Swim Safe, a national programme offering free outdoor swimming and water safety sessions is coming to The Yorkshire Coast to promote respect for the sea to children. Swim Safe is entirely free to attend, it was founded by the Andrew McGeown Legacy Fund. Andrew was a well-loved local man who sadly died after going into the […]
A new warning system has been introduced to Filey’s level crossing as safety was becoming a concern. Network Rail has installed a new audible warning system at the crossing at Seadale which will alert pedestrians of approaching trains. The system is automatically triggered as the train approaches the crossing, which is an additional warning as […]
A special ceremony took place in Filey last week to celebrate the re-opening of the much loved St Catherine’s charity shop. The Town Mayor and Mayoress paid a visit to the store on John Street for its relaunch Friday morning. Area Retail Manager, Matthew Wood, said: “We get so many regular customers in Filey. Holiday […]
New laws to protect fish and seafood stocks could spell the end of the fishing industry in Filey and other Yorkshire coast towns. There are currently several licences in town, but under the plans, they won’t be renewed beyond 2022. The idea of the restrictions is to safeguard the levels of salmon, but Filey’s fishermen […]
The producers of the exciting TV survival program are looking for Filey adventurers to test their skills and instincts in the wilderness. Channel 4’s The Island with Bear Grylls will take a group of volunteers to a remote location and push them to their limits. Four contestants from the previous series were from Yorkshire: Police […]
The Keep Filey Tidy committee has just celebrated its second anniversary. KFT was started by two ladies who loved Filey and wanted to tackle the problem of litter in the local area and raise awareness on the issues that litter can cause. After a series of meetings, the group was expanded and fundraising activities were held […]
Filey’s Dog Warden department is reminding all dog owners of the seasonal restrictions for dogs on the coasts busiest beaches. There are dog bans in place on the main sections of beach at Filey. The areas where dogs are not permitted are well signposted at all access points. The restrictions, which tie in with holiday […]
TWO small aircraft’s made emergency landings in fields in Filey, with one of the planes reportedly flipping over onto its roof. Filey police force explained: “Police were called to a report that two planes had made emergency landings in fields near Filey, at about 6.15pm yesterday. “Officers attended to ensure everyone was safe and well. No-one was injured, […]
Filey is a wholly unique, quiet; and quite beautiful, small seaside town on the picturesque North Yorkshire coast. Betwixt it’s more famous cousins, Bridlington and Scarborough, it is often – and to its benefit – overlooked. Today, Filey proudly retains its fishing heritage; and the warmth and friendliness of its townsfolk is ever-present leading to […]
There has been a major breakthrough in plans to protect the community of Flat Cliffs near Filey from coastal erosion. Scarborough Council has appointed a consultant to design and manage the project to provide a new access road. As it stands, there’s only a single road to get to and from the 45 properties, which is […]