The July meeting of Burstwick WI took a different format, and our guest speaker Carol Osgerby was introduced. She gave a very detailed and informative talk on Villains and Heroes, and we were most surprised to learn that many villains going back to the 12th century...
by Rebecca Hannant Organisers of Burstwick’s Party in the Park have handed over a donation of more than £9,000 to Hull 4 Heroes. On Saturday, July 20, Burstwick held its third annual event which entertained hundredsof people with live music, stalls and games. The aim...
By Sam Hawcroft A member of a local outdoor water swimming group has pledged to swim 6km this month to raise money to help in the fight against motor neurone disease. Lynn Massey-Davis, of Patrington, who is a member of the Bright Pink Ladies, said she was undertaking...
The Government has confirmed that nuclear waste cannot come to a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in South Holderness. It comes after Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart wrote to nuclear minister Andrew Bowie to request confirmation that Nuclear Waste Services...
East Riding councillors have voted to withdraw from conversations about a nuclear geological disposal facility (GDF) being built in South Holderness. At today's full council meeting at County Hall (Wednesday, February 21), councillors voted 53-1 in favour of a motion...
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 Gazette Reporter People living with mental health conditions must have a greater say in the services they rely on, as a worldwide campaign warns that listening to their experiences is not enough unless it leads to meaningful change. The World Federation for Mental...
by Gazette Reporter Fraudsters posing as Humberside Police officers are targeting members of the public in a telephone scam designed to trick people into handing over money or personal information. Police have issued a warning after receiving reports of suspicious...
by John Prince Residents living in a small village between Hornsea and Withernsea are facing two weeks of traffic disruption, as motorists are being sent through it because of council roadworks. Withernwick, which has a population of just under 500 people, sits about...
by John Prince Hornsea Inshore Rescue crew are well trained in saving lives at sea and spend many hours out on the water and on land making sure they’re ready for any scenario. But it’s not often they have to scramble and come to the rescue of a poorly swan. Well, on...
by John Prince A brand-new tarmac path that will dramatically improve access between Seaton and Hornsea along the A1035 has been welcomed by an East Riding councillor who has been fighting to get it built for almost two decades. North Holderness ward councillor...
