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Plan to change former Bridlington restaurant into adult gaming centre
An application to change a former Bridlington restaurant into an adult gaming centre has been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s planning department.
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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.
Will the New Year bring snow to the Yorkshire coast? Here's your weather report for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington
The Met Office are predicting a transition to more unsettled and wintry conditions on the Yorkshire coast, with the start to 2026 bringing cold temperatures and possible snow.
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Your Bridlington – Free Press readers share their fantastic photos
This week, the Free Press readers showcase two Sewerby photographs; a Christmas sunset; a coble in the harbour; a wave hitting the seafront and the north beach.
Tadcaster man spends 20 years amassing wacky collection of rare vintage engines
A wacky man has spent 20 years and thousands of pounds amassing an incredible collection of Britain's rarest vintage engines.
Man wanted in connection with 'serious assault' in East Yorkshire
Police have advised the public 'not to approach' him in their appeal to track him down
RNLI lifesaver who helped Bridlington secure new lifeboat recognised by The King in New Year Honours
Clive Rand an RNLI volunteer who was instrumental in the fundraising appeal for Bridlington’s new D class inshore lifeboat, is one of six RNLI volunteers to have been recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours.
Biz Week team inspired by Robins' success as they plan for 2026
Steering group ‘interrupts’ Hull Kingston Rovers board meeting
Inside this stylish 'hot spot' home with open plan living
This three-bedroom detached home has an open plan design with a stylish, contemporary interior.
Fisherman helped himself to employer's cash, made unauthorised purchases and even sold a company van
He withdrew thousands of pounds in cash and put unauthorised purchases on a company credit card
Woman 'held emotionally hostage' by bullying ex-boyfriend
She genuinely feared for her safety
A look back in time to 1956 as Hull and East Yorkshire navigated the post-war period
We turn back time to the East Yorkshire of nearly 70 years ago
Young man hurled brick at Good Samaritan who intervened in incident
The victim fell to the ground and suffered injuries
Seven stories from around Hull and East Yorkshire that warmed our hearts in 2025
Inspirational people, touching community events and kind souls who made a difference
Forgotten the batteries? Christmas Day supermarket opening times in Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington and Whitby
Whether you've forgotten the batteries, the Bisto or (and we're not convinced about this one), you're already running low on beer, worry not, we've got you covered.
Hull man who fixes guitars for famous bands wins prestigious award
Tom Kay owns Guitar Set Ups Hull and has a thriving workshop
IN PICTURES: Here are our top photos of 2025 across Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale and Bridlington
There have been some incredible events and occasions across Yorkshire coast in 2025, and we have delved into our archive to pick the best of the best.
When are the supermarkets in Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington open over Christmas? – including Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and more
All of the supermarkets across the Yorkshire coast will operate different hours throughout the Christmas period.
Man left with £1,300 bill after abandoning 'dilapidated' caravan on road
It was left for months and had 'smashed windows and broken panels'
Vintage Views with Aled Jones: The New Royal Sovereign
Bridlington owes as a seaside resort to pleasure boats – and one such was New Royal Sovereign which started work here in 1936 and quickly became a leading visitor attraction.