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Beloved Bridlington surfing dog Hattie faces sight loss battle as community rallies to help
A four-legged holidaymaker who stole the hearts of Bridlington beachgoers by riding the waves on a surfboard has inspired an outpouring of community support, with nearly £9,000 raised to save her sight.
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Yorkshire Water CEO to step down after one-star environmental rating
The company's bosses are planning an 'orderly transition' and hope the new leader will bring a change of fortunes
'People are fed up': Yorkshire Water’s one-star environmental rating sparks anger across East Yorkshire
Improving performance is now 'a matter of urgency', councillors have said
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'Complete transformation' of Bridlington pub after £313,000 refurbishment
The Seabirds on Fortyfoot Road has re-opened to the public with a new layout, fresh menu and an updated exterior
The latest events from the villages and clubs around Bridlington
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Brid RNLI crew member passes navigator test
A member of Bridlington’s volunteer lifeboat crew has passed his navigator examinations.
Bridlington poppy sellers embark on 1,000 mile fundraising challenge
Veteran Bridlington fundraisers Denis and Barbara Scaife have embarked on their biggest poppy selling marathon to date across England and Scotland.
East Riding residents win battle to stop six huge wind turbines looming over David Hockney landscape
Developers were warned the scheme would cause 'a high level of harm' to part of an area made world famous by artist David Hockney
Bridlington pub reopens following £313,000 refurbishment
Popular community pub the Seabirds, on Fortyfoot Road in Bridlington, has reopened after a major revamp.
East Riding College and Scarborough TEC students celebrate at graduation ceremony
Higher education students from East Riding College, including the Bridlington cohort, and Scarborough TEC have celebrated their academic achievements at a graduation ceremony at St Mary’s Church in Beverley.
Bridlington businesswoman Mel wins major national award
Mel Whiteside, founder of Bridlington-based facilities management consultancy FMAW Associates Limited, has landed a major award.
Weather to brighten up in Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington, after Yorkshire coast hit by Storm Boelo
Though further wind and rain began the start of the week, the weather should begin to ease throughout the region, with calmer weather predicted after Wednesday.
Care home to host community continence awareness event
Mallard Court Care Home, on Avocet Way in Bridlington, is looking forward to welcoming Sarah Welburn from TENA and Essity to host an informative community continence awareness event on Wednesday, November 11 at 10am.
Call out for Bridlington RNLI in the height of Storm Boelo sees lifeboat battle 50mph winds
It was a dramatic weekend for Bridlington RNLI volunteer launch authority Josh Colley, who was on duty for the first time as a qualified launch authority
High winds trigger busy weekend for fire crews across Scarborough, Bridlington and surrounding areas
Firefighters across the coast responded to several emergency calls over the weekend, dealing with wind damage, fallen trees, caravan fires, and other hazards.
Scarborough and Bridlington RNLI battle 50mph winds during Storm Boelo emergency alert
Volunteer crews from Bridlington and Scarborough RNLI launched in challenging conditions into Storm Boelo on Sunday, October 25 after HM Coastguard received an emergency alert.
Nerveless skipper leads Bridlington to victory in dramatic cup tie
Bridlington Town produced a determined performance to overcome Curzon Ashton on penalties in the FA Trophy, with captain Ahmed Salam scoring twice during the match before converting the decisive spot-kick.
Latest roadworks and public notices - including installation of Christmas lights
Silver Street will be closed while the council installs its Christmas lights
East Yorkshire cadets recognised with top honours
Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding presents awards for 'exceptional commitment'
Illuminated Whitby Abbey temporarily cancelled as Storm Boelo causes safety concerns
Illuminated Whitby Abbey, one of the highlights in the Yorkshire coast calendar, has had to cancel this weekend’s event due to the intense weather caused by Storm Boelo.