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Two teenage sailors rescued off Bridlington
Two teenage sailors were towed back to beach as darkness fell after becoming stranded at sea.
Information needed after alleged Bridlington assault
Police are appealing for information in connection with an alleged assault which is reported to have happened on Bessingby Road in Bridlington.
Police seek family of deceased Bridlington man
Information is sought from the public to help trace relatives of a man who has sadly died at his home in Bridlington.
Police want to speak to witnesses to car collision
Two vehicles were involved in a collision on Well Lane, Bridlington on Wednesday May 15 around 6pm when a light blue Ford Escort is alleged to have driven into the rear of a black Audi A4 Estate.
Picture perfect pets are calendar stars
The annual RSPCA pet photo competition has been judged and the scores are in.
Back to the best days of their lives
Old friends are the best friends, and at a reunion event in Bridlington it could not have been more true.
Miley’s tattoo man does it again
A pop-star fanatic who become a bit of an international superstar himself for getting 17 tattos of his favourite Miley Cyrus has just clocked up numbers 18 and 19.
Cadets’ donation
Bridlington’s 252 squadron Air Cadets have received a £100 donation as sponsorship for a helicopter pull.
With a song in her heart
This time round she was cast as Aunt Elly, one of the more senior characters. But back in 1975 the society was also staging Oklahoma, and 38 years ago soprano Pat Hughes was the leading lady.
Author’s memories of Bridlington
An author has penned his first collection of short stories inspired by his memories of Bridlington and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Chairman’s praise for Brid
Bridlington featured strongly when the 2013 East Riding Chairman’s Awards were announced at a ceremony held at The Spa.
Bevvy of bikes aids safe riding
When the Bridlington Lions were asked to support a school cyling project, they thought that a donation of £500 would help to buy a couple of bikes.
Soap and football all stars set for Queensgate
A game between television Soap Stars and Russell Slade’s East Coast Stars will be held on Sunday 26 May, at 3pm at Bridlington Town’s Neil Hudgell Solicitors Stadium on Queensgate.
Police identify body pulled from water at Bridlington Harbour
The man whose body was pulled from Bridlington Harbour on Wednesday morning has been identified by police, but will not be named until the next of kin is notified.
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VIDEO: Bridlington tourist attraction show off expansion to tourism industry video
A local visitor attraction last week invited members of the town’s tourism trade to highlight their recent expansion.
Bridlington hospital to hold open day
Bridlington Hospital will next Thursday hold its first ever open day and is inviting along members of the public.
PAGER conference in Bridlington
The Pensioner’s Ation Group East Riding (PAGER) is holding a special meeting to bring together local hospital trusts and social services.
Strawberry Fields forever? Plan for 600 new homes
“This is exactly what we were looking for. Hopefully with Pegasus’s planning expertise and experience an early approval of the scheme will create local jobs in the not too distant future.”
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Brid School’s French connection
Bridlington School is strengthening its French connections with another visit by pupils from Millau.
VIDEO: Compost giveaway attracts hundreds in Bridlington video
Hundreds of cars swamped the Hilderthorpe Road coach park on Tuesday afternoon to take advantage of East Riding Council’s annual compost giveaway.
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Police appeal after car badly scratched in Bridlington
The Local Neighbourhood Policing Team at Bridlington are seeking information in relation to an incident which occured at Thorpe Street, Bridlington on Saturday May 11.
VIDEO: Police on the scene as body found in water at harbour video
Police and crime scene officers were on the scene after a man’s body was pulled from Bridlington Harbour on Wednesday morning.
Body pulled from the water at Bridlington Harbour
At 8am this morning a male’s body was removed from the water at Bridlington Harbour.
Brid author’s second novel in matter of months
A man who published his debut novel aged 71 earlier this year has brought out its follow up within months.
Brid donations boost local cancer charity
The coffers of local charity Yorkshire Cancer Research (YCR) have been swelled recently after two productive events.
Brid man’s 24-hour cycle ride for hospital
Andy Mawer is really looking forward to a special fish and chip lunch.
Brid firm’s eating contest benefits hospital
Staff at a Bridlington building firm have donated an excellent total to the Macmillan Wolds unit at Bridlington Hospital after holding an eating contest.
Quality mark for Wold Newton School
A village school has retained a national quality standards grading for the fourth year in succession.
Council explains benefits to Brid businesses
East Riding council laid out how they support the business community in Bridlington and across the East Riding at a presentation held last week.
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Brid railway cafe makes good pub guide
Bridlington railway station buffet and bar is listed among 270 of the country’s real heritage pubs in a new CAMRA heritage pubs book.
Brid area’s animal cruelty on the rise
There was an increase in convictions for animal cruelty in East Yorkshire last year, say the RSPCA.
Pride after Brid’s big day out at Twickenham
Win, lose or draw, Bridlington’s big day out at Twickenham was always going to be a special day.
Brid’s Zienna needs your beauty contest votes
A Bridlington teenager is hoping for the support of the town to get to the next stage in a national beauty contest.
Frustration at Brid shop’s scooter ban
A Bridlington mobility scooter user has spoken of his frustration after being told he can no longer use a town centre shop.
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New lifeguards hit Brid’s beaches for summer
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution has recruited six new lifeguards to join their beach safety patrols across the East Riding.
New dog laws for Bridlington seafront?
Laws requiring owners to keep dogs on a leash look set to be extended, and may cover all of Bridlington if the Town Council gets its way.
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Bay Primary pupils become pirates
Blow me down! A bunch of swashbuckling pirates swarmed Bridlington Harbour last week.
Brave souls do fire walk for Bridlington charity
Bridlington Spa’s Elvis Weekender has once again been hailed as a success after it returned to the town for its fourth year.
Patient’s long wait for treatment after hospital change
A Bridlington woman has been waiting six months for crucial pain-killing injections due to the heavy volume of appointments at Bridlington Hospital.
Birthday jam for Brid skate park
A Bridlington skateboard park has celebrated its fifth birthday with a ‘skatejam’.
VIDEO: Kasabian tickets on sale at The Spa Bridlington video
Fans queued outside The Spa Bridlington this morning as tickets for Kasabian’s gig went on sale at 9am.
Protest against council held in Bridlington
Protestors gathered at the town hall on Saturday angry over East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s handling of regeneration plans for Bridlington.
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VIDEO – Busy Bank Hoiday causes gridlock for Brid video
After fabulous weather brought tourists flooding into Bridlington, the only shadow cast over the Bank Holiday weekend was the traffic congestion as people started to make their way home on Monday afternoon.
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VIDEO - “We can all make a difference to Bridlington’s future!” video
Bridlington has a great future ... if everyone pulls together and makes positive changes happen.
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Businessman still critical in hospital
A Bridlington businessman who was assaulted while on a night out in Scarborough last week is still in a critical condition at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Brid enjoys ‘best Bank Holiday in years’
Bridlington enjoyed a bumper May Day Bank Holiday as the sunshine brought visitors flooding into the town.
Brid MP ‘kidnapped’ at Queen’s Palace
When Parliament reassembles on May 8 to hear the Queen’s Speech, Bridlington MP Greg Knight will be locked up.
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One of Bridlington’s oldest women dies aged 107
One of the oldest women in Bridlington whose birthdays regularly featured in the pages of the Free Press has died at the age of 107.
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Weather for Bridlington
Wednesday 22 May 2013
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