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Fine Art and Whimsical range inspired by the Yorkshire Coast
A small family-run creative business in Bridlington is using inspiration from the Yorkshire Coast, countryside and the area’s wildlife to develop its new collections.
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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.
Local opticians raise glasses to Bridlington store’s expansion
An opticians on King Street in Bridlington is celebrating after a 10-week refurbishment.
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Songs from the world’s cherished fairy tales to be enchanting
A spectacular family concert celebrating beloved songs from the world’s most cherished fairy tales and musical adventures is heading to Bridlington.
BridBeat Charity Singers’ notes for world class Brid gymnasts
BridBeat Charity Singers, a group of local volunteers that perform harmonised 60s, 70s and 80s hits at local venues to raise funds for local causes, has presented a cheque to Bridlington Gymnastics Club.
Three Yorkshire coast resorts in Britain's top 10 fish and chip destinations- find out if your favourite made the list
Yorkshire has no fewer than four towns ranking in the UK’s top 10 fish and chip destinations – with Whitby, Scarborough and Bridlington all playing starring roles.
Property pride campaign working to clean up Bridlington
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is working alongside Bridlington Ambassadors, a community interest campaign, and community voluntary group Brightening Up Bridlington (BUB), to improve properties in the town.
A whale of time at RSPB Bempton Cliffs
An unusual visitor was recently spotted off the East Yorkshire Coast – a humpback whale.
Holly’s skydive to support Otto who has rare condition
A Scarborough woman is set to take the plunge to support a family whose son was diagnosed with a very rare condition.
Bridlington teacher’s Three Peaks trek to raise funds for sensory room
A Bridlington teacher is taking on the gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to help improve sensory provision at her school.
The Council Leader’s column with Anne Handley
I’m proud to see that Bridlington’s South beach has joined Bridlington North and Wilsthorpe in winning a Seaside Award for 2026.
Plans to close Bridlington elderly ward to be reviewed
Proposals had been made to shut the facility this month
‘Don’t keep Dementia Under Your Hat’: Bridlington care home hosts special coffee morning
Mallard Court care home, in partnership with Dementia Forward, hosted a special edition coffee morning during Dementia Action Week, aiming to raise awareness of the condition.
Bridlington Care Unit closure postponed after Charlie Dewhirst MP's petition gains nearly 6,000 signatures
Charlie Dewhirst, Member of Parliament for Bridlington and The Wolds, has welcomed the decision by York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to postpone the closure of Bridlington Hospital Care Unit, originally planned for June 1.
Bridlington Alexandra BC Midweek A team earn draw against Leven
The Bridlington Alexandra Bowling Club Midweek A team entertained Leven Playing Fields at South Marine Drive in what turned out to be a game of contrasting rinks.
Police cordon off beach area in Bridlington as ordnance device detonated
Part of Bridlington was cordoned off to the public following the discovery of a suspected ordnance device in the Foresters Way area.
Your Bridlington – Free Press readers share their fantastic photos
This week, the talented Free Press readers showcase the Yorkshire Bell, the pirate ship; flowers at Sewerby Hall; breakers on north beach; a view from Flamborough; and a Bank Holiday crowd scene.
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.
Busy weekend for Coastguard teams at Flamborough
A dramatic rescue unfolded at Pigeon Hole, Flamborough last Friday (May 29), after a person became stranded halfway down the cliffs in a dangerous attempt to retrieve a bag that had fallen over the edge.
Seaside town 1 hour from Hull was home to huge Butlin's – now it looks totally different
The North Yorkshire town was once home to one of the UK's largest Butlin's holiday camps, drawing over 150,000 visitors a year