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Lifelong fascination with the story of the Titanic inspires East Yorkshire historian and author
Richard M. Jones is publishing a new work about ships that ‘stood in’ for the ill-fated liner in film
Mercedes driver admits causing deaths of couple in horrific crash
Dean Yarrow and Faye Wardle died at the scene of the tragedy
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Bridlington author goes to the movies with Titanic ships book
Prolific Bridlington author Richard M Jones, who has special knowledge covering shipwrecks, has written a new book looking at the vessels that have been used to ‘play the Titanic’ in various movies.
Vintage Views with Aled Jones: An insight into Edwardian beach life
When a Chalybeate spring was discovered near the harbour (1811) crowds flocked to drink the iron-rich mineral water. As a result, Bridlington became a fashionable spa resort – and as this picture lovingly shows, it remained so in the 20th Century.
Help a family in need this Christmas
Donation points open later this week
‘Skills, friendship and smiles’ as new volunteers sought in Goole ahead of town’s bicentenary
The HEY! Volunteering Programme supports local arts, culture and heritage
East Riding costume and Christmas jumper swap returns for festive season
The scheme gives children the opportunity to donate a costume for nativities or a Christmas jumper and collect a 'new to you' costume or jumper to take home
'The first thing men can do is educate themselves' - Hull prison officer speaks up to end violence against women and girls
White Ribbon Day takes place on Tuesday, November 25
Woman suffocated with pillow before fleeing to shed in horrific incident
The culprit - her boyfriend at the time - then went on to stalk her
Tourism’s finest celebrated as Hull and East Yorkshire winners unveiled at glittering ceremony
The 15th annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards – REYTAs – were revealed at Hull’s Connexin Live
Celebrated Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson heading to East Yorkshire for major event
'Tanni’s openness, determination, and commitment to equality make her an ideal choice'
Care home residents in tune with music sessions
Residents and guests at Mallard Court care home in Bridlington enjoyed an afternoon of fun and laughter with a live music performance that took place at the home.
First snow of winter falls on North York Moors as intense cold snap follows Storm Claudia
With yellow weather warnings for snow and ice covering the Yorkshire coast this week, the first snow of the season has started to fall on the North York Moors.
Tree-mendous festival returns to St Johns Burlington Methodist Church
The tree-mendous Bridlington Christmas Tree Festival returns this month – and is set to enchant visitors once again.
Your Bridlington – Free Press readers share their fantastic photos
This week, our talented readers feature four excellent landscape scenes in this area, a funghi patch, and a squirrel at Sewerby Hall and Gardens.
IN PICTURES: Top places to get Afternoon Tea in Bridlington, as chosen by you
We asked on social media where our readers favourite place for Afternoon Tea was in Bridlington- and were overwhelmed by the response!
Miracle for man, 69, paralysed from neck down after accident on son's stag do
Doctors said there was a “good chance” he would be paralysed permanently from the neck down
Reopening date confirmed for library following refurbishment
'The recent upgrades have truly transformed the library into a modern, welcoming environment'
Giant lobster sculpture unveiled in Bridlington, shellfish capital of Europe
A three-metre lobster sculpture has been unveiled at Bridlington Harbour, celebrating the town’s position as the lobster and shellfish capital of Europe.