Author: holdernessgazette
WI meeting reflects on another successful year
by Ray Duffill Preston Women’s Institute held its annual meeting on Tuesday, March 31. Secretary Mary Wood reflected on another busy and exceptionally successful year. ...
Thieves steal RNLI collection box just weeks after community fundraiser success
A businesswoman who helped raise more than £20,000 for Withernsea RNLI says she is “absolutely gutted” after thieves stole a collection box and a number ...
Legacy funerals probe: Robert Bush admits all remaining charges
Following a complex 16-month investigation into the care of the deceased at Hull’s Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, Robert Bush has pleaded guilty to the remaining ...
Underused hospital ‘must maximise potential’
by John Prince Moves to make better use of health provisions in the region have taken a leap forward as NHS executives, healthcare providers and ...
Historic cup competition returns for 103rd season
One of the East Riding’s oldest football competitions is set to return for its 103rd anniversary season, with organisers of the Tanton Cup again hoping ...
Hedon’s Mike Humphreys embarks on biggest challenge yet for MND
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon endurance runner Mike Humphreys is taking on one of his toughest challenges yet – running the length of South America to ...
‘Letters to Heaven’ postbox officially opens
by John Prince The seal has been broken on a special letterbox where people can post messages to loved ones they’ve lost, offering a way ...
Disability riding charity marks 50 years
by Terry Bearpark A local charity that provides riding facilities for disabled people is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its formation. The Hull and Holderness ...
Man, 55, held after armed response team called to Withernsea street
Armed police were called to a Withernsea street after reports of a man seen carrying what appeared to be a large knife. Police were called ...
South East Holderness residents encouraged to get involved in £20m Pride in Place scheme
Residents in South East Holderness are being encouraged to share their views on how their communities could benefit from regeneration projects and to sign up ...