Yorkshire Coast News

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.

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.

It was a very busy weekend of cricket on the Yorkshire Coast.

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

The Seadogs went to National League Harrogate Town, who were relegated from the Football League, just four months ago.

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.

Whitby had the better of this A171 derby but needed a Jack Norton save to claim the Micky Skinner Trophy on penalties.

Whitby Museum will mark Yorkshire Day this year with an event celebrating the amazing range of fossils found on the North Yorkshire coast.

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.

A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough on Saturday at 2.45pm, followed by a facilitated community discussion.

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.

Fire and rescue services across Yorkshire have joined forces to launch a region-wide campaign aimed at preventing devastating moorland wildfires this summer.

A 20-year-old Scarborough man has been sentenced to over six years in prison after robbing a vulnerable woman at knife-point and refusing to provide his phone passcode to detectives.

A £62 million savings plan and stricter recruitment controls will be implemented across local hospitals as health bosses struggle to agree their annual budget with NHS England.

Outdated cremators at Scarborough's Woodlands Crematorium look set to be replaced in a £2.5 million upgrade to secure the site's future and cut carbon emissions.

A new lifeboat and its volunteer crew have been blessed at a special service in Flamborough, which also saw the unveiling of a handcrafted memorial board.

Rail services between Bridlington and Scarborough were suspended on Tuesday evening due to a large crop fire burning next to the tracks in Filey.

A search operation was launched off the Yorkshire Coast after reports of a paddleboarder in difficulty.

A Whitby town councillor is urging North Yorkshire Council to review the route of a local park and ride service, warning that double-decker buses are mounting kerbs and endangering pedestrians.

A Scarborough shop owner has been ordered to pay more than £3,300 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to selling illegal cigarettes and non-compliant vaping products.

A multi-million-pound recovery project is underway to restore thousands of hectares of the North York Moors following last summer's devastating Fylingdales wildfire.

Scarborough Athletic will host Hull City Under 21s at the Scarborough Sports Village this Tuesday.

Residents are being urged to safely dispose of hidden batteries found in everyday household items following a string of dangerous refuse vehicle fires over the last year.

Disposable barbecues could be banned across open countryside and moorland areas following warnings from senior councillors that they pose a severe threat to wildlife and residents.

Overall crime in North Yorkshire has fallen by nearly three per cent over the last twelve months, driven by significant reductions in bicycle thefts, vehicle offences, and shoplifting.

Families across the Yorkshire Coast can enjoy three weeks of free, sports-themed storytelling and craft events at local libraries this summer to help boost children's reading habits.

A vibrant carnival-themed gala is set to take place in aid of Saint Catherine’s Hospice – with tickets on sale now.

A major bus manufacturer that saw hundreds of staff walk out has said it is committed to resolving a dispute with workers in North Yorkshire.

Emergency response times across North Yorkshire are steadily improving following a brief dip in May, despite a seasonal surge in calls during the busy summer months.

The Seadogs were back at Scarborough Sports Village for the first time in over a year.

Florian Gjuni, 25, of no fixed address in Scarborough, has, on Friday, been sentenced to 29 months imprisonment for possession of cocaine with the intent to supply.

Seamer & Irton's cricketers beat Scarborough in a thriller on Saturday.

Local swimmers are being encouraged to get their entries in for the Special Olympics Come & Try It Gala on Sunday, September 20.

Police have made almost 200 arrests for drink and drug driving in York and North Yorkshire in five weeks.

The Pikes lost out 3-0 in Lincolnshire on the opening day of the Northern Counties East Premier Division.

Coventry University Scarborough has partnered with St Cecilia’s in a new pilot programme designed to boost career development for social care nurses and address workforce shortages in North Yorkshire.

Lifeboat crews will host a mock rescue and safety demonstrations in Whitby this weekend as part of the annual RNLI Flags fundraising event.

A £1.2 million renovation project has been given the green light to repair the critical condition of the 16 sandstone columns supporting Whitby's historic Old Town Hall.

Live facial recognition technology will scan public areas across North Yorkshire in the coming months to identify wanted criminals and protect vulnerable people.

Hunmanby Surgery staff are walking from the doctor's to Sewerby Hall via the coastal route on Saturday.

Maximum hackney carriage fares across North Yorkshire will increase by five percent from August to help drivers cope with rising fuel costs.

Plans for a new 60-bed care hub in Eastfield have been submitted for approval to help alleviate shortfalls in North Yorkshire’s care capacity and speed up hospital discharges.

Nine new affordable homes are being built in Skipsea to help rehouse East Yorkshire residents who are losing their properties to the rapidly eroding coastline.

A new £600,000 learning facility has opened on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to preserve traditional skills and provide a dedicated space for career development.

Publicans on the North Yorkshire coast have cautiously welcomed a 20 per cent cut to business rates but are urging the government to implement a drastically needed reduction in VAT to help the hospitality sector survive.

Detectives have issued a stark warning about the dangers of online blackmail after receiving more than a thousand reports of sextortion so far this year.

A proposal to reverse controversial changes to North Yorkshire's home-to-school transport policy has been rejected by councillors, meaning the nearest-school-only rule will remain in place pending a review.

Health food retailer Grape Tree has been granted permission to open a new store at a Grade II-listed site in Whitby, with confirmation that the town's famous polar bear statue will be retained.

More than £30,000 has been awarded to fund the extension of a bus route serving the new NHS Community Diagnostic Centre in Eastfield, Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Council is introducing a new Community Transfer Policy to make it easier for town and parish councils, including those in Whitby and Filey, to take over the running of local assets and services.

A new mobile practice net has been purchased for a Scarborough cricket pitch following a one thousand pound donation from a national housebuilder.

Scarborough Town Council is set to debate plans to convert the ground floor of the former Durham Hotel on North Marine Road into residential flats.

Whitby Town suffered a narrow 2-1 away defeat against Northallerton Town despite a late penalty from Lucas Reed keeping the Seasiders in contention until the final whistle.

Three local Proudfoot supermarkets in Newby, Seamer, and Manham Hill will be taken over by Tesco later this year, while the Eastfield store remains under independent ownership.

North Yorkshire Council has pledged to explore the rollout of community-led rapid water testing to provide faster and more accurate information for bathers at Scarborough South Bay.

Two North Yorkshire councillors have agreed to write to the Maritime Minister, calling for the Coastguard service to be better resourced and to move away from relying on volunteers.

Bridlington Town recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat Tadcaster Albion 6-3 in an action-packed pre-season friendly featuring a hat-trick from forward Destiny Nnenanya.

Thousands of free school uniform items will be handed out to families in Scarborough this week to help with financial pressures and reduce landfill waste.

Football shirts at Bridlington Town AFC will feature a new sponsor for the 2026/27 season after the club teamed up with broadband provider KCOM to boost community events and digital inclusion.

Flamborough RNLI is inviting the community to its July Cake Weekend to view their new lifeboat, 'Forever Yibba', which has already been involved in several rescues.

Nature Minister Mary Creagh has visited the North York Moors to inspect a £3 million restoration project following last year's devastating Fylingdales wildfire, amid ongoing calls from local leaders to compensate affected farmers and businesses.

Scarborough Athletic will play at their home ground for the first time in over a year as they host League One side Barnsley in an all-ticket pre-season friendly.

Midfield competition at Whitby Town will intensify this season following the permanent signing of twenty-five-year-old Muhamet Gashi.

Fado & Tide in Filey has submitted a licensing application to host live indoor and outdoor music, dance performances, and late-night refreshments.

North Yorkshire Council has confirmed that a proposed new access road for the Oliver's Mount race circuit will not be ready for the August racing events.

A veteran Yorkshire Coast pub landlord is leaving the industry after 50 years, warning that rising taxes, wages, and costs have made running an independent pub unviable.

North Yorkshire Council has decided not to proceed with a judicial review against York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith over the reallocation of transport funding.

Road user satisfaction on the A64 and across the Yorkshire and North East region has seen significant improvements over the last year, according to a new survey by the independent watchdog Transport Focus.

Whitby Town Council is inviting residents and visitors to line the streets this Saturday for a historic parade as the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers exercise their newly granted Freedom of the Town.

Demolition works at a proposed £7 million supermarket site in Eastfield are set to finish within days, paving the way for the new development if planning permission is granted.

Four people are in police custody after a car was rammed into a house in Filey and a second property was damaged in Scarborough.

A coastal industrial strategy and a dedicated government minister are being demanded to drive economic growth and support overlooked communities along the Yorkshire Coast.

Senior officers at North Yorkshire Police have outlined strict guidelines and safeguards for the force's use of artificial intelligence, including a new tool to rapidly analyse CCTV footage.

The Whitby Community Network has warned that a new joint venture agreement to build homes in the town will not meet local housing needs and threatens the future of the local golf course.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is facing calls to deliver a stalled women's refuge in Scarborough, which currently has the highest rate of reported domestic abuse in the county.

Children across the East Riding can enjoy free swimming sessions and a packed programme of summer activities at leisure centres in Bridlington, Hornsea, Driffield, and Withernsea.

Scarborough RNLI Lifeboat Station is set to host its annual Open Day on Foreshore Road, offering visitors the chance to meet the crew and explore the lifesaving equipment.

North Yorkshire Police's Chief Constable has stressed that tackling arson and other fires requires a joint effort between police, the fire service, and local authorities, following a rise in incidents at this time of year.

Boro this time were contesting the Jeff Barmby Memorial Trophy.

North Yorkshire councillors have approved plans for 67 new homes and the expansion of aerospace company Sylatech in Kirkbymoorside, despite significant opposition from local residents over infrastructure and traffic concerns.

Six dedicated NHS staff members have successfully tackled the gruelling Total Warrior Great Northern Mud Run, raising more than £2,000 to support patient care at York and Scarborough hospitals.

The Seasiders saw off a Leeds United Under 21 side in home action on Saturday.

The Blues edged out local rivals on their first appearance at the Towbar Express Stadium, this season.

Scarborough were in action at North Marine Road, on Saturday, in another busy day of cricket action up and down the Yorkshire Coast.

Employment Minister Dame Diana Johnson visited Scarborough's Grand Hotel to praise local hospitality businesses and Jobcentres for their collaborative efforts in boosting youth employment.

A life-size cardboard reconstruction of Scarborough's historic Victorian Spa Pump room will be unveiled at this weekend's Seafest event, complete with guided tours and a chance to smell the famous spa waters.

Yorkshire Water is urging families and young people to stay out of reservoirs and open water to avoid cold water shock and hidden hazards this summer.

Police and partners in Scarborough have secured a closure order on a property in Briercliffe.

A new tap-on, tap-off payment system is being introduced on East Yorkshire Buses following a funding grant from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Scarborough Group International has denied rumours of financial difficulties and confirmed that plans to transform the former Brunswick shopping centre into a multiplex cinema are progressing as planned.

Scarborough Seafest returns this weekend at its new home of Scarborough Spa, featuring a massive eighteen-and-a-half-thousand-piece Lego recreation of the historic venue.

North Yorkshire Police are deploying drones to track down offenders and crush illegally used e-bikes following an increase in their use for robberies and antisocial behaviour.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has scrapped controversial plans to strip coastguard officers of their hourly pay following a widespread backlash from rescue officers, MPs, and unions.

Four community sports groups in Hornsea have received a share of nearly £133,000 in commuted sums funding from East Riding of Yorkshire Council to upgrade their facilities.

Whitby Town will kick off their new Northern Premier League Premier Division campaign with a trip to Leek Town, followed by a packed August schedule and a Boxing Day derby against Redcar Athletic.

North Yorkshire Council is advancing a joint venture with private developer Lovell Partnerships to construct hundreds of affordable homes across Whitby and Eastfield, potentially delivering the first new council-owned social housing in Whitby for over 50 years.

Mark Starkey is walking over 44 miles in aid of St Catherine's Hospice.

The Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police has stated that the force must embrace artificial intelligence to manage its growing workload and drastically reduce administrative burdens amid ongoing financial constraints.

Whitby Town Football Club has partnered with SENDUre to offer children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities free access to first-team matches for the 2026/27 season.

Two men have been arrested and three suspected stolen vehicles recovered following an overnight burglary in Bridlington and a subsequent police pursuit across the East Riding.

Councillor Mark Crane has been appointed as the new deputy leader of North Yorkshire Council, pledging to prioritise economic development, housing, and the county's first local plan.

National leaders and healthcare stakeholders have gathered in Bridlington to discuss solutions to coastal health inequalities and tour the site of a planned Live Well Campus.

Police have arrested a woman and are searching for further suspects after a suspected irritant was thrown at a man and a woman sleeping rough in Scarborough.

Civic and business leaders from York and North Yorkshire will join a historic trade mission to India this October to attract investment and support local businesses following the new UK-India Free Trade Agreement.

Award-winning food writer and taste expert Ryan Riley BEM is set to headline a stellar line-up of culinary demonstrations at the free-to-attend Scarborough Seafest this weekend.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has expressed her support for the concerns of approximately 400 workers preparing to strike over a pay dispute at the Alexander Dennis bus factory.

Bridlington Town overcame higher-tier local rivals Scarborough Athletic on penalties following a thrilling two-all draw to win the David Holland Memorial Trophy.

Whitby Town experienced their first loss of the 2026/27 pre-season campaign after falling to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of a clinical West Auckland Town side.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has officially launched a landmark Rural Action Plan at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate to deliver at least 5,000 new homes and support struggling farming communities.

North Yorkshire Police are urging the public to use online services and callback features for non-urgent queries following a massive surge in 999 and 101 calls driven by hot weather, the World Cup, and seasonal tourism.

Trading Standards officers have seized a range of fake and potentially dangerous products, including chemically hazardous children's toys, during a targeted crackdown at a Bridlington car boot sale.

The Tea Pot café in Scarborough has submitted plans to build a new first-floor bar and terrace at its East Pier location, potentially creating eight new jobs.

TransPennine Express has announced a one-day closure of the Scarborough Station car park on Monday, July 20, to allow for essential maintenance works.

Four members of an organised crime group have pleaded guilty after detectives uncovered a class A cocaine operation that was being directed from inside a prison cell.

Campaigners and opposition councillors are making a fresh bid to reverse changes to North Yorkshire Council’s home-to-school transport policy, warning it could ultimately cost taxpayers an extra £5 million a year.

North Yorkshire Police say a missing 62-year-old has now been found.

Five parks across Scarborough, Whitby, and Filey have been recognised among the best in the region with international Green Flag Awards, as new research highlights a widening national divide in green space access.

Councillors have deferred a decision on whether to allow more homes to be occupied at the Middle Deepdale development in Scarborough before a promised link bridge is constructed.

The owners of Newby and Scalby Community Hall have confirmed their intention to proceed with the sale of the venue, initiating a six-week interim moratorium period amid strong opposition from local residents.

Bev Breese has been elected to Whitby Town Council's West Cliff ward in a by-election that drew criticism over its 6.54 per cent voter turnout and £5,000 cost.

Almost 60 coastal councils are demanding a parliamentary inquiry into the Government's proposal to strip coastguard rescue officers of their hourly pay and reclassify them as unpaid volunteers.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is set to unveil a landmark ten-year Rural Action Plan to support countryside communities at the Great Yorkshire Show.

North Yorkshire Council's leader has warned that government plans to merge police into larger regional forces could leave rural communities competing for vital resources against bigger urban areas.

A charity football match between a Whitby Town XI and RAF Fylingdales at the Towbar Express Stadium has successfully raised more than £500 for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

The Rainbow Centre's annual charity ball has successfully raised £19,250 to support vulnerable members of the local community.

Four hundred workers at the Alexander Dennis bus manufacturing plant in Scarborough are set to escalate strike action after rejecting a four per cent pay offer.

East Riding councillors have unanimously backed a motion calling on the Government to cap the amount of agricultural land that can be converted into solar farms.

Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team successfully rescued two paddleboarders and a dog who became stranded amongst rocks at North Landing, Flamborough, on Sunday afternoon.

The majority of services at Malton Hospital, including the Urgent Treatment Centre and routine blood tests, have officially reopened following a fire that prompted a full evacuation last week.

East Riding Trading Standards has detailed its ongoing fight against doorstep crime, illegal vapes, and unsafe products, with a local councillor sharing her firsthand experience of a recent enforcement raid.

Scarborough Seafest returns next weekend from the 17th to the 19th of July, bringing three days of free maritime celebrations, live entertainment, and culinary demonstrations to its new venue at Scarborough Spa.

A local friendship group has unveiled a new schedule of summer events across the Yorkshire Coast designed to bring people together and combat isolation.

North Yorkshire Council is set to consider a joint venture with Lovell Partnerships Ltd to build more than 600 new properties, including 226 affordable homes, in Scarborough and Whitby.

North Yorkshire's chief fire officer has outlined new plans to formally train and safeguard local contractors and farmers who assist in tackling large-scale incidents following the challenges of last year's Langdale wildfire.

Students and staff at Scarborough College are celebrating after the class of 2026 achieved an impressive average score of 33 points in their International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Mountain rescue volunteers have dedicated over 200 hours to five separate callouts across the region, including search and rescue incidents in Whitby, Driffield, and Pickering.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been appointed Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead in Scarborough, a procedural device that legally allows him to resign as an MP.

The Yorkshire Coast has missed out on the chance to host the UK's first Town of Culture after bids from Whitby, Scarborough, Bridlington, Driffield, and Pickering failed to make the final shortlist.

Residents of Driffield are being forced to travel to Bridlington for routine NHS blood tests, sparking concerns over accessibility for those without their own transport.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume is launching an All-Party Parliamentary Group on Wildfire Prevention to improve national resilience and support communities following last summer's devastating blaze on the North York Moors.

Malton Urgent Treatment Centre has reopened to patients following a fire, though the main hospital site remains temporarily closed.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has defended its decision to transition rescue officers to an unpaid volunteer model, despite warnings from union officials and MPs that the move could force over half of Yorkshire's coastguards to reduce their hours or quit.

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced the sad passing of Michael Wood, who served as the region's beloved town crier since 1997.

Residents and councillors are questioning North Yorkshire Council's financial support and spending choices, including controversial AI artwork, for Scarborough's 400th-anniversary celebrations.

A life-saving National Coastwatch Institution trailer on Filey's Royal Parade has been granted a temporary extension until July 2028 by North Yorkshire Council.

Two Yorkshire Ambulance Service colleagues are taking on a twenty-mile coastal walk from Scarborough to Bridlington to raise funds for their service's charity.

As the Yorkshire Coast experiences extremely warm weather, authorities are urging the public to be vigilant against wildfires following last summer's Fylingdales Moor incident.

Thousands of motorists have been caught out by mobile safety cameras across the region, as Humberside Police reveal the East Riding accounts for half of all road deaths in the Humber area.

Local artists in Scarborough have strongly criticised the council for using artificial intelligence instead of local talent to design a deckchair trail celebrating the town's 400th anniversary.

North Yorkshire Council has warned of the significant strain recent heatwaves have placed on coastal services, urging residents to take care as a new yellow Heat Health Alert comes into effect.

A planning application has been submitted to construct a new 50-metre-long building for 20,000 chickens at Cansdale Farm in Hunmanby to improve welfare standards without increasing overall bird numbers.

The Charity Commission has received a serious incident report and is investigating the controversial planned sale of the Newby and Scalby Community Hall to a private company.

Plans to convert a five-bedroom house on Gladstone Street in Scarborough into a nine-person House in Multiple Occupation have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council due to concerns over space, parking, and the changing character of the neighbourhood.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has responded to a fire in Wykeham Forest, near Scarborough.

Multiple fire crews are currently on the scene of an incident involving a building at the Malton and Norton District Hospital site.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow heat health alert for Yorkshire and the Humber, which remains in place until Sunday evening.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume says North Yorkshire Council's revised home-to-school transport policy is breaking down communities and splitting up siblings.

Humberside Police has launched its annual Operation Coastline campaign to tackle antisocial behaviour and keep Yorkshire Coast towns like Bridlington safe during the busy summer months.