Children’s book clubs start thanks to national grant
By John Prince After securing funding to expand children’s reading initiatives, an independent bookshop is aiming to tackle some of the lowest “reading for pleasure” rates in the country. Clutterbooks in Hornsea, opened in February by Georgina Wilson, is using the...
Fifty years of compassion and service
By John Prince Half a century is a long time in any line of work, but for a funeral director it is a lifetime of dedication and committed service. Charles Allott – or Charlie as he likes to be known – is Hornsea’s longest serving funeral director, and it is 50 years...
Congestion fears at ‘no right turn’ junction
By John Prince There are growing concerns about traffic congestion near a road junction in the centre of Hornsea, where restrictions prevent motorists from turning right onto a busy shopping street. The busy T‑junction at the end of Newbegin, where it joins Southgate,...
Seascape displays go up ahead of Open Gardens event
By John Prince Displays featuring seascapes made out of wool and wood have been put up on Hornsea seafront. They’re to support the upcoming Open Gardens event in the town to raise funds for the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI). The displays at the NCI station...
