Yorkshire Coast News

Flamingo Land is said to be interested in extending its operation of Scarborough's Alpamare Water Park for another year

North Yorkshire Council says a call for developers to come forward with ideas for vacant sites in Scarborough's North Bay is not about making money from selling land.

Scarborough Police are investigating reports of fireworks being set off in the town.

The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority can now officially begin its work after the final steps were taken by the Government to create the new body.

People in North Yorkshire are being urged to share their views to help ensure there are enough wheelchair accessible taxis across the county.

‘Unacceptable’ plans to double the number of flats in a Scarborough town centre property have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council.

Whitby police are investigating a fail-to-stop pedestrian collision in Whitby which left a local woman with a broken arm.

North Yorkshire Council's Executive committee has approved the launch of a "soft market testing exercise" for the redevelopment of Scarborough's North Bay.

A Pickering man who subjected a woman to a series of sexual assaults has today (5 February 2025) been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment at York Crown Court.

A ‘sexual predator’ who assaulted a woman with a weapon before raping her in the street has been sentenced to 21 years.

Police used a stinger to stop a car in Scarborough after a cross border pursuit.

North Yorkshire Council has begun legal proceedings against the government over the removal of the £14.3m rural services delivery grant.

Scalby School, Newby and Scalby Primary, Friarage Community Primary, Filey School, Lady Lumley’s School in Pickering and Scarborough UTC are to become part of a larger trust.

Scarborough Athletic enjoyed a 2-0 victory on Tuesday night at Scarborough Sports Village.

Bridlington Town fought out a draw to creep outside the NPL East's relegation zone.

Three men were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class C drugs.

Hundreds of residents have objected to a plan to convert Whitby’s last high street bank into a 24-hour adult gambling centre.

Pikes suffered a second defeat of the season to the Huddersfield side.

A main level crossing in Driffield now has faster barriers after essential upgrades.

The East Riding of Yorkshire council cabinet has approved an £800,000 contribution, towards a proposed new housing development for residents displaced by coastal erosion in Skipsea

Walker is Whitby's leading scorer this season, scoring 14 goals, and is available for Boro's match tonight.

Scarborough's Jocelyn Dixon Secured Five Gold Medals at the ICO Four Nations Championship over the weekend.

Several schools in the East Riding of Yorkshire are set to reduce their Published Admission Numbers (PAN) for the 2026-27 academic year due to a decline in the birth rate and falling pupil numbers.

Residents are being encouraged to comment on the rules for walking dogs in the Filey, Scarborough and Whitby area.

National funding of £1.2 million is set to provide a boost for rural and coastal healthcare research.

The Seadogs are in action at the Scarborough Sports Village this evening.

Bridlington Town need to get back to winning ways tonight in a crucial encounter against Brighouse Town at the Mounting Systems Stadium in the Northern Premier League East Division.

The Pikes have enjoyed back to back 3-0 victories of late, but they have a tough test on Tuesday.

A ‘dangerous’ cricket practice facility is set to be replaced and expanded with a new multi-use games area at Scarborough College.

Three seaside businesses in Scarborough and Filey have applied for pavement and premises licences ahead of the summer season.

A roofer who took money from customers for work he never carried out has been fined and ordered to pay compensation after an investigation by North Yorkshire Council’s trading standards team.

North Yorkshire Police's Chief Constable has revealed some concerning figures around drink and drug driving in the region.

A national firearms amnesty for a specific type of gun is taking place from Monday until the 28 February.

Scarborough's Sealife Centre have unveiled their new roof ahead of the coming tourist season.

Boosting the resilience of the region’s high streets and attracting visitors to town centres is the goal of a major new funding programme launched today by the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith.

A memorial to a well-known Yorkshire journalist and botanist who ‘saw the world in a wildflower’ has been unveiled on moorland at Silpho, near Scarborough.

East Riding Council enforced just one fine after receiving over 300 complaints of dog fouling in 2023.

The Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology is inviting students from schools on the Yorkshire Coast to take part in its inaugural STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) Challenge.

Boro conceded late on again, in Tyne and Wear, on Saturday.

An increase in annual tourism is demanding more from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.

Open sewerage pipes in Grosmont have been highlighted in the house of commons this week.

Scarborough RUFC stay second in North East 2 after defeat at top-side Rochdale on Saturday.

A North Yorkshire Council chief has defended plans to cut in half the amount councillors can give out in grants to their local communities.

Bridlington Town suffered a concerning defeat on Saturday.

Tony Hackworth's men won with ease on the road to return to the play-off picture.

The Old Town Gallery on High Street, Bridlington, is to hold an art and photographic exhibition throughout the month of February.

A new photography exhibition celebrating Scarborough's LGBTQ plus community has opened at Scarborough Art Gallery.

Police are working with agencies this weekend to tackle the issue of anti-social and illegal use of off-road 4x4 vehicles and motorbikes within the Scarborough Rural area.

Whitby Town have announced that manager Gary Liddle has signed a new contract until the end of the 2025/26 season.

The latest phase of a project to improve mobile coverage in rural areas has seen more masts turned on on the North York Moors this week.

A project to provide ultra fast fibre broadband to rural areas is enabling more Yorkshire Coast homes to get connected.

Council bosses said they were ‘disappointed’ by the deferral of Scarborough’s West Pier redevelopment as campaigners have vowed to ‘keep fighting’ against the plans.

Residents are ‘rightly sceptical’ of council proposals to redevelop leisure-related sites in Scarborough’s North Bay, a councillor has said.

The Seadogs have lost twice in four days at home and are looking for better luck away at South Shields on Saturday.

It's another busy day of rugby union involving Yorkshire Coast sides with Scarborough chasing top spot in North East 2.

It’s a first away game for Bridlington Town’s new management team, as they head north to Newton Aycliffe on Saturday in NPL East.

After a January with all three games at home, Pickering Town will spend most of this month away.

Following a collision earlier in the month involving a school bus carrying pupils home from Hornsea School, a petition calling for mandatory seatbelts on all school buses has gained significant traction.

Councillors on North Yorkshire Council’s strategic planning committee have deferred a decision on proposals to regenerate Scarborough’s West Pier.

Drugs, Cash, Cars and a machete were seized during simultaneous raids in Bridlington and Bradford yesterday.

Plans to convert a disused Driffield church have been submitted to East Riding Council.

Bird owners are being urged to help to prevent the spread of avian flu after two confirmed cases in North Yorkshire have led to a protection zone being introduced by the Government.

Police say they have made three arrests after a spate of motorbike and moped thefts in the Eastfield area.

Chief Constable Tim Forber believes that investing in technology is the key to further improving North Yorkshire Police's response times and the service they provide.

YMCA Yorkshire Coast is urging policymakers and local authorities to prioritize sustainable investment in youth services following the release of the 2025 “Beyond the Brink?” report by YMCA England & Wales.

The team at Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café are celebrating after the first of two charity quiz nights was enjoyed by 80 people and raised over £1,000 for Ryedale Special Families.

A driver has been charged with multiple offenses after a high-speed pursuit that began in Filey.

Whitby’s last high street bank could be converted into a 24-hour adult gaming centre if plans are approved by North Yorkshire Council.

North Yorkshire Police say they are making significant progress in tackling shoplifting, with detection rates for shoplifting increasing by 10 percentage points this year compared to last year.

Whitby Town Council has rejected a motion calling for it to withdraw it's support for the development of the new £10m maritime hub in the town.

New data shows that shows just over 0.1 per cent of staff at the council receive more than £100,000 a year, with the authority ranked as the second leanest of comparable councils in the country.

East Riding of Yorkshire council is urging the government to provide more support for communities at risk of coastal erosion in light of an updated Coastal Erosion Risk Map, from the Environment Agency.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging residents to switch to paperless billing for their council tax.

Health bosses thank staff at Scarborough Hospital for ‘tremendous’ work as trust tackles ‘appalling’ trolley waits"

As North Yorkshire's Fire Service tries to balance the books, Conservatives claim government funding changes are costing North Yorkshire housholds £5 each, Labour councillors hit back at 13 years of austerity.

A significant backlog in audit work is impacting local council accounts across the country, and North Yorkshire is no exception.

Two generous donations, totalling an impressive £910, have been made in memory people with ties to the maritime community of Staithes

Humberside Police have reported receiving hundreds of dashcam clips from the public in January as part of Operation Snap.

A Swashbuckling brick model exhibition is coming to Sewerby Hall and Gardens

Staff from Scarborough Sea Life were involved in a Seal Rescue at the weekend.

Developers are to be urged to come forward with initial plans to transform a series of sites in Scarborough’s North Bay amid proposals to bring a wave of new investment to the seaside town.

The council tax precept for North Yorkshire's fire and rescue service is to increase by £24 for a Band D property.

Fifteen Thousand LED streetlights and a Carbon Negative road surface are helping the East Riding make it's roads greener.

Police say they have received a raft of calls in relation to thefts or attempted thefts of motorcycles in the Scarborough area.

Alison Hume MP has called for autism to be a priority for the government after attending the launch of a hard-hitting report from the National Autism Society.

The Seadogs are looking to bounce back on Tuesday night.

There's a congested schedule for Bridlington Town, who now have four weeks of midweek fixtures, starting with a home game against Grimsby Borough tonight.

A motion urging Whitby Town Council to withdraw its support for the town’s £10m Maritime Hub will be discussed by councillors on Tuesday.

NatWest has announced that its Bridlington branch will close on 11 June 2025

The country roads around Hunmanby were "turned in to a racetrack" on Saturday night as a vehicle failed to stop for North Yorkshire's Roads Policing Team.

Residents and businesses on the Yorkshire Coast are being urged to be wary of rogue traders who may target properties in the aftermath of damage caused by Storm Éowyn.

East Riding residents are being reminded never to throw their disposable vapes in household bins after the latest fire in a rubbish collection lorry.

Local police officers say they are investigating a "suspicious occurance in the Eastfield and Filey Area"

Rail passengers are reminded to plan ahead as essential upgrades on the Hull to Scarborough line will disrupt services through Driffield.

A Whitby councillor has said the county council are looking at 13 possible sites in the town to build homes or businesses on.

A North Yorkshire Councillor is calling for a review of government funding for local councils.

Bridlington is preparing to mark the 154th anniversary of the Great Gale at the Bridlington Priory Church to commemorate the Great Gale of 1871.

Acting on community based intelligence, Police have seized a vehicle in Eastfield for document offences. 

Police are appealing for information about criminal damage that occurred to the Throxenby Mere car park sign at Raincliffe Woods in Scarborough.

The Met Office has released a yellow weather warning for wind overnight Sunday into Monday.

Following on from the three warrants that were executed by Scarborough CID on Wednesday, Police say three men arrested have subsequently been charged with a total of 11 offences combined.

North Yorkshire Council are embarking on an enormous replacement programme for their streetlights.

The Seadogs lost narrowly in a six-goal thriller, their third meeting with Chester this season.

A new study has been launched by researchers working at both York and Scarborough hospitals.

The Blues suffered back to back defeats under player-boss Gary Liddle for the first time, after a loss on Saturday.

Scarborough RUFC are second in North East 2 after edging past Morley at Silver Royd.

Bridlington Town dropped their first points since Mike Thompson's return as manager.

Operation Trailblaze is a new initiative launched by North Yorkshire Police to address the increasing issue of anti-social and illegal use of off-road vehicles in the Scarborough Rural area.

The Pikes returned to form in style on Saturday to go within five points of the Northern Counties East Premier play-off spots.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are in line for 5 new fire engines by April.

22% of people in Yorkshire & Humber would consider ditching pets for robots according to new research from the RSPCA.

A kind hearted gesture by a team member at a Scarborough garden centre has benefitted a cat rescue and rehoming charity in Filey.

It's a third meeting of the season, on Saturday, when the North West side visit Scarborough Sports Village.

The 13th-placed Blues are just six points clear of relegation in a congested NPL Premier.

There's a full programme of rugby union along the Yorkshire Coast.

Hornsea Inshore Rescue are holding an open water safety talk “Take the Plunge” delivered by Ice Warrior Andy Buttler.

Bridlington Town manager Mike Thompson will be aiming to continue picking up maximum points on Saturday, as Garforth Town make the journey to the east coast.

Pickering Town are back at Mill Lane on Saturday.

Plans for a holiday shepherd’s hut, car parking, and a shed in Sandsend near Whitby have been rejected by the council as an ‘unacceptable’ proposal.

North Yorkshire’s elected mayor has reiterated his commitment to introducing a half-hourly train service between York and Scarborough.

The new council is to be formed in April and is looking for an interim Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer with a advertised salary of £58k a year.

A 36-year-old man was arrested yesterday following a dangerous driving incident in Bridlington

A Local councillor says repairs to a landslip hit road near Whitby are a priority but are being held up by funding issues.

North Yorkshire Council has unveiled plans for a new system of care hubs, with one of the first units set to be established in Scarborough

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they need to speak to in connection with a vehicle criminal damage investigation in Whitby.

Live coverage as Storm Éowyn hits the Yorkshire Coast.....

Take immediate steps to secure your vehicle – that’s the message from police to owners of a specific model of 4x4.

A group of North Yorkshire councillors have made a fact-finding visit to find out about pioneering research on regenerative agriculture taking place at a University of Leeds research farm.

An amber weather warning has been issued for the Yorkshire Coast as Storm Éowyn is set to bring very strong winds and widespread disruption on Friday.

Humberside Police say a missing 15 year old has been found.

The collision involving a double deck bus and a tractor happened on the journey home from Hornsea School yesterday.

Station Coxswain, Steve Emmerson, has sadly passed away.

Sainsbury's has announced the closure of its remaining 61 in-store cafes, including the one in Scarborough, as part of a significant restructuring aimed at saving £1 billion over three years.

Charlie Winfield will be staying at Brid for the rest of the season and Matty Dixon is making a return.

A convicted sex offender who has already breached a court order designed to protect the public has been sent back to jail.

A disqualified driver who fled along Scarborough seafront after encountering police, narrowly missing pedestrians, has been sentenced.

North Yorkshire Council has revealed plans to introduce a harmonised waste collection system across the county, which includes providing residents with two wheeled bins for recycling and one for residual waste.

A Whitby charity supporting children with disabilities and hidden impairments has been praised for its ‘life-changing’ work by those relying on its services and by the county’s mayor.

Plans to transform Scarborough’s historic West Pier and celebrate the town’s long-standing fishing industry are set to be considered by councillors.

The leader of North Yorkshire Council has urged the Chancellor to rethink planned inheritance tax changes on farms, saying the industry should be supported, not given fresh challenges.

Acclaimed chef Anthony Gascoigne has returned to East Riding College, Bridlington, with a drive to lead the hospitality and catering teams to excellence.

Scarborough-based digital technology company Askew Brook has been shortlisted for the prestigious Made in Yorkshire manufacturing awards in the Digital Technology category

A North Yorkshire Police vehicle had attempted to stop the car a short time before the collision.

Humberside Police say a double decker school bus and a tractor have collided.

Scarborough Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision on Wykeham Street on Saturday.

Three men are in custody after police executed simultaneous search warrants in the Scarborough area today.

An emergency road closure has been put in place for a route near Driffield because of sudden damage to its surface.

Scarborough and Whitby’s MP has called for greater use of public procurement to support British manufacturing including bus company Alexander Dennis in Scarborough.

An amber weather warning has been issued for the Yorkshire Coast as Storm Éowyn is expected to bring very strong winds and widespread disruption on Friday.

The road is closed west of Malton near Welburn and is likely to remain closed for some time.

North Yorkshire Council's executive has backed a 4.99% increase in council tax for the upcoming year.

North Yorkshire Council's executive has granted approval for the construction of the Whitby Maritime Hub to proceed, marking a significant step forward for the town's maritime sector.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Yorkshire & Humber, with Storm Éowyn expected to bring very strong winds and widespread disruption on Friday

Beckview Studios in Scalby has secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is calling for businesses in Bridlington, Hornsea and Driffield to become fostering friendly, to help more people become foster carers.

Scarborough RNLI has a volunteer position for a Water Safety Officer.

A former Whitby ironmongers could be converted into a micropub and holiday flats if plans are approved by North Yorkshire Council.

Water Quality in the River Esk has been discussed in Westminster.

Scarborough residents are being invited to take their own sea water samples to a meeting with experts from Imperial College London.

Humberside Police have provided an update on the investigation

Police are appealing for information about an altercation that occurred in Eastfield in which a man was struck by a car.

Family members of a missing Scarborough man have thanked people for their support - and made a heartfelt plea for information to help find him.

Poor turnouts at recent elections in the East Riding have prompted representatives to query changes to the placement of polling stations.

Saint Catherine’s Hospice is celebrating a momentous milestone in 2025 – their 40th anniversary.

Bridlington Town AFC and Bridlington CYP are delighted to announce the merging of Bridlington Town and Bridlington Rovers football teams and operations under one united identity.

A new survey by Healthwatch North Yorkshire has highlighted the ongoing difficulties people on the Yorkshire Coast are facing.

Filey's MP has voiced concerns about the Renters' Rights Bill, which was debated in Parliament this week.

Scarborough Lions say 152 brave souls took part in the annual fundraiser.

They were well beaten in the North West by promotion-chasing Ashton United.

Bridlington Town made it two wins in 2, under the returning Mike Thompson, thanks to a goal from a familiar face, on Saturday.

Boro stay third in North East 2 after hitting Goole 31-7 at Silver Royd.

Play-off-chasing Penistone ended Pickering Town's four-match home winning run.

Richie Benett's brace helped the Seadogs to a comfortable victory in Derbyshire on Friday night.

The Scarborough and Ryedale area is the highest in North Yorkshire for smoking prevalence, by percentage of the population.

After more than three years of dedicated campaigning and development, CavCa are opening expanded indoor climbing facilities, Street Rocks, at The Street in Scarborough.

The Expanse Hotel in Bridlington, a prominent fixture on the seafront since 1937, is now on the market with an asking price of £2,750,000

From washing machines to pigeons, there's a wide range of artworks in the next exhibition at Woodend Gallery, Scarborough.

Bridlington Old Town Gallery is set to hold a display of local art and photography in February which will be sold to boost funding for Bridlington RNLI.

A Scarborough cocaine dealer has again been brought to justice by North Yorkshire Police after being jailed for three years and nine months.

The Pikes host sixth-placed Penistone on Saturday.

Bridlington RUFC host relegation rivals at Dukes Park on Saturday.

Bridlington Town take on strugglers Sheffield looking for a second straight win under the returning Mike Thompson.

Whitby Town manager Gary Liddle is looking for back to back wins for the first time since taking the reigns at the club in October.

13-49 Lois Ivan is back on service today after a week in dry dock.

The site of a significant prehistoric settlement near Hackness, Scarborough, has been severely damaged by repeated illegal off-roading, according to archaeologists.

North Yorkshire Police has issued CCTV of two women they'd like to speak to after a shopping bag was stolen in Scarborough.

The Langley hotel in Whitby could be converted into holiday lets if plans are given the go-ahead by North Yorkshire Council.

A man from Bridlington has been prosecuted after a large amount of building waste was dumped on a country road in Thwing.

Northern Trains has moved a step closer to the largest ever investment in its fleet which could eventually see up to 450 new trains.

North Yorkshire Council is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of its CCTV system, citing financial constraints and the need for modernisation

New figures from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) show that smoking costs the Humber and North Yorkshire area £1.39 billion each year.

Bridlington Town have announced the extension of the loan deals for Sebastian Malkowski and Ahmed Salam from Worksop Town and Alfreton Town, respectively.

The Magpie Cafe in Whitby has been named one of the UK's top 10 fish and chip restaurants in the prestigious Fry Awards 2025.

The leader of North Yorkshire Council has urged the Chancellor to rethink planned inheritance tax changes on farms, saying the industry should be supported, not given fresh challenges.