A varied programme of activities on Hornsea and Withernsea’s beaches will be taking place in the Easter holidays. East Riding Council’s Active Coast is a popular programme for residents and visitors to explore, join in and enjoy life on the coast. The programme this...
A man and his dog were saved by Hornsea Inshore Rescue after crew spotted them in difficulties on the cliffs on the way back from a callout. The town’s independent lifeboat was called out at 1.20pm last Sunday to investigate a report of a person entering the sea in...
Residents of Hornsea are invited to join a local bike hire firm to collect litter in their area. The litter pick, led by Shark eBikes, will be in line with the #BigBagChallenge – an initiative started by Keep Britain Tidy – which encourages people to take an active...
by Ian Judson East Riding ward Councillor Barbara Jefferson has offered to meet a group of her constituents regarding their objections against a proposed housing development in Hornsea. Brian and Christine Coggrave, Phil Hunter and his partner Elizabeth Rhodes are...
by Rebecca Hannant A care assistant from Mere Hall Care Home in Hornsea has taken part in a skydive to raise money for “bucket list” funds. In a bid to raise money for activities and trips for residents, 10 employees of Yorkare Homes, which runs the Hornsea home, took...
by Rebecca Hannant St Nicholas Church, Withernsea, is to host an event giving people the rare chance to purchase vintage Holderness postcards dating back to the 1900s. On Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, collector Peter McCurdy will showcase his collection of...
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 insolvency...
by Rebecca Hannant Gateway Community Care Hub in Withernsea is calling for more donations to support its work with vulnerable people. Since February 2014, the hub in Queen Street has supported some of the area’s most vulnerable residents. Withernsea is ranked among...
by Sam Hawcroft Calls have been made for Withernsea’s mayor to remain in office for a second year rather than step down next May under the town council’s current system. Dave Penson, a local businessman and lifelong Withernsea resident, has asked councillors to make...
Blue Light Weekend supporters are being urged to get behind the Withernsea event as it bids to win a major regional tourism award. The popular weekend is the only Holderness event shortlisted for Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year at the 2026 Remarkable East...
by John Prince Further restoration work in a historic building in Hornsea has been given the green light by the town council, which would see a restaurant and bar extend into the basement. Fettled, in Newbegin, opened in November of last year following the...
