Hornsea New Year swim cancelled for good because of tragedies
by John Prince Hornsea Inshore Rescue has cancelled its annual New Year’s Day swim for good because of safety concerns following this year’s tragedies along the coast. They've said that after much thought and careful consideration, they have made the difficult...
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Gazette team to feel the heat for seafront safety
SPONSORED FEATURE Four members of the Gazette team are preparing to walk barefoot across hot coals to help fund potentially lifesaving...
Hornsea New Year swim cancelled for good because of tragedies
by John Prince Hornsea Inshore Rescue has cancelled its annual New Year’s Day swim for good because of safety concerns following this...
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...
Industrial chemists help with litter clean-up
by Gazette Reporter A team of 21 chemists from Veolia UK’s water purification division has visited Hornsea as the guests of the Plastic...
Flying Seahorses impress on their travels
Pocklington thirds 15Withernsea RUFC 50 Withernsea travelled to Pocklington on the back of two storming victories in the Merit Table,...
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Integra Buildings set for record year as business invests in growth
Holderness-based Integra Buildings has forecasted record financial performance as it prepares for a special year in 2027 and a major...
Fabulous furry felines deliver a theatrical triumph
by Sam Hawcroft For anyone coming to Cats for the first time, this spectacular production at Hull New Theatre is enough to make a lifelong...
Fall in love this fall!
By Hannah Longfellow-Lloyd, of Peony & Primrose Florals, Market Place, Hornsea Here’s a handy guide on what to ask your florist for...
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