Author: holdernessgazette
‘Rescued’ clock to form centrepiece of new Coastguard memorial
by Rebecca Hannant The Humber Coastguard Association will host the unveiling of a first-of-its-kind Coastguard memorial in Withernsea this weekend. On Sunday, September 28, St ...
Choir receives sound support from Blue Light Weekend
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea Ladies’ Choir have been presented with new PA equipment by Blue Light Weekend, making it easier for the popular group to ...
Positives to take for Withernsea RUFC despite frustrating afternoon
Knottingley 32Withernsea 17 Withernsea travelled to Knottingley for their first Yorkshire 4 away fixture, a side well established in the league and not too long ...
Call for banking hub as Lloyds set to close Hedon branch
Lloyds Bank has announced that its Hedon branch will close at the end of January next year, along with 48 others across the country. The ...
End of an era as Hornsea’s Hampsons closes after 40 years
by John Prince It is the end of an era for an electrical and lighting shop in Hornsea that has been in the town for ...
Church relaunches warm space and monthly entertainment programme
Withernsea Methodist Church is relaunching its Warm Space and Food, Friendship and Fun programme as the autumn nights draw in. Starting on Thursday, October 2, ...
Council ‘disappointed’ after motorhome signs vandalised
East Riding Council has said it is “disappointed” after new motorhome warning signs on Withernsea’s North Promenade were vandalised just weeks after being installed. The ...
Drug smuggler jailed over £42m cocaine plot
by Angus Young A Colombian drug smuggler arrested after landing half a ton of cocaine on Easington beach has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years. The ...
Man held over ‘meat cleaver’ attack
A 66-year-old man has been arrested after an attack at a takeaway in Withernsea left another man in hospital with head injuries. Emergency services were ...
More time to have say on ‘fracking’ site
by John Prince The Environment Agency has delayed its decision to allow further drilling for oil and gas to continue in the East Riding following ...