, on Saturday.

It's Filey Lions' Annual Bonfire Night on Saturday with food, fun and fireworks set to light up Glen Gardens.

The Ship Inn has taken the decision to end its long-running Charity Bonfire Night Extravaganza.

Tony Hackworth's men are headed to Penistone Church on Saturday.

Seven new councillors have been elected to represent the Filey Ward on Filey Town Council.

Concerns grow that the new £12.5m facility at Eastfield, near Scarborough, poses a ‘potential threat’ to local services for patients further down the coast.

Social care for adults in North Yorkshire has been praised following an in-depth inspection that has placed the Council’s services among the best nationally.

This Halloween, English Heritage is partnering with NHS Blood and Transplant to offer visitors the chance to discover their own blood type.

More than a quarter of a million families will receive confirmation this week of their £150 discount on energy bills this winter.

Rainfall across the region has seen Yorkshire’s reservoir levels rise for the seventh consecutive week, with stocks now at 57.1%.

Only one of our local rugby union sides are in action this weekend.

It's been revealed that urgent repairs to the community football pitch at Scarborough Sports Village are due to get underway in January next year and be completed in time for the 2026/27 season.

Four running clubs in Scarborough are joining forces on Wednesday evening to host a collaborative event in support of the national "Let’s Lift The Curfew" campaign.

Regional leaders met with Yorkshire Water Chair Vanda Murray OBE yesterday, following growing public concern over the company’s appalling performance, transparency and executive pay.

Police say not everyone welcomes trick or treaters to their homes on Halloween so you can download and print a poster to make this clear to anyone trick or treating.  

Mayor Luke Campbell’s Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority team has agreed a deal to move into what is described as “one of Hull’s most desirable office locations.”

Organisers of the first Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival are issuing a final appeal to local independent businesses to register their involvement ahead of the event next month.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated East Riding of Yorkshire Council's adult social care services as ‘Inadequate’ following a national series of inspections conducted in June.

A strategic roadmap detailing how Scarborough could use a multi-million pound investment to drive coastal regeneration and improve the health and wellbeing of communities is to be considered by councillors.

This October, as the nights get darker earlier, officers in North Yorkshire will be running Operation Dark Night.

Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bridlington and Filey, along with North Yorkshire Police and both Filey RNLI Lifeboats were involved in the rescue last night which needed a helicopter to winch one of the trapped people to safety.

North Yorkshire Police are seeking assistance from the public following a serious incident involving a pedestrian on Thursday, 23 October.

Scarborough Athletic have discovered their next opponents in the Isuzu FA Trophy, following the release of the second round proper draw.

The third North Yorkshire coast bathing summit will take place today (Monday, 27 October) at Scarborough Town Hall.

Thousands of families visited Scarborough at the weekend as Peasholm Park was once again transformed into a wonderland of lanterns and illuminations.

The the Filey branch Royal British Legion is encouraging local people to take part in this year's Festival of Remembrance on Saturday November 8th.

Officers in North Yorkshire have a warning following fake messages claiming to be from the government.

Jo Coles has been answering questions from concerned councillors.

It was a mixed bag of results for our local sides on Saturday.

It was the Seadogs' third defeat in a week and manager Jono Greening described it as one of the worst performances in his spell as boss.

Scarborough and Whitby's MP has been discussing a new neighbourhood plan for the area.

A 10-year plan to enable York and North Yorkshire residents to thrive in high quality jobs is taking shape.

Test cricketer Adam Lyth might be invited back to the Towbar Express Stadium as his mascot forfeit preceded a great win for a depleted Blues side.

It's back-to-back North East trips for Bridlington Town and both journeys were very much enjoyed by Mike Thompson's men.

Pikes were well-beaten by Tadcaster Albion on Saturday.

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.....