Regional News

Hold onto your hats, Bridlington—kites are coming back with a vengeance! The 11th Bridlington Kite Festival is set to blow the roof off Sewerby Cliff Top this weekend, May 16–17, with giant inflatable bears, twisting snakes, and sky-high spectacle that will leave your jaw on the sand.

From 10am to 5pm, the skies will explode with color as thousands of spectators witness some of the world’s largest kites battling gravity—and yes, the parachuting teddy bear drops are back, raining plush cuteness on lucky festival-goers below.

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has confirmed that the Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) in Bridlington and Goole will permanently operate from 7am to 8pm.

The decision follows a temporary reduction in hours introduced in March 2022, when opening times were changed from 7am–11pm due to low late-evening demand and staffing pressures.

Local charity Doreen’s has once again brought smiles to the faces of children across Hull, breaking their own record by delivering 2,900 Easter eggs to local schools this year. The annual campaign, which has become a beloved tradition over the past six years, is led by mother-daughter duo Sue and Ashleigh, co-founders of Doreen’s.

Last year, the charity distributed 2,420 Easter eggs, but this year’s nearly 20% increase highlights both the growing need and the generous spirit of the Hull community. The initiative is supported by Hull City Council, West Carr Councillors, as well as donations from B&M and the local charity Society of M.I.C.E.

A pioneering new partnership is set to transform how older residents across the region get connected, combining cutting-edge broadband rollout with hands-on community support.

Telecoms provider Quickline has joined forces with Age UK in what is believed to be one of the first initiatives of its kind in the country—training engineers to better support older customers both in their homes and beyond.

The Humber Forest has celebrated the planting of its millionth tree at a special ceremony in West Park, Goole, underscoring the town’s commitment to environmental sustainability as part of its 200th anniversary celebrations. The event saw attendance from local dignitaries, including Goole Councillors Anne Handley and Nick Coultish, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Mr. Jim Dick, OBE, and Goole Town Mayor James Coopers.

A woman from Bridlington has been prosecuted after waste belonging to her was found fly-tipped in the town.

Rubbish owned by Emily Scurrah of Bessingby Gate, Bridlington, was discovered dumped on land in Gypsey Road in May 2023.

A major boost for shoppers and visitors is on the way in Driffield, as a brand-new free car park prepares to open—marking a key step in the town’s ongoing regeneration.

The new facility, located on Exchange Street, will officially open on Wednesday, April 8, delivering 100 parking spaces on the site of the town’s former cattle market—land that has stood unused for more than two decades.

Residents in Bridlington and South East Holderness are being urged to help shape the future of their communities as part of a major regeneration initiative worth nearly £40 million.

The Government-backed Pride in Place Programme, announced in September 2025, will provide up to £19.6 million each to two areas: Bridlington West and Withernsea East & Patrington. The funding aims to support long-term regeneration and investment driven by local priorities.

The Hull Bus Alliance has announced a discounted travel offer to help young people access activities during the Easter break as part of Healthy Holidays Hull.

The initiative follows discussions with the city’s Young People’s Parliament, which brought together transport providers, young leaders, and the city’s young mayor. Concerns were raised about the impact of cost-of-living pressures on young people’s ability to attend events across the city.

East Yorkshire Buses has announced a wide-ranging update to its fares and ticketing structure, aimed at simplifying travel, improving value, and introducing more flexible options for customers.

The changes will come into effect from Sunday 29 March 2026.

Motorists who block yellow box junctions in Hull are set to be slapped with £70 fines as Hull City Council launches a major traffic crackdown.

The blitz will hit drivers using the gridlocked Ferensway route into Hull Paragon Interchange—where one wrong move can bring the city to a standstill.

Works will begin in 2026 to progress Hull City Council’s Solar PV Phase 1 project after entering into contract with Sewell Construction Ltd.

A total of 12 public sector buildings will be subject to the installation of rooftop solar panels.

Following the resounding success of its debut earlier this year, ColliderFest is set to return to Hull city centre from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 March 2026, promising an even more dynamic celebration of science, creativity, and culture. 

Organised by the University of Hull and Hull City Council, in partnership with Hull Museums and The Deep, ColliderFest is a four-day STEAM festival exploring the vibrant intersections of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths. The festival will once again transform Hull’s city centre into a playground of ideas, innovation, and imagination. 

A village hall, supported by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, has received the highest award available to local voluntary groups.

Sancton Village Hall was awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2025, equivalent to an MBE. Trustees and volunteers worked for more than 25 years to bring the hall back from a derelict shell to a busy and thriving centre for the village and surrounding area.

More than 150 residents and businesses attended an important event dedicated to ending men’s violence against women and girls, held on Wednesday 10 December at Bridlington Spa. 

The event was held as part of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s White Ribbon Accreditation for the White Ribbon Campaign, a global campaign that calls to all, including men, to speak out and take action in preventing violence against women and girls. 

A Hull City Council pilot scheme to automatically identify and register eligible children for free school meals has helped ensure 750 additional pupils are now receiving the support they are entitled to.

The auto-enrolment pilot, launched earlier this year, was designed to make it easier for families to access free school meals without the need for a separate application. The scheme has proven a major success – increasing uptake across the city and helping Hull’s schools secure more than £1 million via Pupil Premium funding for the 2025/26 academic year.

Hull City Council to commence emergency carriageway resurfacing works at the Brighton Street roundabout, located beneath the A63 – near St Andrews Quay Retail Park. 

Providing a key access point to the A63, this scheme will address urgent repairs required on the carriageway and assist National Highways, who need to use the area for an upcoming diversion. This scheme will ensure the diversion is safe and reliable for all users. 

The Time2Volunteer Awards 2025, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, proudly honoured outstanding volunteers from across the region, celebrating dedication, compassion, and community impact.

Across eleven award categories, the event also shone a well-deserved spotlight on Rosie Bullard of Hornsea First Aid Centre, who received the Special Recognition Award for her exceptional commitment and inspiring service spanning over five decades.