Radio This is the Coast

This is the Coast is a local radio and news service for Yorkshire's coastal communities, including Scarborough, Filey, Whitby and Bridlington. Music sits alongside a strong emphasis on local reporting, weather, travel and events. Charities, organisations and businesses have opportunities to explain their work, making the station a meeting point for stories from different parts of the coastline.

Paddy Billington presents breakfast with local interviews, musical games and features involving the school run and listeners' celebrations. Mike Nicholson accompanies the workday, while Tom Hooper combines afternoon music with travel information and a television-themed quiz. Darren Lethem adds song clues and a weekend connection game. These recurring features give the presenter-led service a conversational, participatory character.

The news team includes Matthew Pells, Shaun Moore and Andrew Snaith. Practical information extends to school closures, job opportunities and tide times, while community features have highlighted Age UK's befriending service and Scarborough's Christmas toy appeal. The Yorkshire Coastcast offers another way to hear local stories, and football podcasts focus on Scarborough Athletic and Whitby Town.

Live match commentary is provided through the separate This is the Coast Extra service, with dedicated coverage for the two clubs. Keeping that additional sports output distinct allows the main station to continue its music and local-information role. Across the broader service, familiar presenters and recurring local subjects connect coastal towns that share interests while retaining their own identities, from community appeals and cultural events to the fortunes of their football teams.