Refusal of asphalt plant near Brandesburton ‘was the right decision’
by Sam Hawcroft An application to build an asphalt plant near Brandesburton has been refused by East Riding Council’s planning committee. Dewsbury-based Newlay Asphalt and MB Goodwin (Skipsea) had proposed to create a facility on the old RAF Catfoss base with the...
Weekend of reflection for pilgrims
By Ray Duffill A modern-day pilgrimage began at St Augustine’s Church in Hedon on Saturday as 15 hardy walkers made their way along the Humber Bank to the village of Paull. The pilgrimage was the brainchild of Rev Philip West who has retired to the local area and has...
Beach visitors warned as seven rescued from sea off Withernsea
by Terry Bearpark Seven people were involved in dramatic rescues off the coast at Withernsea on Saturday, thanks to sharp-eyed members of the public who contacted the Coastguard. In the first incident, at noon, an inflatable was spotted in difficulties off the resort...
Plans for controversial asphalt plant near Brandesburton refused
An application to build an asphalt plant near Brandesburton has been refused by East Riding Council’s planning committee. Dewsbury-based Newlay Asphalt and MB Goodwin (Skipsea) had proposed to create a facility on the old RAF Catfoss base with the ability to process...
