The people and the places of the Yorkshire Coast. Get details on upcoming events, local news, take a trip on 'history beach', shining a spotlight on the coast's amazing story. Plus we chat to the people who make the Yorkshire Coast the magical place it is for locals and visitors.
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EP76: Watch Yorkshire V Leicestershire in Scarborough on Friday 28th August, wearing pink or purple, and raise money for St. Catherine's! We chat to Susan from the hospice, Dan from Scarborough Cricket Club, and our evening show presenter and huge North Marine Road fan Darren Lethem! Plus: Why are so many still getting it wrong when spotting a seal on the beach? We get advice from British Marine Divers Rescue. Also: The North Yorkshire Moors Railway volunteer wanting to save a bridge, by leaping off another in September! And: We get you into the Pickering Country Fair for half price!
EP75: Scarborough & Whitby MP Alison Hume talks about Aim To Permit, BBQ Ban, Capitol Cine Theatre plans, fracking in Burniston and making tourism work for locals. Plus: Lisa Williams on the return of the Forget-Me-Not train from Whitby this Wednesday, for those with dementia and their carers.
Carers spend so much time caring, they forget to look after their own physical and mental health. Now, there's a new initiative to help! Bringing together AGE UK, Everyone Active, Carers Plus Yorkshire and North Yorkshire Sport, with funding from the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. Find out more in this special podcast episode...
Whitby Regatta returns this weekend and the famous Greasy Pole is back after a number of years away! Plus: Filey Ball Race will see 4,000 plastic balls racing down Cargate Hill on 12th Aug. Also: Room On The Broom comes to Dalby Forest. And: A North Yorkshire coast 'Cluster' is announced for local maritime businesses. Hosted by Paddy
Will Scarborough get a new tidal bathing pool? And fancy dressing up as a Victorian for a special parade? Plus: Swim Safe sessions return in August and are completely FREE to children. Paddy & Nicky get ready to take on 100-mile challenge in Scotland for The Rainbow Centre. And: Matthew from BR Asbestos on why he's backing his local football club; Scarborough Athletic
EP71: All you need to know about SCARBOROUGH SEAFEST this weekend! Plus Frozen The Musical comes to the YMCA Theatre during the holidays. We remember local children Olivia & Elsie at a Charity Ball in August to support families in a similar position. And hear all five surprises in our Excellent Teacher Awards with Fostering North Yorkshire!
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 rolling if you're interested.
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 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 encoura
