Author: holdernessgazette
Flood alerts remain after heavy rainfall
by Michelle Horst While parts of the country experienced a blanket of snow in the past week, nearly a month’s worth of rain fell in ...
Teenagers killed in New Year crash named
Two teenagers who died after a crash in Preston on New Year’s Day have been named by their families. William Herbert, 16, from Howden, died ...
Sewage overflows force New Year swim to become ‘hosedown party’
By Michelle Horst Hornsea Inshore Rescue’s annual New Year swim, which raises thousands of pounds for the vital rescue service, was put in jeopardy by ...
Shield recognises Mark’s amazing achievements
Mark Williamson has received the Hornsea Harriers shield, voted for by the Harriers for all his achievements, especially the 200 miles he completed for charity ...
Annual dip sees largest turnout in years
A large number of spectators gathered on Withernsea’s promenade on Boxing Day to watch more than 80 people of all ages take to the cold ...
Church packed for Songbirds Nativity
by Ray Duffill Angels, shepherds, wise folk and barnyard animals of all kinds dominated the scene at the Songbirds Christmas Nativity in St Augustine’s Church, ...
U15s take the victory in local seaside derby
Hornsea U15s entertained Bridlington RUFC in the Yorkshire Cup. The teams have met many times over recent years, and the matches are always closely contested. ...
Appeal after motorcyclist killed in crash
Police are appealing for information after a woman was killed in a crash near Thorngumbald a week before Christmas. A car and motorbike were in ...
Lifeboat’s first ‘lights night’ hailed success
Hornsea Inshore Rescue hosted its first-ever Christmas Lights Party on Friday, December 13, delighting families with an evening of festive cheer while raising awareness for ...
Christmas at the lighthouse
by Terry Bearpark Father Christmas was kept busy as some 100 children visited him at Withernsea Lighthouse. As always, he had a kind word for ...