Beaches awarded Blue Flag status once again
Hornsea and Withernsea’s beaches have once again both been awarded Blue Flag status. In the internationally recognised scheme run by environmental organisation Keep Britain Tidy, Hornsea has now achieved a Blue Flag for five years running, while Withernsea has...
New Withernsea Banking Hub officially opened
by Rebecca Hannant A new permanent Banking Hub has opened in Withernsea, providing face-to-face access to cash and banking services in the town centre. Located at 134a Queen Street next to Aldi, the facility replaces the temporary hub that had been operating from...
Action plan to restore Hornsea Mere’s ‘vital’ habitats
Plans are being drawn up to help protect Hornsea Mere – Yorkshire’s largest freshwater lake and one of the region’s most important wildlife habitats – following the award of a development grant from the Water Restoration Fund. Situated within the Wassand Hall estate,...
Ruben’s Voice founder honoured with East Riding Council Chairman’s Award
by Rebecca Hannant RUBEN’S Voice founder Katy Smith has been named among the winners at the latest East Riding Council Chairman’s Awards. On Tuesday, May 13, the council held its annual Chairman’s Awards, celebrating local individuals, charities, organisations and...
