This is the Coast

MP Joins Calls to Save Historic Whitby Cliff Lift

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has voiced her strong opposition to the proposed decommissioning of Whitby’s historic Cliff Lift, joined by a chorus of local councillors and residents who descri ...
This is the Coast

Concerns Over Scarborough, Whitby and Filey Harbour Strategy

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume has voiced her strong opposition to the proposed decommissioning of Whitby’s historic Cliff Lift, joined by a chorus of local councillors and residents who ...

Ilkley to bid for new UK Town of Culture title

Ilkley is to bid to become the UK's first Town of Culture, building on its reputation as a place rich in creativity and the arts, those behind the proposal have said. The winner o ...

Whitby Town Council’s plan to take over Old Town Hall progressing

WHITBY Town Council is progressing its plan to manage and operate Whitby ’s Grade II* listed Old Town Hall. ​An official expression of interest (EOI) for the town council to run the Old Town Hall in ...

Concerns raised about Scarborough, Whitby and Filey harbour strategy

​​ Scarborough Harbour, Whitby Harbour, and Filey Coble Landing are the focus of North Yorkshire Council’s harbours strategy that aims to set out how they will develop from now until 2036.

Tough questions over 10-year harbour strategy plan

A TENSE meeting saw clashes over a 10-year harbour strategy for part of the North Yorkshire coast. ​North Yorkshire Council officers, residents, and councillors disagreed over a proposed harbour ...

7 of the UK’s prettiest towns and villages to while away an afternoon in

From the gateway to Snowdonia National Park to the rugged and romantic Brontë Country — which also just so happens to be where this writer grew up — Metro ‘s intrepid explorers have rounded up 7 of ...

The 30 best UK holidays for 2026

There’s never a bad time to holiday in the UK, but this year looks particularly appealing. There are big, splashy happenings, ...

Best fish and chip restaurant in the UK is just 90 minutes from Newcastle

The Northern spot has been named the best fish and chip restaurant in the UK at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2026, ...

Best fish and chips restaurant in UK crowned and is in must-visit seaside town

This seaside spot has been crowned the best fish and chip restaurant in the UK at the 2026 National Fish and Chip Awards, ...

UK's best fish and chips restaurant is hidden gem on the coast

This seaside spot has been crowned the best fish and chip restaurant in the UK at the 2026 National Fish and Chip Awards, beating over thousands of competitors ...
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Support urged for Harrogate town of culture bid at two events this week

Local businesses, residents and community groups are being urged to help shape Harrogate's bid to become the first UK Town of ...