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NHS trust that runs Scarborough Hospital facing multi-million pound deficit
The NHS trust that runs York and Scarborough hospitals is facing a deficit of up to £31million amid a “very challenging financial landscape”.
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World's largest offshore wind farm near Bridlington offers community projects share of £80,000 funding pot
Community groups across East Yorkshire are being encouraged to apply for a share of a new £80,000 funding pot from the Dogger Bank Wind Farm.
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IN PICTURES: Wonderful retro photos from the Bridlington Free Press archives
This week, we feature Bridlington Spa panto cast members in 2009; the East Riding Youth Brass Band; a Bridlington Round Table Santa run; Hilderthorpe Infants at Bridlington Priory; and two great photos from the Lions Carol Concert in 2009.
Bridlington Town councillor will host surgery to help residents
Attention all Bridlington Residents! Would you like to speak to a local town councillor or seek guidance about an issue and don’t know where to start?
Saint Catherine’s Make a Will Week raises £5,850 for patient care across Scarborough area
Saint Catherine’s Make a Will Week has raised a grand total of £5,850 to go towards caring for patients in the hospice, at home and out in the community.
Vintage Views with Aled Jones: One of the most iconic of Bridlington’s theatres
The Floral Hall, built by Percy Newbound in 1920, owner of the Alexandra Hotel, burnt down in a calamitous fire on August 25, 1923. It was one of the most iconic of Bridlington’s theatres.
'Grotesque' sex offender already jailed for 16 years handed another long sentence
He has been given a new prison sentence after more horrific offences against children came to light
Bridlington primary school ‘among the best nationally’ for supporting disadvantaged pupils
Quay Academy earns praise from Secretary of State for Education
Speed camera locations in Hull and East Yorkshire Jan 26-Feb 1
Enforcement will be carried out across the region
13 organised crime groups shut down, 550 arrests, 50 weapons, 150kg of drugs and £1.5m of criminal assets seized
2025 was a busy year for Humberside Police's Serious and Organised Crime team
Lifeboat volunteers to join commemorative service marking 155th anniversary of Bridlington’s Great Gale disaster
More than 30 vessels were lost and many crew members perished, among them six local lifeboatmen
Hobby shop at the heart of Bridlington gaming community celebrates 10 years in business
"Most of our catchment area is the North Sea and we have never seen a lobster building Airfix," said Emma Long, who talks of her pride in running Mighty Lancer Games.
'We're only just getting started' - Bondville Model Village wins Best Visitor Experience award
'This award gives us even more motivation to keep improving, keep listening, and keep creating something really special for our visitors'
Everything you need to know as registration opens for Bridlington Beach 5K and Fun Run
Fancy Dress is optional for both races and there will be a trophy up for grabs for the best dressed!
Bondville Model Village named as Bridlington’s best attraction
Bondville Model Village has been named Best Visitor Experience at the Best of Bridlington Business Awards, recognising the attraction’s remarkable transformation, inclusive ethos, and powerful storytelling that has captured national attention.
Bridlington care home celebrates ‘exceptional’ customer feedback
Staff and residents at Mallard Court in Bridlington are celebrating receiving exceptional feedback in the home’s customer satisfaction survey.
Humberside Police officer shares his harrowing experience of frequent racial abuse
He was at one point the number one victim of hate crime in the entire East Riding area
Former pupil hoping to reunite Bridlington School ‘Class of ’77’
Di Wightwick plans to bring old classmates together
Gaming dad launches new Hull community group Dads War Room
'The goal of the club is to provide a space where dads can get together, build and paint models, and play tabletop games'