Whitby News

Here is the latest Whitby News from This is the Coast

• Scarborough & Whitby MP On Disposable Barbecue Ban

  Alison Hume has had her say on the government's ban on sales of disposable barbecues.

• Whitby Town Seek First Home Win Of The Season Against Ilkeston

  Whitby Town will host Ilkeston as they search for their first home victory of the new football season following a midweek defeat to Guiseley.

• Yorkshire Coast Cricket Action

  Saturday sees another busy programme of action up and down the Yorkshire Coast.

• North Yorkshire Water Safety Education Highlighted Following Heatwave Drowning Tragedies

  Primary school pupils in North Yorkshire are expected to learn safe self-rescue and swim at least twenty-five metres to help prevent further open water drownings.

• Whitby Rugby Club Unveil New Kit

  Whitby Rugby Club have unveiled their new playing strips for the coming season.

• North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor On Langdale Blaze As Retailers Ban BBQs

  The region's deputy mayor has made a statement with an update on major retailers who have banned disposable barbecues in the wake of last year's Langdale blaze.

• Top University Places Secured After Excellent Scarborough Exam Results

  It's A Level and T Level results day, on Thursday, across the country with students up and down the Yorkshire Coast finding out how they got on.

• "We've Been Brought Back Down To Earth"- Whitby Town Boss After Midweek Loss

  Lee Bullock said Tuesday's defeat to Guiseley was a wake up call for his side after Saturday's opening day victory at Leek.

• Big Names Head To The Coast As Whitby Lit Fest Unveils Star-Studded Programme

  Over fifty author events featuring bestselling writers, broadcasters, and performers will take place across four days this November as the Whitby Lit Fest returns.

• New Water Safety Videos Launched To Prevent Summer Drownings

  Emergency services have launched a new video campaign to warn residents and visitors about the hidden dangers of open water across North Yorkshire.

• Plan to Close Whitby Outdoor Education Centre As Trips Relocate To Scarborough

  Outdoor learning trips for thousands of young people will permanently relocate from the East Barnby centre near Whitby to a scout camp in Scarborough if plans are approved next week.

• Amber Heat Health Alert Issued for Yorkshire Coast

  Temperatures will reach 36 degrees Celsius in some areas this week as an amber heat health alert comes into force for Yorkshire and the Humber.