by Terry Bearpark A Burstwick photographer’s dream of building a mobile darkroom has now come to fruition, thanks to donations and fundraising. Chris Smith has been running Enthusing Young Minds, a project where 10 to 17-year-olds take photographs using vintage...
by Rebecca Hannant The 800-year-old All Saints Church in Burstwick has conducted its final service. On Thursday, January 26, residents of the village and surrounding areas attended the service, which was led by the Bishop of Hull, the Right Reverend Dr Eleanor...
All Saints’ Church in Burstwick is preparing to hold its last service before the 800-year-old building closes for good. Residents of the village will bid farewell to one of the oldest operational churches in the region at a service on Thursday, January 26. The church,...
By Terry Bearpark It may have been cold, damp and foggy outside on Sunday afternoon but the inside of a Holderness care home was warm and bright and full of happiness as a resident celebrated her 100th birthday. Elsie Smith was born on December 11, 1922, the eldest of...
Following three years of disruption caused by the Covid pandemic, the Albemarle Probus Club is looking to recruit new male members once again. The club meets at the Camerton in Thorngumbald on the first and third Monday mornings each month. The first Monday is a...
Withernsea mayor Kristina Richardson is looking for 99 people to join her in what she admits may be her “wildest challenge yet” – walking barefoot over hot coals to raise money for new lifesaving equipment on the prom. Cllr Richardson will lead a firewalk as part of...
An urgent safety review has been demanded after a second car overturned at the same spot near Hull City’s Cottingham training ground in less than three weeks. The latest incident happened in Mill House Woods Lane on Thursday morning and involved a new Mercedes...
Harmony will come to Hedon this month as two singing groups take to the stage at St Augustine’s Church to help raise funds for its repair and restoration. Male chorus Humber Harmony and mixed group One Hull of a Chorus will perform at the church on Saturday, October...
SPONSORED FEATURE A newly extended baby room and improved outdoor play area mark the latest chapter for Teenyworld, the Withernsea nursery that has helped generations of local children take their first steps towards school. Owner Dawn Arundale has run the nursery...
A vicar whose journey to Holderness began on the other side of the world is to be thanked for his ministry this weekend. A celebration for Rev Alisdair Laird will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Patrington, on Saturday, October 17, as he prepares to retire. Rev Laird,...
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...
