News
Open house at Bridlington care home
Mallard Court care home is throwing open its doors to the general public to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
New website for Bridlington harbour
A new website providing a detailed insight into the workings of Bridlington’s harbour has been launched by the Harbour Commissioners.
Residents kick off about Brid playing field
A Bridlington estate is waging war on dog dirt to provide local youngsters with a football field.
Meet the new headteacher at Headlands School
Headlands School’s new headteacher says she is aiming to make the school “outstanding” by building on the good work of her predecessor.
Bridlington HMO plan refused by councillors
Councillors have turned down an application to turn a former care home into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) – but the final decision will still be taken by a planning inspector.
Ambulance staff stage strike at Bridlington Hospital
Members of the Unite union working at Bridlington’s ambulance station took part in a 12-hour strike last week.
Sport
Runners take home plenty of prizes from race at Sproatley
The East Hull Summer League race at Sproatley was, once again, well attended by members of Bridlington Road Runners with a pleasing number of prize winners.
Impressive eagle sets Doig on his way to Links EGGS ‘major’
Bridlington Links EGGS Section’s third ‘major’ of the year took place last Tuesday in the form of the Brian Shepherd Trophy.
Close finishes in Division One as competition hots up
The time triallers were grateful for calm conditions last Tuesday evening when they rode one of the longer TTs of the season. Starting and finishing in Carnaby it is a straightforward out and back to Driffield.
Enter the Bridlington Free Press Open Golf competition
There is just a month to go until the second Bridlington Free Press Open Competition.
Enter the Bridlington Free Press Open Golf competition
There is just a month to go until the second Bridlington Free Press Open Competition.
NETBALL: Revenge after opening day defeat
After losing their opening game of the season 28-17, Bridlington made the journey to Goole play the return match just two days later with revenge in mind.
Lifestyle
Book review: The Distinguished Assassin by Nick Taussig
Nick Taussig is determined we should never forget the brutal excesses of Stalin’s Soviet Russia…
Bridlington Arts Festival was big success
The 2013 Bridlington Arts Festival was another success for the town, with a wide range of entertainment enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
Book review: No-Balls and Googlies by Geoff Tibballs
As Test match cricket enjoys a resurgence of interest, thanks in no small part to Lancashire’s Andrew Flintoff and the unforgettable series against Australia in 2005, what better time to take a closer look at this inimitable game?
Bridlington Poetry Festival this weekend
Bridlington will be awash with poems over the next few days as this year’s Poetry Festival gets underway - and schools have already been enjoying performances from professional poets.
Book review: Flappers by Judith Mackrell
Long before ‘the sisterhood’ burnt their bras in the 1970s, a diverse group of young women were declaring their female independence in the same spirit of reckless determination.
Book review: Spartacus: Rebellion by Ben Kane
Ben Kane’s superb Spartacus ‘mini series’ takes historical Roman novel writing to heady new heights in the final, pulsating instalment of the slave rebellion that shook the mighty Roman empire.
Community
Businesses urged to get blooming entries in
Businesses that are considering entering the Bridlington Business in Bloom competition are being encouraged to get their entries in soon.
Flamborough dog show raises hundreds
More than 500 people turned out for a fun dog show to raise money for Flamborough Pre-School.
Cancer patient urges people to support Brid’s Race For Life
A Bridlington woman who was diagnosed with cancer in January is encouraging everyone afflicted with the disease to try and stay positive – and to support cancer research.
Talented youngsters share in cash
A group of talented young people shared in more than £1,200 given by a local charity.
Peter uses pedal power for Macmillan
A Bridlington man will take on a stage of the Tour de France to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Mum and daughters raise £1,100 on moonlit marathon
A Bridlington woman and her two daughters have raised more than £1,000 for charity after taking part in a special moonlit marathon in London.
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Weather for Bridlington
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 10 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: East
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Temperature: 11 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: North east
