by John Prince For the past decade, Paul Harper has quietly been raising tens of thousands of pounds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance by proudly displaying his handmade model tractors – a passion of his since being a young man. Usually found next to the Floral Hall in...
by John Prince Fifty portions of fish and chips, beach games and ice cream sound like a smashing day out at the seaside for anyone. And that’s exactly what Deacon Jackie Fowler got at a surprise goodbye party thrown for her, as she sits down from her position as...
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...
Unsubstantiated claims that sewage is washing up on Hornsea beach are damaging the town’s economy and putting tourists off visiting the resort, councillors have warned. At the latest meeting of Hornsea Town Council, East Riding councillor Barbara Jefferson condemned...
by John Prince A new netted tunnel has been built at a community group’s allotment, which will help them grow more fruit and vegetables for a food pantry selling affordable groceries. Hornsea Urban Gardeners (HUG) has received generous funding for the project from the...
by John Prince Older people in Hornsea have been sharing their experiences and giving feedback about what they value about where they live and what could be better, to enable them to live well, stay connected and remain part of community life. An event was held at St...
Some of the remarkable women with connections to Withernsea will be celebrated at a special event this weekend. Local historians Darrin Stevens and Godfrey Holmes have joined forces for Violet Day at St Nicholas Church on Saturday, October 10, highlighting women who...
A councillor has urged East Riding Council to consider what families could lose if Hedon Family Hub closes and its services move to other community venues. Mid Holderness ward councillor Samantha Christon-Whyte has called on cabinet members to visit the former...
by John Prince East Riding Council has said that a new path connecting Seaton with Hornsea that took 20 years to build after it was first proposed, faced funding hurdles before work started on it earlier this year. The path was pushed for by Seaton Parish Council who...
by John Prince Half an acre of prime land right on Hornsea seafront could be developed as a new leisure attraction after East Riding Council put part of Grainger’s Field up for lease. The council is inviting businesses and investors to come forward with proposals for...
A man has been jailed for 39 weeks and banned from three Withernsea shops for five years after admitting 23 shop thefts. Alfie Caller, 21, of no fixed address but formerly of Kirkfield Road, Withernsea, pleaded guilty to the offences at Hull Magistrates’ Court on...
