Whitby News

Here is the latest Whitby News from This is the Coast

• Langdale Fire Contained Says Chief

  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have confirmed the Langdale fire near RAF Fylingdales has been contained.

• Langdale Moor Fire: Latest Road Closures

  North Yorkshire Council have updated the list of closed roads which still includes the A171 between Scarborough & Whitby and the B1416. Some moorland paths are affected too.

• Missed Bins Concerns as Scarborough and Whitby Prepare For Changes

  North Yorkshire Council has admitted thousands more missed bin collections in one part of the region are due to recent changes.

• New Plan For Whitby's Flowergate Centre

  Part of a Victorian building in Whitby’s town centre could be converted into a gym if plans are approved by the council.

• North Yorkshire Council To Stop Free Use For Non Residents?

  Free use of North Yorkshire’s household waste recycling centres (HWRC) could soon be limited to residents of the county.

• North Yorkshire Whisky Link Up

  The team at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery has announced a new collaboration with a whisky specialist in the ‘Food Capital of Yorkshire’.

• Two More Locomotives announced for North Yorks Moors Railway’s Annual Steam Gala

  Following the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s (NYMR) announcement of its Annual Steam Gala from 25th to 28th September 2025, it has confirmed that an extra two visiting locomotives will be joining the exciting line-up.

• Langdale Fire Evacuation Latest

  North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue have given updates on evacuations in the area affected by the Langdale Moor blaze.

• St John's Ambulance Need More Yorkshire Coast Volunteers

  The charity says more helped is needed across North Yorkshire.

• A171 Remains Closed Between Scarborough & Whitby Due To Langdale Fire

  There are a number of road closures in place as firefighters and farmers continue to fight the Langdale Fire.

• Fire Service Thanks Farmers and On-Call Staff for Moorland Fire Support

  North Yorkshire's farmers and on call fire fighters have been praised by the fire service for their help tackling the moorland blaze on Langdale Moor.

• North Yorkshire Council Chair Goes Coast To Coast

  Cllr George Jabbour, Chair of North Yorkshire Council, has completed the iconic Coast-to-Coast walk, raising vital funds and awareness for his chosen charity of the year, Yorkshire Air Ambulance.