Hornsea Inshore Rescue has played host to an Armed Forces veteran who has been on a fundraising trip around the British Isles for the past 15 months. Alan Stokes, known to all as Tiny, is raising money for veterans’ post-traumatic stress disorder charities. With a...
Hornsea's independent lifeboat had its first callout last Friday afternoon to investigate a report of people cut off by the tide south of Mappleton. Within minutes of receiving the call, the lifeboat Spirit of Hornsea was swiftly launched by launchmaster Adam Collins...
A 17-year-old European jet-ski champion has become Hornsea Inshore Rescue’s latest addition to its team of rescuers. Jack Wells, from Fossehill, Brandesburton, first rode a jet-ski at age four and by the time he was eight he could be regularly seen riding his own...
The Friends Ramblers Club from Hull has visited Hornsea Inshore Rescue to sample one of its popular Fish and Ships events. The club was formed some 10 years ago, originally from the Centre for Hull Churches Home From Hospital Club and then, through mutual friends,...
Hornsea Lions are calling for people to donate their old spectacles. Hornsea District Lions Club has been collecting unwanted glasses in its shop for many years. Once collected, they are sent for grading and distribution directly to contacts running eye clinics in...
by Rebecca Hannant Residents across Holderness have raised concerns after a sharp rise in heating oil prices, with some households reporting that the cost of filling their tanks has doubled in recent days. The increase follows turmoil in global oil markets linked to...
by Rebecca Hannant Plans are under way in Withernsea to create a lasting memorial and roll of honour following the tragedy on January 2. Withernsea mayor Alex Camplin is hosting a community evening on Saturday March 21, bringing together representatives from across...
by John Prince This year marks the 60th anniversary of the biggest free carnival on the east coast, and local support for it has never been stronger. Hornsea Carnival has been running in its current form since 1966, and organisers say they’re planning one of the...
A six-hour poetry marathon will take place at St Nicholas Church in Withernsea this weekend, featuring work by local poet Godfrey Holmes. The event, on Saturday, September 19, will see Godfrey read continuously from his own work, including poems that have previously...
by John Prince Members of the Hornsea District Lions Club have been celebrating after being presented with long-service awards for their commitment and dedication to helping others. Lions Clubs International is the largest non-political, non-sectarian volunteer...
by John Prince A former bank that had been neglected and left in a run-down state for the good part of 15 years has finally sold at auction. The old HSBC building on the corner of Bank Street and Newbegin in Hornsea went under the hammer a few weeks ago, and a final...
