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No fowl play! - Bridlington boxer's European title bid fuelled by chickens sponsorship
A Yorkshire Wolds business is supporting a Bridlington boxing prodigy as he prepares to represent England.

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IN PICTURES: 17 of the best primary schools across Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington according to The Telegraph's 2025 league table
Here are some of best primary schools across Scarborough, Filey, Pickering, Whitby and Bridlington that have been named in The Telegraph's 2025 league table.


MP shines a light on 'brilliant' local pubs with new competition
Charlie Dewhirst, the MP for Bridlington and The Wolds, has launched a competition to highlight the area’s excellent pubs.

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Your Bridlington – our readers share their outstanding photos
This week, our talented readers focus on Ebor Gardens; north and south landings; north and south beaches; and an Army operation.


IN PICTURES: 19 amazing photos from the annual Bridlington beach 5k and fun run
This year’s Bridlington Beach 5k and fun run took place on Sunday (September 14) – here’s a selection of fantastic photos taken at the event.


10 drivers needed to help run new community lift service in Bridlington
An appeal has been launched to find 10 volunteer drivers for a new community car scheme in Bridlington.


Bosses fight to save ‘much-loved’ East Yorkshire market
Thousands of people have signed a petition to preserve Skirlington Market which argues 'it would be like taking the seafront away from Bridlington’


Inside beautifully updated home with open plan living, in sought-after village
This exceptional property, just moments from the beach in the village of Fraisthorpe, is described as "immaculate" by the agents.


Ashley has the spark to be UK’s Top Tradesperson finalist
A Bridlington-based electrician has earned a coveted place in the final to uncover the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson.


Man 'seriously injured' in 'assault' near East Yorkshire seaside pub
Arrests have been made in connection with the early-hours incident


Hull 4 Heroes talking groups supporting serving military, veterans and their families are extending their reach
GEO/LISA peer support is being expanded to other areas


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.


Local businesses are celebrating after REYTAs nominations
Businesses and attractions in the Bridlington area are celebrating after making category shortlists in this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs).


Care home director ordered to pay more than £5k after ignoring personal information request
"This family put their trust in Bridlington Lodge Care Home to look after their father, and they had a right to receive information about his care"


Call for hosts of ‘Cuppa for the Crew’ events across East Yorkshire to boost funds for the RNLI
The charity hopes families, office workers and more will team up for tea for the cause


Coastguard team thanks lifeguards as they finish summer season
Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team has thanked the RNLI Lifeguards that have kept visitors safe on Bridlington’s beaches – and along the Yorkshire coast.


IN PICTURES: Characters from Star Wars, Game of Thrones and Spiderman attend popular Bridlington Comic Con
Here is a selection of fantastic photos from Bridlington Comic Con, showing some fan favourite characters and costumes from popular TV shows and films.


Panto dame outfit picked by kids for dad running marathon in memory of daughter
Steve Blackford is doing the Great North Run in the glamorous dress on Sunday


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.


Bridlington and The Wolds MP calls for greater Sepsis awareness
Charlie Dewhirst, Member of Parliament for Bridlington and The Wolds, has backed the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Sepsis and The UK Sepsis Trust, who are calling for greater awareness of sepsis.
