Whitby News

Here is the latest Whitby News from This is the Coast

• MP 'Hopeful' of Swift Solution for Closed Eastfield Medical Centre

  Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has expressed optimism that a "local solution" is imminent for the prolonged closure of Eastfield Medical Centre, following a visit to the facility on Thursday to meet with managers and staff.

• Whitby Events to Discuss Town Investment Plans

  Communities and businesses are being asked to help shape a series of ambitious plans to help drive investment and opportunities in towns across North Yorkshire.

• Calls for Enhanced National Resilience Following Fylingdales Moorland Fire

  Concerns are mounting regarding the adequacy of the national resilience framework following the major moorland fire near on the Yorkshire Coast that threatened critical military infrastructure this summer.

• North Yorkshire Social Care for Adults Praised in Wide-Ranging Inspection

  Social care for adults in North Yorkshire has been praised following an in-depth inspection that has placed the Council’s services among the best nationally.

• Dracula No the Only One Looking for Blood in Whitby and Scarborough

  This Halloween, English Heritage is partnering with NHS Blood and Transplant to offer visitors the chance to discover their own blood type.

• Scarborough and Whitby MP Welcomes Warm Homes Discount

  More than a quarter of a million families will receive confirmation this week of their £150 discount on energy bills this winter.

• Trick Or Treat Advice From North Yorkshire Police

  Police say not everyone welcomes trick or treaters to their homes on Halloween so you can download and print a poster to make this clear to anyone trick or treating.

• Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival Organiser Urges Businesses to Sign Up

  Organisers of the first Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival are issuing a final appeal to local independent businesses to register their involvement ahead of the event next month.

• Good Visibility a Bright Move Say North Yorkshire Police

  This October, as the nights get darker earlier, officers in North Yorkshire will be running Operation Dark Night.

• Helicopter Rescue for Youngsters Trapped on Cliff at Reighton Sands

  Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bridlington and Filey, along with North Yorkshire Police and both Filey RNLI Lifeboats were involved in the rescue last night which needed a helicopter to winch one of the trapped people to safety.

• Pedestrian Injured in Scarborough Collision

  North Yorkshire Police are seeking assistance from the public following a serious incident involving a pedestrian on Thursday, 23 October.

• Bathing Water Summit in Scarborough

  The third North Yorkshire coast bathing summit will take place today (Monday, 27 October) at Scarborough Town Hall.