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Nine different things to keep Hull and East Yorkshire kids entertained during the school holidays
From baby goat yoga to creating a theatre play, there is lots to keep boredom at bay in the long summer break

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Bridlington and Filey coastguards called into action after dog goes over cliff near Sewerby
Bridlington and Filey Coastguard Rescue Teams were called into action on Wednesday (July 18), following a report of a dog that had gone over the cliff near Sewerby.


Two men arrested after car crashes into East Yorkshire café
The building was left with 'extensive damage'

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Met Office issues unusual double thunderstorm warning for the Yorkshire coast- Here's what you need to know
Two yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for thunderstorms, covering Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington.


Vintage Views with Aled Jones: Rare view of the former Grand Pavilion in Bridlington
This vintage postcard shows a rare view of the former building known as the Grand Pavilion on Victoria Terrace Gardens – an aesthetic marvel that once punctuated the Bridlington skyline but, sadly, now lost to time.


The latest events and activities from the villages and clubs around Bridlington - lots to enjoy
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 Alexandra Bowls Club Midweek teams earn crucial victories
It was a busy week for Bridlington Alexandra Bowls Club in the Driffield and District Midweek League with matches on Tuesday and Thursday for both teams.


Your Bridlington – our readers share their outstanding photos
This time, our fantastic readers focus on Bridlington’s seafront, both north and south, the town’s lifeboat, and capturing a red admiral butterfly.


Bridlington MP hails everyone who made armed forces day a success
Charlie Dewhirst, the MP representing Bridlington and The Wolds, was full of praise for the people who organised this year’s Bridlington Armed Forces Day.


Bridlington Central Library officially reopens with sensory area and Health Zone
Work is now underway to install state-of-the-art equipment, including 3D printers, embroidery machines, and game design software for a specialised makerspace


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.


Grandad 'could have died' - but daughter spotted 'inward' sign
She claimed they were initially told by the GP receptionist that 'men don't get breast cancer'


Free summer swimming sessions for children across Hull and East Yorkshire
Dates and times for free swims during the holidays


Christmas fun planned at East Yorkshire seaside town - in August
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in August!


Uniform4all swap event to take place on Thursday, July 24
A Uniform4all event will take place on Thursday, July 24 between 10am and noon.


Three East Yorkshire sites for an outdoor break rated ‘outstanding’ in new guide for 2025
Annual list highlights the very best camping, glamping, and touring sites across the UK


Scarborough Athletic kick off National League North season with tough trip to Kidderminster Harriers
Scarborough Athletic will kick off their National League North season with a very tough trip to last year’s beaten play-off semi-finalists Kidderminster Harriers’ Aggborough Stadium on Saturday August 9.


Inside newly upgraded, successful guesthouse business, for sale in central village location
A multi-award winning bed and breakfast in a village halfway between Bridlington and Scarborough is up for sale.


First 24th Lancer on D-Day beach book charts soldier's time in Bridlington
An author has written a new book about the ‘First 24th Lancer on the Beach at D-Day’.


Bridlington development manager wins top national award
A site manager from Barratt Homes Yorkshire East development in Bridlington has won a top national award.
