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Anger over proposal to close Bridlington Care Unit
Health campaigners have criticised a proposal to close Bridlington Care Unit (Johnson Ward) with the loss of 28 beds.
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WWII mine explosion tragedy marked by sombre ceremonies
Saturday (April 11) was an emotional time for three families who made long journeys from across the country to gather in Bridlington and Grimsby to honour the 21 people who died on board the Yorkshire Belle and Othello.
Next of kin appeal following death of 77-year-old man in Bridlington
Police in Bridlington are asking for help to locate the next of kin of a man who died last month.
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Latest Public Notices across Hull and East Yorkshire - including upcoming temporary road closures
The notices include a number of temporary road closures
Man attacked with metal bar on Bridlington street suffered '10 out of 10' pain
The victim suffered a fractured forearm bone and a suspected fractured wrist
World class martial arts experts heading to Bridlington for huge self-defence seminar
The seaside town is set to host one of the largest martial arts and self‑defence seminars in the UK next month
Daughter fundraising for memorial plaque to honour popular Hutton Cranswick biker at place people knew him best
Derek Archer and his dog were regular visitors to Seaways Café at Fridaythorpe
Bridlington seal pup's 'devastating' death during fish hook removal surgery sparks RSPCA warning
The RSPCA has issued a stark warning to anglers after a rescued seal from Bridlington tragically died, despite receiving specialist veterinary care to remove a fish hook lodged in the animal’s stomach.
The latest events from the villages and clubs around Bridlington
Send your club and village reports to newsdesk@bridlingtonfreepress.co.uk by noon on Fridays to see them featured in the Bridlington Free Press.
Your Bridlington – Free Press readers share their fantastic photos
This week, the talented Free Press readers feature the sun’s rays on a calm Bridlington Bay; a Sewerby Park scene; seals at Flamborough; spring blossom; the promenade; and the seafront fairground.
Jealous bully slashed tyres and smashed caravan door during 'disgraceful' attack
He assaulted his girlfriend at an East Yorkshire holiday park
Mallard Court’s fond farewell for long-serving housekeeper
After 22 years of continuous service at Mallard Court Care Home in Bridlington, much-loved housekeeper Sue Kirby has decided to retire.
Bridlington author gets creative with practical guide
A Bridlington author has written a practical guide aimed at supporting students into the creative industries.
Bridlington Coastguard shares images of dramatic rescue at Flamborough Head
A multi-agency rescue was launched on Thursday, April 2, after two people became cut off by the rapidly rising tide at Flamborough Head.
Commemorations to mark sinking of the Yorkshire Belle in 1941
Two commemorations will take place this Saturday (April 11) in both Bridlington and Grimsby to mark the 85th anniversary of the sinking of the Bridlington pleasure boat Yorkshire Belle and the Grimsby trawler Othello.
Vintage Views with Aled Jones: Trinity Cut in 1925
The North Sands about 1925. On the left can be seen the entrance to Trinity Cut, the paved slipway connecting Promenade with the beach.
Humber Forest plants ‘millionth tree’ at Goole park
Humber Forest has planted trees at 515 sites across Hull, East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire
Woman who paid men to get rid of waste ends up in court
'Even if you give your waste to someone else to dispose of, you are still responsible for that waste and where it ends up'
‘The past 30 years have seen so many changes’ - East Riding Council looks back as it reaches milestone anniversary
‘Staff and councillors have worked tirelessly to do the best for our residents’
Bridlington residents encouraged to get involved in £20m regeneration efforts
Residents in Bridlington are being encouraged to share their views on how best their areas can benefit from regeneration projects or to sign up to become board members for their local Pride in Place initiatives.