by John Prince Hornsea Collective, which is behind the resort’s popular Starfish Galaxy sculpture trail, has received funding for the next phase to go ahead. Six starfish sculptures are already up around town, and the plan is to put up a further 12 over two stages....
by Sam Hawcroft A Withernsea-born Hull KR supporter is preparing to take to the field at Sewell Group Craven Park alongside some of rugby league’s biggest names – all in aid of charity. Adam Pickering will play for the newly formed Rugby League Fan Club side against...
Withernsea Town Council has sent its deepest condolences to the people of Hornsea following the death of a teenage boy in the sea. In a letter to Hornsea Town Council, Withernsea’s deputy mayor Sharon Carman said the two coastal communities shared a particular bond,...
Floral tributes have been laid at Hornsea seafront after a body was recovered during the search for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty while swimming in the sea. Emergency services were called to South Promenade shortly after 6pm on Tuesday, August 4, amid...
A body has been recovered from the sea following an extensive overnight search for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty while swimming at Hornsea. Emergency services were called to the South Promenade shortly after 6pm on Tuesday, August 4, amid concerns for the...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon Museum has marked a major milestone as volunteers, supporters and local dignitaries came together to celebrate 30 years since it first opened to the public. The museum, tucked behind Hedon Town Hall off Watmough’s Arcade, opened on September 28,...
by John Prince Hornsea Town Council has agreed increases of up to 30 per cent in town hall room hire and wedding charges after hearing that some bookings are costing the authority money. Councillors backed recommendations from the council’s finance committee following...
by John Prince The Hornsea and East Riding Speech and Drama Festival has been revived this year, attracting more than 50 entrants from up and down the east coast. Last held in 2011, the festival is to encourage young people and adults to perform in public and in front...
by John Prince Two sixth-form students are organising a pub quiz to help fund a volunteering trip to Kenya, where they hope to make a difference to children's lives and gain a new perspective on their own. Freya Grubb and Chloe Bennett from Hornsea School and...
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea’s Christmas celebrations are set to spread across the town centre this year, with road closures, a festive market and the return of a real Christmas tree as part of an expanded Dickensian event. Mayor Cllr Kristina Richardson has outlined...
A Withernsea businessman has been appointed to lead the board overseeing a £19.6 million regeneration programme, as its boundary expands to include the whole town and Rimswell parish. Howard Gant, who also chairs Withernsea AFC, has taken over from interim chairman...
