Author: holdernessgazette
Book retells story of Valentine’s Day rail tragedy
by Rebecca Hannant A new book documenting the 1927 Withernsea–Hull railway disaster is set to be released next month. After years of research, local historian ...
LETTERS: Why aren’t people up in arms about the loss of industry in our area?
I’ve been following a series of local issues and wrote to Graham Stuart along the lines detailed below, so thought I’d share especially given the ...
Council vows to act after ‘inadequate’ social care rating
By Rebecca Hannant East Riding Council has vowed to take urgent action after being rated inadequate for adult social care, with inspectors warning that delays, ...
Plans for rare earth metal processing plant at Saltend scrapped
by Andrew Spence Plans for a rare earth metal processing plant at Saltend have been scrapped after the firm behind it decided against proceeding, the ...
‘We have to keep up the fight for banking services’
About 50 people gathered in Hedon’s Market Place on Saturday morning to rally against the loss of banking services in the town. Led by Beverley ...
Eastenders in search of three in a row
by Richard Lusmore Easington United head off to Bridlington on Saturday hoping to secure a third successive win, something that is almost unprecedented in recent ...
Residents urged to attend rally against Hedon bank closure
by Rebecca Hannant Elected representatives for South West Holderness are set to host a rally calling for the protection of banking services in Hedon. On ...
Man jailed for assault and blackmail
A Hornsea man who assaulted and blackmailed another man while making threats to his family has been jailed for four years and 10 months. Bradley ...
Choir seeks new members ahead of busy festive season
Hedon Mixed Voice Choir are calling for new members as they prepare for a busy season of performances across the area. The choir, originally formed ...
Photos wanted for book on town’s famous feline
by Rebecca Hannant Photographs are being sought to help illustrate a new children’s book about Hornsea’s most famous feline, Lincoln the Tesco cat. Since 2021, ...