ABOUT YOUR GAZETTE
Local people. Independent journalism.
The Gazette has been part of life in Holderness since 1910. Independently owned and run by people who live here, we cover the stories that matter across our towns, villages and coast.
From council decisions and local sport to community celebrations and the issues that deserve a closer look, we bring local knowledge, experience and care to our reporting.
Sam Hawcroft
Editor and co-owner
Sam has more than 25 years’ experience in local and national journalism, working across print and digital. She leads the Gazette’s news and sport coverage, combining a commitment to accurate, fair reporting with a belief that local people’s stories deserve to be heard.
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Zoë Broom
Sales director and co-owner
Zoë has lived in Holderness all her life and brings more than 25 years’ experience in newspaper sales and commercial roles. She works closely with local businesses, helping them reach readers and find advertising options that suit their needs and budgets.
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John Prince
Senior journalist and photographer
John is an award-winning journalist with a 25-year background in regional and network broadcast journalism. Based in Hornsea, he is regularly out and about across the region, interviewing local people and capturing community life through his photography.
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Sally Waddingham
Graphic designer
Sally is an experienced designer who brings the Gazette’s commercial features and advertisements to life. She combines creative flair with a clear understanding of what businesses need, producing designs that catch the eye and get the message across.
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Rooted here since 1910
1910
Our first edition
2024
A new chapter in local ownership
Every week
In print and online
In 2024, Sam Hawcroft and Zoë Broom took ownership of the newspaper, building on that history while looking to its future. We remain an independent local business, with a weekly print edition and a growing website bringing readers news, photographs and updates throughout the week.
We live here, work here and care about what happens here.
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Your support helps us keep doing that work and ensures local stories continue to be told.