This is the Coast

Seasonal dog beach bans return today for a number of beaches in North Yorkshire.

Dog walkers are being reminded that the dog exclusion zones on Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea beaches come into effect from Wednesday 1st May and will remain in place until Monday 30th September.

Residents have lodged more than 30 objections against plans for Whitby’s new Maritime Hub.

Voters in North Yorkshire will be choosing an elected mayor for the first time tomorrow.

Voters in the East Riding are set to choose who will serve as Humberside’s Police and Crime Commissioner for the next four years.

North Yorkshire's Fire service says it's seen a big fall in the number of false alarms it's called to after introducing a policy of charging for the call outs.

North Yorkshire Police and the North York Moors National Park are clamping down on illegal off-road motorcycles and 4x4 vehicles causing damage to protected moorland.

North Yorkshire Police say the A171 is closed in both directions after a collision.

A man has been charged with murder after 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin was killed and four people were injured near a London Tube station.

The sword attack in Hainault has reignited conversations about the UK's knife crime problem, especially in the capital.

The Met Office has issued warnings for rain and thunderstorms - with the alerts in place until Thursday morning.

The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with tonight's gig cancelled and two events this weekend postponed.

US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York.

Polls are to open for the local elections across the country, with the added extra of a by-election on the same day.

An "animal-centred internet" - which could allow pets to interact with each other as well as humans - may be possible, scientists have suggested.

An Israel Defence Forces checkpoint waves our car down, and our passports and IDs are checked by soldiers - we're then told to pull up behind other cars before a signal is given to follow.

A man has been charged with murder after 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin was killed and four people were injured near a London Tube station.

The Met Office has issued warnings for rain and thunderstorms - with the alerts in place until Thursday morning.

The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with tonight's gig cancelled and two events this weekend postponed.

The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for attempted murder after three people were injured at a school in Sheffield.

An "animal-centred internet" - which could allow pets to interact with each other as well as humans - may be possible, scientists have suggested.

Polls are to open for the local elections across the country, with the added extra of a by-election on the same day.

The infected blood compensation scheme is to be extended to bereaved children who have lost one or two parents, Sky News understands.

The murder trial of a former senior politician in Kazakhstan who has been accused of beating his wife to death has attracted the attention of the nation, sparking calls for new legislation tackling domestic violence. 

Another night of violence has unfolded in Georgia as police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters opposing a so-called "Russian law".

About 300 people have been arrested during police crackdowns on protests at US universities.

An Israel Defence Forces checkpoint waves our car down, and our passports and IDs are checked by soldiers - we're then told to pull up behind other cars before a signal is given to follow.

The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with tonight's gig cancelled and two events this weekend postponed.

US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York.

Hollywood star Melissa McCarthy has responded by saying, "I win the day", after Barbra Streisand was criticised for asking her if she had taken a weight-loss drug.

FKA Twigs has revealed she has created an AI version of herself to engage with fans and help with promotion.

The UK has sent the first failed asylum seeker to Rwanda under a voluntary scheme.

It was a rare window into confrontations most have viewed from afar. We were invited on board the Philippine Coastguard Vessel BRP Bagacay.

Outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf has told Sky News the SNP and independence movement would be harmed by a toxic leadership contest.

Sir Keir Starmer has admitted he considered quitting as Labour leader after the party lost both the Hartlepool by-election and council seats in 2021.