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GOVERNMENT EASING OF RESTRICTIONS SET TO GO AHEAD, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR BRIDLINGTON?

The Roadmap is on track and planned Step 3 easements will go ahead on 17 May, the Prime Minister has confirmed. The data shows that the government’s “four tests” for easing restrictions have been met. Infection rates are at their lowest level since September, while hospital admissions and patients in hospital continue to decrease – […]

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COUNCILLOR JONATHAN OWEN ELECTED LEADER OF EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

Councillor Jonathan Owen has been elected as the new Leader of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Councillor Owen, who represents the East Wolds and Coastal Ward, is one of the authorities longest serving members, having first been elected to the Council in 1999 and from 2003 served as deputy leader to former leader, Councillor […]

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COUNCILLOR LIAM DEALTRY RE-ELECTED MAYOR OF BRIDLINGTON

Councillor Liam Dealtry has been re-elected Mayor of Bridlington for the third time in succession. This will be the fifth time overall that he has held the office, making him the second longest serving Mayor of the town. Speaking on Bridlington Gold, Councillor Dealtry said “I am overwhelmed by the support, shown by my fellow […]

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RNLI ‘MAYDAY’ FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution have launched their annual ‘Mayday’ fundraising campaign. Speaking on Bridlington Gold, Head of Fundraising, Bob Taylor, from the Bridlington Lifeboat Station, said: “The annual ‘Mayday’ campaign would normally see a whole range of events taking place at the Bridlington Lifeboat Station. However, with that not being possible this year, due […]

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HUMBERSIDE POLICE ARREST TWO TEENAGERS FOLLOWING HOAX CALLS

Two teenagers have been arrested following series of hoax calls. Humberside Police issued the following statement: “Two boys aged 15 and 16 from Hull have been arrested in connection with a number of hoax telephone calls reported recently. The boys were arrested following our enquiries into a series of hoax calls to members of the […]

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HUMBERSIDE POLICE APPEAL FOR WITNESSES TO FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION

Fatal collision on #A165, appeal for witnesses. On Friday 7 May 2021 at 3.30pm officers were called to a collision between a black Mercedes GLA and a red Peugeot 2008 on the A165 at the junction of the Grindale Road. The driver and passenger of the Peugeot, a man and a woman in their 30s, […]

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HUMBERSIDE POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION REGARDING HOAX TELEPHONE CALLS

Officers investigating a series of hoax calls to members of the public from an unknown person are appealing for information. On Thursday 6 May it was reported that a number of members of the public had received a telephone call from someone claiming to be an officer from Humberside Police. The calls were informing them […]

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CHRIST CHURCH BRIDLINGTON NETWORK TOILET TWINNING CHARITY PROJECT

The Christ Church Bridlington Network are currently raising money by doing sponsored litter picking to ‘twin’ their toilets. Speaking on Bridlington Gold, the Reverend Oli Preston explained that “toilet twinning is a charity that works with partners in developing countries to help people to build clean, safe toilets and taps. For each donation of £60, […]

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BRIDLINGTON TOWN ARE ON THE UP!

Following the announcement of the formation of a new division, in the Northern Premier League, Bridlington Town, along with another two clubs from the Northern Counties East League, have been offered promotion. Speaking on Bridlington Gold, the Bridlington Town Chairman, Peter Smurthwaite said “the offer of promotion has been made to the club based on […]

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BRIDLINGTON LIONS CARNIVAL BACK FOR 2021

The Bridlington Lions have announced that the annual carnival fun day will be making a welcome return this year. The carnival is set to take place on Sunday the 1st of August 2021 (Yorkshire Day) and will be held on the Lime Kiln Lane clifftop. The Bridlington Lions press officer, Peter Jay, told Bridlington Gold […]