‘Letters to Heaven’ postbox officially opens
by John Prince The seal has been broken on a special letterbox where people can post messages to loved ones they’ve lost, offering a way to remember and feel close to them. The Cameo Bereavement Service in Hornsea came up with the idea, and obtained funding through...
Starfish Trail gets go-ahead
by John Prince The organisers of Hornsea’s Starfish Sculpture Trail have been told that planning permission is no longer needed for the installations, clearing the way for an April launch. There were fears that it would be delayed after East Riding Council required...
Warnings about laptop scam
by John Prince Police are urging the public to be vigilant after a resident in Hornsea reported receiving a laptop through the post they had never ordered – a tactic officers say is being used by fraudsters in a range of sophisticated scams. According to guidance from...
Original Factory Shop branches confirm closure date
Withernsea and Hornsea’s branches of The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) will close down next month, store staff have confirmed. Both stores’ final day of trading will be Saturday, April 4. It comes after the discount clothing and homeware chain entered...
