Yorkshire Coast News from Monday, July 6th, 2026

Bridlington is set to see significant developments with the approval of a massive new dental practice on Quay Road to tackle the town's 'dental desert' reputation, alongside plans for a new hot food takeaway on Bridge Street.

East Riding councillors have expressed significant concerns about the number of large-scale solar projects being proposed for the area, which are bypassing the local planning process.

The GMB Union has warned that plans to strip coastguards of their hourly pay and reclassify them as volunteers could force more than half of the officers in Yorkshire and Humberside to reduce their hours or quit.

Four candidates have been officially confirmed for the upcoming Scarborough Town Council by-election in the Castle Ward following a councillor's resignation.

Scarborough has been designated as the country’s first coastal Mayoral Development Zone, unlocking millions of pounds in investment to transform the town's high street, harbour, and housing.

Voters in Whitby's West Cliff Ward will head to the polls this Thursday to choose between two candidates for a vacant town council seat.

A juvenile Greylag Goose is receiving treatment at a wildlife hospital after being shot through the neck with a crossbow bolt at a North Yorkshire water park.

Whitby Town have bolstered their squad for the 2026/27 campaign by signing four standout players from Northern League side Boro Rangers.

The Rotary Club of Scarborough Cavaliers has announced its closure after nearly five decades of supporting local charities and international projects.