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Bridlington firefighters and cricketers team up in charity car wash

Bridlington Cricket Club and Bridlington Fire Station are teaming up in a charity car wash on Saturday, 10am until 1pm.

Hull Live - Bridlington

Man strangled pregnant girlfriend after argument escalated

He threatened to kill her and other family members if she went to the police

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Dove House opens new store in the Promenade Shopping Centre

Dove House Hospice has opened a new charity store in Bridlington.

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Bridlington Town denied victory by last-gasp leveller at Ashington

Bridlington Town were denied victory by a last-gasp leveller from hosts Ashington in the NPL East Division on Tuesday evening.

Hull Live - Bridlington

Hull and East Yorkshire dazzle at global property event to unveil major investment pipeline

HEY Invest courted international investors at MIPIM 2026, one of the world's biggest real estate events

Hull Live - Bridlington

Innocent man ended up with ammonia in his face and a broken ankle after masked gang burst into flat

The intruders wanted to know where the occupant's son was

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Bridlington man jailed after reckless overtake caused biker to suffer severe burns and lose a leg

A motorcyclist suffered “horrendous” burns and lost a leg after a Bridlington man’s reckless overtake caused a head-on crash, causing him to be “engulfed in flames” and throwing him off his bike.

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Bridlington’s Housing 21 care service rated ‘good’ after CQC inspection

A Bridlington-based home care service has earned a ‘good’ rating following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Hull Live - Bridlington

Man fled on mobility scooter after wife woke him up and threatened him with knife in dead of night

Hull Crown Court heard that he was terrified and thought he was going to die

Hull Live - Bridlington

I stayed at a 'perfect home from home' cottage in East Yorkshire - just a short drive from the coast

'After a busy day at the seaside, you can return to the peaceful tranquillity of this stunning little rural nook'

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Brid Town battle back for a 1-1 draw on the road at Hallam

Bridlington Town fought back to claim a deserved point as they drew 1-1 with Hallam FC at the historic Sandygate.

Hull Live - Bridlington

'Bridlington is my pick of cheap toddler beaches - despite what the seaside town tables say'

Alex Evans was amazed at what he found when he visited the seaside town with his family

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Bridlington RNLI congratulates Jasmine after around the world challenge

The Bridlington RNLI volunteer crew has congratulated an adventurer who has circumnavigated the globe in a 19ft yacht.

Hull Live - Bridlington

Man left with hefty bill after abandoning 'dilapidated' camper van

He was ordered to pay more than £1,500 by a court

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The Edge: Aerial Adventure in Bridlington reopens this month

The Edge: Aerial Adventure in Bridlington is set to reopen to the public this month

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Vintage Views with Aled Jones: An evocative image of Bridlington harbour in 1817

Bridlington harbour as it appeared in 1817, showing the old North Pier (right) and sailing ships and also the crane at Crane Wharf (middle, distance). The wooden crane was sited at the head of the jetty during the days of coble fishing, when fish landings were carried up there to be spread out and s...

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Your Bridlington – Free Press readers share their fantastic photos

This week, the talented Free Press readers feature the harbour; the Spa complex from the beach; a super sunset; two excellent beach images; and a murky rooftop view from Boyes.

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Bridlington MP meets with actress Alison Steadman OBE to support Great Daffodil Appeal

Member of Parliament for Bridlington and the Wolds, Charlie Dewhirst, met with actress and Marie Curie ambassador Alison Steadman OBE at an event in Westminster, to celebrate the annual Great Daffodil Appeal.

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More than 2,500 emergency food parcels provided in Bridlington last year

New figures by Trussell reveal that more than 190,000 emergency food parcels were provided to people facing hunger and hardship across Yorkshire and the Humber in 2025