Deepest condolences to family and friends… brother and will be sadly missed by the whole family Service to be held at The East Riding Crematorium All enquiries to Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw and Sons as the result of a road traffic accident aged 75 years of Hutton and formerly of Bridlington Dearly loved husband of the late Christine Funeral service to be announced at a later date On 21st April 2025 suddenly but peacefully in hospital at Scarborough aged 65 years of Bridlington uncle and a good friend to many who will be sadly missed Bridlington on Friday 16th May at 12.00 noon followed by interment at Bridlington Cemetery A man and woman have been sentenced to a combined total of eight years and nine months for playing a key part in running a county drugs line and dealing crack cocaine and heroin worth an estimated street value of almost £10,000 across the streets of Hull Following their appearance at Hull Crown Court on Wednesday of Pembroke Street in Bradford pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin and possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine and has been sentenced to five years and eight months behind bars of South Street in Bridlington pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine and has been sentenced to three years and one month behind bars a plain clothes officer was conducting their routine patrols in the area of Pearson Park in Hull when they spotted a woman known to police as Nicola Hackney walking in the park with a man and acting suspiciously whilst on the phone Knowing Hackney was a well-known to police the officer requested back up after suspecting that Hackney was trying to buy drugs the plain clothed officer witnessed Hackney and the man approach a group of people and make hand-to-hand exchanges with another man and subsequently arrested Hackney on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs Her mobile phone was seized for examination along with a mobile number written on a note later discovered to be the county drugs line known as ‘Oscar’ officers conducted a search of her address under the Misuse Use of Drugs Act and upon entering came face-to-face with a man later identified as Sarfraz Ahmed Ahmed was in possession of a black bag holding a tin which he swiftly threw on the bed after officers arrived officers suspected it contained class A drugs and arrested Ahmed on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs The tin containing white bags suspected to be class A drugs and two mobile phones were seized from Ahmed upon arrest and sent to Digital Forensics Unit for them to begin their examination Read more: https://www.humberside.police.uk/news/humberside/news/news/25/may/two-jailed-in-connection-with-county-lines-drugs-operation/ many of us are looking forward to concerts alongside the excitement of securing tickets comes the rising risk of fraud exploiting popular events and leaving fans out of pocket Staying alert and making informed choices can help ensure fraudsters don’t ruin your plans with nationwide losses rising nearly 50% from the previous year residents reported total losses of £80,153 underlining the serious impact of this crime on local communities Fraudsters use increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive buyers Inspector Mark Hawley from the Economic Crime Unit highlighted some common methods and shared important advice to help you minimise the risk of falling victim to fraudsters: “Fraudsters often exploit the excitement surrounding popular events using platforms like social media to target unsuspecting victims These fraudsters are highly skilled at making fake tickets appear legitimate leaving people out of pocket and without entry to the events they were looking forward to Be cautious if someone insists on payment via bank transfer Using a credit card offers an extra layer of protection ‘‘Research by Action Fraud has highlighted how fraudsters take advantage of the summer period for tickets to popular events especially during June and July when demand is high Many fraudsters target last-minute buyers wanting to secure entry with concert-visitors being the most affected ''Ticket fraud is not only becoming more common but also increasingly sophisticated While fraudsters often lure victims with promises of great deals on social media or through unsolicited messages they may also use convincing fake websites or ads that mimic legitimate platforms.'' Here are some practical tips to help you stay safe from ticket fraud: Stick to trusted sources: Only purchase tickets through the venue’s box office looking for the STAR logo to ensure strict standards are met Avoid bank transfers: If a seller insists on payment via bank transfer Opt to pay by credit card wherever possible as it provides better protection and the chance to recover your money if fraud occurs Beware of “Too good to be true” deals: Be cautious of unsolicited messages or adverts offering heavily discounted tickets or deals on sold-out events Strengthen your online security: Using strong unique passwords prevents fraudsters from accessing your ticketing accounts while two-step verification adds an extra safeguard - making it much harder for fraudsters to steal your payment details or make unauthorized purchases Report suspicious activity: If you receive a suspicious email or come across a fraudulent ticket offer, report it to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) or visit https://ow.ly/ef4q50VLakf “By staying vigilant and taking simple precautions we can prevent fraudsters from taking advantage of people wanting to enjoy this summer’s events If you believe you've been a victim of ticket fraud identify patterns and to protect yourself and others.” If you believe you’ve been a victim of fraud please report it through Action Fraud or call 0300 123 2040. You can also report fraud through our website https://ow.ly/Wbtz50VLakg or by calling the non-emergency 101 line contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.' This is the Coast is committed to providing a daily local news service for the Yorkshire Coast We are a small locally owned and operated business which employs professional journalists and reporters We do not receive any public funding or grants and we are entirely funded by our local commercial operations We enjoy fabulous support from local businesses who work with us on their advertising and marketing campaigns fact checked local news coverage is significant If you appreciate what This is the Coast does and would like to help support our journalism please consider supporting us on a monthly basis today A small contribution from all our readers would really help support independent journalism for the Yorkshire Coast An East Riding health director says Bridlington Hospital could be an ideal location for more minor operations to ease pressure on the NHS The force have increased the number of people charged or cautioned in North Yorkshire has raised Scarborough Athletic’s on-going pitch issues with former Premier League star Graeme Le Saux Driffield Town were beaten again after choosing to bat at home to Castleford Elliot Hatton top-scored with 33 as the hosts were restricted to just 164/9 from their 50 overs Cas then reached their target in the 33rd with five wickets remaining Bridlington's strong start continued as they beat Harrogate 2nds by the same score The visitors to Dukes Park chose to bat first but slipped from 148/2 to 208 all out from 50 overs exactly Brid skipper Casey Rudd was again in the runs with 68 and Calum Hatton added 63 as the hosts got home with three overs and five wickets to spare Folkton & Flixton's struggles continue as they were well beaten The visitors chose to bat first and had two centurions in 319/5 from 50 overs Richard Malthouse top-scored with 49 but the hosts were skittled for 173 Boro removed visitors Cottingham in the 47th over for 163- Archie Hammond took 4/26 and Daniel O'Connor 3/9 Taryn Moses guided the hosts home with an unbeaten 54 as Boro won by five wickets Pickering won a thrilling derby against Malton & Old Malton Malton were bowled out for 228 in the 48th over Pickering then reached their target with six overs but just one wicket remaining East Riding County League and Cup results Gilberdyke Phoenix 1; Reckitts Res versus Thorpe Park Rgrs – away walkover Premiership: Bridlington Town Res versus Hedon Rgrs Res – home walkover; Haltemprice versus Bridlington Rvrs Millau – home walkover; Nth Ferriby Dev 5 Championship North: Flamborough versus Edgehill – away walkover Championship South: Hessle SC Res versus Hodgsons – home walkover Reckitts Res 0; Easington Utd Res versus Bridlington Rvrs 1903 – home walkover; East Rdg Rgrs Res 3 AFC North 2; Hessle Res Jun versus Northside Sporting – away walkover; Humber Colts 1 Division Four: All fixtures completed Four cup finals programme will commence next week on the 10th May Harold Robinson Memorial Cup – Final – Kick Off Midday League Senior Cup – Final – Kick Off 3.00 pm League Junior Cup – Final – Kick Off Midday Dean Cup – Final – Kick Off 3.00 pm All the matches will be played at The Mounting Systems Stadium Thanks to Bridlington Town for their hospitality in hosting all the Finals is a much anticipated musical event hosted by the St Martin’s Church congregation in Burton Agnes This wonderful occasion will be held in the Great Hall of Burton Agnes Hall with the kind permission of Simon and Olivia Cunliffe-Lister and aims to raise vital funds for the upkeep of our historic church Tickets grant visitors entry to an fantastic evening of music and also includes a complimentary glass of wine and the chance to win exciting raffle prizes 9th May 2025Time: 7:30 PMIncludes: Supper and a glass of wineTickets: £15 available at www.edwinahayes.com (http://www.edwinahayes.com) Edwina Hayes is a popular local singer-songwriter with over 30 years of experience – she has performed widely across the region and beyond Her rendition of Randy Newman’s “Feels Like Home,” featured in the film My Sister’s Keeper starring Cameron Diaz has captivated audiences with over 10 million views on YouTube and over 50 million plays on Spotify After relocating to Bridlington in the early 1990s For more information:Website: www.edwinahayes.com (http://www.edwinahayes.com)Facebook: www.facebook.com/edwinahayesmusic (http://www.facebook.com/edwinahayesmusic)Spotify: www.tinyurl.com/2uh7a285 (http://www.tinyurl.com/2uh7a285)Instagram: www.instagram.com/edwina_hayes (http://www.instagram.com/edwina_hayes) Folkton & Flixton meet Stamford Bridge in the same division in another home fixture on the Yorkshire coast Scarborough take on Cottingham at North Marine Road There's a derby as Pickering host Malton & Old Malton In North Yorkshire South Durham Division Two Whitby tackle Saltburn at the Turnbull Ground at 1pm A brand-new voluntary group has been created in Bridlington representing key business areas across the resort the creation of the group is in response to ERYC no longer being unable to run Bridlington Regeneration Partnership (the longest running and most successful of its kind in the whole of the East Riding).  David Dowson and Martyn Coltman have created a CIC (Community Interest Company) with the aim of attempting to continue some of the Regeneration Partnership’s work with 3 key aims – promoting the town’s shellfish heritage development and status; helping support tourism; and building on the town’s cultural offering.  Bridlington Ambassadors launched officially in January 2025 but are now ready to invite local business people from across the resort to their first Open Meeting at the Bridlington Spa on Thursday 8th May they said: “Bridlington Ambassadors now has a board of local volunteer directors in place and is beginning to draw together a strategy and set of aspirations and aims for the next 10 years or so “Working in close partnership with ERYC Local Growth and Regeneration teams and wanting to build other key partnerships across the town the new group has ambitions to advocate for positive change help market and plan new events in the town’s growing festivals calendar and support businesses to succeed The new board would now like to invite other local businesses to the open meeting as to where they feel support and growth can be achieved in an era of tricky trading across the UK.” The Open Meeting event starts at 5.30pm with business aimed to be done within 90 minutes pending questions and feedback from the audience.  The meeting is kindly sponsored by Bridlington Spa and as such General Manager Mark Lonsdale will be providing tea The event is planned to be just the first of what will become quarterly Business Forum Open Meetings for Bridlington and the organisers are looking  forward to seeing as many local businesses as possible.  For further details – Email Martyn at bridlingtoninbloom@btinternet.com council events and updates from across the East Riding which is secure and you can choose to stop receiving emails at any time Find out more in our Privacy notice Would you like to take part in simple surveys and help us improve other online services Your feedback could not be submitted due to a server error Bridlington doesn't have the same pressure as acute hospitals like York and Scarborough who can have emergency cases added to beds at short notice Simon Cox- East Riding of Yorkshire Place Director- at Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board- says there will be improvements in outpatient services at Bridlington: Mr Cox says plans are in place and health bosses have already inspected the hospital in preparation He adds that funding may be allocated to Bridlington to provide a range of operations: Mr Cox says there is some equipment in place to assist: Bridlington will be marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with several events and ceremonies The anniversary will be commemorated on Thursday May 8th with a ceremony at the Bridlington War Memorial on Prospect Street this starts at 10.40am and many service organisations will be in attendance Members of the public are more than welcome to attend the ceremony which will see a short service and commemoration tributes to the war dead and the ceasing of hostilities in Europe Bridlington Town Mayor Councillor Rick Arrand will be hosting invited members of local veterans from the community and services associations for a special lunch at the Town Council offices to commemorate and celebrate VE Day 80 There will also be a community ‘Thank you’ postbox in the Town Council offices where the public can write or draw or drop off messages of thanks to veterans active service members and others in the community These will be displayed displayed at the Mayor’s lunch event and pass them on to local veterans and service associations The Old Ship Inn on St John Street will be hosting a 1940’s style evening from 6.30pm onwards Landlord Mark Pennington has arranged for a 1940’s singer to attend the event and there will be lighting of a beacon at 9.30pm in the pub’s garden The evening events are been arranged by the Royal British Legion The Royal Yorkshire Regiment and the Old Ship The event has kindly been supported by Ernest Brigham and F Kneeshaw & Sons Funeral Directors who are sponsoring the buffet All are welcome to attend the events.  The fascinating find was made this week during works being carried out in the building General Manager Mark Lonsdale says the shoe was found in a "strange unique place" within the building "We were doing some works in the Royal Hall Void ceiling early this week and when we lifted the floorboards up we found a really old dance shoe,  it's obvious that it's been there for a very long time When we did some investigation  we think it dates back to around 1932 which was when the last  major repairs and works was done in that area the Royal Hall burnt down in 1932 and was rebuilt incredibly in 52 days And so we don't think anybody has had any particular reason to go up into that area 'cause it's in such a strange unique place that we think it's been placed in there as part of the building works." Mark says the shoe "looks and feels really really old but it's lasted very well" The location of the shoe has lead to speculation that it wasn't simply dropped but was "placed in there as part of the building works" possibly as part of a theatre superstition "There has been speculation around the superstitions around placing objects in walls and in ceilings and in voids And apparently it's to ward off evil spirits So we think it's possibly something to do with superstitions because obviously in the theatre there are a lot of superstitions So we got the engineers  we've asked them to put it back into the roof void because we are all very superstitious as well So it's gone back in there and we'll be in there for many Mark says the shoe is "like a little time capsule" noting that finding such an old item really emphasises that Bridlington Spa has been the "centre of entertainment in Bridlington for many He says it's not the first time they have discovered hidden history while carrying out building works "There is so much history to the building We did some work in the theatre a couple of years ago and in certain areas of the theatre such as the Fly Tower there are chalked names and years on there The theatre is the oldest part of the building and dates back to 1907 and so we've got names and  years from the twenties and thirties in the fly tower where people have written So it is a rich history of local people and While some speculated the shoe found this week might be the original Cinderella shoe Mark Lonsdale commented that it would be wonderful to know who it truly belonged to The new facility is set to provide enhanced services to residents of Bridlington and the surrounding areas The official opening was attended by Chief Executive Tracy Wharvell and Chairperson Jim Doyle The office was officially declared open by chairperson Jim Doyle and local MP Charlie Dewhirst The new office is situated in the former Barclays Bank building on Manor Street Citizens Advice say this new base will provide the organisation with scope to expand their services and create a hub to work in partnership with other local organisations The building has been converted into a light spacious facility intended to provide a perfect new home for staff and volunteers and a comfortable Citizens Advice states their mission is to empower residents of Bridlington and surrounding areas with free independent and impartial advice on a wide range of issues Citizens Advice highlighted their status as an independent charity that has been supporting local communities for more than 85 years The building itself holds significant historical value for Bridlington It is described as part of Bridlington’s heritage it was built in 1800 as two separate properties Sir Henry Boynton (9th Baronet) of Burton Agnes Hall purchased the properties around 1811 He resided there until around 1832 but retained it as his townhouse Portraits of her are housed at Burton Agnes Hall The building also has architectural significance having once housed the practice of Francis Johnson Johnson was a renowned local architect known for his classical restorations and contribution to East Yorkshire’s built environment His firm operated from Manor Street in the 1930s before moving to High Street embedding the building in the town’s architectural legacy It is noted as a coincidence that Francis Johnson was also the architect responsible for the restoration of the Long Gallery at Burton Agnes Hall The building has been leased to Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding by the Lords Feoffees The Lords Feoffees have a charitable mission to benefit the town that dates back nearly 400 years Citizens Advice currently supports thousands of clients a year from across the East Riding They offer support in person in Bridlington at a weekly drop-in session on Tuesdays and through pre-arranged appointments on other days The new office opened for drop-in clients on Tuesday The event – which followed the government’s recently announced plans to change disability benefits – saw MPs from across the political spectrum meet with people affected by MS They were also joined by familiar faces including comedian Ivo Graham legendary R&B artist Junior Giscombe and former Lioness captain Mary Phillip Charlie Dewhirst MP talked to people with MS about the challenges they are facing accessing benefits to receiving treatment and care on the NHS This echoed the theme of this year's MS Awareness Week which is encouraging people to have #MSConversations Over 150,000 people live with the condition across the United Kingdom The condition affects the brain and spinal cord Symptoms are different for everybody and often invisible Many people with MS rely on disability benefits like Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to help manage the extra costs of their condition paying for visits from carers to help with things like washing Charlie Dewhirst says that this means the government’s proposed changes to disability benefits including plans tighten the PIP eligibility criteria could have a significant impact on people with MS “I’m proud to join the MS Society in speaking up for the MS community I look forward to drawing attention to the challenges that people with MS face Nearly 200 people are diagnosed with MS in our local area each year so I want to remind them that I am here to listen to how the condition affects them and what I can do to help.” Executive Director of Research and External Affairs at the MS Society “We’re so glad that Charlie Dewhirst MP joined us in Parliament to learn more about the reality of living with MS and almost half of those affected rely on PIP to help maintain their independence It’s vital we work closely with MPs from across Parliament to highlight issues like access to effective treatments disability benefits and the impact of the government's welfare changes “We look forward to working with Charlie to raise these topics in Parliament and champion the voices of the MS community we can bring MS to the forefront of political conversations and make real change.” To find out more about MS, and the MS Society’s work, visit https://www.mssociety.org.uk Regular physical activity is vital in slowing down the effects of Parkinson’s and café members have now got much needed physical activity going in Bridlington for the first time ever Weekly 45-minute seated exercise sessions are now being held at the CYP every Tuesday at 10 am run by Nikki Parker The sessions offer a safe and accessible way to get active and stay active Anybody with Parkinson’s is welcome – it is an inclusive group where anybody with the condition can belong A small fee of £3 applies to each participant with Parkinson’s and their carers can come for free just call or text Sue and David on 07736 454 379 East Riding’s Leisure Coordinator Michelle Leach says: “Once the seated exercise sessions are established we are planning to move on to build an ‘Exercise Hub’ in Bridlington for people with Parkinson’s.” Gym sessions and walking are all possibilities And Boxing has now become seen as highly beneficial as it develops balance That’s why 4 members of the Bridlington Café have now started the boxing group in Eastfield Boxing is extremely good exercise for people with Parkinson’s.”  Sue and David Radford are aware of the fact that these initiatives are only a beginning  The range of exercise programmes and other forms of stimulation needs to grow so that more choices are on offer.  And many people with Parkinson’s in Bridlington where there is estimated to be at least 200 plus have yet to join this growing community of active players who are trying to slow down their Parkinson’s with exercise human contact and new forms of stimulation.  Please contact Sue and David on 07736 454 379 to have a chat about what’s on offer and whether it might suit you A housekeeper at Mallard Court in Bridlington has received a prestigious 30 Year Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for three decades.  Wendy Farrer, who proudly works as a housekeeper in the home starting in the laundry and working as a care assistant and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.  Incredibly over the course of three decades Wendy has never been off sick and is truly dedicated to the home and its residents.   Adele Keenan, Employee Services Director at Barchester said: “I’m always pleased to hear stories about the long service of Barchester staff and am delighted Wendy has achieved this milestone It is dedication like this that ensures our residents are provided with a happy place to live.” General Manager of Mallard Courtsaid: “We’re delighted to be celebrating thirty years of loyal service with Wendy. She has demonstrated herdedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year I speak for all of us here at Mallard Courtwhen I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Wendy!” With temperatures hitting the mid-20s this week the Yorkshire Coast is set to be extremely busy Temperatures are expected to cool as we head into the Early May Bank Holiday weekend but the lifesaving charity expects to still see an increase in visitors at the coast For those who find themselves in trouble in the water the RNLI is encouraging them to use the Float to Live technique to help ensure they stay safe Nick Ayers RNLI regional Water Safety lead said:  ‘We are expecting the coast to be extremely busy with this burst of warm weather We want everyone to enjoy being around the water but we also want to make sure people stay safe and know what to do in an emergency ‘Always visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags Float to Live: tilt your head back with ears submerged and try to relax and control your breathing Use your hands to help you stay afloat and then call for help to or swim to safety if you can In an emergency call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’ it’s important to remember to acclimatise slowly to avoid cold water shock Float to Live: Tilt your head back with ears submerged https://rnli.org/safety/float Bridlington RNLI on the East Yorkshire Coast added,  "when walking around the coast remember to check the tide times ideally in a waterproof pouch and keep dogs on leads Avoid taking pictures on cliff edges too and stay safe by not jumping into cold water from rocks or piers (Tombstoning)." The lifesaving charity’s lifeboats based across the UK and Ireland remain on service 24/7 The MP for Bridlington and the Wolds has received a response from the Home Office after receiving many calls and letters from residents concerned about the use of a local hotel to house asylum seekers Charlie Dewhirst MP has written a letter to Dame Angela Eagle* to clarify the government’s position over Bridlington’s Expanse Hotel being used to house asylum seekers Mr Dewhirst also recently held a meeting with the owners of the hotel after closing in early January following a period of difficult trading conditions and ever increasing costs Said Charlie: “I am grateful to the owners of the Expanse Hotel in Bridlington for meeting with me to discuss the future of the site and I appreciate that as a family run business for over 80 years the decision to close was not made lightly and has been incredibly difficult “I also want to thank residents who have reached out to share their views on this matter.” I can confirm that no discussions have taken place between the Home Office and the owners and they have absolutely no intention to make the site available for the accommodation of asylum seekers The family are hopeful that new owners will soon be found and the hotel can reopen in due course.” I have now received a response from the Home Office in reply to my letter of 17th January confirming that the Department has not had any discussions with East Riding Council regarding the hotel “I understand that the use of hotels for asylum seekers is an important issue for our community and I will continue to campaign to end this use of hospitality venues.” Thank you for your letter of 17 January to the Home Secretary about the potential use of the Expanse Hotel in Bridlington as asylum accommodation I am responding as the Minister for Border Security & Asylum This Government inherited an asylum system that was under exceptional strain with tens of thousands of cases at a complete standstill in a backlog We have taken immediate action to address the situation by restarting asylum processing and establishing the new Border Security Command to tackle people smuggling gangs Home Office officials keep the asylum accommodation estate under constant review but demand for asylum accommodation is volatile This means the Home Office often has to work at pace Officials are committed to working in collaboration with local authorities and partners to ensure accommodation sites are successfully managed and the impact on the local area and services is reduced as much as possible security and wellbeing of staff and those we accommodate we do not disclose information about specific hotels which may or may not be utilised by the Home Office to the general public I can confirm that officials have not had any discussions with East Riding of Yorkshire Council regarding the Expanse Hotel Home Office officials will write to the Local Authority Chief Executive and the constituency MP to inform them of our plans to house asylum seekers within the community *Dame Angela Eagle was formerly a Bridlington resident during her childhood years She was educated at St Peter’s C of E Primary School which has now been renamed to Our Lady & St Peter on George Street Contractors have commenced work on the new multi-storey car park on Beck Hill in Bridlington Several large container units have been lifted into place along Hilderthorpe Road and there are occasional traffic control operations as materials are brought to the site by heavy goods vehicles The work is expected to last until next summer East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to invest £15.5m in the creation of a new 426-space car park in the heart of the town centre.  A statement from ERYC says: “The high-quality development is set to enhance accessibility and drive forward the wider regeneration of Bridlington with the aim of generating around £35m for the town’s economy.  “The scheme marks a significant step forward in the council’s commitment to revitalising Bridlington and supporting its future growth.  between Manor Street and Hilderthorpe Road improve the appeal and support the rejuvenation of the town centre.”  “The council has worked closely with local stakeholders including the Lords Feoffees and businesses groups to ensure the project meets the needs of the town.  “The building aims to boost the number of parking spaces in Bridlington and enable drivers to park as close as possible to the town centre increasing the number of visitors and supporting local businesses.  “As well as offering better and more convenient access to the town centre and the harbour the site will offer secure night-time parking and attract people to the town centre in the evening, promoting the area’s night-time economy and overnight stays “The design consists of a series of vertical twisted fins on its exterior to create the impression of a wave in order to reflect the coastal setting.” Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team (CRT) received an unusual call out recently The team were contacted following several reports from concerned members of the public about a‘penguin’ which was spotted on theBridlington South Beach The team arrived on the scene to find the bird…which was actually a Guillemot The bird was taken to a local wildlife centre following concerns from members of the public “Whilst the Guillemot can be mistaken for penguins when stood on the beach their long beaks and colours are quite distinctive” said Jordan Grebby from the BridlingtonCRT Bridlington has seen notable advancements in its primary care services over the past two years East Riding of Yorkshire Place Director at Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board Cox highlighted the transformation from a challenging situation in the town to a more robust and accessible system Over the last two years the number of GP practices in the town has reduced from 6 to 2 and now Mr Cox says there is potential for that to reduce to just a single practice "We have seen significant improvements that over the past two years We now have two large practices that are working together and we anticipate by I think we have much better access to care in primary care.  one of the practices the two week attendance performance was less than 60%.  so access to care through primary care is much Speaking to East Riding Council's Health Cox also emphasised the positive impact on access to primary care in the town resulting from the changes but admitted there are still improvements to be made the standard of access for primary care was to be seen within two days Now the standard we measured against is two weeks which shows how we have changed in terms of our ability to access primary care driven by a number of factors such as covid.  But we obviously want to get to back to the stage where people can be seen much more quickly in Bridlington access for one of the practices in two days is typically about 75% but there's still further to go." This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page A popular cafe that makes a traditional British chocolate snack has moved to larger premises Tiffin & Co has moved from Market Place in Bridlington Old Town to a new address at 115 Promenade in Bridlington town centre Owner Karyn Hoggard said she was sad to leave Old Town as she had enjoyed over seven great years making friends and serving thousands of customers with her trademark Tiffin Said Karyn; “Jess Parker was our first customer when we opened in the summer of 2018 She was also our very last customer on the last day in Market Place Jess has been a loyal customer for the seven years we have been at our shop in Old Town The new cafe will offer the same delicious homemade desserts to eat in or take away as well as a brand new brunch and lunch menu.  “We will continue with our pop-ups through the autumn and winter and are planning to host special events through the summer months  We look forward to welcoming all our old customers to our new larger premises as well as meeting new ones.” “I would like to thank all our customers over the last seven years who have supported our small business and made it survive through the quieter months as well as through COVID.”   Karyn also thanked her team for all their hard work in making the business so successful through the years.  The Market Place premises is understood to become a takeaway called Lillie’s Old Town and is set to open in the near future A man has been charged after officers from Humberside Police’s Roads Policing Unit alongside local teams from Neighbourhood and Patrol conducted a day of action in Bridlington last Sunday (27th April) has been charged with driving without a license no insurance and no MOT and had his vehicle seized He was also charged with three counts of shop theft He was remanded into custody to appear at Hull Magistrates Court on Monday A 35-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of a controlled drug a small amount of suspected cannabis was also located in the vehicle He has since been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue Four other people were issued tickets for road traffic offences alongside words of advice about driving responsibly Roads Policing Officer Matt Fish said: “As a part of the of action we carried out roadside checks as well as stopping numerous vehicles in a bid to tackle those drivers who think it is okay to speed we see a number of fatalities and serious injuries as a result of collisions which have one of these factors as the cause of the incident and that is why it is important for us to take part in days of action and target drivers who are risking the lives of others “By working with other departments across the force we are able to disrupt crime across our force area whilst also taking part in preventative work.” Humberside Police continue to encourage members of the public to report any road traffic offences and dangerous driving by calling non-emergency number 101 or 999 in an emergency to help hold reckless and dangerous drivers to account for their actions You can also submit video evidence of driving offences that you or other members of the public have witnessed via our online reporting tool Op Snap The findings from the survey carried out last summer have underscored several key areas requiring improvement according to Simon Cox aimed to provide insights into the experiences of the local population the survey engagement work indicates that access to a number of services in Bridlington is facing issues with dentistry being particularly challenged So I think there are issues in terms of access to a number of services It's rarely well provided in any part of the UK at the moment Dentistry in Briton is not unique in terms of being challenged but it might be even more challenged than a number of other areas." Bridlington is East Riding of Yorkshires largest settlement with over 41,000 registered GP patients The town experiences a combination of factors impacting health recruitment challenges in the health and care sectors Key findings from the survey included concerns about access to GP services Cox noted that it has "significantly improved over the past 2 years," "the aim was to be as transparent and open as possible and also not to suggest that in any way the population of Bridlington thought the NHS services were fantastic because I think what we'd say is that they are And although there are examples of very good care provided for the population of Bridlington although that has significantly improved over the past two years and Bridlington actually has some of the best GP access in the East Riding  however I think people's experience of that is is variable.  There were concerns about the utilization of Bridlington hospital concerns about access to mental health services there were issues around access to transportation" When residents were asked about their priorities for healthcare the survey revealed that the "most important thing is that the highest medical standards of care".  There were 745 responses through online platforms when we ask people what's the most important thing The most important thing is that the highest medical standards of care typically people also want their waiting times to be as short as is reasonable or as as short as is consistent with their condition.  then people also want wherever possible care to be close to them and for them to have ease of access people typically want "their waiting times to be as short as is reasonable" and "wherever possible care to be close to them and further Um to have ease of access" Cox says the results from this and other studies conducted by the ICB do show that people are prepared to travel to get the right treatment requirement for people is that they have high quality care particularly for things like elective planned operations people want to be treated quickly and  will often travel to more remote locations if that means they're going to be safely treated and they're going to be treated more quickly  When people are asked about the impact of travel most demographic groups say travel is a relatively low consideration in terms of how they access healthcare which not unsurprisingly considers that more significant So those people who are most disadvantaged are those people who are most likely to suffer from not having very local care the findings highlight several areas where access to healthcare is limited including dental services and general practice appointments Participants expressed frustration with long waiting times and what they deemed to be a lack of certain services locally such as Accident & Emergency (A&E) care Mental health services were also flagged as needing significant improvement with concerns around long waiting times and insufficient support The comprehensive feedback from the survey has led to the drafting of a Health Improvement Plan for Bridlington focusing on priority programmes such as public health This plan aims to provide a framework for the health and care community in Bridlington to work collaboratively to improve health and well-being outcomes for the population.  Cox emphasized that this plan "needs to be supported and delivered by all partners and enable focus attention to deliver its main priorities" Bridlington Town began the Easter Weekend with a disappointing 3-0 defeat at the Mounting Systems Stadium against Stocksbridge Park Steels Two changes were made to the Seasiders’ starting 11 with Alex Markham replacing Bolton Makwedza at right-back whilst Nathan Dyer came in for Sam Leverett as Josh Barrett failed a fitness test before the game Ahmed Salam got on the end of Markham’s cross Just five minutes later the deadlock was broken as Kurtis Turner whipped a free kick from the left flank into the box and snuck past Jack Hall and into the bottom right corner The hosts best chance of the game fell the way of Danny Earl who got on the end of a ball over the top and poked it beyond Townsend Michael Coulson then had an effort from the edge of the box saved before the visitors doubled their advantage after 38 minutes Just two minutes after replacing Luke Rawson Tommy Marshall headed home a cross from the left The Seasiders were forced into a change at the break with a knee issue for Coulson meaning he came off for Leverett Stocksbridge found the goal that sealed it A corner was cleared only to the edge of the penalty area where Alex O’Connor produced a great strike to make it three Tom Allan then had a couple of efforts from corners firstly heading Salam’s set-piece wide of the right post The central defender then got on the end of Matty Dixon’s inswinger The Steels managed the rest of the game well limiting the number of Bridlington opportunities They had another chance themselves in the 83rd minute but Hall saved well one-on-one and the ball rebounded just over the head of Marshall It’s been over a month since the Seasiders last took to the field at the Mounting Systems Stadium when they beat fellow relegation threatened Sherwood Colliery 2-0 Mike Thompson’s side have gone unbeaten winning 4-1 and 2-0 on the road against Heaton Stannington and Emley AFC Bridlington drew 2-2 against Liversedge FC Danny Earl opened the scoring for the visitors though the Sedge equalised through captain Joe Walton Earl looked like he’d stolen all three points in the 91st minute though just two minutes later Ben Atkinson made it two apiece - the least that the hosts deserved It felt like we thought that we could come here and just win the game Andy (Norfolk) just said it to me in there six (games unbeaten) from seven is a tough thing to do.” Liversedge’s relegation was confirmed whilst Sheffield FC and Sherwood Colliery are also now unable to avoid the drop The Seasiders are one place and three points above Brighouse Even Bishop Auckland in 11th can still mathematically go down as they’re just eight points off relegation The Seasiders will look to move further away from that dangerous 19th spot with a positive result against Stocksbridge as their current sixth place position means they are one place and two points away from the playoffs Bridlington were defeated 2-0 by Stocksbridge thanks to goals from Kurtis Turner and former Seasider Daniel Hernandez off the bench the Seasiders have beaten Stocksbridge the last two times they’ve played them at home and have never conceded against them in East Yorkshire Jack Walters and a second half Ali Aydemir brace Stocksbridge were reduced to eight men after the fourth goal due to two red cards before a player was forced off injured after all subs were made Matt Broadley headed home the only goal of the game from Lewis’ cross to ensure NPL survival whilst the other home encounter against Stocksbridge ended goalless and service providers to an informal gathering aimed at fostering community spirit Attendees can:•Explore local activities and available support•Engage with community organisations and agencies•Discover volunteering opportunities• Enjoy complimentary refreshments and family-friendly entertainment This event offers a fantastic opportunity for residents to learn about what’s happening in Bridlington and to voice their opinions please contact Megan at megan@thehinge.org.uk or call 01262 679671 The Northern Lights have graced the skies along the east coast particularly near Flamborough and throughout Bridlington and East Yorkshire photographer Chrys Mellor captured the breathtaking phenomenon from Flamborough Headland Her stunning images feature the vibrant auroras illuminating the night sky with the historic old lighthouse standing proudly in the foreground This dazzling display follows a similar spectacle witnessed further north on Tuesday Whilst the current solar storm has diminished heightened solar activity suggests that more opportunities for sightings could arise in the coming weeks and months the Sun is experiencing a “maximum” phase in its 11-year solar cycle This period is characterised by an abundance of sunspots similar to volcanic activity on the solar surface these spots erupt in what are termed Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) releasing additional material and energy into space When these eruptions are directed towards Earth our magnetic field channels the energy into our atmosphere at the poles resulting in the spectacular aurora displays Although the solar energy from this week’s CME has weakened fast solar winds may lead to “active” intervals as the Sun slowly begins to taper off from its peak activity over the next few years there will still be ample opportunities for auroras until 2025 as the northern hemisphere approaches summer with lengthening daylight hours chances to witness these sightings will become increasingly scarce Mike Thompson's men won 2-0 at Grimsby Borough thanks to goals from Michael Coulson and Danny Earl It meant they stay up after a strong finish to the season Thompson spoke to Brid Town TV after the game: Kick-off against promotion-chasing Belper is 3pm at the Mounting Systems Stadium The town's large paddling pool is located next to the Princess Mary Promenade chalets on the South Promenade and is supposed to be for children to play and have fun in.  East Yorkshire's Coastal services team say they've had a number of reports of people using the pool in other ways "Recently we have become aware that people are using the pool and channels to wash sand off themselves and their dogs There are showers provided at the back of the pool for rinsing and washing off.  Please help us keep it a safe and clean environment for children." It's a crucial encounter in their fight to avoid relegation from the Northern Premier League East Division Bridlington go into the final two games of the season on 43 points and therefore could ensure safety in Lincolnshire.  were it not for a three point deduction for Brighouse Town Mike Thompson’s side would only be out of the relegation zone on goal difference Both Brighouse and Bridlington suffered 3-0 defeats on Saturday with the Seasiders losing out to Stocksbridge Park Steels but it felt like it wasn’t going to be our day today we could probably be out there until tonight and we still weren’t going to score it just felt like that kind of game.” Bridlington had lost just once in the previous seven games The Stocksbridge game also left the Seasiders with some injury concerns “I felt like we’d have had Baz (Josh Barrett) back today and we’ve fitness tested him  before the game and he wasn’t right.  “We’ve taken Coulo (Michael Coulson) off at half time with a locked up knee We’ve got the boys in for a bit of a recovery tomorrow (Sunday) just to make sure that they’re good to go for Monday.” With just one day between games to recover Thompson will be hoping to have as many players at his disposal as possible in order to keep the team fresh they secured their Northern Premier League status for another season on Saturday despite losing 3-2 against Bradford Park Avenue Grimsby Borough travelled to the Mounting Systems Stadium on Boxing Day though the game was abandoned during the second half due to foggy conditions.  The Wilderness Boys won the rearranged game 1-0 thanks to a goal from Reece York in the fourth minute of first half stoppage time the last meeting between the two sides in Grimsby saw Bridlington come out the right side of a 1-0 scoreline with substitute Ellis Barkworth scoring with just three minutes remaining who represents the Bridlington Central and Old Town ward has announced her decision to resign from her position as Interim Branch Chairman for Bridlington and the Wolds Reform UK as well as announcing she will continue her work as an Independent Councillor The announcement was made on a social media post addressed to the party’s leader Cllr Bowtell joined Reform UK in March 2024 after defecting from the Conservatives In her letter to Mr Farage she said:  “I have poured my heart and soul into the party working tirelessly to support its growth and vision I have increasingly felt unsupported and abandoned in my role “I have been asked to deliver speeches with little notice and no preparation while my attempts to seek clarity and support from senior party members have been dismissed or ignored.” Cllr Bowtell opened the party’s recent event hosted at Hull’s Connexin Live where former Olympic Boxer Luke Campbell was named as Reform’s candidate for the upcoming Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral election At the event she described Reform UK as being “noisy After the event Cllr Bowtell hosted a press conference where local and national media got the first chance to speak to Mr Campbell It was understood that Mr Farage would also be attending the conference however it soon became apparent this would not be the case In her letter to Mr Farage Cllr Bowtell told the party leader that  “leaving the venue before even supporting our candidate in the press conference felt like a reflection of how little care was given to this area.”  Cllr Bowtell also suggested the party’s leadership had a “lack of integrity and resolve” and a “chaotic lack of foresight.” In her letter Cllr Bowtell also cited the wider ‘civil war’ that has been rumbling within the party in recent weeks One of the five Reform MPs who entered the Commons after the 2024 General Election was suspended from the party this month after allegations of “workplace bullying and targeting of female staff” were raised has insisted any investigations into him are “based on zero credible evidence” and in a letter to Mr Farage Mr Lowe said: “I once considered you a friend I no longer do.” Cllr Bowtell said the treatment of Rupert Lowe “crystallised” her concerns “and proved to be the final straw.” Despite having left the party Cllr Bowtell has said she will continue to support the party “albeit out of necessity rather than enthusiasm.” She also wished Mr Campbell luck in his Mayoral campaign describing the Olympic Gold Medalist as “a decent individual.” East Riding Council now consists of just one Reform UK councillor Cllr Jon Dimberline of the South East Holderness ward A Reform UK spokesperson told the LDRS that the party has nothing to say on Cllr Bowtell’s resignation or her comments in the social media post has raised Scarborough Athletic’s on-going pitch issues with former Premier League star Graeme Le Saux.