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The A169 is expected to reopen within the next hour or so

Snow forces closures of main roads near Scarborough - latest on A171 and A169

Susan Whittles, aged 70, died in a road collision on the B1253 on Friday.

Woman killed in Rudston collision is named

North Yorkshire County Council's fleet of gritters are keeping the county's roads moving

TRAVEL: Interactive map shows location of every gritter in North Yorkshire

Coastliner bus at Scarborough Railway Station.

North Yorkshire Christmas shoppers' bonus as £2 bus fare extended

Train timetables across Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington, as well as the rest of Yorkshire will change on Sunday, December 10 and rail users are advised to check before they travel.

Rail customers across coast warned to check before they travel

A section of Quay Road in Bridlington will be closed to motorists for three weeks.

Busy road closure in Bridlington set to cause delays for three weeks

A new schedule is to be drawn up for Whitby Swing Bridge renovation works.

Whitby Swing Bridge £200,000 work postponed due to 'supply chain issues'

Scarborough Railway Station

Train services between Scarborough and York delayed by signalling failure

East Yorkshire operates local bus services in and around Hull, Bridlington and East Yorkshire as well as Scarborough and into North Yorkshire.

East Yorkshire Buses honour veterans with free travel this Remembrance Day

Northern is the second largest train operator in the UK, with nearly 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England.

Northern announces that train fare dodgers could be prosecuted for past offences

The survey will run until Friday, December 15. Photo: Simon Hulme.

Bridlington residents can voice opinions about community transport services
People in the East Riding who don’t have access to transport are being urged to share their views in a survey which will go towards shaping the way community transport services could be operated in the future.

One of Northern’s popular coastal stations has been spruced up thanks to a team of volunteers.

Filey railway station given a makeover by volunteers during storm

With heavy rainfall expected across some areas of Scotland and Northern England, TransPennine Express (TPE) is urging customers to plan carefully and check before they travel.

TransPennine Express urges customers in Scarborough to check before they travel

Humberside Police are appealing for information regarding a serious collision that took place on Beeford Road.

Humberside Police appeal for information about road collision near Bridlington

Yorkshire-based bus operator Transdev is spearheading the drive to give more of its people, including those switching from other roles, the industry standard qualification they need to build a successful career in its workshops.

Yorkshire bus firm launches skills drive to beat UK's engineer shortage

TransPennine Express (TPE), which operates trains and stations across the North of England and into Scotland, share an important message this autumn ahead of the heavy leaf fall.

TransPennine Express warns Scarborough customers of dangers of leaves on track

A group of 25 people have made a special journey along the North Yorkshire coastline as part of a special programme designed to rebuild ‘travel confidence’ in older generations.

25 older people make journey on coastline to regain ‘travel confidence’

The funding is the first allocation of a £1 billion investment into bus services across the North and Midlands, as part of the Network North Plan.

Major funding boost for Yorkshire bus services as fare cap set to be extended

The scene on The Foreshore at Scarborough this morning. Photo: North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum.

Don’t travel warning issued as Storm Babet batters the Yorkshire coast

Northern has issued a warning to hen, stag and sten parties about unacceptable behaviour as it launches its ‘groups winter sale’.

Northern launches 75%-off ‘groups winter sale’ across Yorkshire

Residents and visitors in Scarborough this week should think about planning ahead due to the A64 road works.

Weekend traffic chaos for Scarborough residents as A64 closure to take place

Whitby's lack of transport links has come under fire once again.

New £36bn Government transport paper 'has no mention of Whitby' fumes ex-Mayor

A traffic warden surveys the scene

Workers forced to tarmac around car in Scarborough

Lower Ramshill Road has been closed since July

Scarborough's Ramshill Road could partially reopen soon following hotel fire

Whitby Bus Station.

Disabled man says Arriva buses in Whitby area are 'unsafe'

Residents and visitors visiting Scarborough this week should think about planning ahead following the announcement of train strikes and A64 road works.

Traffic chaos for Scarborough as train strikes and A64 closures to take place

A major road surface scheme on A165 at Barmston is due to get under way.

£175,000 road surface scheme at Barmston, near Bridlington, due to get under way

Scarborough Railway Station viewpoint. picture: Richard Ponter.

Train services across Yorkshire and north of England halted by strike action
Rail customers across the North of England are facing further disruption as services will be brought to a halt on Wednesday 4 October due to the latest ASLEF strike action.

Northern has released images of the models of the ‘Barrow Boy’ statue, which will be installed at Bridlington station.

Northern shows off new sculpture to celebrate Bridlington’s forgotten past

'School Streets' aims to reduce traffic congestion outside schools while encouraging active travel, and has been a success at Bridlington's Quay Academy.

Successful traffic restriction scheme keeps school children safe in Bridlington

The Church Street/Welham Road/Castlegate junction, which links Malton and Norton.

Traffic scheme for Malton and Norton moves to next stage

Northern has launched a Flash Sale with over five million tickets for journeys across the North of England, including Yorkshire, available from just 50p.

Rail operator Northern launches 50p flash sale for Yorkshire

East Riding Council have released a list of roads that will be closed during the Tour of Britain event taking place on Tuesday September 5. Photo: Alex Broadway/SWpix.com

All planned road closures in Bridlington ahead of Tour of Britain race

Train services to and from Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington could be disrupted this week as part of ongoing strikes and a dispute over pay and conditions by railway workers.

Yorkshire coast train passengers warned to check ahead as fresh strikes expected

East Riding Council have released a list of roads that will be closed during the Tour of Britain event taking place on Tuesday September 5. Picture by Alex Broadway/SWpix.com

Here are the road closures set to affect Bridlington in Tour of Britain race

North Yorkshire Police have issued a traffic alert for the A174 in Sandsend after a smoking bus has partially blocked the road.

Road blocked near Sandsend as police and fire service assist smoking bus

Rail Services to and from Scarborough could be disrupted as TransPennine Express (TPE) warns customers as part of further national industrial action.

TransPennine Express warns rail users of disruption ahead of strikes

Early members' only steam gala at Goathland in June 1970.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway: 17 photos of Yorkshire stations through the years

North Yorkshire Moors Railway welcomes King Charles III to commemorate its 50th anniversary. (Pic credit: Simon Jacobs / NYMR)

Yorkshire railway sees rise in tourists worldwide due to links with Heartbeat

North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for highways and transport, Cllr Keane Duncan (left), with the chief executive officer of Zest, Robin Heap, in front of a new rapid electric vehicle charger in Cleveland Way car park in Helmsley.

Rapid electric vehicle chargers installed in three North Yorkshire market towns

Railway company TransPennine Express (TPE) have partnered with Network to offer all staff in the healthcare, education and charity sectors a discount on Advance Purchase tickets.

TransPennine Express offer discount on rail tickets to key workers

East Yorkshire Buses has announced the return of their Moors Explorer ME1 service for summer 2023 with a brand-new route.

East Yorkshire Buses announces new journeys to Flamingo Land and Pickering

Whitby Swing Bridge

Whitby Swing Bridge to be closed for pavements to be widened

Whitby Swing Bridge.

Whitby Swing Bridge to undergo £200,000 future-proofing scheme

Northern is hoping to entice more students from road to rail from September.

Northern aims to entice more Yorkshire students from road to rail
Train operator Northern is hoping to entice more students from road to rail from September with the offer of 75%-off train tickets for students’ commute to school.

TransPennine Express is offering free travel to customers returning home from Greek wildfires.

Train operator offers free travel to customers returning from Greek wildfires

Three days of industrial action begin today

Yorkshire coast rail services to be decimated by three days of industrial action

Improvements are due to be carried out to the road surface in Marshall Avenue.

Bridlington Bus Station set to shut this month for ‘essential’ road works

The popular Bridlington Explorer service is set to return on July 13.

Bridlington bus service returns this summer due to popular demand

There will be a number of road diversions in place and disruption expected during the Great Yorkshire Show

Here is your ultimate travel guide ahead of the Great Yorkshire Show this week

Four rapid charging stations are located at Pavilion Square Car Park in Scarborough

New electric vehicle rapid charging stations open in Scarborough car park

A view from the railway line to Whitby

North Yorkshire routes make the list of Northern staff's most scenic journeys

Coastliner bus driver Kornelia Holmes celebrates as the bus operator confirms its £2 ‘Price Drop’ fare cap will now continue until the end of October.

Coastliner confirms £2 a trip price drop to continue on its buses

Ian Conlan, 20s Plenty lead campaigner and Mandy Carpenter, Active Travel lead at Malton Primary school and town councillor.

Whitby and Malton area backing for 20s Plenty speed campaign

TransPennine Express has issued travel advice to Scarborough passengers ahead of strike action next week

TransPennine Express issues travel advice ahead of strike action this week