The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at Sewerby Hall and Gardens on Saturday, 4 May, featuring exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. Councillor Nick Coultish, Cabinet member for culture, leisure and […]
Courtney Vernon, daughter of missing Bridlington man, Damion Vernon, posted the following on Facebook: “Please share this far and wide. It will mean the world to me and my family for this to spread again x “9 years ago today we declared my dad missing. There’s been no sightings, no leads, no way to turn […]
Christmas is on its way, and East Riding Libraries have got just the thing to get young residents into the festive spirit. The popular Storytime and Bounce and Rhyme sessions have had a yuletide makeover, making them suitable for the holiday season. Residents can share a festive story and take part in a picture treasure […]
For East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s bin collection teams, Christmas and New Year are the busiest times of the year. The good news is the vast majority of the waste generated during the holidays – such as cards, wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and leftover food – can be recycled. East Riding residents are officially among […]
Three men have been arrested following an armed robbery at a shop on Prospect Street in Bridlington yesterday, Friday 8 December. The incident took place at around 2pm, when three men wearing masks and carrying weapons are believed to have gained entry to the front of the shop by causing damage to the windows. The […]
Changes to our bodies as we get older mean that cold weather and winter bugs affect us more than they used to. This winter, we know we’ll need to live with coronavirus as well as other respiratory viruses. WHAT YOU CAN DO: As we age, our immune systems become weaker and less able to fight […]
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 […]