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Prolific criminal found with a knife after setting fire to a van parked near a nursery
Ben Dobson - who has more than 180 previous offences to his name - was seen 'making a run for it' after starting the fire, a court heard
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Bridlington poppy sellers raise thousands on two-day rail marathon to mark ten years of fundraising
Bridlington poppy seller Denis Scaife, has completed his biggest fundraising challenge to date as he celebrates ten years of the ‘Poppy Express’ with the open access operators Lumo and Hull Trains.
IN PICTURES: 17 spooky photos of Halloween pumpkins carved by readers in Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington
With Halloween almost here, we gathered a selection of fiendishly fabulous photos taken by our readers showing off their intricate pumpkin carvings.
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Notorious shoplifter who turned to drug dealing jailed after knife incident
It was claimed in court he had become so well known in Bridlington it was impossible for him to continue thieving
Brother’s £1,500 Alzheimer’s fundraiser inspired by sister’s care in Bridlington
A local man has raised more than £1,500 for Alzheimer’s Research UK after completing the Yorkshire Marathon in honour of his sister, who is living with a rare inherited form of dementia and is cared for at Beechwood Care Centre in the town.
Longer opening hours at Yorkshire Building Society’s Brid branch
Yorkshire Building Society’s branch in Bridlington will be open for longer from Monday, November 3.
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.
Man’s fundraiser after family affected by rare form of dementia
Luke Glover wanted to raise money and awareness around the genetic condition
Woman went to work and when she came home her car was gone
She said she was left 'really shocked and stressed' after the incident, Hull Crown Court heard
Bridlington-based holiday let takes gold in national awards
A holiday let in Bridlington has received top honours in a national awards programme celebrating the best holiday homes across the UK and Ireland.
‘Expect a very long wait’ warning as Hull’s A&E comes under pressure
'We’ve had people calling 999 for an ambulance, even though they know it’s not a medical emergency, because they think it might get them seen more quickly'
Hull and East Yorkshire to turn purple to champion accessibility and inclusion
Groups across the region urged to take part in Purple Tuesday in November
Father completes running challenges to support theatre group
A Bridlington father has completed two running challenges in memory of his daughter – raising more than £1,500 in the process.
East Yorkshire historian publishes book on Hull rail disaster that happened almost a century ago
Richard M. Jones has made it his mission to remember people of forgotten disasters
Bridlington author to publish 1927 Hull Rail Disaster book
A Bridlington-based author is set to release a new publication – entitled ‘Paragon ’27 – The Hull Rail Disaster’.
The 1980s celebrated in nostalgic Beverley exhibition
Spitting Image, Stickle Bricks, Culture Club and landmarks events from the 1980s are all remembered at the exhibition
Angry man brandished knife in bid to get his stolen bike back
'Situations like this can easily escalate into serious violence, sometimes fatal violence'
MP visits 'spectacular' Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village
'It is a superb example of how industry can drive economic growth and positive social impact'
Long service award for laundry assistant at Mallard Court
A laundry assistant at Mallard Court in Bridlington has received an award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 25 years.
'Calm and gentle' Animal therapy brings smiles to Bridlington care home
One resident said, 'I’ve never been that close to an owl before!'