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Deputy Mayor, Cllr Rick Arrand, presented the various group representatives with Small Grant awards. Photo courtesy of Bridlington Town Council

Bridlington Town Council’s Small Grants boost for 11 groups

From left: John Hamlin of Staithes International Film Festival (SIFF), actors Tony Pitts and Katherine Kelly, Barbara Govan (SIFF) and Paul Bader (SIFF).

First-ever Staithes International Film Festival declared a success

Belgian steam ship SS Charles, lost at Saltiwck Nab.

Whitby wartime heroism to be remembered in Larpool Cemetery walk

Artist Paul has created stunning pencil and ink drawings of the local area.

Scarborough artist creates calendar for Rainbow Centre's 30th anniversary

People will be able to find out about local job vacancies in adult social care.

Free adult social care career sessions at The Hinge Centre

Helen and Jennifer at Ryedale Folk Museum.

Fond farewell to Helen after more than 30 years at Ryedale Folk Museum

Youngsters at Terrington Hall Prep School.

Terrington Hall Prep School meets every required standard in ISI Inspection

Parking charges will be suspended at the council’s on-street and off-street parking locations across the East Riding from 8am to 6pm on Sunday, November 8.

Free parking for Remembrance Sunday events across East Yorkshire

Stargazers are treated to a sighting of the Northern Lights at Bempton Cliffs.

Astro Dog to hold series of stargazing events at RSPB Bempton Cliffs

Joan Richardson celebrates her 106th birthday with daughter Lesley.

Scarborough woman celebrates 106th birthday at Combe Hay

Ice carving is coming to Whitby as part of the inaugural Fire and Ice Festival.

Whitby's Fire and Ice Festival to bring winter magic to town
Nine ice sculptures, a working blacksmith’s forge, live ice carving and a dramatic fire performance will bring winter magic to Whitby in the town’s new Fire and Ice Festival.
Duncan Atkins

Whitby Pavilion will host Whitby Musicals' production of Come From Away in summer 2027 - you are being invited to audition for the cast.

Whitby Musicals on lookout for cast of 12 performers to star in Come From Away

Local Historian Les Shannon checks out a display at Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre - Image: Simon Hulme.

Maritime Heritage Centre awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

A cheque for £7,209 raised from this year's Graham’s Gallon walk is presented to Emma Maude of Great North Air Ambulance.

Cash raised at Graham's Gallon Walk takes ongoing tally to 'incredible' £130,000

Lois Kirtlan, trustee of Whitby Lit Fest, with volunteers. photo: David Kirtland

Whitby Lit Fest celebrates community spirit as volunteers bring festival to life

Mason Bennett. Image: YCCRP

Yorkshire coast community rail group takes on new young volunteer photographer

Sneaton Castle will host the Whitby Dairy and Grassland Discussion Group meeting on November 9.

Danby man to speak at Whitby Dairy and Grassland Discussion Group meeting

Extensive work on the corner of Chapel Street.

Heritage buildings in Bridlington improved by Property Pride campaign

Alison Hume MP plants a cross to represent Scarborough and Whitby in the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance.

Scarborough and Whitby cross placed in House of Commons Garden of Remembrance

Planting of the crosses ceremony with Coun Janet Jefferson and Scarbrough Town Mayor, Coun Thomas Murray, foreground. photo: Tom Fox

Planting of the Crosses: Scarborough's almost unique act of Remembrance

Humberside Police has released an image of two people they believe may be able to help with their enquiries.

Appeal for help to identify two men following assault in Bridlington

LCpl. Claude Stanley Dell as featured in The Scarborough Pictorial published on April 6 1915.

Missing WW1 Soldier portrait revealed by Scarborough News reader

Police are appealing for information following a three-vehicle collision on the A169

Passenger remains in hospital following three-vehicle collision near Malton

Chris Peverell, who has switched careers to become an electrician after working in a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Pickering father shares his journey from Michelin restaurant chef to electrician

Some great images from the Halloween Whitby Goth Weekend. photos: Deborah McCarthy

17 wonderful photos of another jam-packed Whitby Goth Weekend

Members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club in Cayton present Scarborough RNLI with their donation.

Scarborough RNLI thank Caravan and Motorhome Club for 'generous' donation

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Popular duck race makes a welcome return to raise funds for Whitby RNLI

Robert Plant and Saving Grace.

Rocker Robert Plant and Saving Grace bring tour to Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Legendary musician Robert Plant is heading to Scarborough Open Air Theatre in summer 2027 with roots-folk band Saving Grace and Suzi Dian.
Duncan Atkins

Shania Twain will be performing at Live at Powderham 2027

Global superstar Shania Twain to kick off UK tour in Scarborough

Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt congratulated the players on their bumper prizes.

Bridlington residents scoop £750,000 on Postcode Lottery

The new Bridlington West Pride in Place Festive Grant programme offers awards of between £500 and £2,500.

Brid groups have chance to land Pride in Place festive grants

Having fun at Bridlington Pride in 2025. Photo: Richard Ponter

Bridlington Pride announces new venue as it starts funding campaign

ShakeItUp Shakespeare: The improvised Shakespeare Show will be at Bridlington Central Library on Friday, November 13.

Bridlington libraries to host brand-new BOOKED! events

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Your Bridlington – Free Press readers share their fantastic photos

Let’s Rock The 70s will be visiting Bridlington Spa on Friday, February 12

Get ready to Rock the 70s at Bridlington Spa next year

Dated to 1960 this postcard also shows the passenger boats Britannia, Bridlington Queen and Thornwick.

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: the long tradition of pleasure cruisers

Vlad Dracul III in Whitby

Eerie outfits and spectacular characters descend on Whitby for Goth Weekend 2026

Hattie the cocker spaniel on her surfboard at Wilsthorpe Beach Bridlington.

Bridlington's famous surfing dog needs help as diabetes threatens her sight

Scarborough RNLI volunteers Dan and Jess have successfully achieved their Tier 2 pass outs. Photo Credit: RNLI/Philip Chittenden.

Scarborough RNLI volunteers achieve Tier 2 pass out on all-weather lifeboat

Anyone wishing to donate unwanted Halloween pumpkins can take them to Bridlington Animal Park and leave them by the gates. Photo credit: Bridlington Animal Park.

Bridlington Animal Park appeals for unwanted Halloween pumpkins

Alison Hume MP discussed a range of issues with directors Nick and Jonathan Botham.

Lemon buns and ginger biscuit fan Alison Hume MP tours Whitby's Botham's factory

The annual Act of Remembrance will take place in Whitby on Sunday, November 8. Picture by Alan Wastell.

Whitby to honour the fallen at annual Act of Remembrance

Proudfoot's charity donates £8,000 to young people's projects in Scarborough

Proudfoot's charity donates £8,000 to young people's projects in Scarborough

ROE Wild Saunas is located on the beach at the foot of the old North Landing lifeboat station slipway in Flamborough. Photo credit: ROE Wild Sauna.

Flamborough family brings wood-fired sauna experience to North Landing beach

Bridlington Priory will host an Advent Craft Fair on Sunday, November 29 between noon and 3pm.

Bridlington Priory hosts three events in build-up to Christmas
Bridlington Priory has organised three events in the build-up to Chnristmas.
Phil Hutchinson

North Pier, Bridlington. Image by Aled Jones.

The latest events from the villages and clubs around Bridlington

Robin Hood's Bay Craft Weekend and Cafe takes place on December 5 and 6.

Robin Hood’s Bay Craft Weekend and Cafe returns this December

Whitby Goth Weekend begins on Thursday October 29.

Road closures announced for Whitby Goth Weekend

Adam Morland is congratulated after qualifying as a navigator. Photo: RNLI/Anna Needham

Brid RNLI crew member passes navigator test

Denis and Barbara Scaife with Nathan Rayne from Hull Trains and East Riding of Yorkshire Band members.

Bridlington poppy sellers embark on 1,000 mile fundraising challenge

Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, with Ryan Swain as he goes on the 'You, Me & ADHD' tour and campaign, which has visited schools across the country. Photo credit: Ryan and Samantha Swain / SWNS.

Malton man calls for mandatory ADHD education in schools

Flamborough woman Sarah Bayes has turned around the fortunes of Maple Court Care Home.

Scarborough care home manager named finalist in two major awards

Santa’s arrives in his sleigh at 9.45am on November 21.

Christmas magic is coming to Scarborough's Saint Catherine’s

Artist Rew Nurse at the unveiling of the Bombardment memorial at Mount View Avenue Scout Hut in 2022. Image: Richard Ponter.

'An incredible human being': Tributes paid to Scarborough artist Rew Nurse

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