Plan for caravan site at Fort Paull rejected
A proposal to turn Fort Paull into a holiday caravan park has been refused by East Riding Council’s planning committee. In 2021 plans were submitted to change the former museum, which closed in 2020, into a 64-pitch caravan site. The 500-year-old former gun battery...
School earns Rainbow Flag status for commitment to inclusivity
by Rebecca Hannant Holderness Academy has been awarded Rainbow Flag status for its commitment to providing inclusion and visibility for LGBTQ+ people. To achieve the award, the Preston school has been on a two-year journey to meet several criteria including ensuring...
Council rolls out free Wi-Fi across towns
Free WiFi has been rolled out in more East Riding towns including in Hornsea, Withernsea and Hedon. East Riding Council is now providing internet access for residents and visitors in outdoor areas of the towns, as well as in Bridlington, Goole, Beverley, Pocklington...
Thai rescue dog Cola given a new lease of life
By Rebecca Hannant A Hornsea rescue dog that survived a brutal machete attack has received new prosthetic legs. Cola used to be a stray in Thailand. In 2016, when he was just nine months old, he had his front legs hacked off by a neighbour after they caught him...
