Could this stone be from lost island of Ravenser Odd?
by Angus Young Experts are examining a stone thought to be originally used as a building block to see whether it was once part of a lost medieval island settlement in the Humber. Ravenser Odd lay near the mouth of the estuary and was once home to about 1,000 people....
‘Please help us ensure carnival can continue for many years to come’
by Rebecca Hannant The Withernsea Carnival committee are gearing up for their 100th anniversary event this summer. The carnival has been a popular tradition since 1924, hosting a range of events for children and adults alike. This year organisers are planning another...
Platinum couple’s celebration helps local lifesavers
by Terry Bearpark From the recent 70th wedding anniversary celebrations of a much-respected Withernsea couple, a very generous donation has been made to the local lifeboat station. Michael and Daphne Spicer marked their platinum anniversary with a party for family and...
Drypool Bridge closed after ‘significant’ deterioration discovered
Drypool Bridge in Hull has been closed for two weeks after routine structural surveys found “significant” deterioration to some of its concrete columns – and repairs could take up to a year, Hull City Council has said. Following an inspection of the bridge on...
