Yorkshire Coast News from Friday, September 11th, 2026

Whitby Town will travel to Hyde in the NPL Premier this Saturday, with midfielder Ben Turner hoping the subsequent two-week break will help the newly-formed squad bond and find consistency.

Beachgoers are being challenged to build four hundred sandcastles in two hours on Scarborough's South Bay to celebrate the town's landmark anniversary.

A Scarborough nightclub’s application to extend its opening hours until 3am has ignited a community debate over the town centre's chronic lack of public toilets.

Luxury Leisure has submitted revised lighting and signage plans for a new 24-hour adult gaming centre in Whitby after its previous proposal was rejected by North Yorkshire Council.

A government watchdog has reprimanded North Yorkshire Council and ordered it to conduct further searches for information regarding its "Blue Sky Thinking" proposals for Scarborough Harbour.

Four North Yorkshire MPs have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to prioritise the long-awaited dualling of the A64 to boost regional economic growth.

A fresh move to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been blocked in the House of Commons, with North Yorkshire MPs split on the controversial measure.

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has argued that funds raised from a proposed overnight visitor levy should be reinvested directly back into the coastal communities that generate them.

Rail passengers travelling to and from Scarborough will benefit from faster, emission-free journeys following a £1 billion investment in a new fleet of battery-electric trains.

The Government is facing calls to introduce grant schemes for farmers and landowners who suffered significant financial losses following a massive wildfire near Whitby last year.

Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell has confirmed he will not introduce a new tourist tax in the region, prioritizing the needs of local hospitality and leisure businesses currently facing financial pressures.

Scarborough is hosting its annual Pride event on Saturday, featuring a record-breaking parade through the town centre and a packed line-up of entertainment at the Spa.

Scarborough Athletic manager Jono Greening is calling for his side to show bravery in the final third as they host Merthyr Town in the National North this Saturday.