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• Investigation Confirms Human Activity Caused Devastating Fylingdales Moor Wildfire

  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has concluded a painstaking multi-agency investigation into the massive wildfire that swept across Fylingdales Moor last summer, determining that the blaze was caused by human activity.

• MP Calls for Wild Camping Ban After Cause of Fylingdales Moor Blaze Revealed

  MPs representing areas around the Langdale Moor blaze have said they are ‘infuriated’ by what is believed to have started the fire last summer.

• Investment Boost for Whitby’s Woodsmith Mine Welcomed by Local MP

  The development of the Woodsmith Mine near Whitby has received a significant vote of confidence following the announcement of a new investment partnership between Anglo American and the Mitsubishi Corporation.

• Yorkshire Coast MP Welcomes Local Renewable Energy Projects

  Graham School and Scarborough Hospital are both set to install solar power systems.

• Investigation Concludes Campfire as Likely Cause of Fylingdales Moor Wildfire

  The cause of last August's major fire on Fylingdales Moor is believed to be cooking using a naked flame, such as a campfire or gas burner.

• Finances at Scarborough Hospital ‘Very Challenging’

  The financial position of the NHS Trust running York and Scarborough hospitals continues to be ‘very challenging’.

• Scarborough Phone Box up for Adoption

  Scarborough residents could adopt a phone box and give it a new lease of life – for £1.

• £100,000 Coastal Erosion Plan Near Scarborough Sea Life Centre

  A £100,000 scheme to address coastal erosion on the North Yorkshire coast using ‘environmentally sustainable, nature-based solutions’ is set to be approved.

• Whitby RNLI Issue Advice for Walkers After Mud Rescue

  Following a dramatic rescue in Whitby Harbour where a woman became trapped in deep mud, the Whitby RNLI has issued vital safety advice to help coastal walkers stay safe.

• United Scarborough to Launch Grassroots Surveys to Capture the True Voice of the Town

  In an effort to bridge the communication gap between local authorities and the public, the residents' group United Scarborough has announced plans to take to the streets.

• Hopes Rise for Eastfield Medical Centre Reopening Following Flood Chaos

  The nearly 10,000 patients of Eastfield Medical Centre may finally see a return to their local surgery next month, according to Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume.

• Safety Closures and Redevelopment Work for Scarborough Cricket Club Ahead of 2026 Season

  The future of cricket at North Marine Road is moving into a new phase of restoration and financial recovery, as Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Scarborough Cricket Club look toward the 2026 season