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Sky-high spectacle returns as Bridlington Kite Festival set for 11th year
The free event has grown to be hugely popular in recent years
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Local Green Party members host litter pick on south beach
Local Green Party members recently took to collecting litter on Bridlington’s south beach and and spent time talking to visitors about sewage discharges into the sea by Yorkshire Water.
Two homes served with closure notices in Bridlington due to antisocial behaviour
Many residents were afraid to speak out and would not give named testimony
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Man strangled pregnant girlfriend after argument escalated
He threatened to kill her and other family members if she went to the police
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
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
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
Dad-of-four who threatened to slice open the throats of a group of teens turns up at court with a sleeping bag
He was so convinced he was going to be jailed that he brought a packed holdall as well
13 glorious photos showcasing the beauty of Whitby
With spring around the corner, days getting gradually warmer and nights lighter, we take a look at these wonderful photos which showcase Whitby in its unrivalled glory.
Record-breaking Octon athlete Angus lands sponsorship deal with poultry firm
A triple Guinness World Record holder in the Bridlington area has landed a sponsorship deal with a poultry business.
Marie Curie calls for fundraisers in Scarborough and Bridlington to ‘Go Yellow’ this March
Marie Curie, the UKs leading end of life charity, is calling on fantastic fundraisers across Scarborough and Bridlington to ‘Go Yellow’ and raise vital funds to support its Great Daffodil Appeal this March.
East Riding residents invited to help shape future of adult social care - all you need to know
In-person events are being held at locations around the county
Humber Business Week organisers poised to reveal packed programme at launch events
'We’re already seeing many of the usual headline events popping up alongside some fresh ideas and new themes'
Bridlington man, 65, urges other men to ‘trust your instincts and see your GP’
Richard Attack is sharing his prostate cancer story to help raise awareness
Man punched customer in hotel bar after he 'consoled' woman
Ex-soldier had drunk more than eight pints of beer
Your Bridlington – Free Press readers share their fantastic photos
This week, the talented Free Press readers feature a golden sunrise; the Gypsey Race dredger; Wilsthorpe beach; metal detecting on north beach; a breaker looking towards Flamborough Head; and Bridlington snapped from Sewerby.
Next week’s health forum meeting will focus on GP Healthcare
Bridlington Health Forum (BHF) will host a meeting covering ‘General Practice Healthcare for Bridlington’ next week.
Mobile adult learning centre to tour East Riding towns - all you need to know
The mobile centre will be making visits on dates throughout March
Former Bridlington doctors' surgery up for auction with guide price of £250,000
The site of a former doctors’ surgery has been put up for auction with a guide price of £250,000 (plus fees).
Driver who failed to give way at crossroads killed 70-year-old woman and seriously injured her husband
The carer, who has a young family, has been warned that prison 'is by far the most likely outcome'