Yorkshire Coast News

A young seal found dragging over 7ft of entanglement material has been released back into the wild in Scarborough after two months of rehabilitation.

Zoo keepers had an extra reason to celebrate this Mother’s Day with the arrival of a six-foot tall bundle of joy!

Scarborough and Whitby's Member of Parliament, Alison Hume, has announced her intention to launch a petition to campaign for the return of stroke services to the Yorkshire Coast.

Mayor's across the UK are being urged to buy British buses when they look at moving to franchised bus systems.

Wilson’s Food Hall near Scarborough is planning a series of live music evenings with local singer/songwriter and saxophonist, Em Louise.

Rowan Lea ward at Cross Lane Hospital, Scarborough, has received a collection of handmade hearts from local community group Untangled Threads, to help inspire and support its patients and visitors.

Saint Catherine’s Hospice has made history by becoming the first hospice in the UK to achieve Masonic Aware status.

Dozens of candidates have put their names forward for elections to form the new town council in Scarborough as part of plans to drive forward local democracy across the county.

Scarborough railway station is set to undergo a major transformation as Network Rail begins work next week on a comprehensive roof renovation project.

Police are renewing their appeal for information about an arson attack on a Whitby barn.

Six candidates have been declared for the upcoming Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election.

Work on a multi-million pound development that hopes to establish Whitby as a pivotal player in the maritime and offshore renewable energy sectors will begin next week.

North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for information following a robbery that took place on New Quay Road in Whitby.

A significant number of older people living in rented accommodation in Scarborough is raising concerns about their financial security and wellbeing.

James Farrar, the Chief Executive of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, has expressed his confidence that the devolution process will bring increased power and investment to the north of England

A Scarborough Motor Retailer has picked up awards from both Hyundai and MG

St George’s Primary School in Scarborough is among the first wave of schools to receive funding for a school-based nursery.

RNLI Bridlington is calling on the local community to get involved with the RNLI’s biggest annual fundraising event, the Mayday Mile, and complete the challenge of covering a mile a day throughout May.

Drivers in the East Riding are being made aware street lights along two main roads are to be switched off this week as part of a national pilot project to save energy and cut carbon emissions along UK roads.

A man's been charged with 64 offences as part of a major police investigation centred around a funeral directors in Hull.

Plans for a half-hourly train between York and Scarborough are ‘moving in the right direction’ and a plan to recruit more drivers is underway according to the Mayor.

The Whitby and Scarborough Park and Ride services are scheduled to reopen from Sunday.

Concerns have been raised regarding the high incidence of missed hospital appointments among residents in the most deprived areas near Scarborough Hospital.

Scarborough and Whitby MP, Alison Hume, says the area is attracting significant government investment.

Scarborough is set to receive a boost in its flood defences following an announcement of fresh government funding.

Thirteen constituents from the Esk Valley recently joined their Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, Alison Hume, in Westminster for a summit addressing issues with smart meters.

David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has unveiled his vision to enhance bus services across the region, with a focus on creating a more accessible, affordable, and convenient public transport network.

Dozens of residents and visitors have supported plans to convert Whitby’s former HSBC Bank into a new restaurant with holiday accommodation.

Flood Warnings start soon, ahead of this afternoon's high tides along the Yorkshire Coast

You will probably have seen their minibuses dropping-off and picking-up passengers all around Scarborough, but did you know that the majority of Dial a Ride’s drivers and passenger assistants are volunteers?

A Yorkshire Coast holiday park is unveiling a brand-new pavilion-style theatre, a contemporary pub, refreshed entertainment line-ups and pitch developments for touring caravans following a multi-million pound investment over the winter.

Filey Town Council are pleased to announce that the restoration works on the Filey Museum have now been completed.

New food and drink festival set to be served up in Scarborough in April.

Today, Mayor David Skaith published his first Police and Crime Plan for York and North Yorkshire.

There are concerns over public transport links to a new community diagnostic centre being built in Eastfield.

The leader of North Yorkshire Council has dismissed a call to change the way decisions are made at the authority.

The Seadogs came into their marathon trip south on the back of five unbeaten games and clean sheets.

Daring fundraisers are being encouraged to ‘Get Caked!’ at a muddy obstacle challenge event in aid of Saint Catherine’s.

Whitby's wretched form continued with a third straight defeat and with it, they dropped back into the NPL Premier's bottom four, after defeat to Hyde.

Candidates for the Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral election have been urged to put culture at the heart of their plans for the region.

The police force serving the southern leg of the Yorkshire Coast has revealed more on successes from their Operation Shield.

Eden Camp, the modern history museum in North Yorkshire, is supporting the annual Royal British Legion Industries’ (RBLI) The Great Tommy Sleep Out, in support of military veterans facing homelessness.

The Friends of Bridlington Hospital, a charity that has supported the hospital since 1953, is set to close.

Residents and visitors are being reminded to be responsible dog owners when visiting the East Riding countryside.

Unity Racing, a team representing Scarborough UTC, has achieved remarkable success by becoming the final ever F1 in Schools UK national champions.

Parking fees at council-run car parks across North Yorkshire look set to rise for the second year in a row.

Trevor Bull thinks the club has turned a corner as it recovers from a season of injury issues.

Scarborough Yacht Club is hosting a "Get To Know Scarborough Yacht Club" event this weekend, offering a chance for the local community to experience sailing and learn more about the club.

Scarborough's Rainbow Centre is holding its first Rainbow Charity Ball on Saturday June 7th.

North Yorkshire Council has been urged to increase special education needs capacity at schools in Scarborough.

Yorkshire and Humberside builders score higher than the national average in admitting mental health struggles due to physical exhaustion at work and through bullying and harassment.

North Yorkshire Council has rejected ‘unacceptable’ plans to construct four terraced houses near Scarborough Hospital.

Yorkshire Coast based Skipper Guy Waites has been selected as a Clipper Race Skipper for the international event’s upcoming edition.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for a key witness to come forward along with any other witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision on Westwood in Scarborough.

Increasing the frequency of trains between Scarborough and York is high on the Mayors agenda according to his Chief Exec.

The 2024-25 schools budget is forecast to be in deficit by £18.1 million, an increase of £1 million from a previous report in January.

Have you got a stunning image of the Yorkshire Coast which could help raise funds for Saint Catherine's?

North Yorkshire's emergency services are set to work together on a joint motorcycle safety initiative which will spread lifesaving messages across the county this summer.

The NHS trust that runs Scarborough Hospital has said it wants to work more closely with the region’s elected mayor to reduce health inequalities on the coast.

Local sports clubs in the Scarborough area could have to find a new home following plans to relocate and rebuild Scalby School on part of the former Lower Graham School site

"The Stars Aligned" to enable Scarborough College and Scarborough Rugby Club to sign former England International Ben Foden.

Scarborough Hospital’s new £47m urgent and emergency care centre (UECC) is ‘weeks away’ from opening after a faulty boiler delayed it last year.

Scarborough Athletic made it five clean sheets in a row on Tuesday night.

Construction has started this week to bring a new luxury hotel, pub and restaurant to Runswick Bay

The council hopes to ‘buy some time’ for residents living at Flat Cliffs near Filey before coastal erosion forces them to leave their properties.

Impressive artwork inspired by the iconic British Railways posters has been created for Northern stations in Yorkshire.

Two goals either side of half time made it back-to-back defeats for Whitby Town, however Matthew Tymon was on target for the Seasiders.

A new affordable housing project on Springfield Avenue in Bridlington is under construction.

The team at a Hunmanby based whisky distillery is celebrating after one of its whiskies won a gold award in a prestigious national competition.

Residents and businesses are being urged to be wary of rogue traders who may target properties pretending to be working for North Yorkshire Council.

Scarborough College and Scarborough RUFC have announced that former England international Ben Foden has joined both organisations in a dual role as Director of Rugby at Scarborough College and Head Coach at Scarborough RUFC.

The Trust that runs Scarborough Hospital has been ranked by staff as one of the worst in England as a place to work.

Plans for a Dark Skies Observatory at Danby Lodge Visitors Centre in the North York Moors National Park are progressing.

Five nights of overnight works start this evening.

Boro welcome Oxford City to the Scarborough Sports Village on Tuesday.

The Blues play their game in hand on their relegation rivals on Tuesday night.

Report says s Filey general practice has taken ‘appropriate action’ after the CQC previously raised concerns about staffing.

North Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation into a fire at a hay barn in Whitby, which they believe was started deliberately

There were two calls for service for the volunteers at the Bridlington RNLI Lifeboat Station on Sunday.

A man who stabbed his partner in her abdomen has been jailed for ten years.

A man from the Scarborough area has been sentenced after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual communication with children aged 14 and 12.

The traffic-free scheme on Whitby Swing Bridge which has been praised for supporting tourism in the town is set to restart next month.

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co say they have been instructed to market Whitby's Resolution Hotel.

Firefighters were drafted in from as far as Tadcaster to help deal with the barn blaze last night.

The fire is close to New Gardens, off Green Lane. Police have asked locals to keep local roads clear.

A Scarborough councillor says residents are 'beside themselves' over planned government cuts.

East Riding Council are expected to balance their books for this financial year.

Callers to This Is The Coast report Police sealing off the road in the Wheatcroft area.

North Yorkshire Council are working to strengthen verges on Westgate, in Pickering, from Monday for 5 days.

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More than 200 locals and activists joined a protest march against plans for a gas drilling rig in Burniston, near Scarborough, on Saturday.

East Riding Council say government changes on national insurance contributions could hit them hard.

A plan for 2025-2030 has been revealed with the council saying it's been two years in the making.

The Seadogs have scored NINE and conceded NONE in their last 4 games in all competitions.

Without their first choice centre halves, Town were exposed by relegation rivals in Derbyshire, on Saturday.

Boro beat Pontefract 45-5 in North East 2 on Saturday but Rochdale secured the title with a win of their own.

Bridlington Town put four goals past rivals Heaton Stannington to get out of the NPL East relegation zone.

The Pikes' 2-1 loss to Silsden saw the West Yorkshire side officially promoted.

North Yorkshire Council executives have officially adopted a harmonised household recycling and waste collection guidance document to support the provision of frontline services.

Police are appealing for information about the attempted theft of a motorbike on Herdborough Road in Eastfield.

Humberside Police are currently recruiting for Community Safety Mounted Volunteers to patrol the community.

Pickering Town Council is organising a Beacon Lighting Ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day on the evening of 8th May 2025

The Blues go to second-bottom Mickleover Sports on Saturday.

It’s another game where the importance can’t be understated for Bridlington Town, as they look to continue a recent run of good form when they travel to Heaton Stannington.

Second-placed Boro face Pontefract on Saturday in North East 2.

Northern Counties East Premier table-toppers Silsden visit Mill Lane on Saturday.

Two weeks on from an incident which resulted in the death of a man in Scarborough, investigating officers are continuing to urge witnesses to come forward.

North Yorkshire Council has reiterated its pledge to utilise the revenue generated from a soon to be introduced second homes council tax premium to tackle the pressing housing issues facing local residents.

Plans to renovate a historic Grade-I Listed building in Scarborough’s popular South Bay have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council.

Northstead Community Preschool in Scarborough has been rated as ‘good’ in all areas following an inspection by Ofsted.

Scarborough businesses have welcomed the news that the Red Devils display team will be taking part in the town's Armed Forces Day event.

A fundraising appeal has been launched to replace tools stolen from Bridlington Town FC.

A man has been arrested after officers were called to reports of a man causing damage to windows and doors of a property on Bow Street in Bridlington yesterday.

Council chiefs have been urged to rethink plans to spend £60m replacing elderly care homes with new support hubs for people with dementia, one of which would be in Scarborough.

Police in Whitby are appealing for information about an incident of criminal damage that occurred on Abbeville Avenue in the town.

Humberside Police Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man has been arrested following a reported kidnap in Hornsea this morning.

The event is hosted by North Yorkshire Council as part of the authority’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and takes place 100 days from today.

Two drug dealers have been sentenced after a police investigation into their illegal activity.

Scarborough and Norton are to receive 19 new build homes for social rented housing, shared ownership, and accommodation for homeless households.

Plans for North Yorkshire Council to take over the management of Scarborough's museums and galleries have prompted concerns about the future financial stability of these cultural assets.

A council-funded study into gull nesting in Scarborough has recommended the use of artificial nesting towers to ‘help manage guano in the town’.

Rabbits around the world are feasting on Yorkshire hay as one of the county’s longest standing independent family businesses expands.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging parents and carers to check their child’s vaccinations are up to date.

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The Government wants to get more people into work and cut Britain’s welfare bill, and it has set its sights on York and North Yorkshire to trial its plans.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has been accused of inaction over long-awaited plans to dual the A64.

North Yorkshire Council is set to take over the direct management of Scarborough’s museums and galleries following a request from the Scarborough Museum, Creative & Cultural Trust (SMCCT).

The Esk Valley Community Rail Partnership is bringing back its Forget Me Not Train, a special service for people living with dementia and their carers.

Arriva has announced upcoming changes to bus services in the Tees Valley and Whitby areas, set to take effect from 6 April 2025.

The Seadogs beat Redcar Athletic away last night in a closely contested match under the lights.

Children in Hunmanby have received a hands-on introduction to cutting-edge technology at an interactive workshop designed to inspire the next generation of digital innovators.

The number of children being educated at home in North Yorkshire has risen sharply, a council report has found.

Ship owner Crowley has praised the crew of it's Stena Immaculate vessel for their bravery reacting to last week's ship collision off the Yorkshire Coast.

A public meeting is taking place this evening to inform the community about a planning application submitted by Europa Oil and Gas for a gas rig in Burniston.

North Yorkshire Police is deploying a specialist team of officers in Scarborough’s night-time economy to help prevent sexual offences and keep people safe.

Steve Johnson, Operations Manager at Scarborough North Bay Railway has been nominated for VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2025 award.

The Seadogs are in action on Tuesday night at Redcar.

Scarborough and Whitby’s MP hopes that the site of Whitby’s last high street bank can be used ‘positively’ after the rejection of plans for an adult gaming centre.

Whitby’s former HSBC bank could be converted into a restaurant and a pair of holiday lets if plans are approved by the council.

GRAMMY- Award winning artist, actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith has announced his upcoming “Based on a True Story” Summer Tour will be visiting Scarborough this summer.

Jail time for Filey Driver who lead police on a 100mph pursuit through Filey and Flamborough.

The RNLI has released video footage taken by the Bridlington Lifeboat crew of the rescue operation following last weeks ship collision off the Yorkshire Coast.

The Endeavour Wharf Car Park will Close at the end of the month.

NHS staff at Scarborough Hospital’s Emergency Department have welcomed a new colleague this month - a research robot called DAISY.

A Reform UK councillor from East Riding Council has quit the party just weeks after hosting the party’s Connexin Live rally.

East Yorkshire and Hull will have an elected mayor from May 1st, here's the timetable of what happens when.

Police are appealing for information about an incident of attempted theft of a motor home in Scarborough which resulted in criminal damage.

The MP for Scarborough and Whitby says the area has to be more self sufficient when it comes to generating energy.

Bridlington Council are working to develop a new Neighbourhood Plan for for the town- and if you're in Bridlington, they want to hear from you!

Officers are appealing for information as they search for a wanted man in the Scarborough area.

The Blues' trip to Gainsborough Trinity has been called off due to problems with the Lincolnshire side's pitch.

Whitby Jets have recently been named as 1 of the first 20 clubs in England to meet Basketball England's Level 1 Club Standards.

North Yorkshire Council's corporate director of resources has weighed in on the local authority's rates increase.

A university professor has given his view on the tanker crash off the East Coast of Yorkshire earlier this week.

The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer has responded to local leaders’ over £300m of ‘promised’ transport funding, following the cancellation of the Northern Leg of HS2.

Scarborough beat Hereford 1-0 in the spring sunshine at Scarborough Sports Village in front of almost 1500 fans.

Mitch Curry's first goal for Whitby proved a decisive one as the Seasiders stay outside the NPL Premier's bottom four and keep one of their rivals at arm's length.

Bridlington Town kept up their survival hopes after an important victory over rivals Sherwood Colliery.

One of the Motorbikes was set alight after being stolen destroying the bike.

A man from Bridlington has been prosecuted in court after waste was dumped in the countryside at Carnaby.

Pikes again lost narrowly on Saturday.

The Captain of the SOLONG cargo vessel has been charged with Gross Negligence Manslaughter

The leader of East Riding Council says she'll continue to champion the region in Westminster, despite admitting the area has some of the highest carbon emissions in the country.

The Whitby Marine Discovery Centre is once again inviting residents of the YO21 and YO22 postcode areas to enjoy free entry this weekend.

The team at Newby and Scalby Library have been presented with the King's Award for Voluntary Service by The Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Jo Ropner.

North Yorkshire Police were out in force in Filey and Eastfield this week.

Twelve people have been sentenced to a combined total of 37 years and six months for their involvement in an organised crime group (OCG) operating across Bridlington

Bridlington RNLI held a special event this week to inspire the next generation of emergency life savers for the future.

Scarborough’s Wheatcroft Preschool has received a ‘good’ rating in all areas following an Ofsted inspection last month.

Aerial surveillance flights of the two vessels involved in this weeks collision off the Yorkshire Coast are continuing.

A further extension has been granted by the Magistrates’ Court in relation to the 59-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection to the two-vessel collision in the North Sea.

The final stage of a major scheme to improve roads and paths in Bridlington gets underway today.

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