Pickering News

Here is the latest Pickering News from This is the Coast

• Icy Waters and Festive Spirits: Yorkshire Coast Prepares for Boxing Day Dips

  Communities across the Yorkshire Coast are preparing to brave the elements for the long-standing tradition of the Boxing Day dip.

• Yorkshire Coast Hospitality at "Breaking Point" Claims MP Opposed to New Tourism Tax

  Kevin Hollinrake, the MP for Filey, has issued a stark warning regarding the future of the Yorkshire Coast’s hospitality industry, expressing his total opposition to a proposed new tourism tax.

• Yorkshire Coast Passport Scheme Extended

  More walkers taking on a famous route which passes through North Yorkshire will be able to record their progress after funding was provided for hundreds of Coast to Coast Walk passports.

• Yorkshire Coast Rail Project Celebrates Seven-Strong Shortlist for National Awards

  The Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership is celebrating after receiving seven nominations for the 2026 Community Rail Awards.

• North Yorkshire Council Urged to Delay Burniston Fracking Decision Amid Planning Policy Shift

  Friends of the Earth has written to North Yorkshire Council urging it to delay its decision regarding a controversial new fracking proposal in Burniston.

• Police Appeal Following Linked Altercations in Scarborough

  North Yorkshire Police have issued an urgent appeal for information regarding two linked incidents that occurred on Saturday, 6 December 2025, in Scarborough town centre.

• Yorkshire Coast MP Raises Chinese Bus Import Threat in Westminster

  The future of hundreds of manufacturing jobs in Scarborough was placed firmly on the agenda in the House of Commons, as concerns over increasing competition from Chinese electric bus manufacturers were highlighted during parliamentary questioning.

• Care Home Planned For Former Scarborough Rugby Site

  A large 75-bed care home could be constructed in Scarborough if plans are approved by North Yorkshire Council.

• Hackworth's Men Battle Back- Pickering Town End Nightmare Run

  Pikes are back up to 9th after ending a run of seven successive defeats on Saturday.