Scarborough News

Here is the latest Scarborough News from This is the Coast

• North Yorkshire Fire And Rescue Service Reports Eight Per Cent Fall In House Fires

  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has recorded an eight per cent reduction in dwelling fires over the last two years, driven by a significant increase in community prevention work.

• Nominations Open To Shine A Light On North Yorkshire's Community Champions

  North Yorkshire Council has launched its annual Community Awards with two new categories to celebrate the region's dedicated volunteers and local organisations.

• Scarborough To Host St George's Day Armed Forces Church Parade

  Scarborough Mayor Thomas Murray will join veterans and residents for a special St George's Day Armed Forces Church Parade at St Andrew's URC on Sunday, 26 April.

• Scarborough Athletic Remain Fifth But Might Need Result Next Week

  The Seadogs came from behind to beat a promotion rival but aren't certain of a place in the National North play-offs yet.

• Sci-Fi Scarborough Returns To The Spa For Its Twelfth Year

  Fans of science fiction, fantasy, and the paranormal are preparing to descend on the Yorkshire Coast this weekend as Sci-Fi Scarborough returns for its twelfth consecutive year.

• Fears Over Fly-Tipping As Council Changes Waste Recycling Centre Rules

  North Yorkshire Council's new requirement for residents to register their vehicles before using household waste recycling centres has sparked widespread concerns about a potential surge in fly-tipping.

• Over £250,000 Awarded to Revitalise Scarborough and Whitby High Streets

  Three creative projects in Scarborough and Whitby will share a portion of a £2.3 million fund designed to regenerate local high streets and boost economic growth on the Yorkshire Coast.

• Protestors Rally Ahead Of Crucial Burniston Gas Rig Decision

  Campaigners from Frack Free Coastal Communities are urging residents to join a protest outside Scarborough Town Hall on April 24th to oppose controversial plans for a gas drilling rig in Burniston.

• Record Year For North Yorkshire Families Securing First-Choice Primary Schools

  A record 96 per cent of families in North Yorkshire have successfully secured their first-choice primary school for September 2026.

• Paddy In The Morning Announces 'Rainbow Of Challenges' For The Rainbow Centre

  This Is The Coast's Paddy In The Morning and his other half Nicky, will complete 7 challenges in 7 months for The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough.

• Multi-Million Pound Investment And High-Tech Monitoring Aim To Solve Scarborough's Water Quality Puzzle

  Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency are rolling out a £150 million investment and advanced monitoring technology to tackle the persistent bathing water quality issues in Scarborough.

• Accident On The A170 Between East Ayton & Scarborough: Emergency Services On Scene

  Callers to This Is The Coast report a number of emergency vehicles in attendance on Racecourse Road near the junction of Irton Moor Lane.

• North Yorkshire Police Praises Remarkable Impact Of Volunteers

  North Yorkshire Police has highlighted the vital role and thousands of hours contributed by volunteers, including those in Scarborough, to help keep communities safe.

• New Registration Scheme Set To Launch At North Yorkshire Recycling Centres

  A new vehicle registration scheme will launch at North Yorkshire's household waste recycling centres on April 27 to ensure the service is used fairly by residents and to save taxpayers up to £400,000 a year.

• Partial Closure Order Granted For Scarborough Property Following Anti-Social Behaviour

  York Magistrates Court has granted a three-month partial closure order for a property on Regent Street in Scarborough to tackle anti-social behaviour while safeguarding the resident.

• Scarborough Theatre Boss Welcomes £2.7 Million Funding Boost

  Scarborough's historic Stephen Joseph Theatre has been awarded a massive £2.7 million investment to fix its leaking roof and completely revamp the McCarthy auditorium.