Yorkshire Coast News

A new Mayoral Development Zone aims to rejuvenate Scarborough's high street and transform the town into a year-round destination.

The annual Poppy Appeal is experiencing incredible generosity across Scarborough as the town joins the rest of the country in marking Armistice Day.

Whitby Town will travel to Oldham on Wednesday night in search of a crucial victory against Avro to end a three-match losing streak in the NPL Premier.

Fears are growing for Scarborough's town centre as 42 Poundland jobs face uncertainty and the main Post Office prepares to close, amidst a £18.5 million regeneration push for the Brunswick Centre.

Families will shape their own adventure across Scarborough town centre in a new interactive, illuminated storytelling trail launching this weekend.

The leadership of England's largest geographical council is set to change hands next year as Dale Owens is recommended for the role of chief executive.

Whitby Town have officially extended the loan of nineteen-year-old midfielder Lucas Barnes from Harrogate Town into the new year.

Kevin Hollinrake, the MP for Thirsk and Malton, has been cleared of breaching the House of Commons Code of Conduct following an investigation into alleged lobbying.

Drivers visiting Bridlington town centre can now benefit from a free first hour of parking following the official opening of a new £15.5 million multi-storey facility.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume is calling for a Changing Places toilet in the new Brunswick Centre redevelopment and raising safety concerns over train and bus accessibility across the Yorkshire Coast.

Scarborough Athletic are aiming to secure three crucial points against Marine this Tuesday night to distance themselves from the National North relegation zone.

Scarborough’s £19.5 million Pride in Place programme is officially moving into its delivery phase, advancing major regeneration, cultural, and community projects across the town.

Newly released Freedom of Information data has revealed that the A64 between York and the Yorkshire coast experienced over 5,200 hours of closures across 671 shifts since 2020.

Patient care at Saint Catherine's will be supported this Christmas following the launch of an annual festive appeal that features a special remembrance service in Scarborough.

Millions of pounds in new investment and high-quality jobs could soon revitalise Scarborough following a major fact-finding mission by private developers on Bonfire Night.

A new £15.5 million multi-storey car park offering 426 spaces and an hour of free parking in Bridlington will be officially opened on Monday to help boost town centre footfall.

Drivers travelling between York and the Yorkshire coast have experienced over 5,200 hours of closures on the A64 since the start of 2020, sparking renewed calls from local leaders for major investment and full dualling of the route.

Filey residents and their local MP are urging Royal Mail to reinstate a historic George VI postbox that was removed after being damaged by a vehicle.

Bridlington Town suffered a frustrating three-nil away defeat against Lincoln United after a series of costly defensive mistakes undermined their attacking efforts.

Scarborough Athletic were 2-0 down at half time, but roared back in the 2nd half to grab a point, and unlucky not to take all three.

A new Mayoral Development Zone will tackle systemic issues and drive economic growth across Scarborough, extending far beyond the redevelopment of the vacant Brunswick Centre.

Residents are being warned about fraudulent websites and fake job adverts as a new protocol allows trading standards teams to swiftly remove unfair online platforms.

East Yorkshire rail users have faced severe disruptions and over 20 daily cancellations after autumn leaves on the tracks prompted operators to skip rural stations, sparking outrage from local leaders.

Stan Hewitt's second-half penalty proved only a consolation as Whitby Town suffered defeat on the road against Emley.

Neighbourhood policing in rural communities faces a significant threat from proposed 'mega' regional police forces, according to York and North Yorkshire leaders.

We hear from the local company behind plans to redevelop Scarborough's empty Brunswick Centre after an £18.5 million public funding package was approved.

A newly formed grassroots group is calling on local politicians to take the climate emergency more seriously ahead of a free public briefing in Scarborough this weekend.

An emergency Interim Executive Board has been appointed at Whitby School following statutory intervention by North Yorkshire Council to drive rapid improvement.

A spectacular community lantern parade will kick off a weekend of festive entertainment, shopping, and family activities at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre later this month.

Motorists will park for free in council-run car parks on Remembrance Sunday to help communities attend memorial services.

A new Tesco Express store has opened its doors on Main Street in Seamer, creating nineteen jobs and offering a range of community support initiatives to local schools.

A major redevelopment of Scarborough's high street will go ahead after local leaders formally approved a Mayoral Development Zone and unlocked millions of pounds in funding for the vacant Brunswick Centre.

Comedy fans can look forward to live performances from Paddy McGuinness, Richard Ayoade, and Chris McCausland as they bring their new tours to the Yorkshire coast in 2027.

Scarborough will sparkle with twenty-eight light-themed events, including a magical circus in Falsgrave Park and stargazing at the castle, as the annual Scarborough Lights festival begins next week.

Run-down properties and heritage buildings in Bridlington are undergoing major renovations as part of a community-led campaign to restore civic pride and tackle antisocial behaviour.

A multi-million-pound redevelopment of Scarborough's Brunswick Centre is expected to take a significant step forward on Friday as regional leaders prepare to approve crucial public funding.

The Dalewood Trust has submitted plans for a major expansion of its Whitby site, including a new purpose-built café, an activity centre, and a tranquil sensory garden for adults with learning disabilities.

Ten historic monuments on Fylingdales Moor have been added to the Heritage at Risk Register after a massive wildfire stripped away protective vegetation and exposed them to erosion and unexploded ordnance.

A hand-picked delegation of developers and financiers is visiting Scarborough on Thursday to explore major investment opportunities across the coastal town.

Holiday accommodation across York and North Yorkshire could face a five percent price hike as the government introduces a new visitor levy bill to Parliament.

Almost £900,000 in new funding will protect year-round cultural festivals and fund essential infrastructure upgrades at a historic theatre in Scarborough.

Construction on Scarborough Hospital’s new £25 million acute service laboratory has reached a key milestone as it replaces a former building deemed unsafe due to RAAC.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has strongly criticised a leadership change at Yorkshire Water, comparing it to "shuffling the deckchairs on the Titanic" after the company received a one-star environmental rating.

Europa Oil & Gas has officially appealed the council's decision to reject its controversial plans for a 125ft gas drilling rig in the village of Burniston near Scarborough.

Yorkshire Water is facing demands to return to public ownership following the resignation of its chief executive over a one-star environmental rating and hundreds of pollution incidents.

Dedicated volunteers who have donated thousands of hours to combat loneliness across the Yorkshire Coast will be honoured at a special afternoon tea this Wednesday.

North Yorkshire Council has approved the next stage of a £2.5 million project to replace the two ageing cremators at Woodlands Crematorium in Scarborough to reduce rising maintenance costs and improve reliability.

A thirteen-year-old photography competition winner has been appointed as the new volunteer photographer for the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership.

Pupils at St Peter's school in Scarborough are enjoying their new all weather pergola after winning a competition on This is the Coast.

Calls for improved national wildfire resilience and compensation schemes are intensifying following the devastating Fylingdales moor blaze on the Yorkshire Coast.

A new report has revealed that Whitby Museum and Pannett Art Gallery could require £200,000 in major repairs and infrastructure upgrades, prompting a series of specialist surveys.

Nine in ten people believe National Parks play a vital role in supporting mental health and wellbeing, according to a new UK-wide survey.

Shop workers and businesses caught breaking new tobacco and vaping laws could face on-the-spot fines of up to £200 under fresh legislation coming into force this month.

A controversial 24-hour adult gaming centre in Whitby has been granted permission to install illuminated signage despite concerns over light pollution and the town's dark skies.

A new economic report reveals Leeds Bradford Airport contributes £737 million annually to the regional economy and argues that a dedicated rail link could unlock further growth across Yorkshire.

A passenger remains in hospital with serious injuries following a three-vehicle collision on the A169 between Pickering and Malton.

A senior North Yorkshire councillor and former retail executive has warned that the redevelopment of Scarborough's Brunswick Centre must focus on frictionless transport links and experiential retail to draw anticipated crowds.

North Yorkshire Council-owned Brierley Homes narrowly avoided administration and a £20 million loss thanks to a £3.4 million taxpayer-funded bailout.

A Scarborough councillor is calling for the reinstatement of a dedicated youth court to tackle rising concerns over gangs of young people causing severe damage and anti-social behaviour in the town.

Ten new jobs and a year-round visitor attraction will be created in Whitby after a local distillery secured a £500,000 loan to transform two derelict barns next to the town's famous abbey.

North Yorkshire councillors could see their basic annual allowance increase by 2.6 per cent to over £18,400 next year, pending final approval in November.

Flamingo Land Resort have announced the official end of their running the Alpamare waterpark.

Boro were beaten on their first visit to the North West side in a match that was suspended for a time due to a Seadogs fan being taken ill.

Fusion nightclub in Scarborough has been granted permission to extend its alcohol licence until 2am, subject to strict new noise management conditions.

Proposals to build two floodlit padel tennis courts at the North Yorkshire Water Park have been refused after planning officers ruled the countryside location would encourage car-dependent travel.

Families across the Yorkshire Coast are being forced to leave employment to care for relatives due to a severe lack of support services.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has held its final planning sub-committee meeting amid anger from local councillors over central government reforms that will eliminate public debate on most housing applications.

Whitby Town were hammered 5-0 in a Hallowe'en Horror Show.

They saw off Sandal on home turf in North East 1.

Bridlington Town produced a superb second-half comeback to claim local derby bragging rights with a 3-1 victory over North Ferriby at the HDM Energies Stadium.

Pikes are without a win in five after their latest setback.

The identity of potential tenants for Scarborough's Brunswick Centre redevelopment remains under wraps as local councillors debate the financial risks of the project.

Two neighbours in Bridlington are celebrating after sharing a massive £750,000 prize in the latest Postcode Lottery draw.

The Town's MP is calling on Post Office officials to guarantee uninterrupted access to essential services following the impending closure of Scarborough's main town centre branch.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is requesting an £8 million support package amid a growing £18.4 million mid-year deficit.

Motorists are being urged to avoid the A169 near Pickering and the A64 near Rillington following two separate collisions that have blocked the routes.

YMCA North Tyneside has defended its plans to convert a former Scarborough guest house into a 10-bed supported accommodation facility, assuring locals it will act as a well-managed stepping stone to independent living rather than a permanent destination.

The Government's Minister for Reindustrialisation has visited the Woodsmith Project near Whitby to see how the major infrastructure development is creating skilled jobs and boosting the local economy.

Seven dedicated community champions have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to Whitby at an annual awards ceremony.

Yorkshire Water Chief Executive Nicola Shaw is stepping down days after the firm received a damning one-star environmental rating.

Patients at Scarborough Hospital's A&E are facing significantly longer wait times than those at York Hospital, with 21 per cent spending over 12 hours in the emergency department.

Swimmers and river users will soon benefit from real-time water quality updates as a new artificial intelligence trial begins on the Yorkshire Coast.

The multi-million pound redevelopment of Scarborough's Brunswick Centre currently includes no provision for publicly accessible toilets, prompting concerns from local councillors.

Scarborough residents are expressing mixed reactions over a proposed £50,000 plan to relocate the iconic Freddie Gilroy statue to a more sheltered spot on the seafront.

A multi-million-pound funding decision to transform Scarborough's boarded-up Brunswick Centre into a multiplex cinema and leisure hub will take place next week.

Local politicians have expressed starkly contrasting views on the Chancellor's first Budget, with promises of winter energy payments clashing against claims of soaring taxes and national debt.

More than 640 hours of volunteer time will power the second annual Whitby Lit Fest as big names in literature and broadcasting arrive for a four-day celebration.

Local leaders and the regional mayor are clashing over the direction of the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority following the cancellation of a scheduled executive board meeting.

North Yorkshire Council is facing criticism for its slow progress towards its net zero targets after new figures showed a rise in emissions from the authority's vehicle fleet.

Local councillors have supported an £18.5 million public funding package to redevelop Scarborough's vacant Brunswick Centre, while acknowledging concerns over the level of financial risk involved.

A spectacular and secure fireworks display will return to Scarborough Cricket Club next week, offering families a safe environment to celebrate Bonfire Night.

An NHS dialysis unit at Scarborough Hospital has been placed into special measures after inspectors uncovered severe safety, staffing, and infection control failings.

Scarborough town councillors have deferred a decision on funding the £50,000 relocation and restoration of the iconic Freddie Gilroy statue due to concerns over costs and a lack of transparency.

North Yorkshire Council has approved outline planning permission for up to 150 new homes in Pickering, despite warnings that the town’s sewage network is already at full capacity.

Residents are being invited to discover the value of their family heirlooms at a free antiques valuation event in Scarborough hosted by television auctioneer Charles Hanson's team.

TGJones has confirmed it will permanently close its Scarborough town centre store in January 2027, resulting in the loss of the town's main Post Office branch.

A seven million pound government investment will fund a comprehensive feasibility study into bringing the Olympic and Paralympic Games to the North of England in the 2040s.

Rew Nurse, a talented artist specialising in Graffiti murals and artwork has died, in a statement released by his family.

A major redevelopment of Scarborough's vacant Brunswick Centre into a multiplex cinema and leisure hub is a step closer after a multimillion-pound funding package was unanimously approved.

A six-year-old boy is braving high winds on a 30-mile trek from Filey to Whitby to raise funds for armed forces veterans living in care homes.

Runners and walkers will gather in Scarborough this Wednesday evening to raise awareness of women's safety when exercising in the dark.

Scarborough's main Post Office branch on Westborough is set to close in the coming months as part of a wider restructuring programme, prompting concerns over access to essential services for local residents.

A proposal by Haven to extend the annual season of Primrose Valley Holiday Park near Filey by almost a month has sparked a divide among locals over the potential economic benefits versus the strain on local services.

Government policies affecting tourism, media, and grassroots sports will face direct scrutiny from a Yorkshire Coast representative following the election of Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume to a key parliamentary committee.

North Yorkshire is considering expanding a successful rural public safety scheme that combines police, fire, and ambulance roles into a single officer position to improve emergency coverage in remote communities.

A major transformation of Scarborough's vacant Brunswick Centre into a cinema and leisure complex is a step closer after North Yorkshire Council approved it's part of a £18.5 million public funding package.

Thousands of free primary and secondary school uniform items will be available to Scarborough families this week as part of an initiative to tackle the cost of living and reduce clothing waste.

Scarborough residents can enjoy a free evening light display at Peasholm Park this week after organisers salvaged artworks from a weekend event cancelled due to severe gales.

Seven schools across Scarborough and Whitby will share in a £22.5 million government investment designed to boost extracurricular activities and help young people develop new skills.

A dated tennis court near Filey will be transformed into a modern multi-sport facility featuring floodlights and a digital booking system.

Sweeping national changes to the planning system taking effect this month will see most housing developments decided by unelected council officers rather than local councillors across North Yorkshire and the East Riding.

Rogue traders and shops selling illegal vapes or tobacco to children across North Yorkshire could soon face stricter penalties under a revised enforcement policy.

Residents and emergency services are recovering after Storms Austen and Boelo brought extreme downpours, flooded homes, and widespread disruption to Scarborough and Whitby.

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The future of housing, jobs, and the environment across North Yorkshire will be shaped by a new 20-year blueprint as a six-week public consultation launches today.

Residents across North Yorkshire can now borrow therapeutic light kits from their local libraries to help combat Seasonal Affective Disorder during the darker winter months.

Bridlington Town's reward for beating Curzon Ashton is a home tie against National League North high-flyers Macclesfield. Scarborough head to 2024/25 FA Trophy Finalists Spennymoor Town.

Motorists and public transport users will face a five-day daytime road closure on the A174 at Lythe Bank, with a replacement shuttle bus maintaining links to Whitby.

Volunteer lifeboat crews from Bridlington and Scarborough battled 50mph winds and four-metre waves during a major search operation sparked by an emergency beacon in the North Sea.

Trains between Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington have been CANCELLED this morning, due to communication system issues.

Hundreds of millions of pounds will be poured into repairing roads, filling potholes, and improving transport safety across North Yorkshire over the next four years.

North Yorkshire Police are answering 999 calls in an average of three seconds despite receiving nearly 7,000 more emergency calls this financial year.

A specialist audit has revealed that nearly £20,000 in water charges may have been incorrectly billed to Whitby Town Council for a local public toilet.

Residents in Scarborough are urging the council to reject a seafood company's retrospective planning application due to persistent fish odours and intrusive noise.

Maternity and neonatal care at Scarborough and York hospitals will require a £736,000 investment to meet new national safety standards by March 2027.

Ministers have indicated that regional mayors could introduce overnight tourist taxes in National Parks without requiring formal approval from National Park Authorities.

A pioneering government initiative aimed at tackling disadvantage and expanding opportunities for children across Scarborough, Whitby, and Filey has officially launched its delivery phase.

A dedicated 'Forget me not' train journey from Hunmanby to Scarborough has provided a day of joy, live music, and vital relief for people living with dementia and their carers.

Families in Scarborough, Whitby, and Pickering can protect their children against the flu this autumn without needing an appointment at new NHS drop-in clinics.

Local pupils have stepped back in time to examine ancient rock samples during a visit to a live borehole drilling site in Scarborough.

New solar panels will be installed at public buildings in Whitby and Eastfield to help reduce energy bills and tackle climate change, according to Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume.

Scarborough councillors have raised concerns that the town's seaside resort status is under threat due to the rising number of HMOs and supported accommodation replacing traditional guesthouses.

After going a goal behind early on, Scarborough pulled level. But, despite Boro's best efforts in worsening weather, it was Bedford who bagged the winner from the penalty spot.

Bridlington Town produced a determined performance to overcome Curzon Ashton on penalties in the FA Trophy, with captain Ahmed Salam scoring twice during the match before converting the decisive spot-kick.

Whitby Town suffered their first defeat of the Graeme Lee era, despite a spirited second-half comeback, as FC United of Manchester claimed a 4-2 victory at Broadhurst Park.

Boro edged home in the North East on another busy programme of rugby for our local sides.

Plans for 52 new homes in Sherburn have been granted outline permission by North Yorkshire Council despite strong local opposition and warnings about local healthcare capacity.

Kingfishers swimmers have enjoyed a fantastic Winter Yorkshire Championships campaign, producing a host of personal bests, top 10 finishes and qualifying times across two weekends of competition in Sheffield and Leeds.

Pikes were well beaten at Mill Lane on Saturday.

Benjamin Dack, 28, of no fixed address but from the Scarborough area, has been jailed for four years at York Crown Court on Friday.

Hundreds of households across the Yorkshire Coast will benefit from tailored energy efficiency improvements designed to lower bills and create warmer homes.

Two Flood Warnings have been issued for Scarborough's Foreshore Road & Sandside, with a Flood Alert issued for Whitby to Filey.

Wind gusts of up to eighty miles per hour and large coastal waves are expected to cause severe disruption and potential danger to life across northern England this weekend as Storm Boelo arrives.

Two major illuminated evening events in Scarborough and Whitby have been cancelled this weekend due to severe weather warnings.

Camper van and motorhome owners emptying wastewater into highway drains have prompted calls for better education and signage along the Yorkshire Coast.

A number of roads are flooded with some vehicles stuck in flood water. Emergency services are attending a number of incidents.

Military aircraft will be equipped to fight wildfires from the sky as part of a new national package aimed at preventing a repeat of the devastating Fylingdales moorland blaze.

Plans to transform Scarborough's former Brunswick Centre into a multiplex cinema and leisure destination must undergo a new planning application process after the original approval lapsed.

Scarborough are on Tyneside as their North East 1 adventure continues.

Scarborough’s iconic Freddie Gilroy statue could be relocated to a more sheltered spot along the seafront as part of a £50,000 preservation plan to protect it from harsh weather.

Compact tractors are being deployed to clear snow from restricted areas and footpaths across North Yorkshire this winter.

A major fundraising sea dip in Hornsea has been permanently cancelled by rescuers who say they can no longer encourage people to enter the freezing January waters following recent coastal tragedies.

Plans for a major multi-screen cinema and leisure complex in Scarborough will move forward with a new operator after developers confirmed Odeon has withdrawn from the project.

Rural vehicle owners are being urged to increase security following warnings that stolen pick-up trucks from North Yorkshire are being shipped to global conflict zones including Ukraine.

Nursery-aged children across Scarborough will learn how to grow their own food and develop healthy lifestyles through a newly funded community programme.

A Scarborough employment adviser is tackling a gruelling 34-mile ultra-marathon this October to raise vital funds for The Rainbow Centre and inspire her local community.

Allowances for North Yorkshire councillors could increase by 2.6 per cent to match inflation, bringing the basic annual rate to £18,431.

Scarborough's mayor is demanding stricter scrutiny of an £18.5 million public funding package for the Brunswick Centre redevelopment, warning that millions could be lost if the project collapses.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has asked the PM to support calls for a new Minister for Coastal Communities.

A ten-year investment programme worth £19.5 million is moving into its practical phase in Scarborough, guided by six newly appointed community representatives.

A charity calendar that has already raised over £18,000 for volunteer lifeboat crews is returning to Whitby for its fourth consecutive year.

Safety experts are hosting a drop-in event in Scarborough to help residents reduce firework injuries and antisocial behaviour this Bonfire Night.

Young people across Whitby will benefit from a new art education programme after Pannett Art Gallery secured an £11,130 grant to develop free, curriculum-linked resources.

A multi-million-pound transformation of Scarborough's vacant Brunswick Centre into a major leisure destination will take until mid-2029 to open as complex funding and tenant agreements are negotiated ahead of building works.

A dedicated train service supporting people living with dementia and their carers has received a £1,000 financial boost ahead of its next departure from Whitby.

A Scarborough care leader has warned that social care remains dangerously vulnerable to another pandemic unless the Government acts urgently on the findings of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Survival rates for women suffering cardiac arrests could improve as new female manikins are introduced to CPR training sessions across Yorkshire to overcome public hesitation.

Ministers have confirmed that securing the prestigious XLZD dark matter experiment for the Boulby Underground Laboratory in North Yorkshire will require extra government funding beyond current budgets.

A century-old pavilion in Filey will be demolished to make way for a £3.5 million state-of-the-art Sea Cadet training centre featuring 48-bed dormitories and community spaces.

York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith says he wants to see further improvements to coastal rail services but is reliant on government intervention due to limited local funding.

Coastal roads, footpaths, and car parks between Bridlington and Barmston face possible flooding today due to strong winds and rough seas.

North Yorkshire Council is set to consider an £18.5 million public funding package to transform Scarborough's vacant Brunswick Centre into a major leisure and entertainment destination.

Hull and East Yorkshire's elected mayor is facing calls to step aside amid a police investigation into claims he showed naked images of himself to a colleague.

North Yorkshire Council is advancing the procurement of a £7.9 million coastal monitoring programme to prevent the loss of crucial erosion and flooding data, despite awaiting formal government funding approval.

Thousands of passengers travelling through Leeds Bradford Airport over the October half term will face no disruption after planned strikes by more than 130 workers were suspended for fresh pay talks.

Haven has submitted plans to open Primrose Valley Holiday Park a month earlier each year, aiming to boost winter tourism and support local jobs on the Yorkshire coast.

An East Yorkshire woman with Motor Neurone Disease has had her vital home adaptations fast-tracked within weeks, following a new council policy to accelerate support for progressive terminal conditions.

Warnings have been issued that Scarborough is taking more than its fair share of vulnerable people, leading to a rise in anti-social behaviour and concerns about the town's future.

Dozens of new infrastructure projects are underway across Scarborough and Whitby to significantly reduce storm water discharges into the sea and improve local bathing waters.

Motorists and pedestrians face disruption as Blue Bank on the A169 closes during daytime hours for a five-day annual maintenance programme.

Emergency stabilisation plans have been submitted by the Mulgrave Estate to prevent a crumbling embankment from collapsing beneath Sandsend Valley Road near Whitby.

Plans to build 150 new homes in Pickering face strong opposition from the town council and Yorkshire Water over fears the development will overwhelm the local sewerage network and cause illegal river pollution.

There are fears that national energy supplies and hundreds of local jobs are at risk as the UK's largest gas storage facility off the East Yorkshire coast faces closure without urgent government intervention.

Construction has started on twenty-six new affordable homes in Hunmanby and Shipton by Beningbrough, funded by a council tax premium on second properties.

Affordable housing, improved public transport, and adult skills training will be delivered across the region as the benefits of devolution bring additional government funding to parts of the Yorkshire Coast.

A billion-dollar dark matter experiment could bring hundreds of millions of pounds to the national and local economy if an underground laboratory near Whitby is chosen to host the project.

Residents and staff at a Scarborough care home have raised £270 for Breast Cancer Now to support a colleague undergoing treatment for stage three breast cancer.

Scarborough Athletic's home ground has been officially renamed the Moneyweb Stadium after the fan-owned club secured a five-year naming rights partnership to help fund its long-term future.

A proposed tourist tax in North Yorkshire must include short-term holiday lets to avoid unfairly penalising struggling hotels and displacing local residents, according to a Whitby councillor.

NHS leaders warn that York and Scarborough hospitals could face a combined shortfall of dozens of beds this winter as emergency department wait times rise and social care capacity struggles to meet discharge demands.

Whitby Town Council is exploring plans to bring its public toilets back under direct in-house control to save money and improve standards following years of financial losses.

Organisations dedicated to improving the lives of children with additional needs in Whitby and Pickering have scooped top prizes at a regional community awards ceremony.

Thousands of students across the Yorkshire Coast are learning essential CPR skills as part of a campaign to double cardiac arrest survival rates.

Over 100 suspected illegal weapons and quantities of Class A drugs have been taken off the streets following a major 24-hour police crackdown across the Yorkshire Coast.

Private investors will visit Scarborough on Bonfire Night to view regeneration opportunities ahead of the launch of the country's first coastal Mayoral Development Zone.

North Yorkshire Council has approved a £2 million construction contract to begin work on the £6.68 million Scarborough Station Gateway project in January 2027.

Whitby Town Council has promised to make lasting improvements after an independent review revealed it borrowed £70,000 from the Pannett Art Gallery's reserves during a recent cash flow crisis.

A Scarborough mental health charity has secured double national recognition for its community work just weeks before opening a much-needed third centre in the town.

North Yorkshire Council has approved new gas storage tanks at Primrose Valley Holiday Village after developers proved the local population of protected great crested newts could be safely conserved.

A recruitment drive has been launched to find a new chief executive for the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority, offering a salary of up to £170,000 to lead the region's economic and strategic future.

Scarborough will launch as the country's first coastal Mayoral Development Zone in November to unlock millions of pounds for town centre regeneration, housing, and jobs.