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Beach near Bridlington shut after suspected phosphorus flare washes discovered
Emergency services, including Bridlington Coastguard and Explosive Ordnance Disposal, were called to Fraisthorpe Beach on Tuesday, February 4, after reports that containers and a suspected phosphorus flare had washed ashore.
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IN PICTURES: Six wonderful photos from the Bridlington Free Press archives
This week, we feature a cheque presentation at Bridlington Tennis Club; staff at the Springfield Toyota showroom; Bridlington Foresters FC; six trophy winners; Dr John Sentamu’s visit to Bridlington; and a floral send-off at St Catherine’s.
Bridlington primary school set to benefit from new free breakfast club
A Bridlington Primary School is one of 11 more venues across Hull and East Yorkshire to offer free breakfast clubs
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Vintage Views with Aled Jones: Plane story brought to life
Postcards are a powerful resource. They connect us to our past and the remarkable personalities who have helped shape the present.
Bridlington to host the European Open Beach Fishing Championships with tickets now on sale
The East Yorkshire coast will once again welcome anglers from the UK and Europe when the 32nd Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship (EOBC) takes place from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15.
MP to host People’s Postcode Lottery funding session
Bridlington and the Wolds MP Charlie Dewhirst is set to host a free virtual funding workshop with the People’s Postcode Lottery to support local causes in this area.
Bridlington MP has chance to ask the Prime Minister a question- here is what you would ask
Charlie Dewhirst, MP for Bridlington and The Wolds, has the chance to ask the Prime Minister a question this week - we asked you to tell us what you think he should ask.
'People don’t remember your slides, they remember how they felt' - Organisers urge partners to add to the energy of Humber Business Week 2026
Pan-Humber festival of business takes place in June
World-class volleyball to return to Bridlington this summer
Spectators will be able to attend for free with some matches live streamed
Tributes paid to ‘great ambassador for real ale and for Hull pubs’ Alan Canvess, 68
Alan was described as a ‘vigorous and passionate’ campaigner for CAMRA
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.
World's largest offshore wind farm near Bridlington offers community projects share of £80,000 funding pot
Community groups across East Yorkshire are being encouraged to apply for a share of a new £80,000 funding pot from the Dogger Bank Wind Farm.
IN PICTURES: Wonderful retro photos from the Bridlington Free Press archives
This week, we feature Bridlington Spa panto cast members in 2009; the East Riding Youth Brass Band; a Bridlington Round Table Santa run; Hilderthorpe Infants at Bridlington Priory; and two great photos from the Lions Carol Concert in 2009.
Bridlington Town councillor will host surgery to help residents
Attention all Bridlington Residents! Would you like to speak to a local town councillor or seek guidance about an issue and don’t know where to start?
Saint Catherine’s Make a Will Week raises £5,850 for patient care across Scarborough area
Saint Catherine’s Make a Will Week has raised a grand total of £5,850 to go towards caring for patients in the hospice, at home and out in the community.
Vintage Views with Aled Jones: One of the most iconic of Bridlington’s theatres
The Floral Hall, built by Percy Newbound in 1920, owner of the Alexandra Hotel, burnt down in a calamitous fire on August 25, 1923. It was one of the most iconic of Bridlington’s theatres.
'Grotesque' sex offender already jailed for 16 years handed another long sentence
He has been given a new prison sentence after more horrific offences against children came to light
Bridlington primary school ‘among the best nationally’ for supporting disadvantaged pupils
Quay Academy earns praise from Secretary of State for Education
Speed camera locations in Hull and East Yorkshire Jan 26-Feb 1
Enforcement will be carried out across the region
13 organised crime groups shut down, 550 arrests, 50 weapons, 150kg of drugs and £1.5m of criminal assets seized
2025 was a busy year for Humberside Police's Serious and Organised Crime team