Whitby News

Here is the latest Whitby News from This is the Coast

• Overnight Closures Planned for A64 Across the Yorkshire Coast

  Motorists travelling on the A64 are being warned of a series of overnight closures throughout March as National Highways carries out essential resurfacing, maintenance, and tree work.

• Whitby Town Return to the Towbar Without Watts

  The Blues will be without an in-form midfielder for the visit of Lancaster City, on Saturday.

• Water Minister Says ‘Come And Enjoy Seaside’ In Scarborough Despite Water Quality Concerns

  There is ‘more to do’ to improve water quality in a much-loved North Yorkshire resort, according to a Government minister.

• Village Infrastructure Under Strain: Hunmanby Councillor Calls for Second Home Tax Flexibility

  As North Yorkshire Council’s pioneering 100 per cent council tax premium on second homes begins to deliver its first affordable housing projects, a local representative is warning that the very villages hosting these new homes are struggling to cope with "crumbling" infrastructure.

• Council Sets Out Ten-Year Plan for Scarborough, Whitby and Filey Harbours

  North Yorkshire Council has unveiled a comprehensive new draft strategy aimed at revitalising the maritime gateways of the Yorkshire Coast.

• North Yorkshire Police Seize Over £10,000 and Drugs in County Lines Crackdown

  North Yorkshire Police have concluded a week of intensified action targeting drug supply chains, resulting in four arrests and the protection of vulnerable residents across the county, including the Yorkshire Coast.

• North Yorkshire Police Issue Travel Warning As Stormy Weather Disrupts The Yorkshire Coast

  Emergency services are calling for extreme caution across the Yorkshire Coast after high winds caused widespread road disruption, fallen trees, and vehicle accidents.

• Northern Powergrid Teams Responding as Blustery Winds hit Yorkshire Coast Power Supplies

  Northern Powergrid has mobilised teams to restore power to homes across the region as strong winds and heavy rain cause disruption to electricity supplies along the Yorkshire Coast.

• Bridlington Businesses Urged To Spread Festive Cheer For Bridmas Day 2026

  Organisers are calling on local traders to join the festivities as the popular Bridmas Day event returns to the Yorkshire Coast this August, aiming to highlight the town’s year-round appeal.

• MP Steps-in To Help Farmers Affected By The Langdale Moor Wildfire

  Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, has intervened to help farmers still suffering the repercussions of the Langdale/Fylingdales wildfire by ensuring that repair work to vital fencing in the area is accelerated.

• Yorkshire Coast Families Invited To Access Easter Holiday Activity Programme

  The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has unveiled its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for the upcoming Easter break, featuring over 200 sessions including go-karting, pony trekking, and water sports.

• ‘No Records’ On Ownership Of Scarborough Town Centre Clock With Possible £20,000 Repair Bill

  The ownership and future of a North Yorkshire town centre clock with a possible £20,000 repair bill remains uncertain.