Bank raises base rate to 4%
The Bank of England has raised its base rate from 3.75 per cent to 4 per cent, the first increase in more than three years, as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up energy prices. Eight members of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee backed the widely expected...
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Withernsea coastal safety event to end with fireworks finale
Fireworks will light up Withernsea seafront on Friday night as the finale to a major community event centred on coastal safety. The...
Plans to transform Nursery Gardens take a step forward
by John Prince Proposals to breathe new life into an underused area of Hall Garth Park in Hornsea have taken a step forward, with...
Mike passes 10,000km mark on record-breaking run
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon endurance runner Mike Humphreys has passed a staggering 10,000km on his epic run across South America – and...
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Marathon diversion ahead for motorists
by Sam Hawcroft Drivers face a diversion of more than 26 miles when the main road through Roos closes for repairs in November. The two-day closure of Main Street starting on Tuesday, November 10 will affect journeys between Withernsea and Aldbrough, as well as traffic...
Village remembers part in Gunpowder Plot
by Sam Hawcroft From the towering figures beside the road to the sign above its village pub, Welwick keeps its connection to the Gunpowder Plot in plain sight. This November 5 marks 421 years since the failed attempt to blow up King James I and Parliament – a...
PICTURE GALLERY: A fun and foggy All Hallows’ Eve
by John Prince It is not often you hear it called by its full title, but Halloween takes its name from the eve of All Saints’ Day in...
Five on the bounce for flying Seahorses
Hullensians thirds 0Withernsea RUFC 59 After four wins on the trot, with a four-try bonus point in each, Withernsea sat proudly at the top...
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Former bookies given new lease of life as two businesses join forces
SPONSORED FEATURE A former betting shop in Withernsea has been given a new lease of life, with two local businesses joining forces to...
Silence of the Lambs – a different kind of monster
by John Prince Before I even get stuck into a nice Chianti and some fava beans, I'll get this out of the way… Bringing to the stage one of...
Off the beaten track
by Jane Denton The beaten track that links the tarmac path of the Hornsea Rail Trail to the rear of Tesco car park is, weather permitting,...
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