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Northern Lights illuminate Yorkshire coast: Stunning reader photos from Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington
The Northern Lights lit up the Yorkshire coast with spectacular displays of colour over the weekend (October 9–11), delighting skywatchers across Scarborough, Whitby, Bridlington and beyond.
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The latest events from the villages and clubs around Bridlington
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Court orders closure of Bridlington house until January after numerous reports of anti-social behaviour
Loud music, arguments and doors being slammed at all hours were reported
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Daring Storm Amy rescue to be aired on BBC's Saving Lives at Sea
The conditions were some of the toughest Bridlington rescue crews faced in 2025
Step into Christmas and enjoy festive classics at the Spa
Step Into Christmas, a stunning show which is back for 2026 bigger and better than ever, is heading to Bridlington.
First CU Scarborough student to complete industrial placement says experience ‘completely changed my life’
A CU Scarborough student who became the campus's first industrial placement student says the experience transformed his future.
Vintage Views with Aled Jones: Motor cobles started to operate in 1919
Motor-powered sailing cobles first appeared at Bridlington more than a century ago, and this photo shows some of the earliest examples, all filled with excited passengers, moored by the quayside ready for departure.
‘Greatest of romantic ballets’ heading to Bridlington this month
Crown Ballet® is bringing “the most iconic ballet of all time” to Bridlington Spa on Friday, October 23.
‘Make a grandstand for nature’ - Appeal launched to create new viewing gallery at East Yorkshire bird sanctuary
Designs have been revealed for the structure at RSPB Bempton Cliffs
Women-only community announced at Bridlington’s Red House Care Home
A Bridlington care home has announced it is opening a dedicated 24-bed community for women as the town’s ageing population increases demand for residential and dementia care.
Bringing Christmas cheer to older people via shoebox appeal
Colleagues at Yorkshire Building Society’s Bridlington branch are helping to spread festive cheer this Christmas by becoming an official donation station for Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire’s annual shoebox appeal.
Charlie Dewhirst MP launches his Christmas card competition
Bridlington and the Wolds MP Charlie Dewhirst is once again inviting primary school children from across the area to take part in his annual Christmas card competition.
Enjoy all the fun of the fair Moorfield Road Car Park
The extremely popular Yorkshire Showman’s Guild Charter Fair will return to Bridlington later this month.
'I lost my life when I didn't die' - Bridlington man who lost leg in bike accident speaks of long road to recovery
Sam Waddington is the face of a new campaign by Day One Trauma Support, highlighting how survival is not the same as recovery
Beechwood Care Centre manager’s double awards success
A Bridlington care home manager is celebrating a double awards success after being named a finalist in two prestigious care sector awards.
Man caught out when police checked his phone after he and friends took photos of patrol car
They found messages he was sending out on Snapchat
A round-up of the latest roadworks, licensing and public notices
A Network Rail bridge inspection means the bridge on Stoneferry Road, in Hull, will be closed overnight in early October too
Bridlington Town hit four to claim impressive victory at Matlock
Bridlington Town produced an excellent second-half display to come from behind and secure a 4-2 victory at Matlock Town in an entertaining Northern Premier League East encounter.
“I’ve got no regrets”: East Yorkshire businesswoman speaks out against term time holiday fine
'With the cost of living and the economy as it is, we have to work every day throughout the regular school summer holidays' she said
New general manager joins Mallard Court Care Home in Bridlington
Staff at the Mallard Court Care Home in Bridlington have welcomed a new general manager.