‘Brew with the Crew’ event to offer support in wake of Withernsea tragedy
Emergency services in Withernsea are coming together to host a community drop-in event next week, offering space and support for anyone affected by the tragic events on the town’s seafront. The informal gathering, titled Brew with the Crew, is being organised jointly...
Brown bin collections to go weekly
Brown bin collections across the East Riding are set to move to a weekly service, with the change being introduced in stages from next month. East Riding Council is rolling out the new collection schedule to meet a government requirement that all local authorities...
Inquest opened into Withernsea sea tragedy deaths
An inquest has opened into the deaths of two people who lost their lives after entering the sea during a rescue attempt at Withernsea. Sarah Keeling, 45, and Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died after going into the water on Friday, January 2, in a bid to save Mrs Keeling’s...
‘This event has been deeply felt within our community and beyond’: RNLI
RNLI volunteers from Withernsea have detailed the scale of their response to last week’s tragic coastal incident, describing extremely challenging sea conditions as they worked alongside partner agencies over several days. In a statement, RNLI Withernsea said it...
