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39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

The ward, town and parish council elections for the Bridlington area will take place on Thursday, May 4. Credit: Bruce Rollinson

List of candidates for Bridlington ward elections

NHS hospitals in England are battling sewage issues

NHS hospitals battle sewage leaks and maintenance issues

A Local spray painter left a message on Queensgate, Bridlington, that the roads are 'not good' and the council needs to 'do a proper job'.

Spray painter states council should 'do a proper job' on Bridlington's roads

Councillors from the ruling Conservatives and opposition Liberal Democrats backed East Riding Leader Cllr Jonathan Owen’s motion on pre-payment meters on Wednesday (October 5).

East Riding of Yorkshire Councillors united over pre-payment meter ban motion

Liberal Democrat leader Cllr David Nolan said a summit was important because the council could only be a small part of the solution to the cost of living crisis. Photo submitted

Council declares cost of living emergency as inflation erodes wages and pensions

Liberal Democrat leader Cllr David Nolan said the call came as locals were being hit by rising prices for fuel, heating, food and other essentials. Photo submitted

Calls to declare cost of living emergency at East Riding Council’s full meeting

Jayne Phoenix is the new Bridlington North Ward councillor. She said that the health service and Boris Johnson were key issues in the by-election. Photo submitted

Liberal Democrats candidate Jayne Phoenix thanks voters and her team as she wins...

Liberal Democrat leader Cllr David Nolan said the defection was historic as Cllr Bayram is thought to be the first Conservative to defect to the party in the authority’s history.

East Riding Conservative councillor defects to Liberal Democrats group at annual...

Council leader Jonathan Owen said the year ahead would be an exciting one for the East Riding as it looked to rebuild in the aftermath of the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council drops plans to introduce charges for free park ...

Scarborough beach. (JPI Media/ Richard Ponter)

Chris Whitty calls for strategy to tackle ill health in coastal areas
England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty is calling for a national strategy to tackle the significantly higher burden of physical and mental health conditions in coastal communities.

Thousands of drivers with more than 12 points have been allowed to continue driving

68 points and still driving: the repeat offenders allowed to keep their licences

Suspect charged in just one in 20 rapes - why the Guardian got this story wrong

Councillor Geoff Webber has said the coronavirus pandemic is the "worst possible time" for a major restructuring of local government.

Pandemic is 'worst possible time' to scrap North Yorkshire's councils for devolu...

Driver with 68 points still on the road as more than 1,000 keep licences despite...

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab. Photo: PA

Questions over dwindling appearances from experts at daily coronavirus briefings

Blue beauty! Tory election joy

Borough election candidates revealed