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MP likens Yorkshire Water leadership change to 'shuffling deckchairs on Titanic'

North Yorkshire Water Park. Google Maps

Rejected padel courts don’t belong in the countryside, planners say

The alert will be in place from 1pm until 7pm today (Tuesday, October 20).

Flood alert issued for Bridlington amid strong winds

Filey Flat Cliffs. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

£7.9m coastline monitoring scheme moves forward despite funding uncertainty

A view of the lane before it descends into Staithes harbour via Cowbar Bank with the end cottage due to be demolished seen on the right. Picture/credit: Stuart Arnold/LDRS.

First phase of coastal erosion work in tiny hamlet set to cost £2.2m

The Spa and Grand Hotel, Scarborough. Copyright Peter Church/Geograph.

Grand Hotel included in wider South Bay bathing water study

Anti gas rig demo outside Scarborough Town Hall. photo: Anttoni Numminen, LDRS.

Draft environmental approval for controversial gas rig plan near Scarborough

Scarborough South Bay.

Community-led testing of water quality could be expanded across North Yorkshire

Flat Cliffs erosion near Primrose Valley, Filey. Photo: Richard Ponter

Drones could be deployed to monitor coastal erosion in North Yorkshire

Former MP Sir Robert Goodwill has been appointed the chair of the Yorkshire Bathing Water Partnership.

Sir Robert Goodwill appointed as chair of Yorkshire Bathing Water Partnership

Filey Flat Cliffs. photo: Anttoni Numminen / LDRS

Approval for council’s £7m bid to lead coastal monitoring scheme
A bid has been submitted for almost £8m of funding to continue leading a major regional coastal monitoring project in North Yorkshire.
Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Filey Flat Cliffs. photo: Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

Major £7m coastal monitoring scheme set to be led by North Yorkshire Council

Local Green Party members during the south beach clean-up. Photo: Andy Walker

Local Green Party members host litter pick on Bridlington south beach

£18 million will be shared between coastal projects across the East Riding of Yorkshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Photo: Simon Hulme

East Yorkshire coastal communities get cash for erosion projects

Site of withdrawn housing plan on Spital Bridge. courtesy of applicant

Whitby housing plan withdrawn following objections

Flooding in Ryedale caused by Storm Darragh. Photo: NYC.

‘Inspiring’ community response to 2024 Ryedale flooding highlighted in report

Notice on Scarborough South Bay and, inset: David Skaith.

Mayor says Scarborough’s bathing water problem ‘has to be sorted’

As a result of continuous heavy rainfall over the last seven days, reservoir levels are recovering well in Yorkshire at 84.6%. (Picture contributed)

‘Winter deluge to bring end to water restrictions’ says Yorkshire Water

Scarborough South Bay bathing water warning sign. Photo: Anttoni Numminen / LDRS.

Public meeting called over Scarborough bathing water pollution findings

View towards the proposed drilling site - image Google Maps

Environment Agency to consult on Foxholes gas drilling permit application

Scarborough South Bay Beach. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen LDRS

Scarborough South Bay bathing water still rated 'poor' despite improvements

Bridlington South Beach has seen its water quality classification rise from ‘Poor’ to ‘Sufficient’.

Results show water quality is improving at East Riding beaches

The snow could be here to stay as another weather warning is issued by the Met Office.

Snow update: Ice weather warning and flood alert issued for Yorkshire coast

There are two flood alerts in place from Staithes to Whitby today (November 19) and tomorrow (November 20).

'Be prepared': Two flood alerts issued for Whitby and Staithes

A few visitors to Scarborough enjoying a bright sunny Spring Day. photo: James Hardisty.

Concerns over Scarborough’s bathing water quality improvement process

The flood alert will be in place until the early hours of tomorrow morning (November 12).

'Be prepared': Flood alert issued for Bridlington

Hopes And Beans, Whitby. Google Maps

Whitby town centre café can become seven-bed hotel

Left to right, North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive, Richard Flinton, the authority’s leader, Cllr Carl Les, and Professor Darren Gröcke from Durham University at Scarborough’s South Bay

North Yorkshire coast bathing water summit set to take place today
The third North Yorkshire coast bathing summit will take place today (Monday, October 27) at Scarborough Town Hall.
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The alert will be in place from 8am until 11am on October 24.

'Be prepared': Flood alert issued for Scarborough, Whitby and Filey

The fund is designed to support schools delivering coastal fieldwork and related activities.

Funding made available for coastal education school lessons

The flood alert will be in place on Wednesday (October 8) and Thursday (October 9).

Flood alert issued for Whitby- Here’s what you need to know

2025 has been a monumental year for Flamingo Land and the Yorkshire Crayfish Hatchery

Flamingo Land crayfish conservation project produces over 200 young

Yorkshire’s reservoir levels now sit at 30.6%, dropping 2.01% from last week, well below the 71.7% average for this time of year. Picture contributed)

Revealed – Recent rain ‘insufficient’ to lift Yorkshire’s drought

Rory Newman and Mike Ford, right, maintain the Archimedes' screw at Ruswarp Weir. Photo: Paul Drury-Bradey

Boost for Whitby volunteers as water power pays back in full

Warning by Yorkshire Water - Reservoir stocks in Yorkshire have dropped to 42.2% in the last seven days. (Picture contributed)

New warning as temperatures hit 30c today in North Yorkshire

(Photo: Pexels)

The harsh penalties for breaking hosepipe bans, how much you could pay

Yorkshire Water has announced that hosepipe restrictions will be introduced on Friday, July 11 to protect water supplies and the environment, with forecasters predicting a warm summer ahead

Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban after driest and warmest spring on record

The latest Yorkshire Water figures show reservoir levels across the county fell by 2.5% over the last week to 55.8%, significantly below the average – 81.9% - for this time of year. (Picture contributed)

Record heatwave sparks ‘drought’ advice by Yorkshire Water

New initiatives are being pioneered to protect seabirds, dolphins, seals and wading birds, from Staithes to Spurn Point (pictured).

New initiatives pioneered on Yorkshire coast to protect marine animals and birds

Scarborough South Bay. Courtesy LDRS/Anttoni James Numminen

Updated water quality signs installed at South Bay following campaign

Grass routes cricket pitch

Driest conditions in 70 years put sports pitches in Scarborough under pressure –...

Scarborough South Bay. North Yorkshire Council

Council set to change Scarborough South Bay water quality warnings

Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley - assisted by his dad Sidney Bowman.

Anglers turn violent after being caught fishing with no licence

Very low water level (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Are we in store for a long hot summer - experts predict yes

The CCER initiative supports and prepares communities for the challenges posed by coastal change. Photo courtesy of Aled Jones

Changing Coasts team to host workshop at Brid Lifeboat Station
Changing Coasts East Riding (CCER) is hosting a series of community workshops between May and July – with one being held in Bridlington.
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Scarborough South Bay wins Brown Flag Award for second time

Fly-tipped rubbish and waste is seen beside a road in Colnbrook, near Heathrow, west of London on May 11 2020.

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Scheme to improve marine biodiversity launched in Whitby

Eco-friendly housing (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Climate crisis – is it now time to go green?

Artist’s visualisation of tiles and pools with expected seaweed colonisation. picture: GNEC

Council green light for bio-receptive tiles to restore Whitby’s coastal wildlife

The Fernco Floodbag in Action

Government invests £2.65 billion in future UK flood defences but avoids the now

East Riding of Yorkshire Council officers will assess the key erosion implications along the coast.

Government urged to provide support for communities at risk of coastal erosion

Experts commented that it was 'remarkable' that neither of them had died in the powerful explosion.

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Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

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Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Next door has a rubbish dump in the garden...it's making our kids sick

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