Blue Light Weekend shortlisted for top tourism award
Blue Light Weekend has been named among the finalists for a major tourism award after a record-breaking number of entries from across Hull and East Yorkshire. The annual Withernsea event is in the running for Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year at the 2026 Remarkable...
Councillor defects to Reform UK
by Rebecca Hannant An East Riding councillor has defected from the Conservative Party to join Reform UK. Councillor Denise Howard, who represents the East Wolds and Coastal ward – which includes Brandesburton, Skipsea and Beeford – said she felt “let down by so many...
Rats arriving across region
Giant rat sculptures are arriving in locations across our region as part of a new sculpture trail launching this weekend. The trail, called A Mischief of Rats, officially opens on Saturday, May 3. It features 45 artist-decorated rat sculptures placed around Hull and...
Asphalt plant given the go-ahead at third time of asking
by Rebecca Hannant Plans for a controversial asphalt plant near Brandesburton have been approved at the third time of asking. At a meeting of East Riding Council’s planning committee meeting on Thursday, March 28, the proposal for a plant near Catfoss by...
Residents mop up after storm damage
by Michelle Horst Storm Henk brought yet further upset and disruption to homes across the region after homes in Withernwick spent hours over the New Year without power, while heavy rainfall on saturated ground flooded many of the area’s roads and properties. Pumps...
