Yorkshire Coastcast

EP70: We chat to organisers of Scarborough Armed Forces Day 2026 - and bring you all the info you need, including air display timings, parking & public transport info, the latest weather forecast and how you can meet the This Is The Coast team!

EP69: Hear life stories from residents of The Hall Care Home in Thornton-le-Dale. Plus: Tom Hill tells us about the 2026 North Sea Race from Scarborough to Holland. Also: Yorkshire Water announce £120m investment to improve bathing water quality locally. And North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue release their 2025 Moorland Fire Debrief.

EP68: We preview Scarborough Fringe & Scalby Fair. Plus: Government Minister Steve Reed says Scarborough's SQ1 is happening! Also: BGT star 12 year old Nancy Tilley joins us for a chat! Hull & East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell says Bridlington COULD finally get its Marina? And how you can bag a 2026 WEDDING with 75 guests for just £1013!!!

Steve Ellis from Love Affair talks about this weekend's Whitby 60's Festival! We also hear amazing stories from his long career. Plus: The Moorland Railway returns this weekend, raising money for The Samaritans. Hear about our upcoming live broadcasts at Bridlington Spa's Business Day and Playdale Farm's 20th Birthday event. And: How to nominate in our Excellent Teacher Awards...

York & North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith says Scarborough has the biggest opportunity of anywhere in North Yorkshire with the North Bay development sites. ALSO: Playdale Farm celebrates its 20th birthday with a special 6th June event. AND: Scarborough Streets is underway - discover the highlights. Hosted by Paddy

EP65: ALPAMARE WATERPARK IS FOR SALE alongside other key North Bay sites. Could it be the catalyst for long overdue development on derelict land? ALSO: A Mr Marvels Photo Exhibition opens in Scarborough. AND: See incredible replica models of The Battle Of Flamborough Head ships in Filey...

EP64: All you need to know about Whitby's Fish & Ships Festival this weekend! Plus: A local couple take on 3-day challenge for their daughter's incurable condition Usher Syndrome. We find out more about a charity football day for The Hinge Centre, Bridlington. And Mel from CAVCA on what locals really are worried about...

EP63: It's Foster Care Fortnight. Discover everything you need to know with Fostering North Yorkshire. Paddy chats to Paul Blacker who's been fostering in Scarborough for 26 years. He goes into detail about the challenges, rewards and the fantastic support network available. We also chat to Sophie Turton from Fostering North Yorkshire who does some myth-busting, along with how to get the ball roll...

EP62: Meet the new SCARBOROUGH FAIR Festival Manager Catherine Goble, just ahead of Scarborough Streets! Also: We complete THE LYKE WAKE WALK in AWFUL weather for The Rainbow Centre! We speak to residents of Cambridge Street Scarborough after an EXPLOSION at a property. Plus: FILEY BEACH 10K returns soon. And Scarborough & District MENCAP appeal for support

The Moorland Railway returns to Staintondale this weekend! Plus: Paddy & Nicky take on the Lyke Wake Walk for the Rainbow Centre, their 2nd of 7 challenges! Also, PIGLET from the NYMR tells us when Bridge 42 should reopen. Holidaymakers say they back the dog beach ban. And facts you never knew about... KITTIWAKES!

EP60: A Day Out With Thomas is heading to the NYMR in May! PLUS: WIN a 12-month pass for your child at Imagination Station Scarborough! Also: Challenge 1 of 7 is completed for The Rainbow Centre - hear how it went tackling the Yorkshire 3 Peaks!

EP59: Sci-Fi Scarborough returns this weekend! Plus: Frack Free Coastal Communities are organising a Town Hall protest. Also: Huge funding boost for the SJT... We take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge for The Rainbow Centre. And a warning from a Driffield electrician about home repairs. Hosted by Paddy

EP58: Oliver's Mount Racing is back this weekend. We chat to Director Andy Hayes who says 'bring the family, you'll love it'. Plus, Scalby Charity Walk raises £2,000. Hear from a Kiwi & Strawberry (walkers in fancy dress). And WIN a meal at The Piebald Inn, Hunmanby with our new competition; IT'S PIE DAY FRIDAY!

EP57: We speak to the York & North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith, local MP Alison Hume and the Transpennine Express MD Chris Jackson about the announcement of more trains from Scarborough to York. Plus we shine a spotlight on local charity Futureworks. And we preview the Scalby Charity Walk on Easter Monday...

EDEN CAMP is THE place to visit over the Easter holidays! Hear about their Eggs-Scape Trail, Carrot On A Stick & the Living History Weekend! PLUS: Wainwright's world-famous Coast To Coast walk has finally been recognised as a National Trail! Hear about the benefits to the Yorkshire Coast! And we look back on the amazing Wilf Ward Bunny Bounce events featuring local nursery and primary school child...

Eastfield Garden Centre, Bridlington is celebrating 50 years with April events and 50 amazing offers for 50 years! We chat to the owners of this family-run business. PLUS: Big Ideas By The Sea returns to Scarborough this spring. We also discuss the chances of the coastal motorhome parking ban becoming permanent. And Jitterbugs & Coastal Childcare take part in the Wilf Ward Bunny Bounce!

NYC have decided to buy Resolution House in Eastfield, but are reassuring locals they're not deserting Scarborough Town Centre. Scarborough Town Council respond to the decision. But what will come of the Town Hall? Also: Whitby's Cliff Lift is SAVED... for now! And local footballers seek support ahead of a charity match for MND.

Scarborough's Tom Johnson is running 5k every day until his girlfriend's mum leaves hospital. Also: The boss of Visit England says coastal tourism is down but the Yorkshire Coast has a big opportunity in 2026. We hear about Barrowcliff's Big Bake Off. And ahead of the Bunny Bounce, we find out why the Wilf Ward Family Trust is so important.

Paddy chats to Fisher Care Group MD Joshua Fisher about the new luxury care home for Bridlington; The Maltings on Jewison Lane, Sewerby. We also chat to the rest of the staff, from carers to housekeeping and managers about this family-owned, technology-led, all-inclusive new care home for the area.

The devastating Langdale Moor Fire was caused by HUMAN activity. PLUS: prepare the Yorkshire Hospitality Expo in Scarborough. ALSO: MP Alison Hume talks in-depth about local issues including Whitby Cliff Lift and Eastfield Medical Centre. And in our roundup of local news, Building 1 on West Pier Scarborough is sealed off with businesses moved out, we hear from Councillor George Jabbour about North...

Sealife Scarborough open their new Otter Creek! And it's panto time in Burniston with Jack & The Beanstalk on this week! PLUS: We're at the opening of the new Scarborough Digital Hub. And there's a launch event this weekend for Scalby Charity Walk, promising lots of family fun. Hosted by Paddy Billington

Paddy chats in-depth with Scarborough & Whitby's MP Alison Hume about a number of local issues including the Burniston drilling rig, smart meters, Pride In Place, her MP Surgeries and more. PLUS: We prepare for Shrove Tuesday with pancake day racing, skipping and a big fundraiser for the Sea Cadets. Also: Esk Valley Railway tell us of vandalism of their info cart at Whitby Railway Station. And get...

On Episode 48 of the Yorkshire Coastcast, Paddy takes a tour of Askham Bryan Wildlife Park and is blown away by the size of the place, the number of amazing animals and the new exhibits which open just in time for Half Term. And how WE can get your family in for HALF PRICE with our voucher deal whilst stocks last! We also find out about GLITCH: The True Story Of The Post Office Scandal which premi...

We're at KIN on West Street Scarborough, trying out their delicious new menu and discover Cadbury's might have invented chocolate buttons in that very building! PLUS: 24 year old amputee Lucie defies storms to hop up Whitby's 199 Steps for charity. And could HM Bark Endeavour be returning to Whitby in 2028?

Outgoing Pancake Day Race winners BOYES encourage you to sign up for 17th Feb! PLUS: The Burniston gas well plan gets recommended despite 1500 objections. Also: Northstead School are the first in Scarborough to bring in Park & Stride to help encourage healthy lifestyles. And: We run through the latest HALF PRICE voucher deals on our website ahead of pay day!