Matthew Pells

1 day ago | thisisthecoast.co.uk | Matthew Pells

Harrison last played for West Auckland Town in Northern League Division One. The 21 year old spent his youth career with Blackpool and made three appearances in the FA Youth Cup for the League One side's Academy side before linking up with Hebburn Town in 2022. The "exciting" wide player then joined West Auckland, initially on loan, before making that move permanent ahead of scoring 22 goals in the Northern League from left wing.

2 days ago | thisisthecoast.co.uk | Matthew Pells

As announced by the government, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has been chosen as one of eight areas to lead a Get Britain Working Inactivity Trailblazer. A £10 million, 12-month programme has been developed, which will build on work already taking place in the region and test new ideas. The programme aims to help 1,500 people seeking work, 500 people already in work who need support and 150 businesses.

2 days ago | thisisthecoast.co.uk | Matthew Pells

For many years, Scarborough lifeboat station has welcomed the public to the station for a day to celebrate their open day formerly known as flag day. During these times the station at Foreshore Road will be open to the public and people can meet the volunteer crew and visits team and have a tour around the station, boats and equipment. The team will also have their water safety team and swim safe team available for advice and the Lifeboat Guild will be running a raffle and tombola.

2 days ago | thisisthecoast.co.uk | Matthew Pells

Hot chocolate making in Whitby is about to get competitive. The town will be staging it's first Chocolate festival later this year with local firms being pitted against each other to see who has the best hot chocolate experience. The event is being staged as a fund-raiser for the town's Defibrillator project. Pam Boland came up with the idea. "I love hot chocolate . Wouldn't it be fun to have a competition to see who actually does do the best hot chocolate in Whitby? There's two competitions.

2 days ago | thisisthecoast.co.uk | Matthew Pells

Scarborough is set to benefit from a significant programme of improvement work focused on its town centre, supported by an allocation of over £200,000 from North Yorkshire Council. This funding is part of a joint effort involving residents, businesses, voluntary groups, and council staff to boost civic pride, revitalise run-down areas, and encourage more visitors ahead of the busy summer season.