Yorkshire Coast News

Two Yorkshire Coast towns have been named among the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom for a festive staycation this year.

Elite cyclists will tackle a gruelling route along the East Yorkshire coast and through the Wolds as Stage 3 of the Tour of Britain takes place on Friday.

Preparations are under way to manage the potential economic fallout for coastal businesses if a proposed overnight visitor levy is introduced in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Council is expected to approve a £2.43 million contract with Ripon-based Econ Engineering to lease a fleet of 13 new winter maintenance vehicles.

The oldest Pullman dining carriage on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is welcoming passengers once again following a ten-year restoration project.

An orphaned seal pup recovering at Scarborough SEA LIFE Centre is receiving daily eye baths using chilled tea donated by Yorkshire Tea.

The relocation of council staff to a new office building on the outskirts of Scarborough will cost taxpayers £3 million, sparking concerns over the future of the town's historic civic headquarters.

Former gas wells and deep salt layers will provide cleaner, cheaper geothermal heating to communities in Kirby Misperton and Pickering.

Fourteen boreholes will be drilled across Scarborough from next week as part of a multimillion-pound wastewater infrastructure project.

North Yorkshire Council has officially approved the part-retrospective conversion of a former Territorial Army Reserve Centre in Newby into a multi-use business park.

Automatic national resilience measures must be activated whenever critical military infrastructure faces threats like wildfires, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby has warned following a visit to RAF Fylingdales.

A drug dealer who boasted about living like a "rock star" has been sentenced to 34 months in prison for supplying Class A drugs in Scarborough.

Whitby's iconic whale bone arch has been dismantled after decades of coastal weather damage, making way for an ethical bronze replica set to be installed early next year.

Emergency call-outs for outdoor fires in North Yorkshire have jumped significantly across the county this summer, prompting gratitude from the Deputy Mayor and a reminder for the public to stay vigilant.

A popular Scarborough hotel has lost a planning appeal after painting the lower exterior of its Grade II* listed building dark blue without prior permission.

North Yorkshire Council has admitted it does not know how many of its nearly 100,000 library fines issued last year have been paid, nor how many users are banned, due to a loss of data during an IT system change.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his fifties was drugged, sexually assaulted, and robbed of his belongings in a Scarborough bus shelter.

The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has apologised for previously underreporting the number of times its staff wrongfully accessed patient medical records.

People living and working in Scarborough are being urged to join a neighbourhood board overseeing a £19.5 million investment programme over the next decade.

A three-year-old boy from Scarborough has helped launch a national fundraising campaign to provide specialist mobility equipment for thirty children across the UK.

Over a third of adults in Yorkshire and the Humber (34%) don’t know that regular exercise can reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer, a YouGov poll commissioned by Bowel Cancer UK has found. 

The Seadogs were comfortably beaten in Norfolk on Bank Holiday Monday.

Generations of coastal outdoor learning at East Barnby will permanently relocate to Birch Hall Scout Camp following the discovery of severe electrical faults and mounting repair costs.

The Blues star was a deserved man of the match but otherwise it was a disappointing day for most at the Towbar Express Stadium.

Scarborough has been named the 4th most dog-friendly seaside town in the UK, in a new study, with Whitby coming tenth.

The Seasiders met Garforth Town for the second time in three days on Monday.

Reports suggest a lightning storm on Sunday evening ignited buildings in a field at Kirby Misperton.

Market traders in Whitby have welcomed the restoration of one of the town's most recognisable landmarks and say it has given the area "a new lease of life".

A set of new remotely managed glamping pods could be built in the North York Moors National Park, near Whitby.

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council dog warden team have launched a new page on Facebook, to more easily enable lost dogs to be reunited with their owners.

Scarborough residents are being invited to find out more about Pride in Place, the role of the  Scarborough Neighbourhood Board and the first projects beginning to move forward across the  town.

Households on the Yorkshire Coast are facing renewed cost-of-living pressure as energy prices are set to rise.

A popular holiday park in Filey could reduce the number of static caravans at its site in order to remain “attractive to tourists”.

The mayor of North Yorkshire has backed an innovative seaweed cultivation business as the county aims to become England’s first carbon-negative region.

After the Blues were thumped 6-0 at NPL Premier leaders Cleethorpes, they hit Quorn for six on Saturday.

Just a handful of matches were completed with the wet weather around on Saturday.

A Bridlington woman who walked 1,500 miles to raise funds for Saint Catherine's is now aiming to complete an incredible 3,000-mile challenge.

Boro were in dominant form against Southport at Scarborough Sports Village on Saturday.

This is an update following an earlier appeal about a serious collision involving two men on motorcycles which happened on Mook Street, near Westow, at around 10.35am on Sunday 2 August 2026.

Controversial plans to build modern holiday let units near a Victorian landmark on the Yorkshire Coast have been refused after a backlash from residents.

Reservoirs may look calm and tempting for a swim, but it’s important not to take the risk entering any open body of water. 

Bridlington Town progressed to the next round of the FA Trophy after surviving a late Garforth Town comeback and holding their nerve in a tense penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw.

Souleymane Coulibaly scored a devastating 13-minute hat-trick in a dominant display.

Officers on their routine patrols spotted a vehicle being driven on the A164, Skidby roundabout just before 2am on Thursday morning, reportedly observing it being driven erratically and almost colliding with the central barrier and traffic cones.  

Fraudsters claiming to be from New Scotland Yard are targeting people across North Yorkshire in a sophisticated telephone scam designed to steal cash, valuables, and bank details.

Reform-led Scarborough Town Council approved a revised 2026-27 budget which reshaped spending priorities while leaving the authority’s £380,000 precept unchanged at a meeting on Tuesday, August 25.

A historic Scarborough leisure venue has been successfully nominated as an asset of community value.

There were 244 reported beatings in East Yorkshire last year, a 47% rise. 

Alison Hume, the MP for Scarborough and Whitby and Scarborough Mayor Thomas Murray, have joined dozens of residents in objecting to Homemore’s applications to officially designate The Redcliffe Hotel and The Lodge in Scarborough as mixed-use emergency accommodation and hotel sites.

Richard Flinton, the chief executive of North Yorkshire Council, will step down from the role as the council’s most senior officer at the end of March next year following a local government career that has spanned almost 40 years in North Yorkshire.

A new dog-friendly café in North Yorkshire has applied to place dozens of chairs outside its business.

A decision to close the care unit at Bridlington Hospital has been condemned by councillors and campaigners alike, who fear the planned closure will mean a ‘hollowing out’ of local healthcare services.

North Yorkshire Police say the B1249 Staxton Hill is closed due to a road traffic collision and is expected to remain closed for some time.

A North Yorkshire Moors Railway volunteer will bungee jump from Whitby's Larpool Viaduct next month to raise funds for crucial bridge repairs in Grosmont.

Businesses in North Yorkshire are set to benefit from a new round of export support with £300,000 of grants available. 

A former pub in Scarborough will be turned into residential flats after plans were approved by the council.

Whitby Town endured a miserable evening in Lincolnshire as a catalogue of defensive errors and lapses in concentration saw Cleethorpes Town cruise to a 6-0 victory.

The Lord Rosebery pub in Scarborough has applied for a new outdoor seating licence from North Yorkshire Council.

The Pikes had back to back wins after a nightmare start to the season.

Moorland Railway and Gardens, based in Staintondale, welcomed members of the public through their doors on Sunday 2nd August, raising an impressive £760.50 for Whitby Hidden Impairments Support & Help (WHISH).

A care home in Old Malton is inviting the local community to join residents, families and staff for an afternoon of traditional fete fun while raising money for Malton Community Hospital.

Whitby Town have brought former defender Alex White back to the club in a move designed to add experience and stability to their defence.

Bridlington Town staged an late comeback at the Bradley Football Development Centre, scoring twice to snatch a fully deserved 2-1 victory over Grimsby Borough.

Anti-social behaviour has decreased across the coastal command area compared to last year, although officials acknowledge that high policing demand and public perception remain significant challenges.

Plans to extend a prominent outdoor mural on a Grade-II listed building in Scarborough town centre have been approved by councillors.

Restrictions on evening and weekend working hours for teenagers could be relaxed under new proposals aimed at saving summer jobs and supporting seasonal businesses across the Yorkshire Coast.

Care services in Bridlington are equipped to handle hospital discharges despite concerns over dwindling patient numbers and potential unit closures at a local care facility.

Dedicated bus services will connect patients to the new Community Diagnostic Centre in Eastfield following concerns over its out-of-town location.

An arrest has been made by Armed Response Officers after they spotted a vehicle believed to be linked to a disqualified driver and wanted man on their routine patrols in the area.  

Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift has been closed with immediate effect due to a number of issues which have been identified with its infrastructure and critical components.

Visitors to Scarborough's beaches are being urged to stay at least one hundred metres away from resting seals to avoid causing the animals unnecessary stress.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested after a member of the public reported they saw a car driving erratically, allegedly with one wheel missing.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision at the junction of Cayton Low Road and Holme Hill, Eastfield.

Thursday has seen students up and down the Yorkshire Coast receiving their GCSE results.

Mobile phone coverage across the East Riding has been branded a nightmare by local councillors demanding action over poor signal that leaves some residents unable to even receive a text message.

The former leader of Scarborough Borough Council has expressed major safety concerns regarding proposed changes to vehicle access and drop-off points in the currently deferred Scarborough Gateway Plan.

An East Riding destinations team have once again demonstrated its commitment to delivering outstanding customer care by retaining the prestigious Customer Service Excellence Award for 2026.

North Yorkshire Police are looking for Zain Osman.

Boro were edged out in Lancashire on Saturday.

The Seasiders led but hosts Redcar Town battled back.

Pikes followed up last weekend's FA Vase win with another 3-1 victory on Friday.

There was another full programme of action for our local sides on Saturday.

The Blues were crushed 5-0 by second-placed Warrington Town at the Towbar Express Stadium on Saturday.

Public toilet facilities across the East Riding will be reviewed to make them more accessible for people living with stoma or colostomy bags.

A major station gateway redevelopment has been deferred in Scarborough over concerns about public drop-off facilities.

Reported domestic violence crimes have risen by 6.5 per cent across North Yorkshire between April and June this year, prompting police to assess whether the increase is due to more victims or greater confidence in reporting.

A seafront fish and chip shop, café, and public toilet is set to be demolished in Filey.

Christmas lights will be installed in Scarborough after the future of the festive illuminations was put in doubt over possible funding constraints.

Far too many East Yorkshire communities are being left cut off, according to a new transport survey.

The Seasiders are on the road again, on Friday.

Pikes picked up their first win of the season, when they came from behind, in the FA Vase, last Saturday.

The Seadogs carried on from where they left off at the weekend, on Tuesday night.

The Blues lost out in the North West on Tuesday.

A major recruitment drive has been launched for the East Riding Council to find its new Executive Director of Prosperity and Place.

Bridlington Town and Blyth Spartans shared the points in a dramatic 1–1 draw filled with energetic attacking play, direct long-range efforts, and second-half disciplinary chaos.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone who supported Staithes & Runswick Bay Lifeboat Weekend 2026, nearly £13,000 was raised for the station.

'Unsightly' and ‘hazardous’ Grade II listed steps in North Yorkshire will be repaired and renovated by the council after plans were given the go-ahead.

A seafront restaurant and café in a popular North Yorkshire resort has applied for a pavement licence from the council.

People living with dementia and their carers can enjoy live entertainment, hand massages, and a safe space to connect on a specially reserved train carriage travelling from Whitby to Middlesbrough on Wednesday.

Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, is calling on the public to share their views on violence and community safety in York and North Yorkshire.

A Scarborough home raised over £450 following their very successful summer fair.

Officers are appealing for information following reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision on Allison Lane in Ulrome on Sunday morning.

A community-led campaign is pushing to bring a tidal seawater pool back to Scarborough for the first time since 1989, aiming to boost local amenities, health, and tourism on the Yorkshire Coast.

North Yorkshire Police say please avoid the A171 whilst they deal with a collision near the Robin Hood's Bay turn off on Robin Hood's Bay Road.

A Scarborough care home owner has launched a direct video appeal urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to visit the Yorkshire Coast and witness the daily reality of the UK's social care system.

Some of the world's best cyclists will race through Hornsea, Driffield, and other local communities when stage three of the 2026 Lloyd's Tour of Britain Men comes to East Yorkshire this September.

Flamborough RNLI volunteer crews responded to five shouts between Friday and Sunday, assisting people and animals in need of assistance at sea and around the coast.

An impressive £2,300 has been raised for The Rainbow Centre following a successful open garden event at the Mulgrave Estate despite early threats of rain.

Ambulance crews in Scarborough are appealing for community donations to transform a dilapidated outdoor area into a wellbeing space at their new station.

Video evidence from the public is increasingly being used to prosecute dangerous drivers across North Yorkshire, with submissions to a police portal rising exponentially over the last few years.

The Seadogs were 3-1 down with 17 minutes remaining away at newly-promoted Hednesford Town.

Whitby's new-look side ended Ilkeston's 100% run and made it two wins from three with a dominant home display, thanks to goals from Joey Phuthi and Stuart Rose on Saturday.

There were some big clashes at both ends of the table in Saturday's cricket.

Skipper Tom Allan rose to the occasion four minutes from time to head home a dramatic equaliser.

Alison Hume has had her say on the government's ban on sales of disposable barbecues.

Extinction is an exciting brick model trail set to fascinate families and visitors alike at Sewerby Hall and Gardens.

Pikes fell behind but came roaring back on Saturday.

A weekend of family fun, live music, and maritime rescue demonstrations will take over Staithes and Runswick Bay to raise vital funds for the RNLI.

Primary school pupils in North Yorkshire are expected to learn safe self-rescue and swim at least twenty-five metres to help prevent further open water drownings.

Whitby Rugby Club have unveiled their new playing strips for the coming season.

It's A Level and T Level results day, on Thursday, across the country with students up and down the Yorkshire Coast finding out how they got on.

A not-for-profit action group has launched a campaign to save Scarborough’s former Mecca Bingo site and transform it into a major touring theatre by 2035.

Past and current smokers aged between 55 and 74 are receiving invitations for free lung cancer screening appointments this summer to help identify respiratory diseases early.

Thousands of new homes planned for the Scarborough area could trigger the construction of two new primary schools and the expansion of George Pindar School.

Over fifty author events featuring bestselling writers, broadcasters, and performers will take place across four days this November as the Whitby Lit Fest returns.

Emergency services have launched a new video campaign to warn residents and visitors about the hidden dangers of open water across North Yorkshire.

East Yorkshire residents facing the loss of their properties to the rapidly eroding coastline will be given priority access to a new £3.1 million affordable housing development in Skipsea.

Outdoor learning trips for thousands of young people will permanently relocate from the East Barnby centre near Whitby to a scout camp in Scarborough if plans are approved next week.

Almost £800 has been raised for the Bridlington RNLI following a successful charity dog show hosted on the town's promenade.

A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man who was stabbed during an altercation on First Avenue in Bridlington early on Monday morning.

Temperatures will reach 36 degrees Celsius in some areas this week as an amber heat health alert comes into force for Yorkshire and the Humber.

Operations at a Scarborough bus manufacturing plant will shut down again as four hundred workers plan further strike action over a rejected pay offer.

Topographical land surveys will begin across Scarborough this week to prepare for a multi-million-pound transformation of the town's wastewater infrastructure.

Young people across the Yorkshire Coast are being offered free open water safety lessons in Scarborough as the Andrew McGeown Legacy Fund celebrates a decade of delivering the SwimSafe programme.

A historic Filey hotel and former care home, famous for hosting The Beatles in 1963, has received planning approval to be converted into 17 apartments.

North Yorkshire Council is facing renewed pressure to scrap its new school transport policy after admitting to inconsistencies in how walking distances are measured.

A £6.68 million redevelopment plan to upgrade Scarborough Station's forecourt and drop-off areas is expected to receive formal approval from councillors this week.

Artists and performers have until the middle of August to pitch their ideas for two major cultural festivals coming to Scarborough later this year.

Senior officials are calling for better signage and extended operating hours to encourage more people to use Scarborough's Park and Ride service.

A Humberside Police dog who was initially deemed too difficult to train has retired this week after a career of jailing dangerous offenders and saving lives.

Several volunteer crew members at Bridlington RNLI have successfully completed key competency assessments to ensure the station remains ready to save lives at sea.

North Yorkshire Council is offering a £17,500 commission for an artist to create a landmark mural in Scarborough as part of the town's 400th-anniversary celebrations.

Competitors are taking on the traditional greasy pole challenge at the Whitby Regatta this weekend following the unique preparation of a large tree towed from Sandsend.

More than one hundred handmade scarecrows will line the streets of Ayton this weekend for a community festival organised by local volunteers.

Traditional wooden fishing vessels will set sail across Bridlington Bay this weekend as a free two-day maritime festival celebrates the region's rich coastal heritage.

The cast of this year's Scarborough Spa pantomime, Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood, have come together in costume for their official launch day ahead of the festive season.

A dedicated volunteer who helped shape the modern Flamborough RNLI station has retired after nearly half a century of service to the lifesaving charity.

York and North Yorkshire's deputy mayor for crime and policing has proposed a multi-agency meeting to address growing concerns over the impact of HMOs and emergency accommodation on Scarborough residents.

Local football clubs are gearing up for the start of the new season this weekend, with Scarborough Athletic returning home after a year in exile and Bridlington Town beginning their FA Cup campaign.

Farms across East Yorkshire are diversifying their incomes by transforming agricultural land into rural tourism destinations with support from local business services.

Brave participants will attempt to run across a 37-foot suspended and greased pole to capture a flag as a traditional challenge returns to the Whitby Regatta this weekend.

A major restoration project has secured the future of Whitby's historic Old Town Hall, bringing the eighteenth-century landmark back into public use with a refurbished first floor for community events and a returning outdoor market.

A free, rolling 12-week wellbeing programme for people living with chronic health conditions and their carers is launching at Alfred Bean Hospital in Driffield this August.

Up to sixteen children with special educational needs will benefit from tailored support closer to home as a new purpose-built facility opens at a Scarborough primary school this September.

Supermarkets are facing pressure to stop selling disposable barbecues after a severe fire broke out in woodland on the outskirts of Scarborough.

SeaGrown Ltd has submitted plans to convert a coastal farm shop and café at Flatts Farm into a new research and cultivation hub, which could create up to 25 jobs.

A Yorkshire Coast MP and the GMB Union have welcomed new government procurement rules that prioritise job creation over environmental targets, though green groups warn the shift should not come at the expense of nature.

A body believed to be that of a missing 13-year-old boy has been recovered from the water following a major multi-agency search operation off the coast of Hornsea.

Two people have sustained minor injuries after being bitten by a dangerously out-of-control dog in East Ayton.

A £119,500 strategy to manage urban gulls through enhanced street cleaning, gull-proof sacks, and potential food waste collections has been approved for the North Yorkshire Coast.

As a new urban gull strategy is approved for the North Yorkshire coast a report says historic attempts to manage urban gulls through nest removals and building deterrents have largely failed to reduce populations and often caused severe harm to the birds.

Christmas is coming early to the Yorkshire Coast as the popular Bridmas Day returns to Bridlington with a host of festive activities in the middle of summer.

Proposals by The Treasury in Whitby to reinstate its outdoor seating area have divided opinions in the town between pedestrian safety concerns and support for local business.

Grieving families in Scarborough will continue to have access to local services after a £2.5 million plan to replace ageing crematorium equipment was approved.

Children aged between five and fifteen will travel for free on buses across the East Riding this August, while older teenagers can claim half-price journeys to help families with summer holiday costs.

Thrilling yacht races and an inspiring charity voyage marked a successful four-day regatta on the Yorkshire Coast following a strategic change in dates.

An extensive search and rescue operation is underway off the Hornsea coast after a thirteen-year-old boy got into difficulty while swimming on Tuesday evening.

Scarborough Town Council is set to decide on funding for interpretation boards that will celebrate the coastal town's historic and ongoing role in global signals intelligence.

A twenty-one-year-old Zimbabwe international has secured a permanent move to Whitby Town following a successful pre-season trial.

The Environment Agency has launched a public consultation after granting draft environmental approval for a controversial temporary gas exploration rig on the North Yorkshire coast.

A new maritime and renewables cluster will launch this September to connect local businesses, education providers, and young people with the growing clean energy economy off the Yorkshire Coast.

A ten-week public consultation has been launched to gather views on renewing and expanding a mandatory licensing scheme designed to improve the quality of privately rented homes in Scarborough.

Thousands of unpaid carers in North Yorkshire are being asked to share their experiences to help shape a new countywide support strategy.

Construction students at East Riding College will become the first in the UK to use industry-standard project management software in the classroom.

The family of a 26-year-old woman who died following a two-vehicle collision on the A170 near Wrelton have paid a heartfelt tribute to their "beautiful daughter, sister and granddaughter."

Shoplifting and retail crime in Scarborough have surged by 27 per cent, sparking concerns from local councillors despite an overall reduction across the wider police force area.

Drivers parking along the coast between Staithes and Filey are being targeted by fraudulent QR codes designed to steal financial and personal data.

Crime prevention advice and community updates will be available to residents during a police drop-in session in Wykeham on Monday.

A charity football tournament held in Hunmanby has smashed its fundraising target, raising over £1,600 for a teenage cancer ward.

Campaigners have handed a 1,000-signature petition to North Yorkshire Council demanding the suspension of the 100 per cent council tax premium on second homes.

Reform UK candidate Susan Rumford has narrowly secured the Castle Ward by-election for Scarborough Town Council, defeating her Labour rival by a single vote.

A new £70,000 bronze replica will replace Whitby's iconic whale bone arch after the current structure suffered significant weather damage.

Communities in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey will benefit from locally retained income tax and business rates as York and North Yorkshire gains unprecedented new devolution powers.

Scarborough Hospital is experiencing record-breaking attendances and unprecedented pressure due to a combination of hot weather and an influx of summer holidaymakers.

Beachgoers across North Yorkshire and the East Riding are being urged to recognise the lifesaving impact of RNLI lifeguards as the charity marks International Lifeguard Appreciation Day.

Local businesses have secured £52 million in contracts and coastal events have injected millions into the visitor economy, according to a new regional impact report.

Scarborough Hospital is facing unprecedented pressure due to hot weather and an influx of holiday visitors, prompting residents and staff to share their experiences and call for improvements to primary care to help ease the strain.

Families are invited to a free open day at Scarborough Fire Station to meet local emergency services and community partners.

Children aged between seven and fourteen will learn vital sea survival skills as the Swim Safe programme returns to Scarborough's North Bay.

Local community groups and charities can now apply for doubled grant funding of up to £1,000 to support safety and neighbourhood connection projects.

A new drop-in community hub will launch in Bridlington to provide residents with free face-to-face advice on housing, health, and employment.

Dozens of new road signs are being deployed across North Yorkshire to help prevent devastating wildfires, as a national charity demands a complete ban on disposable barbecues.

Gull-proof litter bins and seasonal street jet-washing will be introduced to coastal towns as part of a new approach to managing urban seabirds.

A twenty-six-year-old woman has died and five people have been hospitalised following a two-car collision on the A170 near Pickering.

Plans for a free beach toy library in Scarborough have been scrapped over safety and liability concerns, sparking frustration and debate among local councillors.

Exotic fruits and award-winning floral displays will continue to brighten Bridlington station thanks to the dedication of a self-taught railway worker.

Coastguards and the MP for Scarborough and Whitby have formally called for a vote of no confidence in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's chief executive following a controversial dispute over pay.

Visitors to Scarborough will explore the cosmic beauty of the night sky at a free photography exhibition running until the 3rd of August.

Firefighters from across the region have taken part in a major training exercise simulating a school fire with missing casualties at the former Eskdale School site in Whitby.

Local creatives will be prioritised for future public art commissions following a backlash over the use of artificial intelligence on a giant deckchair trail in Scarborough.