Bridlington News

Here is the latest Bridlington News from This is the Coast

• Giant Community Painting Revealed To Raise Funds For Yorkshire Coast Churches

  Nearly a hundred volunteers have collaborated on a giant mystery painting to raise money for the maintenance of three historic Yorkshire Coast churches.

• Bridlington Rugby Promoted After Last Day Win

  Brid are back in Yorkshire One at the first attempt.

• Yorkshire Coast Cricket: Opening Day Round-up

  How did our local sides fare on day one of the 2026 season?

• Bridlington Town Finish Eighth After 8-0 Victory

  The Seasiders hammered bottom club Brighouse to climb the NPL East table on the final day of the season.

• Yorkshire Coast Cricket Begins on Saturday

  Our senior sides are all in action after a re-shaping of the local leagues.

• Bridlington MP Fights Proposed Closure Of Care Unit

  Bridlington MP Charlie Dewhirst has expressed his deep disappointment over plans to close the Bridlington Care Unit in June 2026 and is taking a petition to Parliament.

• Royal National Lifeboat Institution Launches Recruitment Drive For Fundraisers On The Yorkshire Coast

  Applications are now open for paid face-to-face fundraising roles with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in locations including Scarborough, Whitby, Filey, and Bridlington.

• Bridlington Woman Takes On 1,500-Mile Walking Challenge For Saint Catherine’s Hospice

  Louise Brown from Bridlington is walking 1,500 miles to raise funds for Saint Catherine’s Hospice in memory of her dear friend and army veteran, Ray Francis MBE.

• Whitby Town Appoints Paul Walker As New Club Secretary

  Whitby Town has announced the appointment of Paul Walker as its new Secretary, bringing decades of football, administrative, and grassroots experience to the Yorkshire Coast club.

• East Yorkshire Celebrates Local Environmental Projects To Mark Earth Day

  East Riding of Yorkshire Council is marking Earth Day by highlighting local renewable energy and environmental projects, including solar carports at leisure centres in Bridlington, Hornsea, and Driffield.

• Health Bosses Reveal Further Details on Proposed Closure of Bridlington Care Unit

  The NHS has released a detailed briefing regarding the planned closure of the care unit at Bridlington Hospital, citing a shift towards community-based care and the withdrawal of pandemic-era funding.

• Bridlington Councillor Warns Proposed Tourism Tax Could Damage Coastal Businesses

  A Bridlington councillor has warned that a proposed visitor levy on overnight stays could cause reputational damage and complex operational challenges for the local hospitality sector.