Yorkshire Coast News from Monday, September 7th, 2026

Speculation regarding a political defection to the Labour Party has been strongly dismissed by the Reform Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, who insists his focus remains entirely on delivering for local residents.

An external development partner could soon be brought in to create a regeneration masterplan for underused and vacant council owned sites across Scarborough town centre.

A proposed boat hoist and marina expansion project at Scarborough Harbour could generate £1.4 million annually and create hundreds of additional berths for the local economy.

Mayor David Skaith has welcomed a report which says up to £26 million could be generated to support infrastructure and grow the tourism economy across York and North Yorkshire through a proposed £1 overnight visitor levy.

A social care leader with more than thirty-five years of experience has been named as one of the United Kingdom's most influential figures in the care home sector.

Thousands of visitors are expected to line Scarborough's South Bay this weekend as the popular illuminated Goldwing motorcycle parade returns to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

An overnight parking ban for motorhomes on the North Yorkshire coast has been expanded into residential areas of Scarborough following thousands of complaints about displaced campervans.

Mulgrave Developments Ltd has submitted a revised planning application for 18 new homes in Snainton, near Scarborough, after a previous proposal was rejected by the council.

A commemorative plaque celebrating the sixty-three-year legacy of a beloved Withernsea dance teacher will go on public display ahead of its permanent installation.

A fundraising appeal to permanently repair a historic railway bridge on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway has reached the halfway mark of its eight hundred thousand pound target.