Coast Life

Today's news and interviews from Yorkshire Coast Radio

News and Interviews from Yorkshire Coast Radio

Selling our home is something we will probably only do an handful of times in our lifetime. So how do we make sure we are getting the right advice and assistance from the people who do this everyday? Ralph Shalom from RJS estates talks about the role of the estate agent and about what we should be looking for when choosing an agent.

We hear about the new adult learning taster courses available on the Yorkshire Coast.

Could your tablet, phone and TV be damaging your eyesight? We discuss the effects of blue light with Pagan & McQuade's Gary McQuade.

What's involved in organising a charity event? We meet the Yorkshire Coast College students organising a charity fundraiser as part of their assessment.

Colour The Coast is a 5k event with a difference. This spectacular new hospice event is set to be the first ever colour run to be held on a Yorkshire beach. We find out what it' all about.....

What should you consider when thinking about selling jewellery that has sentimental value? Ricky from Bond Jewellers talks about the process and looks at some alternatives.

We explore 'mindful nutrition' and it's role in weight loss and weight loss surgery with the experts from Spire Health Care's Hull and East Riding Hospital.

As Eastfield Garden Centre celebrates it's 40th year we meet the team who make it all work.

What sort of car buyer are you? We talk all things used cars with the team from Des Winks Skoda.

We meet the Scarborough woman bringing environmentally friendly cleaning to the UK.

We look ahead to the Bob Smith Spring Cup at Oliver's Mount with Scott Beaumont from Oliver's Mount Racing.

Why are cyclists suddenly riding in the middle of the lane? The East Riding Road Safety Team explain what cyclists and motorists need to know.

What effect does having diabetes make to your ability to get insurance? The team from Special Risks Bureau offer some insights.

Why losing weight doesn't necessarily mean giving up all the food you like, we hear from one local man who has shed the pounds and still eats the odd pizza, thanks to a bespoke plan from Scarborough Wight Loss Clinic.

We hear the experiences of two engineering apprentices at Yorkshire Coast College

We explore careers in the motor industry and the health care sector as we talk to the team behind apprenticeships at Yorkshire Coast College.

We get to grips with today’s budget and assess how it affects you, your family and businesses on the Yorkshire Coast, experts from Winn & Co Chartered Accountants explain the key points.

We continue our series on Apprenticeships and meet more Yorkshire Coast College apprentices.

We explore the world of the Lambretta Scooter with Ray and Ben Kemp fro AF Rayspeed

We meet a cookery apprentice from Yorkshire Coast College and explore the opportunities for careers in the kitchen.

An award winning apprentice tells us why he quit university for an apprenticeship and how North Yorkshire County Council's Adult Learning Service helped him.

What role is there for happiness in our children's education? Headmaster of Scarborough College, Charles Ellison, discusses the issues.

It’s Acupuncture awareness week, but how does it work and what can it be used for? We talk acupuncture and complimentary therapies with Brendan O’Sullivan from O'Sullivans Complementary Health Clinic.

We hear how keeping fit can save you money on your life insurance

Julian from Mist Bar updates us on his project to give local musicians somewhere to perform in the town.

Why is grey the on trend colour for floor coverings and are man made fibres any good? We speak to the experts from Calverts Carpets.

Your spectacles are hiding things from you. We hear about the subtle design features that you've probably never noticed but which make a big difference to the way they work. Pagan and McQuade’s Gary McQuade provide the expertise.

Reading is key to our education but what we can do to help our kids if they are falling behind? We speak to the Butterfly Reading School.

Why having a black box in your car, monitoring your driving could save you money on car insurance and make it easier for first time drivers to get on the road! We hear about telematics with the team from Minstergate Peugeot.

There are some big events coming up in Filey this year to help raise money for the towns lifeboat and the Filey Ladies Lifeboat Guild are looking for further support. We hear what they do and what it means to the RNLI in the town.

We talk about the Motability scheme, how it can be used to lease a car and how cars can be adapted to meet the driver’s needs. Jamie Wrae is the Motability expert at Des Winks Skoda.

We talk Sheds with the team from Flixton Sawmill. They have made some big sheds in their time and for some unusual purposes, we’ll find out just how varied custom built sheds can be.

What are the main causes of damage to rings, necklaces and bracelets? How can we look after our jewellery and how easily can it be repaired? Ricky from Bonds Jewellers shares his experience.

We talk boxing with the coaches and boxers from Scarborough Amateur Boxing Club.

It's valentine's weekend and the team from the Wilf Ward Family Trusts are talking about relationships.

We look at the features inside the new Kia Sportage with the team from Vantage Kia in Scarborough.

What’s involved in launching a new car. The Kia Sportage is getting an update we talk to the team from Vantage Kia about the new model and how we can get hands on with it.

The roofs nearly on at Coventry University Scarborough Campus. But how big a job is it constructing modern buildings? We talk about the techniques and technology used in building a new campus and explore what it will offer future students.