A group of Bridlington veterans with the help of the Bridlington Poppy appeal organiser Simon Riddlesworth, L.N.E.R. and Hull Trains, carried out nine return journeys from York to London’s Kings Cross and Doncaster stations, selling Poppys to passengers, and in doing so raised over £10,000 for the Bridlington Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. The group […]
There are still tickets available to climb on board the Santa Express landtrain in Bridlington, and meet festive driver “Noel”, who will check that all passengers are on the “Nice List” and get them ready for a magical journey to the North Pole. But Santa’s cheeky elf “Tinkley” has been up to his mischievous tricks […]
A new exhibition has opened at Sewerby Hall and Gardens and runs until 31st December: ‘The Nutcracker and Christmas’ looks at the dark history of this favourite Christmas ghost story, and also examines the history of toys as Christmas gifts. The famous ballet by Tchaikovsky was first performed in 1892, and has now become synonymous […]
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is once again providing free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers. As part of its support for town centre businesses, the council has offered free parking in the run-up to Christmas for the past 15 years – and this year will be no different. Every weekend in December, parking will be […]
Sewerby Hall and Gardens is set to captivate visitors with an immersive Winter Woodland experience, running from Friday, 8th to Friday, 22nd December. This year’s event promises an array of mesmerizing lighting displays, interactive games, and a magical journey through a whimsical wonderland. Embark on a thrilling adventure as the Winter Woodland begins with the […]
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed today (Tuesday, 21 November) how to allocate the remaining £1,043,474.63 balance from the funding the council received from central government for local distribution of the Household Support Fund. The council was initially awarded £4.1m in the latest round of the Household Support Fund to support local residents […]
Bridlington Town Football Club can confirm that the Hudgell Solicitor Stadium’s main seated stand, located at the west side of the stadium, has been officially named ‘The Peter Smurthwaite Stand’ The gesture comes as a recognition for Peter’s dedication to the club, not only financially but a lot broader than that, over the past 22 […]
We have a report of fraud in which an elderly resident from Bridlington received a phone call from a man claiming to be a police officer conducting a fraud investigation. The bogus caller told the vulnerable victim that they needed to provide their bank details so they could look to safeguard them from any fraudulent […]
300 pupils from four primary schools across Bridlington have had the time-travelling adventure of a lifetime, following a four-week immersive theatrical project where they helped historical figures, such as Charles Dickens and Alice Lieder, navigate the 21st century. Thanks to funding from Arts Council England, East Riding Libraries commissioned local community producing company ARCADE and […]
A new environmental strategy is being drawn up to enhance and restore nature in East Yorkshire, with the help of local communities. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is leading on the creation of the Hull & East Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (HEY LNRS), working with partner organisations including Hull City Council. The HEY LNRS […]