Yorkshire Coast News from Friday, January 16th, 2026

North Yorkshire Police say they are sad to report that Damon Nicky John O’Nions-Cairns, 40, from Scarborough, died in hospital on Tuesday evening.

Whilst formal identification is yet to take place, Humberside Police believe this person to be 15-year-old Grace Keeling who was swept into the sea on Friday, 2 January 2026.

A Scarborough councillor has given an amusing take on the lady who discovered the town's spa waters 400 years ago.

It's launch day for a new moonboard at a Scarborough climbing venue.

Hundreds of solar panels can be installed on the roof of a Scarborough school after the scheme was given the go-ahead.

The budget supermarket chain’s plan to build a new store on the Yorkshire Coast has faced a setback after part of its proposal was refused by the council.

The White Rose Forest has launched a plan to plant 134 million trees to create a greener, healthier and more climate-resilient Yorkshire.

The 2025 edition of the annual Christmas Tree Festival has raised £1,560 for the local hospital charity

The Government has been urged to select the Humber as the location of the UK’s first hydrogen infrastructure network and to push forward with carbon capture and storage delivery.

A date has been set for councillors to consider a planning application which seeks permission to construct a temporary wellsite in Burniston to assess the potential for natural gas.

Scarborough RUFC and Bridlington RUFC are hoping to stay top of their respective rugby leagues, on Saturday.

The Pikes host Rossington Main, on Saturday, in Northern Counties East Premier.

The Seasiders are in need of a change in form under new boss Scott Kerr.

The Blues are at Prescot Cables on Saturday in NPL Premier.

The Seadogs are visiting second-placed AFC Fylde, in National North, on Saturday.

A weather warning for FOG is in force for much of the area until 9am and trains between Scarborough & Bridlington are delayed or cancelled this morning.