Whitby News

Here is the latest Whitby News from This is the Coast

• Yorkshire Coast Rugby Round-up

  Scarborough win again in another busy rugby weekend on the Yorkshire Coast.

• Sandsend Eatery Requests Dramatic Refurb

  A seafront café in Sandsend near Whitby has submitted plans for the demolition of its building and construction of an extended property.

• Whitby Town's Last Home Match Before Christmas Postponed

  The Blues were set to take on Ilkeston at the Towbar Express Stadium on Saturday.

• Whitby Whale Bone Replacement Faces 'Nightmare' Logistics and Ethical Hurdles

  Whitby’s iconic Whale Bone Arch, a beloved sight overlooking Whitby Abbey, is deteriorating, prompting urgent action from local authorities, though efforts to secure a replacement set are proving highly challenging due to complex international and ethical obstacles.

• Yorkshire Coast Weekend Rugby Action

  Everyone from Whitby to Hornsea is in action on Saturday, weather permitting.

• Scarborough Councillor Goes Green

  A political group on North Yorkshire Council led by Green Party councillors has increased its numbers.

• New Survey Asks if Health Appointments Meet the Needs of People on the North Yorkshire Coast

  Healthwatch North Yorkshire is asking people along the Yorkshire coast, including Scarborough, Whitby, Filey and nearby areas, to share what really helps them during health appointments

• MP Demands Fracking Clarity as Controversial Burniston Gas Drilling Site Nears Decision

  Alison Hume, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, is urgently pressing the Government for definitive clarity on its plans to outlaw all forms of fracking.

• Ten-Year Prison Sentence for A171 Fatal Collision Driver

  A driver responsible for the death of a man in a collision on the A171 in North Yorkshire has been sentenced.

• Town Council ‘Sorry’ for Whitby’s Christmas Lighting Delays

  Whitby Town Council has apologised to residents about a ‘lack of Christmas spirit’ due to the delayed installation of festive illuminations.

• Train Cancellations Affecting Yorkshire Coast Line & TransPennine Routes

  There are cancellations on the Bridlington line and on the Transpennine route from Scarborough to York.

• Replacement of Whitby Whale Bone Arch Faces International and Legal Hurdles

  A plan to replace Whitby’s deteriorating Whale Bone Arch is facing legal, moral, and international obstacles.