Yorkshire Coast News from Tuesday, October 6th, 2026

Scarborough’s Grand Hotel is part of a multi-agency investigation exploring potential sources of bacteria affecting the bathing water quality at South Bay.

A draft report detailing the repair costs for Whitby's historic cliff lift is expected by the end of October, as regional leaders await a formal business case to provide funding.

Health and wellbeing services for coastal communities will be explored and improved after two local organisations secured community research funding.

Scarborough and Whitby commuters will see continued efforts to improve inadequate train timetables, including a potential direct service to London.

A major fundraising drive is underway to secure the final £400,000 needed to equip a purpose-built, £9 million permanent home for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance's northern operations.

More than eight in ten farmers say policy uncertainty and extreme weather are making it nearly impossible to plan for the future of British agriculture, according to a new report published in Scarborough.