Some of the largest-ever losses of land have been recorded in the latest clifftop erosion survey along the Holderness coast. Last winter’s exceptional weather – which included 11 named storms and record rainfall – dramatically accelerated the rate of erosion in some...
A popular local swimming group has celebrated its first birthday. On Sunday, October 6, more than 40 members of the Hornsea Dolphins met on North Beach to celebrate their anniversary with music, singing, and drums, before taking a dip in the sea. The Hornsea Dolphins...
Holderness residents are being asked to take part in two events hosted by the University of Hull to have their say about the pressures and problems of life near the coast. The free Coastal Communities workshop takes place from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Tuesday, October...
By Rebecca Hannant An environmental group in Hornsea has teamed up with several local cafes and takeaways in a new initiative to encourage people to ditch single-use cups. As part of the Plastic Free Hornsea scheme, 11 businesses across the town and surrounding areas...
East Riding Leisure is inviting people to an open day at the Hornsea Hub to celebrate the recent reopening of its fully refurbished gym. The event will take place on Saturday, September 28, from 9am to 4pm. The gym redevelopment has seen the installation of 55 new...
by Sam Hawcroft A Withernsea volunteer is preparing to take on what could be his toughest challenge yet – staying silent for nine hours. Simon Skelton, 34, will hold a sponsored silence outside Poundstretcher, near the entrance to Aldi, on Saturday, August 1, to raise...
by Sam Hawcroft Paull Primary School head teacher Paul Rowe was given an emotional surprise farewell as pupils and staff looked back on his teaching career and 16 years at the school. Mr Rowe, who is retiring this summer, was approaching the end of...
EXCLUSIVE by Sam Hawcroft More than £2,400 raised in memory of Sarah Keeling and her daughter Grace has been presented to Withernsea RNLI during a poignant visit to the lifeboat station. Members of the Jammie Dodgers netball team and their families travelled from...
by Sam Hawcroft A petition calling for Withernsea’s mayor to serve a second term has attracted more than 180 signatures – and its organiser is now urging supporters to attend next week’s town council meeting to make their feelings known. Dave Penson launched the Save...
Schools, sports teams and community groups supporting children and young people are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects. The Tesco Fruit and Veg Grants scheme supports projects that improve access to healthy food for children and young...
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,...
