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Bridlington seal pup's 'devastating' death during fish hook removal surgery sparks RSPCA warning
The RSPCA has issued a stark warning to anglers after a rescued seal from Bridlington tragically died, despite receiving specialist veterinary care to remove a fish hook lodged in the animal’s stomach.
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Jealous bully slashed tyres and smashed caravan door during 'disgraceful' attack
He assaulted his girlfriend at an East Yorkshire holiday park
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Mallard Court’s fond farewell for long-serving housekeeper
After 22 years of continuous service at Mallard Court Care Home in Bridlington, much-loved housekeeper Sue Kirby has decided to retire.
Bridlington author gets creative with practical guide
A Bridlington author has written a practical guide aimed at supporting students into the creative industries.
Bridlington Coastguard shares images of dramatic rescue at Flamborough Head
A multi-agency rescue was launched on Thursday, April 2, after two people became cut off by the rapidly rising tide at Flamborough Head.
Commemorations to mark sinking of the Yorkshire Belle in 1941
Two commemorations will take place this Saturday (April 11) in both Bridlington and Grimsby to mark the 85th anniversary of the sinking of the Bridlington pleasure boat Yorkshire Belle and the Grimsby trawler Othello.
Humber Forest plants ‘millionth tree’ at Goole park
Humber Forest has planted trees at 515 sites across Hull, East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire
Woman who paid men to get rid of waste ends up in court
'Even if you give your waste to someone else to dispose of, you are still responsible for that waste and where it ends up'
‘The past 30 years have seen so many changes’ - East Riding Council looks back as it reaches milestone anniversary
‘Staff and councillors have worked tirelessly to do the best for our residents’
Bridlington residents encouraged to get involved in £20m regeneration efforts
Residents in Bridlington are being encouraged to share their views on how best their areas can benefit from regeneration projects or to sign up to become board members for their local Pride in Place initiatives.
Bridlington coastguard attend call out after vessel capsized off Primrose Valley Holiday Park
Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked to reports of a capsized vessel off Primrose Valley Holiday Park over the weekend.
‘I’m helping to raise funds by an act of either bravery or foolishness’ - Beverley Minster priest joins daughter in charity skydive
Eileen Wallis and Lydia Murphy will make their brave leap in April
Woman rammed partner's ex-girlfriend's car when feud turned nasty
Danielle Butler rammed the woman's car with such force that the airbags were activated.
Hull’s Tommy Coyle launches free ‘run and rave’ club to help people’s mental and physical health
Former boxer Tommy hopes TC60 Run Club will foster a feeling of community
Green Party calls for more detail over £100m Bridlington water investment plan
Green councillors in the town recently took part in a clean-up of the South Beach
Bridlington's James Precious earns win against Lewis Howells at Connexin Live
Bridlington boxer James Precious delighted his supporters with what he described as a ‘solid points win at super middleweight in my third professional bout’ over Warwickshire fighter Lewis Howells on a show at Hull’s Connexin Live themed as Battle of the Humber.
'Us time' turned nasty as terrified girlfriend attacked during caravan holiday
She was strangled, punched and stamped on during a 'huge argument' at an East Yorkshire holiday village, a court heard
Businesses invited to ‘game-changing’ charity event at Hull’s Federation of Sport
Educational charity Run With It has teamed up with the new immersive sports venue
Building society’s extra hours to help Bridlington savers
Colleagues at the Yorkshire Building Society branch in Bridlington are opening their doors on Saturday, April 4 and Saturday, April 11 to help savers make the most of the last day of this tax year and the first weekend of the new tax year.