Withernsea Carnival seeks fresh support as chairman steps down
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea Carnival’s chairman is stepping down after 20 years, with organisers and supporters calling for more people to help secure the event’s future. John Patchett, known to many as “Mr Carnival”, hopes to remain on the committee as attention turns...
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Withernsea Carnival seeks fresh support as chairman steps down
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea Carnival’s chairman is stepping down after 20 years, with organisers and supporters calling for more people to...
Yorkshire Water downgraded as Hornsea campaigner presses for investment
By Sam Hawcroft Yorkshire Water has been given the lowest possible environmental rating after pollution incidents across its network rose...
Hedon’s 20mph limits spark town council debate
Questions over why dozens of Hedon streets have been given 20mph limits prompted a debate at the town council’s latest public...
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New chairman to help steer £19.6m Pride in Place programme
A Withernsea businessman has been appointed to lead the board overseeing a £19.6 million regeneration programme, as its boundary expands to include the whole town and Rimswell parish. Howard Gant, who also chairs Withernsea AFC, has taken over from interim chairman...
WI event calls for action on domestic abuse
by Sam Hawcroft A powerful evening organised by Preston WI brought together campaigners, charities, community leaders and support organisations to raise awareness of domestic abuse – and to ask what more can be done locally to help those affected. The No More Violence...
Lighthouse open day welcomes hundreds
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea Lighthouse welcomed an estimated 250 visitors for a special open day showcasing the latest changes to its Made...
Club unveils ambitious plans to bring football home
by John Prince Ambitious plans for a major expansion of Brandesburton AFC's ground could finally allow its senior men's and women's teams...
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