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Senior leaders in North Yorkshire are intensifying their pressure on the government to overhaul how fire and rescue services are funded, arguing that the current system leaves vast rural landscapes vulnerable

East Riding of Yorkshire Council formally approved its budget for the 2026/27 financial year last week, a move marked by deep frustration and disappointment among councillors over what they describe as one of the worst government funding settlements in the country.

The sounds of a Ukrainian choir will mark the resumption of a poignant and thought-provoking exhibition that is touring North Yorkshire.

A pair of ‘autonomously operated’ padel courts could be built in Scarborough if plans are approved by the council.

Two murals are set to be painted on the harbour and old town areas of Bridlington, providing a celebration of the town's heritage.

An award-winning restaurant near Whitby has applied for permission to create a parking area – warning that without it ‘the business will close’.

The findings of an inspection of Whitby Cliff Lift have been welcomed by councillors ahead of a proposal to permanently close the landmark.

Residents across the Yorkshire coast are being urged to prepare for a spell of wintry weather as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for snow and ice.

Alison Hume, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, has publicly declared her support for Sir Keir Starmer following a week of significant political pressure on the Labour leadership.

The community-run information point at the Grade II listed Whitby railway station has been targeted by vandals leading the Esk Valley Community Rail Partnership to announce the immediate removal of the facility.

Boro raced back from 2-0 down with just seven minutes left.

Concerns have been raised about plans to build an electricity sub-station at the end of Scarborough’s West Pier as part of a wider redevelopment proposal.

Crowds are due to descend on Scarborough to witness a “flipping marvellous” annual Pancake Day extravaganza later this month.

Plans to convert a Filey holiday let into a residential property have been approved by North Yorkshire Council.

People will be placed at the heart of health and care services in the county to support them to “live well and independently” for longer, according to a vision set out by the new corporate director for health and adult services at North Yorkshire Council.

​It is “deeply, deeply dangerous” for public servants to worry about possible criticism from politicians when raising child safeguarding concerns, York and North Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor has warned.

Steps to help support the financial sustainability of Scarborough's community football club are set to be considered as crucial pitch repairs continue at its home ground.

Whitby Town have moved swiftly to strengthen their management team with the return of former boss Lee Bullock, who has been appointed joint-manager alongside Jason Kennedy for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has confirmed that Bridge 42, a key structure on its line, will be temporarily propped to allow safe operation of trains for the start of the 2026 season which will begin on 28th March, 2026

Tourism businesses’ concerns about the introduction of a visitor levy in York and North Yorkshire have been revealed as the region’s mayor describes the proposal as a “game-changing opportunity”.

Building costs for the service will rise by £100k in the coming year before the long term PFI deal expires in 2027.

A series of events is being planned to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Scarborough becoming a spa town which has seen the seaside resort become one of the nation’s favourite destinations over the centuries.

Boro are back at the Mounting Systems Stadium, Bridlington, for the visit of South Shields, on Tuesday.

Police in North Yorkshire have seized more than 50 e-bikes and e-scooters amid concerns from community leaders that “nut jobs” riding the machines will kill and seriously injure someone.

The Seasiders make the long trip north on Tuesday searching for a third win on the spin.

Part of a former Scarborough kitchen showroom is set to become home to a ‘rapidly growing’ gym.

A care home in Hornsea is inviting the local community to its free dementia advice event.

Could the North of England could play host to the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time? Northern mayors and leaders today set out a clear proposition for a future UK bid to be anchored in the North of England.

Members of the public have been praised for their efforts to save a man last night.

North Yorkshire's Chief Fire Officer has spoken about the importance of new equipment for the service.

The outgoing manager says he's gutted to be leaving Whitby, and has heaped praise on the staff and fans.

With Easter approaching, a brand-new series of Pilgrimage returns to BBC Two and iPlayer, featuring seven well-known personalities of different faiths and beliefs.

North Yorkshire Police say they want people from all walks of life to join up as special constables.

The incident involved a member of the door staff who was attacked with a glass bottle.

Deputy Mayor Jo Coles joined more than eighty partners to strengthen collaboration and support safer roads across York and North Yorkshire and beyond. 

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9th-15th February) by showcasing one of its Mechanical Apprentices.

A Yorkshire Coast town has applied for listed building consent for internal renovations.

Local government re-organisation was necessary, that's the message from North Yorkshire Council.

The Conservative and Independents group on North Yorkshire Council is having to give up 13 seats on the authority’s committees after its lost its majority.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious collision that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The Seadogs are on the wrong side of the play-off line in National North, but only just.

The MP for Scarborough and Whitby says she's seen the results of her successful smart meter campaign in action during a visit to the Esk Valley.

The Blues have now taken four points off Hednesford this season.

Michail Kirilov, 37, of Cambridge Street, Scarborough, has been charged with committing an act of outraging public decency and sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl.

North Yorkshire Fire Service are still waiting for government funding to help cover the costs of last summer's Langdale Fire.

Scott Kerr made it three wins in three as Bridlington Town manager, this time it was a tremendous comeback.

They stay at the Yorkshire Two summit despite Saturday's surprise loss.

A world premiere based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective is coming to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this month as part of a major UK tour. 

Audiences are invited to enjoy an uplifting and heart-warming evening of music as acclaimed soprano Nicola Mills returns to the Kirk Theatre on Sunday 15 February with her much loved show A Spoonful of Julie.

A 12-week government consultation to determine whether regional mayors in England should be granted the power to introduce a visitor levy on overnight stays is due to end later this month.

A powerful new dramatisation of what has been described as the largest miscarriage of justice in the United Kingdom’s history is set to premiere in Scarborough tonight.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has approved its budget for 2026/27 at the annual Full Council budget setting meeting held on Thursday 5 February.

Taxpayers in North Yorkshire are apparently being given some of the best value for money in England as independent research places the delivery of council services in the county as among the best performing nationally.

The North York Moors National Park Authority will this month open its astronomical observatory at Danby Lodge National Park Centre, adding a new permanent, purpose-built base for astronomy and space science learning in North Yorkshire.

The Pikes were looking to make it two wins in two under their new manager.

Alison Hume MP has welcomed news that more children and families within her Scarborough and Whitby constituency are set to benefit as the government’s free breakfast clubs programme continues its roll-out.

Scarborough hospital can install more than 1,000 solar panels on its buildings after receiving the go-ahead from North Yorkshire Council.

Humberside Police have released fresh video evidence highlighting the range of driving offences captured by the public as part of Operation Snap, an initiative designed to improve safety across the region's road network.

Concerns are mounting for families across the East Riding of Yorkshire as local leaders warn of a deepening financial crisis in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision

North Yorkshire Police are seeking the public's assistance following a racially-aggravated assault on a teenage boy that occurred on the Coastliner 843 bus on Monday, 2 February.

Plans for a controversial 24-hour adult gaming centre in Whitby have been approved on appeal despite hundreds of objections.

North Yorkshire Council has announced a significant restructuring of its leisure services, aiming to harmonise the dozens of different membership types currently across the county.

Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team has celebrated a remarkable milestone as team member Steve Glasper 50 marks years of unwavering service in mountain rescue.

Boro are hoping to return to the National North play-offs.

A Yorkshire Coast MP has joined calls for the Government to extend its support for those impacted by devastating wildfires in North Yorkshire.

The Seasiders are targeting more points under recently-appointed manager, Scott Kerr.

The Blues go to the West Midlands on Saturday.

Lives are set to be saved across North Yorkshire thanks to special kits which are being installed in towns and villages across the county.

A Whitby man has been handed a five-year restraining order and placed on the register of sex offenders for a decade after pleading guilty to sexual assault on a woman.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is set to meet this week to determine the final cost residents will pay for their fire and rescue services in the upcoming financial year.

Alongside the recent announcement of a one per cent reduction in the council tax precept, Scarborough Town Council is now focusing on a deliberate strategy to significantly increase its financial reserves.

Plans to introduce charges to use dozens of council-owned toilets appear to have been temporarily blocked amid concerns that a fee of up to 50p would not wash with the public.

Residents across East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are set to see an increase in council tax as Humberside Police’s precept has been set.

A timeline for the transition of power for public transport in Hull and East Yorkshire has been approved in principle.

A Whitby Butcher's shop could be converted into a laundrette if plans get the go-ahead.

A Bridlington drug driver who had five times the legal limit of cannabis in his blood has been banned from driving for three years.

An 8 per cent increase in the precept paid by residents in Whitby would leave the town council with a surplus of just £5 going into its general reserves, under new budget proposals.

Increased police presence in Eastfield after drugs warrant.

A group of determined businesses in Whitby is bidding to transform the town’s seasonal appeal through a major funding application to the York and North Yorkshire Mayor’s Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund.

Residents across North Yorkshire are facing an increase in their household bills as North Yorkshire Council signals its intention to raise council tax by the maximum permitted level.

Scouting across Scarborough is thriving, with the latest national census confirming the highest youth membership levels seen locally in the past 26 years.

Filey Golf Club say they've taken another significant step towards a more sustainable future.

A major blue print for the future of Scarborough harbour is to go before councillors.

Yorkshire Water has come under fire after the utility company announced an above-inflation price hike.

A record number of local businesses across East Yorkshire are accessing formal support for the first time, from business support services.

Whitby Town Council has officially thrown its weight behind a bid to see the historic seaside town named the UK's inaugural Town of Culture in 2028.

A senior councillor in the East Riding has hit out at government cuts to funding in the area, saying it'll lead to increased isolation.

An MP has stood by his criticism of North Yorkshire Police after an officer filed a safeguarding report on a family following a report of a burglary at their farm.

Scarborough is among the potential candidates for a £3.5 million Town of Culture award bid.

England will stage its first ever World Beach Pro Tour (BPT) volleyball event in Bridlington this year, with world class players travelling to East Yorkshire for the event.

Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club and Boyes Stores are pleased to announce that the new Barons Padel Tennis & Pickle Centre will be located at the soon to be vacated, W Boyes & Co. Ltd warehouse site on Hopper Hill Road, Eastfield, Scarborough.

The NHS Trust that runs Scarborough hospital is facing a deficit of up to £31 million amid a ‘very challenging financial landscape’.

Unauthorised camping is not just a problem in areas identified by North Yorkshire Council.

The tax on second homes in North Yorkshire has contributed a substantial pot.

Seadogs were held to a 0-0 draw by National North strugglers, on Saturday.

Humberside Police’s Chief Constable has given his thoughts on the reforms announced in the policing white paper earlier this week.

One secured a crucial victory while the other didn't have a game, on Saturday.

Recently, a young seal has been resting on the beach in Scarborough, and it’s understandably attracted a lot of attention from members of the public.

The year-long restoration of Scarborough station is entering its final phase, with the project set to deliver even more benefits to the town than originally anticipated.

New Pickering player-boss Simon Heslop began with a victory on Saturday.

Brid boss Scott Kerr was upbeat going into Saturday's trip to Garforth.

A Decision on controversial plans for a gas drilling rig at Burniston has been postponed following intervention by the Government.

Local leaders in Scarborough are sounding a note of caution following government proposals that could see a new levy placed on overnight stays.

Families in Scarborough are preparing to lace up their walking boots this Thursday for a special event aimed at improving health and protecting the environment

Scarborough's maternity unit may face a ‘reduction of service provision’ if issues with the building’s roof persist.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has set out his proposal for the 2026/27 Policing and Crime precept.

Alison Hume says she will be missing from Westminster for a while as she undergoes an operation.

Concerns have been raised about a council ‘undermining democracy’ ahead of a major planning meeting to decide on proposals for a gas drilling rig near Scarborough.

An Ambitious Campaign to Bring HM Bark Endeavour Back to Whitby for 2028 Commemorations Gains Momentum.

Scarborough Town Council's 2026/27 budget has come in for criticism as it allocates £70,000 for Christmas lights while simultaneously slashing community grants by 62 per cent. But would all that cash be needed and will it bring other benefits?

The Seadogs turned on the style in Lancashire on Tuesday night.

A comprehensive plan for the future operation of public toilets across North Yorkshire will deliver "higher standards, improved reliability, and better value for money for residents and visitors" according to a council report.

​​Scarborough Community Diagnostics Centre, in Eastfield has been officially given planning permission ahead of opening next month.

Humberside Police have launched a recruitment drive for their new Community Safety Mounted Volunteer (CSMV) scheme, inviting local horse riders to help put the "neigh" back into their neighbourhoods.

Scarborough RUFC aim to stay at the summit of their league over the weekend, but face their nearest rivals.

Leaders on the Yorkshire coast have expressed a mixture of cautious optimism and sharp concern following the release of the government's policing reforms white paper.

On a day marked by both a sombre anniversary and incredible grit, 24-year-old Lucie Maguire took to the iconic 199 steps of Whitby to reclaim her story.

Scarborough Town Council's newly approved budget for 2026/27 has highlighted a sharp divide between the council’s leadership and opposition members over the future of community funding.

Pikes play their first match under new manager Simon Heslop, after they dispensed with Tony Hackworth earlier in the week.

Residents along the Yorkshire Coast are being urged to take extra care as a yellow weather warning for ice is set to take effect.

Residents are due to get fairer access to North Yorkshire’s leisure and wellbeing hubs if senior councillors back proposals for a new membership scheme.

Work has started on improvements to a popular route which provides stunning views of North Yorkshire’s coastline.

Boro host Nottinghamshire side Worksop Town, known as the Tigers, at the Mounting Systems Stadium, on Saturday.

A Driffield fund-raising group have provided Saint Catherine’s Hospice with an additional cuddle bed to offer comfort in life’s final moments.

​A public meeting of the Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee has been provisionally set for Monday, March 23, to discuss the findings of an investigation into the causes of water pollution in Scarborough.

Scarborough has found itself playing a part in a national political drama.

Scarborough Town Council has approved its annual budget for 2026/27, a decision marked by a 1 per cent reduction in it's council tax precept.

Councillors in the East Riding have given their views on bin changes they say have been forced following government policy changes.

Lindhead School in Burniston has no heating or hot water, so will be closed today whilst repairs take place.

North Yorkshire Council has launched an ambitious ten-year strategy designed to revitalise the harbours of Scarborough and Whitby, alongside Filey Coble Landing.

Saint Catherine’s Christmas ‘treecycling’ scheme raises £1,950 for patient care.

Claims of systemic errors in the implementation of a controversial home-to-school transport policy are set to be examined by an influential committee next month amid concerns over delays in investigating the issue.

With unprecedented demand and falling funding, senior figures within East Riding Council say things have to change.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway launches urgent Bridge 42 Appeal to save a vital link and secure the future of the heritage railway.

A man has been arrested after Community Patrol officers were made aware of a suspected drink driver on Lansdowne Road in Bridlington at 3.20am on Friday morning.

Scarborough Athletic manager Jono Greening paid tribute to visitors Kidderminster Harriers but said sloppy goals cost his side a 2-0 loss.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has announced a major overhaul of the Combined Authority’s farming support programme after a report concludes half the regions farms are not making sustainable profits.

Both Scarborough and Bridlington were leading their respective divisions going into Saturday's fixtures.

Bridlington Town are up and running under Scott Kerr after a super second-half comeback.

The Seadogs go to fifth-placed Radcliffe on Tuesday night as they target a top-seven return in National North.

Pikes are back within seven points of the play-offs after a last-gasp victory.

Alison Hume has addressed parliament regarding a need for funding to be widened in the wake of the Langdale Moor fire.

A fee of up to 50p could be introduced to use public toilets across North Yorkshire, while underused or dilapidated conveniences could be closed.

The Blues go to Cleethorpes Town for the first time in their history on Tuesday.

East Riding Council has unveiled a major five year plan around learning disability.

North Yorkshire Council has said it is not planning on delaying a decision on proposals for a gas drilling rig near Scarborough.

Plans for a controversial gas drilling rig near Scarborough have been recommended for approval despite more than 1,500 local objections.

The towns' rugby sides continue to lead the way in their respective leagues.

Pikes go to Horbury Town on Saturday.

Jono Greening wants a big improvement on Saturday as Kidderminster Harriers take on Scarborough Athletic at the Mounting Systems Stadium.

The Seasiders are looking for their first points under new boss Scott Kerr.

The flood warning is in force from 7:45pm until 11:00pm this evening due to strong winds and large waves.

The Blues' home game with Gainsborough Trinity, set for Saturday has been called off.

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.....