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Joe Moody (Whitby Lobster Hatchery) with Sarah Reed (Dogger Bank Wind Farm).

1,054 juvenile lobsters released in the North Sea as part of partnership

Freddie Gilroy statue in Scarborough North Bay. Copyright Brian Deegan, Geograph.

Scarborough's Freddie Gilroy statue could be moved under £50k plan

The RSPB Bempton Cliffs column with Ivan Nethercoat.

The RSPB Bempton Cliffs column with Ivan Nethercoat: A feast of trees and bushes

Phil Corbitt and Sarah Belcher in All at Sea coming to the Stephen Joseph Theatre from Friday October 16 until Saturday October 31

Play inspired by canoe couple comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

South Cliff Holiday Park is perfectly positioned for easy access to some of Bridlington’s most popular attractions.

Holiday park ‘a wonderful base for a relaxing autumn getaway’

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27 stunning photos capturing the seabird spectacle at Bempton Cliffs

Stunning sky seen through the Scarborough Wheel on the seafront. photo: Beverley Senturk

'Eye for the moment' - viewing Scarborough through Beverley’s lens

Mikron's Top of the Wold play celebrates the East Riding of Yorkshire. Image: Robling Photography

Travelling show celebrating the East Riding returns for the last time

A teenager was part of a crew who landed a giant 338kg (740 lbs) Bluefin Tuna in Whitby for the first time in 90 years. Image: 54 North Maritime Training/SWNS

Teen helps to catch 53 stone bluefin tuna in Whitby for first time in 90 years

Dora Walker (left) and the director Robbie Bellekom alongside one of the exciting puppets used for the upcoming show.

RNLI Whitby theatre company work together on new show

The new sculpture at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Photo: Claudia Bowes

New sea kelp and sandeel sculpture at RSPB Bempton Cliffs
A bespoke sea kelp sculpture has been installed in the Visitor Centre at RSPB Bempton Cliffs in time for World Puffin Day (April 14).
Claudia Bowes

Whitby Lobster Hatchery Blessing

Blessing of 'all things lobster' at Whitby Lobster Hatchery

The first puffins of 2026 arrive at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Credit: Ellen Leach.

Watch arrival of the first puffins of the year at RSPB reserve near Bridlington

Neil Tysall (RSPCA Inspector at the time) in Tenby - Credit: Gareth Davies Photography Tenby

Yorkshire RSPCA Wildlife Lead looks back at oil disaster 30 years on

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for ice which covers the entire Yorkshire coast.

Met Office issues ice weather warning for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

Brenda Ogden lost the custom-made titanium blade while posing for a photo with her swimming group at Bridlington beach.

Bridlington swimmer’s prosthetic leg found months after being swept out to sea

The deadline for having your say on Whitby Neighbourhood Plan is January 30.

Whitby Neighbourhood Plan: challenges posed by climate change and Net Zero

The Bothams of Whitby Boxing Day dippers.

Bothams of Whitby and Pescado Lounge take on Boxing Day Dip to support charity

The weather warning will be in place all day Monday until 11am Tuesday.

Snow and ice weather warning issued by the Met Office for the Yorkshire coast

All the fun of the New Year's Day dip.

IN PICTURES: Scarborough New Year dippers enjoy bracing waters

It has been a busy year for Bridlington RNLI - Photo Credit: RNLI/Alex Rollin

Bridlington RNLI shares details of a 'very busy' 2025

Cold water shock is a very real danger for anyone entering water that is 15°C or below.

RNLI highlights cold water dangers for New Year dippers on the Yorkshire coast

Go to /www.facebook.com/bridlington.coastguard to find out more about the work of the Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team.

Bridlington Coastguard team has its busiest year ever

The Natural World column with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

The perfect winter day out at our own Land’s End

Harking back to 1908, this image offers an enchanting look at the Edwardian era, where the coble boats played a pivotal role in the town’s lucrative holiday trade.

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: a classic cobles fleet image

Having fun at Scarborough New Year's Day Dip 2025

Scarborough Lions seek entrants for popular New Year’s Day Dip event

The weather warning will be in place from 6am - 11:59pm on Saturday November 29.

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for heavy rain across Yorkshire coast

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
Another weather warning has been issued by the Met Office and the River Derwent could possibly flood according to the Environment Agency.
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The Whitby Lobster Hatchery team.

Whitby Lobster hatchery celebrates another record-breaking season

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

Snow is forecast for the Yorkshire coast this week - Image: Richard Ponter

Here's when snow is forecast to hit the Yorkshire coast this week

Whitby's Boxing Day dip, December 2024. photo: Brian Murfield

Boxing Day dip: Whitby Lions mark 50 years of popular North Sea fundraiser

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

'Be prepared': Flood alert issued for Bridlington

HMS Falmouth rests on the sandy seabed about eight miles southeast of Bridlington near Skipsea. Image courtesy of Services Archaeology and Heritage Association

World War 1 shipwreck mapped by sonar and photogrammetry surveys

The group preparing for the dip

Brave souls enjoy a 'spooktacular' Halloween sea swim in Bridlington

The event will take place at Bridlington North Beach on October 31 at 6pm. Photo courtesy of Sarah Miles.

Try something new this Halloween with spooktacular swim on the Yorkshire coast

The alert will be in place from 8am until 11am on October 24.

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

Oli had a lucky escape - Image: Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary/SWNS

Scarborough man saves owl blown off course by Storm Amy

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

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Amazing photos of Smashing Pumpkins as they tear up Scarborough Open Air Theatre

The heatwave is predicted to stay into next week- according to the Met Office.

Here's your weather forecast for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

Tindall's Shipyard, Scarborough, 1820, by Joseph Tuite (1800-1875)

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Sandeels are a key food source for many seabirds, including the colonies of gannets, puffins, razorbills and other species at the RSPB Bempton Cliffs nature reserve. Photo courtesy of Richard Ponter

RSPB welcomes Government move that keeps ban on sandeel fishing

The yellow weather warning for thunderstorms that has been issued by the Met Office will affect the entire Yorkshire coast.

Yellow weather warning issued for thunderstorms on the Yorkshire coast

Porsches on the Prom 25 rolled into town on Sunday (June 8). Photo courtesy of Ewan Cameron

Porsche Club Great Britain rally supports Bridlington RNLI
Bridlington’s south side was transformed into a motoring showcase on Sunday, June 8 as Porsches on the Prom 25 rolled into town, bringing with it a jaw-dropping line-up of German engineering and a healthy dose of high octane excitement.
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The chalk cliffs from Filey to Bridlington host one of the largest mainland puffin colonies in the UK. Photo courtesy of Mark Caunt/Shutterstock.

Popular puffin festival is set to return this summer for seventh year

Killer whales breach off the coast of Scotland.

Watch unbelievable moment killer whales breach off coast of Scotland

Many seabirds – including the seabird colonies at RSPB Bempton Cliffs – rely on sand eels to feed their chicks. Photo courtesy of RSPB/Chrys Mellor

RSPB celebrates after challenge to ban North Sea sand eel fishing is dismissed

Beth Thompon counting seals on the beach (c) Cate Holborn Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

A Surprise Visitor from Germany: Seal 2895 Makes Waves on Yorkshire’s Coast

Furbellow and Co sell lobster bottle openers in aid of Whitby's Lobster Hatchery. Pictured - Mark and Ceri promote the charity bottle openers. picture: Richard Ponter

Whitby's Furbellow & Co raises almost £2,000 for lobster hatchery

Plastic nurdles identified on the shore - Image: Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Plastic nurdles wash up on shoreline following North Sea vessel collision

SOLONG pictured on 11 March 2025 (Photo: Maritime and Coastguard Agency)

Update issued following tanker collision off Yorkshire Coast

Saltmoore is a woodland haven near Whitby

We took our four-legged friend to Whitby for a posh hotel break

The Whitby Boxing Day dippers present a cheque to Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Whitby Boxing Day dippers' effort raise vital cash for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Fire and rescue services attend after a collision between oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate and the cargo vessel MV Solong off the coast of the Humber Estuary. Photo by Lee Whitaker/Getty Images

Tanker collision: calls for ‘huge efforts’ to mitigate environmental impacts

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