Two groups of youngsters have handed a welcome fundraising boost to Hornsea Inshore Rescue. Hornsea School and Language College’s year sevens celebrated the European Day of Languages by holding a European Bake Sale with all proceeds going to the independent lifeboat...
Storyteller Godfrey Holmes will host a talk about the history of the Cavell sisters later this month. Edith Cavell was a First World War nurse and heroine who was shot by a German firing squad. Her sister Florence Cavell was a nurse at Withernsea Convalescent Home...
On Saturday, September 30, about 40 people enjoyed a harvest supper at St Matthew’s Church in Withernsea. Deacon Diane Berry said: “The vicar’s wife, Angela Hall, and Ros MacGregor organised the delicious food. We had jacket potatoes and a variety of fillings and then...
by Ray Duffill The Young Photographer of the Year competition took place at the Preston Show this year – but the winner’s shield was not awarded because there were not enough young competitors taking part. However, Hedon Viewfinders, the photography competition...
by Rebecca Hannant A Hull author has written a new children’s book about Withernsea. A Withernsea Holiday, the latest release by Eliza Berison, the daughter of Deacon Diane Berry of St Matthew’s Church, tells the story of a family coming to the resort for a holiday,...
by Sam Hawcroft Three young “Water Wardens” are preparing for a major family fun day this weekend as they continue a summer-long campaign to improve safety around open water. Rosie, Summer and Lexi are taking part in the Humberside Police Lifestyle Challenge, using...
A bungling attempt to throw more than £12,000 of drugs into Hull Prison has gone viral after police released CCTV footage of the incident. The video, published by Humberside Police following the sentencing of Joshua Smith, shows him making three unsuccessful attempts...
by John Prince Hornsea Coastguard rescue team is appealing for new volunteers to step forward and join the emergency service – with no previous rescue experience required. The team, based in Burton Lane, is looking for volunteer coastguard rescue officers from...
by Sam Hawcroft Seventeen local darts players had the chance to take on 10-time world champion Trina Gulliver when she visited the Ship Inn in Keyingham for a special exhibition night. The pub hailed the event on Saturday, October 3, as a great success, with...
by John Prince A brand-new tarmac path that will dramatically improve access between Seaton and Hornsea along the A1035 has been welcomed by an East Riding councillor who has been fighting to get it built for almost two decades. North Holderness ward councillor...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon’s 679th Mayor, Cllr Suzie Wright, welcomed civic leaders and community representatives from across the region as the town held its annual Mayor’s Civic Service on Sunday. The traditional event saw the Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet...
