For editorial and advertising contributions email paul@newtonnews.co.uk Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress The game between a Seasiders' squad and the fundraising side Inter Legends was due to take place on Saturday however the decision has been made to cancel the match This is due to Whitby Town being unable to field enough players to fulfil a starting XI and ample substitutes Following discussions between Whitby Town's Chief Executive Officer it has been decided that the match simply can't go ahead as planned The club has apologised "for any disappointment caused ahead of what was set to be a fun-filled day at the Towbar Express Stadium" It says that anyone who purchased tickets in advance will be refunded automatically in the next 7 business days CEO Scott Booth has thanked fans for their support throughout the season saying: "The town have been very supportive of the club so far this year and we've been lucky in the respect of being able to stay up under the management of Gary Little We'd like to thank all the team and I'd especially like to thank all of the supporters and volunteers for everything that they've done in this season.  We hope everyone has a fantastic bank holiday weekend and if anybody has any questions that we would like clarifying then please don't hesitate to contact myself This is the Coast is committed to providing a daily local news service for the Yorkshire Coast We are a small locally owned and operated business which employs professional journalists and reporters We do not receive any public funding or grants and we are entirely funded by our local commercial operations We enjoy fabulous support from local businesses who work with us on their advertising and marketing campaigns fact checked local news coverage is significant If you appreciate what This is the Coast does and would like to help support our journalism please consider supporting us on a monthly basis today A small contribution from all our readers would really help support independent journalism for the Yorkshire Coast As Saint Catherine's marks it's 40th anniversary the Scarborough based Hospice has teamed up with This is the Coast for the return of Bring a Pound to Work Day North Yorkshire's mayor says there will be improvements to the county's bus services this year An East Riding health director says Bridlington Hospital could be an ideal location for more minor operations to ease pressure on the NHS 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Groupe Nordik is proud to announce the launch of Aufgusshow Canada’s first-ever national sauna performance championship taking place June 17–19 The three-day event will bring together top Aufgussmeisters from across the country to compete for the opportunity to represent Canada at the Aufguss World Master Championship this September in Verona Aufguss is a powerful wellness ritual that blends essential oil-infused steam and choreographed towel movements to create a truly immersive experience the ritual has evolved into a competitive performance art — and Canada is officially joining the world stage Aufgusshow 2025 will feature 18 performances from 20 competitors including both solo and duo routines representing five spas across Ontario Each performance will unfold in the heart of Thermea Spa Village Whitby — inside the awe-inspiring Logga Sauna Competitors will be evaluated by a panel of four certified European judges on technique The winners of each category will go on to represent Canada at the Aufguss World Master Championship This marks a major milestone for Canada as a new member of the Aufguss World Master Association Italy and Japan in elevating sauna culture to an international art form “This is more than a competition — it’s a cultural movement,” says Martin Paquette “Aufguss is where performance meets wellness and we’re incredibly proud to bring this level of artistry to Canada It’s an opportunity to celebrate our talent and elevate how people experience the sauna.” More than 300 tickets will be available for this three-day event, each including access to three competition performances and full-day spa admission. Tickets and the full list of performances is available at thermea.com/aufgusshow To view photos of the campaign and to learn more about the competitors, visit our Google Drive folder Groupe Nordik is proudly Canadian-owned and headquartered in Chelsea With nearly 20 years of experience in the wellness industry the journey began in 2005 with the opening of Nordik Spa-Nature in Chelsea two more Spa Villages have been opened in Winnipeg (2015) and Whitby (2022) Groupe Nordik employs over 800 people across its corporate office in Gatineau and spa locations throughout Canada the group is an innovator that brings entertainment to the spa experience — blending global traditions with a strong sense of place Each of its Spa Villages offers the widest selection of wellness experiences for both body and mind Daisy RaudalesMedia relations Thermea Spa Village WhitbyTel.: 289-387-3185daisy@drpr.ca BY Payton KnoxPublished May 5 A new music festival is coming to the GTA town of Whitby, ON. Town Brewery has established the Whitby Music Fest in an effort to bring a live music scene to the town. The event will run from June 26 to 29 and even a barber shop around Whitby's downtown area being repurposed into music venues over the course of the weekend Town Brewery describes the event as "loosely based on Toronto's legendary NXNE festival," looking to foster "more of a 'local community' vibe." The festival is free for attendees, except for the main stage event for which tickets can be found on Town Brewery's website. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Town Brewery (@townbrewery) Be the first to get our biggest stories delivered to your inbox. Please whitelist confidentials.com to continue to our site and enjoy an Ad-Light experience and arguably the most gorgeous British seaside setting If you’re looking for a place on the Yorkshire coast with character And what with Nosferatu trending at the moment thanks to its remake released in cinemas last month it never felt like more of a fitting time for this little goth to revisit one of her favourite spooky places (yes To help me along on the 120 mile journey from Manchester even further up North, Toyota kindly matched me with their all-new C-HR Hybrid Plug-in.   Equipped with plenty of tunes and scenic views the two-and-a-half-hour drive sailed by and before we knew it Dave and I had arrived at the Yorkshire coast.  You can almost imagine what life in medieval England would have been like here; fishing for your dinner as the waves thrash your boat from side to side before walking up the cobbled streets to the local tavern for an ale in front of a roaring fire.   We pottered around both sides of the town, exploring twee and eccentric gift shops and those selling gothic wares in true Whitby fashion before making our way out to sea as far as the East Pier would let us and walking back again, soaked with seaspray and deserving of a well-earned fish and chips pitstop followed by a mocktail and a warm drink at the French-themed Cafe Montmartre Much to the readers disappointment, we gave The Dracula Experience on Marine Parade a miss having done it back in 2020 after the initial lockdown I was so busy focusing on following the one-way six-feet-apart system that I forgot to look up for the most part (that or I was a wuss afraid of one of the crude animatronics would come to life and get me) and before I could say ‘The blood is the life!’ we’d been ejected out the back door onto the side street.  A quick stop off at the wonderfully whimsical The Little Fox Coffee & Bookshop for a fitting bedtime read later and we were on our way down the road to Sandsend Nestled between the wild North Sea and heather-draped North Yorkshire moors sits Saltmoore; an otherworldly estate that’s name pays homage to the landscapes that make up its home.  After driving for seven minutes we spotted the turn-off; ‘X’ or at least a sign reading ‘Saltmoore’ in a fancy curly font marked the spot and led us down a long and windy pathway until we reached a limestone building with sage green bistro chairs and tables neatly sat to the right of it Beautifully pruned potted pine trees stood ten feet apart and golf buggies with Saltmoore branding on them lined the driveway.  the ochre-drenched colour palette gives a subtle nod to the golden blooms of the gorse shrub found throughout the estate bringing elements of the outside in and reconnecting its residents with nature.  scoffing our cookies and making good use of all the lavish additions it was time to make our way down to the spa known as ‘The Sanctuary at Saltmoore’.  we made our way back to our suite to get ready for dinner in the Brasserie and Orangerie Bar.  Gorgeously decorated with sage green fabrics floor-to-ceiling windows and a floral arrangement suspended from the ceiling The Orangerie Bar makes for a picturesque dining spot which seems like it would be utterly magical in the summer.   With seasonal menus curated by Head Chef Adam Maddock in collaboration with Consultant Chef Tommy Banks owner of the Michelin-starred The Black Swan at Oldstead dishes are designed to nourish the soul with the Northern values of both quality and quantity in mind We ordered some of the Saltmoore focaccia to share as we pondered over the menu along with a rhubarb fizz mocktail for myself and a pint of local lager for Dave The focaccia was generously salted and served warm alongside a rosemary oil for dipping - absolutely perfect.  Dave chose something equally as Northern and soul-soothing; beef cheek suet pudding with king cabbage red wine sauce and horseradish creme fraiche.  We polished both off with delight and left pleasantly full and satisfied deciding to swap dessert for a nightcap by the roaring fire in the cosy Lounge Bar instead.  After what can only be described as the best night’s sleep I’ve had for as long as I can remember Dave and I bid a sad farewell to the Gorse Suite and made our way down to The Brasserie for breakfast.  I decided it was only right to go for the Full Saltmoore Breakfast; a nice helping of high-quality,  produce from Oldstead cooked to perfection with eggs cooked to your liking (poached for me) whilst Dave decided to take a healthier approach Both solid ways to start the day in their own right.  Saltmoore Follow Harley Young on X @Harley__Young Get the latest food & drink news and exclusive offers by email by signing up to our mailing list This is one of the ways that Confidentials remains free to our readers and by signing up you help support our high quality exclusives and offers by joining the Manchester Confidential WhatsApp group Stockport’s free all-day festival celebrating town’s independent scene National Walking Month sees community-based events across the boroughs Harley Young escapes to Cheshire for an ethereal Instagram-friendly spa break Irish tap meets a pole-dancing funeral party at Factory International 25 Apr 2025 | Latest News, Match Preview The Silkmen return to the Leasing.com Stadium for one final time this season as Whitby Town make the journey from North Yorkshire.  Robbie Savage’s record-breaking side will be awarded the Northern Premier League – Premier Division trophy in front of what is set to be a bumper crowd Victory over already safe Whitby would lift the Silkmen to unprecedented heights of 109 points for the season with a maximum of 126 available at the start of the season and it will be great to celebrate the moment together If you are unsure of how to find us at The Leasing.com Stadium the link below will provide you with all the travel details you may need Tre Pemberton has recovered from the shoulder injury he sustained at Leek Town on Monday Sam Heathcote and Justin Johnson are both expected to return from injury for Saturday’s game Tickets are available to home and away fans both online and on the gate from 12:00 tomorrow afternoon as the Moss Lane Stand and Elms Main Stand have both officially sold out Supporters are encouraged to purchase tickets online to avoid queues when arriving at the ground Please note that Disabled and Carer tickets can only be claimed from our Club Reception on the production of relevant identification All concession tickets will be asked to provide relevant identification upon entry to the ground.  You can purchase your ticket HERE Traveling fans will enter the Stadium via the turnstiles located in between the Silkmen Terrace and Moss Lane Stand We would like to remind supporters to please park respectfully in and around the vicinity of the Leasing.com Stadium and take care when arriving and leaving the ground Matchday Programmes will be on sale around the ground priced at £3 for all league games this season Bar Twenty Seven will be closed immediately after the game to allow for us to set up for the Player of the Year Awards will be remaining open after the game for supporters The trophy presentation will take place in the Main Stand following the conclusion of the game The dulcet tones of Matthew Todd will be back once again with Full Commentary on our Mixlr channel from approximately 14:50. You can find the link to listen HERE We will also be providing Live Match Updates via our Social Media Channels as the game goes on Supporters can find our Social Media Channels below: For those who don’t have social media profiles then you can access Football Webpages for goal updates via the link below: https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2024-2025/northern-premier-league-premier-division/macclesfield/whitby-town/504853  Apr 25, 2025 | North-West businessman and investor Darren Wright has officially acquired a stake in Macclesfield Football Club signalling further ambitious & strategic growth plans for the Club.  Darren states: “I’m thrilled to step into the world of football club ownership—a.. Apr 22, 2025 | , Apr 19, 2025 | , Apr 18, 2025 | , We are back at the Leasing.com Stadium for our penultimate home game of the season as Ilkeston Town make the journey from Derbyshire.  Robbie Savage's side have won nine games in a row and will be looking to get another three points closer to breaking Colne Dynamoes.. Apr 17, 2025 | The Club has submitted its annual report and financial statements for the year ending June 2024 Summary of Accounts In the latest fiscal period the club has experienced a robust financial performance marked by significant improvements across key areas Apr 14, 2025 | As the Silkmen embark on their journey to the National League North we are able to confirm season ticket and matchday ticket prices for the 2025/26 season.  Season ticket renewals will be sent out to current season ticket holders via email at 10am on Tuesday 22nd.. Apr 14, 2025 | , Macclesfield FC earned their ninth consecutive victory after a 3-0 win away to Guiseley the Silkmen had a perfect start as Neil Kengni ran in behind the defence before dribbling the ball around the keeper to claim an early lead Apr 13, 2025 | , Email: info@macclesfieldfc.com Tel: 01625 426 708 The startling figure has emerged as part of the ongoing development of  a new neighbourhood plan by Whitby Town Council The study by consultants working on the Whitby Neighbourhood Plan highlights a potentially significant increase from previous estimations.  at this time the NA contained 6,224 households and 7,951 dwellings implying 1,727 dwellings (or ‘household spaces’) with no usual resident This shows a trend towards an increasing number of dwellings with no usual resident household Research was undertaken on the number of properties registered for business rates this gave an estimated figure of 3,275 commercial holiday lets This is an extremely large number of holiday lets relative to the number of residential dwellings It also suggests that many buildings are in exclusive commercial use and are not being captured by Census data as residential dwellings Assuming that none of the commercial holiday lets are being captured in the Census as residential dwellings it is possible that as much as an estimated 44.5% of existing residences are non-primary." Local Councillor Neil Swannick noted that previously I think previously we've been talking about 20% He expressed deep concern about the implications "We're losing residential properties that people in Whitby can afford to buy or or rent" Councillor Swannick raised his concerns and questioned Alison Hume MP on the progress being made with the new housing minister regarding the registration of short-term lets and changes to use classes He sought to understand what steps were being taken to address this urgent issue MP Alison Hume acknowledged the significant concern,  Alsion Hume indicated her support for allowing restrictions on short-term lets on a local area basis and within specific zones in areas like Whitby She explained that the matter is being examined in detail and involves two ministers: Matthew Pennycook and Chris Bryant The findings of the study align with a broader understanding that Whitby faces considerable affordability issues and development constraints The study in the Whitby Neighbourhood Plan notes a trend of increasing dwellings with no usual resident rising from 19.5% in 2011 to 21.7% in 2021 This rate is significantly higher than the average across North Yorkshire (8.3% in 2021) and England (6.0% in 2021) The report suggests that due to Whitby's coastal and desirable location it is assumed that the majority of dwellings without usual residents are second homes or holiday lets Further research estimated approximately 3,275 commercial holiday lets in the area as of October 2024 a figure considered extremely large relative to the number of residential dwellings The study posits that if these commercial holiday lets are not counted as residential dwellings in Census data the estimated proportion of non-primary residences could reach 44.5%.  The Neighbourhood Plan study concludes that in a context of limited new housing development the growth of second homes and holiday lets will likely reduce housing availability for those wishing to live in the area The full report is available on the Whitby Neighbourhood Plan webpage 28 Apr 2025 | Latest News, Match Report Macclesfield FC ended their title-winning season on a high with a comfortable 4-0 victory against Whitby Town The first big opportunity came in the 19th minute as Lewis Fensome made his way into the box before a deflected shot just breezed past the post John Rooney’s delivery from the corner found Fensome at the back post as he headed the ball across goal to Rollin Menayese who bagged his second Silkmen goal of the season Luke Duffy extended the Silkmen’s lead after shooting from distance which hit the post before taking a heavy deflection off Whitby keeper Danny Elliot came close to scoring just before half-time as he curled an effort goalwards The second half looked very promising for Robbie Savage’s side as they looked to cruise their way to a 35th win in the Northern Premier League Elliott came close to making it 3-0 as his powerful shot was straight at the Seasiders’ keeper Tre Pemberton laid the ball off to Duffy who fired his shot into the top corner with a sublime finish to increase Macclesfield’s goal cushion to three Paul Dawson nearly found himself on the scoresheet as after some good build up play D’Mani Mellor’s chipped ball managed to find Sam Heathcote who unselfishly played the ball across to Elliott to make it four for the Silkmen A truly incredible season sees the NPL Champions finish on 109 points with a whopping goal difference of 79 Next season will be heavily anticipating for Macclesfield as they play in the sixth tier of English Football in the Vanarama National League North Apr 25, 2025 | , The Silkmen return to the Leasing.com Stadium for one final time this season as Whitby Town make the journey from North Yorkshire.  Robbie Savage's record-breaking side will be awarded the Northern Premier League - Premier Division trophy Whitby residents have taken to local Facebook groups to share images of the blaze We are currently on the scene of a barn fire near to New Gardens North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are currently working to extinguish the blaze We are asking people not to attend the area and to keep all access roads open for emergency services The fire service are asking for residents nearby to return to their properties please Rick Stead has given us permission to use his photograph Sophie Anscombe also gave us permission to share this: Like most websites, this one uses cookies. 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More information Willmott Dixon is helping to put Whitby at the forefront of the maritime and offshore renewable energy sectors by building a state-of-the-art hub to upskill a new generation of maritime industry professionals Whitby Maritime Training Hub will build on the town’s fishing and sailing heritage as a dedicated centre in Endeavour Wharf by providing training and certification for people working in the maritime as well as accommodation for businesses and service providers It will also have engineering workshops and office space for marine-based start-up businesses and other maritime industries Willmott Dixon was procured by North Yorkshire Council via the SCAPE Construction Framework for the £9.6m project which is planned to be complete by Spring 2026 The company is working with Enjoy Architects North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for open to business whose responsibilities include economic growth and harbours,: North Yorkshire Council will initially remain as the operator of the facility which has been designed to blend in with the existing views of the town there will be the potential for a community interest company to be developed to take on the running of the hub The facility is intended to be occupied by local regional and national businesses and organisations This would enable new commercial opportunities in the maritime and marine sectors to support growth in the local economy and reduce a reliance on seasonal employment The funding for the project will come from via the Government’s Town Deals programme A total of £37.3 million was awarded under the programme to Whitby and Scarborough in 2021 Endeavour Wharf car park will retain 198 parking spaces including disabled car parking and those for harbour operators The car park is currently closed and will remain unavailable during the construction phase for safety reasons We're a trusted partner for clients across the country to create their new work space Providing public sector customers with Government compliant access to our highly experienced teams across England and Wales Improving existing central space including new glazed roof within the Grade I listed building Stockport's gateway to the region with seamless transport connectivity Will stimulate further collaboration and partnerships between university Latest project in Sutton follows work on the high street and award winning Passivhaus schools Latest project in Oldham continues track-record for public realm green space for people to enjoy nature have been appointed to drive Dover's regeneration plans to create a vibrant Focus on recycling and circular economy continues to pay dividends Second topping out for a police station in a week The hub offers a counter service operated by the Post Office where customers of all major banks and building societies can carry out regular cash transactions the organisation set up to protect access to cash across the UK has opened a temporary home for the banking hub in Whitby Customers of all major banks can visit any weekday between 9am-5pm to carry out regular cash transactions including cash withdrawals and deposits as well as checking balances or paying bills the hub also offers a community banker service where customers can talk to their own bank in a private space about more complicated issues on the day their bank is in the hub: While the temporary hub in Whitby is up and running today Cash Access UK can confirm it is currently working to secure a long-term home for the banking hub which will offer the same services Cash Access UK says it recognises that cash is still important to millions of people in the UK with between 5 and 6 million adults saying they rely on cash in their day-to-day lives They also acknowledge that digital or online solutions don’t yet work for everyone all the time Cash Access UK is funded by the UK’s biggest banks These firms have come together to provide shared services available to all their customers Cash Access UK is open to any bank or building society to join as long as they meet certain criteria regulated company with many years' experience in assessing communities' cash needs They review the impact of every proposed branch closure by their member firms A community can also ask LINK to carry out an assessment if they feel they need better access to cash This is the fourth banking hub to open in North Yorkshire Whitby’s hub was recommended following the announcement of the final bank branch closure There are now 128 hubs open across the country “I’m happy to announce that the new banking hub in Whitby is now open giving local residents access to cash and in-person banking services.  The hub is available for everyday banking transactions every day of the week and for more specific or complex enquiries a community banker will be on-site to assist on designated days.” The child was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the driver remained at the scene Officers were called to an area near Brock Street North and Starr Avenue around 3:20 p.m A child suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Whitby on Sunday afternoon Officers were called to an area near Brock Street North and Starr Avenue around 3:20 p.m on May 4 after a car struck an eight-year-old boy Road Closure- Brock St N between Palmerston Ave and Maple St W in Whitby is currently shut down both directions for a motor vehicle collision Durham police did not provide any further information about the collision or say if any charges were laid Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Enter a location to help give the most relevant 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Login Not content with restaurants in York, his home village of Oldstead and neighbouring Byland to say nothing of a thriving online business selling produce from his Yorkshire farm Tommy Banks’ reach in God’s Own Country now extends to the coast The chef has taken on consultancy duties at this new hotel on an 85-acre Victorian estate re-fashioning the tired weddings-and-anniversaries venue of Raithwaite Hall into a contemporary vision of country-house chic Those in search of chintzy comfort should walk on by not least as the bucolic idyll is rather undermined by the construction work on the long driveway up from the sea Saltmoore’s head chef Adam Maddock was until recently the head chef of the Fife Arms at Braemar in the Highlands and will collaborate with Banks on Calluna a fine-dining restaurant set to open in the spring an all-day operation (breakfasts are terrific) with a strong focus on local produce seafood especially: white and brown crab meat heaped in a crisp pastry tart paired with caramelised cream shot through with pickled cucumber and dill or fleshy ‘scampi’ of battered cod cheek with a warm tartare sauce and sea purslane whether a chunkily cut steak tartare of butchly flavoured beef with nasturtium or a thick spiral of Mangalitza Cumberland sausage with apple butter We struggled to make it to pudding; portions are huge – as perhaps they ought to be when starters average £16 and mains double that There was very much an air of a new operation finding its feet We also felt the big-windowed but uncurtained room would feel more welcoming in summer A winter supper overlooking the illuminated terrace brought to mind the spotlit patio scene at the beginning of the first Scream movie; we half expected Ghostface to jump out of the dark bushes If you’re checking in rather than just eating in, the hotel’s attractions include a spiffy new pool and spa (complete with wellness café), while Whitby is an easy walk along the beach if the tide is out: just the thing to work up an appetite for fish and chips at the Magpie WHERE Saltmoore, Sandsend Road, Whitby YO21 3STFOLLOW @saltmoore_BOOK www.saltmoore.co.uk The Good Food Guide allows three to six months before anonymously inspecting a new restaurant Good Food Guide columnist Jimi Famurewa digests the seductive power of drinking while dining We’re delighted to announce our inaugural 50 Best Sunday Roasts supported by Koffmann’s Potatoes and Tracklements Restaurant Index Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and personalise content. 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You can find out more on our cookies page any time These cookies are needed for essential functions such as signing in and making payments These cookies help us optimise our website based on data Using these cookies we will know which web pages customers enjoy reading most and what products are most popular Work is expected to last for 12 weeks at the junction on the east side of the New Bridge but North Yorkshire Highways say they will try to keep this to a minimum They say to allow extra time for journeys and apologise for any inconvenience caused by this work See details of roadworks in North Yorkshire at: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/roads-and-pavements/roadworks-map Come along for cooking and fish craft demonstrations by local chefs toe-tapping live music from local bands and sea balladeers plus family activities galore New for this year will be the Fisherman's Olympics – this will see local fisherman will compete against each other in their normal everyday tasks to see which fisherman is superior It will end with a fantastic game of tug-o-war Head down to the Fish Craft Marquee and check out the giant fish display showcasing species of fish that are caught off our coast Find out what these fish and shellfish look like before they are processed and chat to experts from the industry who will answer any of your fishy questions.   Sandgate Seafoods and others showcase their skills of filleting and preparation skills with chef competitions thrown into the mix L&W Shellfish will show you how to prepare and pick crab and lobsters will be showing you just how easy it is to cook different species of fish and shellfish Made in Whitby and Whitby Brewery are giving a stage to incredible local musicians in the Music Marquee with performances until 11pm on Saturday so you can dance the night away Bop along to the likes of the Jake Leg Jug Band the Jack Tars and Tug O War before the Skandals take to the stage Sunday’s line up includes the Men of Staithes,  Old Time Sailors and Blanty with a couple of slots still to be announced In the craft marquee drop-in craft sessions will see kids unleash their inner artist with a little help from Whitby’s library With displays about what is going on in these local attractions and fun creative activities exploring sailing vessels real and imaginary you won’t want to miss it.    A story telling corner will be set up with a programme of maritime themed story sessions across the weekend courtesy of Whitby Library.   The Captain Cook Memorial Museum will be bringing their knowledge of all things nautical along with pens and paper to help kids design and create their own 2-dimensional sailing vessels Colour and create our specially designed origami  “fortune teller”.  Once completed you can use this device to guide you to our fantastic local attractions You can also learn where the saying ‘a square meal’ came from what sailors used to eat on their voyages and discover the link between sailors and astronauts Pannett Art Galley team will be on hand to inspire young creatives with their designs – will your boat be carrying a pirate on the high seas Whitby Museum will be bringing their beach finds sand trays – will you uncover fossils How well do you know your beach finds?   As well as these activities Animated Objects Theatre Company will be returning with their always popular street entertainment - give them a wave stop for a selfie and prepare for some hearty banter and tall tales Fisher Lassie Bidi Iredale will be entertaining festivalgoers with fishing songs from long ago and tales about the fisher lassies that used to work along the east coast.  Whitby Krampus will also be around over the weekend entertaining the crowds If you fancy a closer look at the iconic Abbey residents in YO21 and YO22 postcodes can visit for free over the weekend – simply bring along proof of address to get free entry for the day Pre booked ticketholders ( via Whitby RNLI Facebook page ) will be able to tour the new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat and kit room over the Fish and Ships Festival weekend The lifeboat station will be closed to the general public for the weekend but the RNLI shop and museum on Pier Road will be open both days and are well worth a visit Whitby Lobster Hatchery will be hosting a bucket load of activities find them next to the Fish Craft Marquee for hands-on activities to keep kids big and small entertained Browse the stalls and pick up some artisan spirits tempting sweet treats and locally made goods face painting and trampolines to add to the fun An Esk Valley school governor has voiced concerns about the impact of school transport policy changes on the ability of local children to access Whitby secondary school North Yorkshire Council has moved from its previous ‘catchment’ system to now only providing free transport to a child’s nearest school The council says it needs to make the change to help address a £48m budget shortfall But critics say the change is causing unnecessary disruption uncertainty and inconvenience to hundreds of families — and have questioned if the new policy will actually save the authority any money Joanne Kevan is a governor at Castleton Primary School she says the councils new policy has made it "impossible to predict which secondary schools local children will now attend" She highlighted the case of one family in Castleton for whom Whitby does not appear at all within their five nearest schools.  Jo Kevan noted that the top three nearest schools can vary depending on the specific address could lead to a situation where "a cohort of five children from a primary school could very well each end up getting a place at five separate secondary schools" The school governor warned that this uncertainty could have a negative impact on the number of families who choose to live in these Esk Valley villages potentially leading to a "devastating effect on the viability of these small rural schools" Kevan also expressed concern that Whitby School could see fewer students in the future due to the policy change affecting other feeder schools.  She suggested that Whitby School might be "effectively forced into subsidizing or funding transport for those affected by the policy" and expressed a concern that the policy could mean a reduction int eh number of pupils for Whitby school as more Esk Valley pupils start attending other schools deemed to be nearer to their homes North Yorkshire Council’s assistant director for education and skills explained that the council has a "duty to provide homeschool travel for eligible children of compulsory school age" in accordance with legislation and statutory guidance which in most cases means to the nearest school She stated that the council adopted the new policy as part of efforts to manage it's current spending of over £51 million a year on home-to-school travel Amanda Newbold clarified that while "parents have the right to preference any school of their choice when they apply for places.. they don't have a right of free of charge travel arrangements to any school" Amanda Newbold pointed out that  across the county "about one in three children don't attend their catchment secondary school and around 45% across the county don't attend their catchment primary school".  Amanda Newbold reiterated that the council's policy change aims to reduce the cost of home-to-school travel and will lead to a reduction in eligibility over time She also mentioned that following feedback during consultation the council has extended the entitlement to free travel for low-income households to cover a greater distance for secondary schools than the national requirement aiming to provide those families with more meaningful choices The company states that these changes aim to improve service reliability and punctuality Service 95 between Sleights and Whitby Stainsacre will undergo a revision to both its route and timetable Arriva says that this is due to updated weight limit restrictions on Whitby Swing Bridge.  Service 95 will operate via Prospect Hill & Bagdale in both directions and will no longer serve Church Street buses will also be revised to omit Eskdale Estate and Sainsburys car park Service 95 will terminate at the roundabout on the A171 outside of Sainsburys instead." which operates between Whitby and Lealholmside this service will be run by 21 Transport on behalf of North Yorkshire Council with a revised route and timetable in place The revised Service 96 will additionally serve Eskdale Estate and Church Lane thus maintaining bus provision in these areas Passengers using the Services X4/X4A between Middlesbrough and Whitby can expect additional Sunday daytime journeys Arriva is introducing these extra services between Redcar which will improve the frequency up to every 30 minutes daily throughout the summer A revised timetable will also be implemented for Monday to Saturday on these services Arriva has confirmed the usual summer frequency enhancement will commence from this date resulting in buses running up to every 30 minutes combined there will be additional journeys operating between Whitby and Middlesbrough along with a small number of extra early Sunday morning journeys Arriva also announced a new evening timetable for journeys between Whitby and Scarborough Arriva's upcoming changes will bring a mix of route adjustments, timetable revisions, and service enhancements for bus users in Whitby and the surrounding areas. Passengers are advised to consult the new timetables for specific details on these service alterations which can be found at https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/latest-news/service-changes-in-tees-valley-and-whitby Robbie Savage's Macclesfield humbled Whitby 2-0 with a couple of strikes in each half Blues player-manager Gary Liddle recalled an experienced trio in defenders Nathan McGinley and Connor Smith plus midfielder Adam Gell after Easter Monday's 1-0 win over Blyth Spartans.  Town conceded twice in five minutes just before the half hour Their Cheshire hosts then punished them twice more after the interval with the Seasiders giving a first league appearance to sub keeper Nick Cranston Liddle spoke to Whitby Town TV post-match: The Seasiders finish in 16th spot in NPL Premier with just one point separating seven sides from 12th to 18th Gary Liddle's men were out of sorts in a quiet first half that the NPL Premier's basement side had the better of Liddle himself admitted his side "weren't really at it" in the first period Adding they improved after the break "but not that much" "It wasn't the greatest spectacles" "It was probably two teams with nothing to play for." Blues goalkeeper Shane Bland saved well low to his left with an outstretched leg from a solo effort in a largely-uneventful opening 45 minutes The news that Matlock were expected to get a three-point deduction thus saving Whitby from relegation lent the game an end-of-season feel it was ex-Spartan Mitch Curry who netted the only goal of the game Whitby Town TV caught up with the marksman after full-time: Whitby in Yorkshire is chock-full of goths As I seem to be The Spectator’s adopted goth I was asked if I might like to write about Whitby Goth Weekend (WGW) Goth is a fashion that emphasises darkness and death: Edgar Allan Poe and Alice Cooper are the best examples Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for £3 Already a subscriber? Log in North Yorkshire Council says that construction work on Whitby's new Maritime Hub will start next in April and that a result the Endeavour Wharf car park will be closed from 31 March The council say that operational harbour access will be retained for permit holders and that alternative parking is available on on Langborne Road which secured £10 million from the Towns Fund in 2020 is now set to begin construction with a projected 13-month timeline The new hub is intended to capitalise on the growth of the maritime and offshore renewables sectors by providing business It is hoped the hub will address socio-economic challenges creating high-quality jobs for younger people and attracting partners in the offshore renewables industry The facility aims to provide training and employment opportunities targeting a younger demographic within Whitby The project gained planning approval in August 2024 and received the final go-ahead in January Concerns have been raised by residents regarding the risk of flooding and the loss of parking spaces during construction The Whitby Maritime Hub is expected to be fully operational by Spring 2026. Once construction is complete 198 parking spaces will be available on the site including disabled car parking The Whitby Maritime Training Hub will build on the town’s proud fishing and sailing heritage with a dedicated centre created in Endeavour Wharf to provide a greater breadth of career paths in the historic port Construction work on the hub is due to start next week and is planned to be completed by the end of April 2026 The development aims to provide first-class training facilities as well as accommodation for businesses and service providers to inspire the next generation of skilled apprentices and maritime industry professionals The facility is set to also contain engineering workshops and office space for marine-based start-up businesses and other maritime industries whose responsibilities include economic growth and harbours “This is a significant milestone for this project with construction work due to start next week “We believe the hub can open the door to new economic growth in coastal areas and be a key development for Whitby affirming the town as a key player in the modern fishing industry and a pivotal link in the supply chain for the growing renewable energy sector “It is imperative that there is a sustainable and diverse range of job opportunities for our communities and the building of a world-class training facility can only help inspire the future apprentices and professionals in the maritime sector.” North Yorkshire Council will initially manage the facility The facility is hoped to be occupied by local This would enable new commercial opportunities in the maritime and marine sectors supporting the local economy and reducing a reliance on seasonal employment such as tourism “Presenting new opportunities for people in and around Whitby is the main reason for the hub being built “I hope the excitement will build even further as the opportunities that these facilities will offer for local families become clearer over the next year and more people and organisations engage with the project as it moves towards completion.” which is expected to cost £9.6 million will come from the £17.1 million given to Whitby as part of the Government’s Town Deals programme A total of £37.3 million was awarded under the programme to Whitby and Scarborough in 2021 In a public consultation held last year as part of the planning process 69 per cent of people who submitted their views were supportive of the project will lead on the construction with work due to start on Monday (April 7) They will be supported by the council’s building design consultancy who will assist with the day-to-day management of the construction site "We're really excited to be working alongside North Yorkshire Council to create this landmark development which will add to Whitby's proud maritime heritage "We share the council’s passion for creating employment opportunities for this community In partnership with our local supply chain partners we will provide 800 hours of employment support through our bespoke Building Lives Academy programmes “This will help those furthest from the job market become work-ready and give those involved the chance to leave a lasting legacy by contributing directly to the build of the new hub “The project will act as a live learning environment facilitating 150 weeks of apprenticeship training creating 20 work experience placement opportunities and opening our doors to visitors from local community groups and educational organisations.” The tourist information centre situated at the entrance to Endeavour Wharf car park remains open to the public every day between 9am and 4pm Alternative car parking is available nearby and the town’s park and ride will also open again from Sunday, April 6. You can see a full list of parking options on North Yorkshire Council’s website at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/car-park-directory North Yorkshire Police last night asked residents to keep roads clear and to 'go back home' to allow emergency services to deal with the incident North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue have shared an update confirming 200 hay bales were involved in the blaze at a barn in Whitby: Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay were mobilised to reports of a large fire sighted believed to be a barn After arrival and inspection crew confirmed a large hay barn measuring 25m x 10m was well alight Crews requested a further four fire appliances for water and crew power these appliances were mobilised from Lythe alongside the water bowser from Tadcaster and supporting appliances from Malton and Thirsk.  Crew set up jets and also protected surrounding property with crews from Filey and Lythe currently in attendance Robin Hood's Bay Fire & Rescue put out an appeal from locals to help support the work they do Thankfully we had a crew at the time of the call and alongside our colleagues from Whitby we were quickly able to contain the fire and stop it spreading to nearby housing We were back on home station at approximately 5am this morning We are asking again for members of our community to come forwards and help us keep our Fire Engine available to respond quickly to local incidents have a few spare hours a week please get in touch RELATED ARTICLE: https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/emergency-services-are-tackling-large-barn-fire-in-whitby/ An East Riding health director says Bridlington Hospital could be an ideal location for more minor operations to ease pressure on the NHS.