Yorkshire Coast News from Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

The Pikes have now picked up successive victories to just about stay in touch with the Northern Counties East Premier pacesetters.

The Seasiders had to again settle for an away point after last-gasp frustration in Northumberland.

The Blues are running out of matches as they look to put distance between themselves and the NPL Premier relegation zone.

Developer Banks Property has submitted a formal planning application to North Yorkshire Council for a proposed housing project on the Yorkshire Coast, aiming to deliver 125 homes with a focus on sustainability and affordable housing.

Road users in Yorkshire & Humberside should not expect a quick fix to the condition of local roads, despite a reported increase in funding, says this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance survey report.

Staithes and Runswick RNLI’s much loved annual auction returns to its traditional Easter weekend slot in 2026, taking place at 9.00pm on Sunday 5 April at the Cod and Lobster, Staithes.

North Yorkshire council bosses have agreed a rule change to make taxis more accessible to wheelchair users — despite warnings the change could hit the elderly, disabled and rural residents.

Campaigners in Whitby are celebrating after North Yorkshire Council backed a motion to investigate the costs of repairing the town's historic cliff lift rather than permanently closing it.

North Yorkshire Council has approved the purchase of Resolution House on the outskirts of Scarborough to replace deteriorating town centre offices.

A new study will be commissioned to determine the future of Whitby’s Cliff Lift as proposals to permanently close it were postponed.

North Yorkshire Council's executive has backed a proposal to undertake a further study into the costs of repairing Whitby's 95-year-old cliff lift, though the free replacement bus service is set to be withdrawn.

The Mayor of Scarborough has expressed his relief after receiving assurances over the future of the town's historic civic building, following concerns it could be sold to developers.