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MAN SENTENCED AFTER AN ASSAULT ON A 61 YEAR OLD IN BRIDLINGTON

A man who fractured his victims jaw and nose and caused bruising to his brain after attacking him with a metal bat has been sentenced to five years and ten months in prison. Jamie Duffield, 32, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to the attack – which took place on Tennyson Avenue, Bridlington, on Monday […]

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LOCAL HERO AWARD FOR BRIDLINGTON MAN

Bridlington man, Ryan Linley has received a Local Hero Award from Humberside Fire & Rescue Service. Ryan was presented with the award by Chief Fire Officer, Chris Blacksell and Councillor John Briggs, chairman of the Humberside Fire Authority. Ryan was presented with his award at the Humberside Fire Service Headquarters. He was given the award […]

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WATER SLIDES AND FLUMES TO REOPEN AT EAST RIDING LEISURE IN BRIDLINGTON

East Riding of Yorkshire Council have announced that the slides and flumes will reopen from this weekend (22nd of May) at the East Riding Leisure Centre in Bridlington. The slides and flumes will initially reopen during the Leisure Centre’s weekend casual swim times, they will also be open during the school holidays from the 31st […]

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ARMED FORCES VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB MEET AGAIN

Following the easing of restrictions, the Bridlington Branch of the ‘Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club’ are meeting again at Richie’s Cafe-bar, on the South Foreshore. Speaking on Bridlington Gold, Mike Rubery, who runs the club, said: “The idea of a veterans breakfast club originated in Hull some years ago and the Bridlington branch started four […]

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LOCAL COMPANY RAISING FUNDS FOR THE YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE

The staff of local estate agents D. Dunk, Lewis & Graves are busy raising funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and have already raised over £250 by taking part in ‘The Tour de Chapel Street’ a fun static bike ride held outside their office on Chapel Street. Speaking on Bridlington Gold, manager, Tara Cummings said […]

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SEWERBY HALL REOPENING TO THE PUBLIC

The next phase of the reopening of Sewerby Hall & Gardens begins today, (Mon 17th of May), with the reopening to the public of the house itself. Speaking on Bridlington Gold, General Manager of Sewerby Hall & Gardens, Marie Gascoigne said “it is something that everyone has been looking forward to. Other good news is, […]

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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 […]