Yorkshire Coastcast

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 children!

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.

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 Yorkshire hosting Yorkshire Day celebrations in 2029 and a new nature reserve for Scalby Ness? We also discuss Whitby Restaurant Week, HALF PRICE vouchers for Russells Circus in Driffield and encourage you to join our Wild Ward Bunny Bounce in March! Hosted by Paddy

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 ready for our Bunny Bounce with local charity Wilf Ward!

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 premieres at The Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough before heading around the UK…

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!

After a Scarborough RAF Veteran is hit by a 2nd cancer diagnosis, his wife fights back! Also, fancy Yorkshire 3 Peaks for The Rainbow Centre? Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre launches their '400' Exhibition. And Street Rocks celebrates its 1st Birthday!

The Pride In Place Programme will deliver nearly £20m to be spent in Scarborough and you can help decide where! We hear from MP Alison Hume, local town and county councillors, Scarborough Neighbourhood Board and United Scarborough Residents Action Group and run through 11 projects you can have your say on.

Paddy explores The Clocks Home & Garden all-new Christmas Grotto in Scarborough. And Steve Wallis tells us about the new Hannah The Soldier Diaries Album out now! We also look ahead to festive events as Christmas approaches... Hosted by Paddy

Enjoy a FREE bacon butty to celebrate the new early train service coming to the Esk Valley Line! Also: Flixton's feeling festive with its first Christmas Tree in years! Plus: Scalby Fair reflect on a brilliant 2025! And we tell you what Panto's are on and where over the Christmas period! Oh and save 50% on stocking fillers from our Vouchers Page!

Scarborough Sparkle returns to the Open Air Theatre this weekend. We have ALL you need to know! PLUS: The Rainbow Centre launch their Christmas Appeal, Scarborough Sea Cadets get a new boat AND how to win £250 by taking a picture of your Christmas Tree this weekend! We're also counting down to find out who's WON THEIR WEDDING! And how to bag yourself a year's GOLD MEMBERSHIP at Rejuve!

Paddy chats to Julian Caddy about Scarborough Lights, which sees drones at the castle, an incredible animation in the Nave at St. Mary's Church and much more! PLUS Jo from NetWeather tells us SNOW IS COMING! And find out about a map like no other coming to Scarborough in 2026!

Santa arrives by boat into Scarborough Harbour this weekend before he heads up Eastborough on his sleigh! And it's the Whitby Christmas Festival with over 50 stalls, Christmas light switch ons and fireworks throughout the weekend! Hosted by Paddy

We're Hosting Scarborough's Official Fireworks Display! And a very powerful interview ahead of Remembrance Day this weekend.

Tamby's Snooker Bar Opens in Scarborough this weekend. PLUS: The Rotary Club of Scarborough have launched their Christmas Toy Appeal! Also, Scarborough Streets will return thanks to £150,000 of funding! And how to enjoy HALF TERM for HALF PRICE!

Paddy explores the new Hilltop Sauna at Stepney Hill Farm in Scarborough. We also chat to organisers of the Langdale Moor Fire Tractor Run starting from Whitby this Saturday. And 'Miss Scarborough' Becks Morgan is going for the title of Miss Great Britain this week! Plus upcoming events on the Yorkshire Coast.

Scarborough Streets is back this weekend! And Julian Caddy from Scarborough Fair says there's much more to come before Christmas. Also: Local mum Amy Edwards tells of her amazing weight loss to complete Ironman! The Rainbow Centre launch their 100 Club and get ready to collect tins at Scarborough Athletic's home match this weekend. And hear St. Peter's School in Scarborough win a £2,500 Voucher from Flixton Sawmill to celebrate This Is The Coast's 5th Birthday. And find out what events are happening along the Yorkshire Coast in the coming days. Hosted by Paddy

The world's longest railway station bench at Scarborough Station is put to the test! How many people really can fit on it? PLUS: Scarborough climbers ready to 'climb around the moon', Lilly's Reptile Rescue need your help and Scarborough College host their Open Day. That plus details of upcoming events on the Yorkshire Coast!

EP33: Scarborough Lifeboat Station are taking on the 110-mile Cleveland Way. PLUS: Trackrod Rally is back in Filey & Dalby Forest, the Rainbow Centre launch their Harvest Appeal, the Langdale Moor Fire is downgraded. And time is running out to WIN a £2,500 voucher towards any outbuilding with Flixton Sawmill!

We find out about this weekend's Filey Kite Festival, Heritage Open Days and Open Darts in Bridlington!

Dalby Forest welcomes the Brownlee Brothers for the British Gravel Championships this weekend. We chat to organiser Maximilian Wussler. PLUS: A look back on another very successful Goldwing Light Parade in Scarborough. We also find out about free meditation sessions in Sawdon and a farmer reveals the heroic stories from battling the Langdale Moor Fire.

On the day a fundraising page for those battling the fire reaches £70,000 we speak to a grateful community. Amy Cockrem created the JustGiving page with a £100 target! Lisa Williams tells us that the Moorland Railway will raise money for the appeal this Sunday. And Ridleys Farm Shop set up a stall on Whitby Marina to give away treats to the fire heroes.

17 days and counting: We hear from the FARMERS, LANDOWNERS, FIREFIGHTERS and the local MP about the very latest situation with the Langdale Moor Fire. Landowners and firefighters say without the help of farmers the situation would be much worse. Scarborough & Whitby's MP Alison Hume says 'National Resilience' is here, but the peat could burn for weeks. And farmers tell us about their sleepless nights collecting and delivering water to the fire's front line.

Supermoto comes to Oliver's Mount this weekend! And we get water safety tips from the RNLI. BMDR have advice if we find marine life out of the water. PLUS: We take a look at events this August Bank Holiday weekend. And get the latest on the Langdale Moor Fire nearly two weeks in.

Join us as we spend a summer's day at North Yorkshire Waterpark! There are now 20 activities to try in the water or on dry land! Plus the Ayton Scarecrow Festival returns to East & West Ayton this weekend. And why firefighters have been battling explosions as well as flames on the Langdale Moor Fire. Plus we take a look at upcoming events over the next week along the Yorkshire Coast.

Bridlington celebrates BRIDMAS on Weds 6th August! All you need to know-ho-ho with Brid Spa's General Manager Mark Lonsdale! Plus the Swim Safe Sessions return to Scarborough from Monday 4th August. Donna Loveland from the Andrew McGeown Legacy Fund tells us all about it. And as Scarborough gets ready to celebrate 400 years as a seaside resort in 2026, your votes are needed to choose a logo!

Local entertainers pay tribute to TONY PEERS who has passed away this week. Also, Katie Doubtfire tells us about this summer's YMCA Theatre show; Little Shop Of Horrors. Also, Nicole from ASTRODOG tells us about their new exhibition, Tom Hill from Scarborough Yacht Club invites you to their latest taster event. We discover when the Brunswick Centre in Scarborough will close & Alison Hume MP opens a new office. Hosted by Paddy

We find out about what you can do at Askham Bryan Wildlife Park this summer! Plus meet the man who's walked 1,000km across Spain for Saint Catherine's! We'll also hear about the Parent Pod Summer Fair this Saturday and the Dalesman Singers in Egton Bridge later this month for charity. That plus the best of the rest of the local events as the summer holidays start!

Whitby Town Council, North Yorkshire Council and tourists have their say on Whitby's Big Wheel! PLUS: Interviews about Scarborough Extreme and Barrowcliff On Ice. We also speak to organisers of Oliviafest and we learn the Bring A Pound To Work Day grand total for Saint Catherine's Hospice.

Enjoy a weekend of celebration at Scarborough Spa to mark the cliff lift's 150th birthday! Plus all you need to know about the North Sea Race from Scarborough to Holland, the return of the Moorland Railway at Staintondale and the Scarborough Art Festival! Hosted by Paddy from This Is The Coast!

Meet key people behind Armed Forces Day 2025 including timings for events in Scarborough and along the Yorkshire Coast!

We find out all about the final weekend of Scarborough Fringe, chatting to the people behind Lucy Wizpop & The Bedtime Monster. Also discover all you need to know about Scalby Fair Day, Solstice Salutations in Scarborough, Barrowfest in Barrowcliff & the Cock o' The North motorbike racing at Oliver's Mount this weekend!

Paddy chats to some of the people behind Scarborough Fringe which runs from Friday 13th June until Sunday 22nd June 2025, including Nik Coppin, host of Comics Vs Kids and the Comedy Gala. We also chat to Nicola Mills Opera For The People, George Wakeley from Scarborough Theatre Company, Greg Sellers from That's Variety and Julian Caddy; Scarborough Fair Festival Director. We also look ahead to Bring A Pound To Work day on 1st July and chat to St. Catherine's Chef Manager Jon Smith about his deeply personal reason for working there.

Paddy chats to 'Hannah The Soldier Diaries' Writer & Producer Steve Wallis about the new version of the show at Scarborough Spa later in June. Plus: Former Yorkshire & England cricketer Matthew Hoggard shares his memories of playing at North Marine Road. And Scarborough Streets will return this Autumn. Hosted by Paddy.

Find out all about Scarborough Streets, a free 3-day festival of street theatre, magic, music and more! We chat to Much Ado About Nothing Director George Wakely about the Scarborough Theatre Company production, coming to the Italian Gardens in June. The RNLI remind us to 'Float To Live' if we find ourselves in cold water. And an appeal to save seals from getting plastic rings stuck around their necks.

The world's biggest Unicorn arrives at North Yorkshire Waterpark this weekend! Meet the new Vicar of St. Mary's Church Scarborough after her successful 'job interview'! PLUS: Mod Crop The Musical starts Monday. And local youth football is at risk with the possibility of the Scarborough Minor League folding. Hosted by Paddy Billington and brought to you by This Is The Coast.

We talk to organisers of Whitby's Fish & Ships Festival, Big Ideas By The Sea in Scarborough and Bridlington Kite Festival. Plus find out all about the Yorkshire Trailers Open Day this Saturday and DADFEST in Bridlington! And did you know the Crows Nest was invented in Whitby?

Paddy chats to Tom Fox from the Royal British Legion in Scarborough about a series of events in the town to mark VE Day's 80th Anniversary. We also chat to organisers of a series of VE Day events in East Ayton. We also look ahead of events in Bridlington, Whitby and Danby Beacon. PLUS: Cayton View Care Home tell us about their open day this Saturday.

Paddy chats to the person behind the 80m-wide display at Filey Paddling Pool. Plus we chat with Oliver's Mount Race Director about the return of racing this weekend. And North Yorkshire Waterpark announce new attractions for 2025!

Paddy chats to Steve Wallis about his Mod Crop The Musical, coming to Scarborough in May! Plus, Scarborough's new Seawatching Station opens on Marine Drive this weekend. We hear from NYC who provide an update on the Sports Village pitch. And any gardeners fancy some Zoo Poo from Sewerby Hall? Hosted by Paddy

Paddy chats to Councillor Mark Crane about the return of Filey Food Festival this weekend. Plus, Lisa Williams from Moorland Railway tells us when trains are back running. Rob Scott from Yorkshire Air Ambulance remembers Scarborough volunteer Jean Dixon. And we get set for Easter Monday's Scalby Charity Walk!