Author: holdernessgazette
Inquest opened into Withernsea sea tragedy deaths
An inquest has opened into the deaths of two people who lost their lives after entering the sea during a rescue attempt at Withernsea. Sarah ...
‘This event has been deeply felt within our community and beyond’: RNLI
RNLI volunteers from Withernsea have detailed the scale of their response to last week’s tragic coastal incident, describing extremely challenging sea conditions as they worked ...
Withernsea businesses rally round after seafront tragedy
Local businesses across Withernsea and the wider area have rallied round in the wake of the tragedy on the seafront last week, turning shock and ...
Editor’s Notes: This has affected us deeply
by Sam Hawcroft Driving into Withernsea on Friday afternoon, when I saw the coastguard helicopter flying low in the distance, its lights visible from some ...
Jobs fear as The Original Factory Shop goes into administration
by John Prince The discount clothing and homeware chain The Original Factory Shop – which has outlets in Withernsea and Hornsea – has gone into ...
Second ultra marathon done in picture-postcard snow
by Mark Williamson The start of 2026 saw me attempt my second ultra in my six-race charity challenge in aid of the Dogs Trust and ...
Church makes large donation to Hornsea lifeboat
Hornsea Inshore Rescue has thanked supporters at St Augustine’s Church in Skirlaugh after receiving a significant donation raised in the run-up to Christmas. The charity’s ...
Hornsea Inshore Rescue praised for response
by John Prince As part of the multi-agency operation over the weekend, which saw dozens of emergency service workers and volunteers taking part in the ...
Police ‘doing everything they can to find Grace’ after Withernsea sea tragedy
Police have said they are ‘doing everything they can’ to find a 15-year-old girl who was tragically swept away by the sea in Withernsea on ...
MP pays tribute to 999 responders and community after Withernsea tragedy
Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has paid tribute to the victims of last week’s tragic incident off the coast at Withernsea, praising both the ...