Yorkshire Coast News from Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

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Scarborough Spot Checks For National Blue Badge Awareness Week
North Yorkshire Council carried out more than a hundred spot checks on Blue Badges in Scarborough and Harrogate to protect accessible parking spaces, with no instances of misuse identified.
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The Rainbow Centre Announces Return of Whitby to Scarborough Charity Bike Ride
A popular 22-mile sponsored bike ride from Whitby to Scarborough is returning this July to raise funds for The Rainbow Centre, with places strictly limited to just 50 riders.
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Yorkshire Coast Mayors Back Northern Olympic And Paralympic Games Bid
The government has commissioned an initial strategic assessment to explore whether the North of England could host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the 2040s.
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Fears Devolution Will Fail Over 'York-Centric' Decisions
North Yorkshire councillors have warned that devolution in the region will fail if decisions remain 'York-centric' following a bitter dispute over road repair funding.







