Church closes after a century of worship
by John Prince A village church that has welcomed worshippers for more than 100 years is to close. Leven Methodist Church in East Street was opened in 1892, replacing the original 1816 chapel on the same site. At one point, Leven had two different chapels in East...
Overflow operated before ‘sewage’ claim, says Yorkshire Water
by Sam Hawcroft and John Prince Yorkshire Water has acknowledged that a storm overflow operated shortly before discoloured water was reported at Hornsea beach – but insists that sampling showed it was disturbed boulder clay rather than sewage. The company addressed...
MP given frontbench role in Tory reshuffle
by Gazette Reporter Charlie Dewhirst MP has been appointed Shadow Minister for the Union as part of a reshuffle of the Conservative frontbench. Mr Dewhirst, who is MP for Bridlington and The Wolds, will serve in the shadow cabinet office and shadow Northern Ireland...
Tour of Britain: motorists urged to plan ahead
Withernsea’s mayor has urged drivers to plan ahead and use town centre car parks as the Tour of Britain prepares to pass through the town tomorrow. Stage three of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men will start in Hull on Friday, September 4, before heading through...
