22+ hour, 47+ min ago   (707+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 18:30 A proposed visitor levy could generate fresh investment for the North Yorkshire coast, as officials push for a detailed feasibility study to understand its full economic impact. Discussions are currently underway regarding the introduction of a tourist charge…...

22+ hour, 47+ min ago   (724+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 18:30 Opportunities in the maritime and renewable energy sectors will be opened up to local businesses through a newly formed county-wide cluster. The North Yorkshire Maritime and Renewables Cluster is launching this September to connect businesses, education providers, and…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (993+ words) Friday, 11 September 2026 12:34 By Paul Drury-Bradey, local democracy reporter Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell has confirmed he will not introduce a new tourist tax in the region, prioritizing the needs of local hospitality and leisure businesses currently facing financial…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (927+ words) Thursday, 10 September 2026 18:30 By Joe Willis, Local Democracy Reporter Concerned councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making housing company will ever turn its finances around — despite a five-year recovery plan being drawn up. Members of the authority’s shareholder committee were…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (816+ words) Wednesday, 9 September 2026 18:30 By Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporter A Scarborough nightclub's bid to extend its opening hours until 3am has sparked objections from neighbours and council officers regarding noise and antisocial behaviour. A North Yorkshire nightclub’s bid to extend its…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1138+ words) Wednesday, 9 September 2026 18:30 Local supply chains will see a major economic boost as a new maritime and offshore renewables network launches across the region. The new North Yorkshire Maritime and Renewables Cluster aims to capture the vast opportunities developing in the…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (863+ words) Tuesday, 8 September 2026 18:30 By Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporter Hundreds of workers at Scarborough's Alexander Dennis are set to walk out for almost two weeks this month as a long-running dispute over pay intensifies. Hundreds of staff at a major…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (990+ words) Friday, 4 September 2026 18:30 By Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporter Three popular food and drink venues in Seamer, Filey, and Scarborough have submitted plans to expand their seating capacity and weather-proof their dining areas. Dining capacities will increase across the Yorkshire…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (849+ words) Thursday, 3 September 2026 03:47 The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields. Rising oil prices as…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (733+ words) Wednesday, 2 September 2026 18:01 People living in Ceuta have appealed for calm ahead of migrant protests planned across Spain on Wednesday evening. The demonstrations, due to be held in major cities including the capital Madrid, coincide with Ceuta Day, a holiday celebrating…...