By Sam Hawcroft A major multimedia exhibition that has opened in Kilnsea aims to shine a light on the sights, sounds and authentic voices of South Holderness like never before. Living Coast, an installation of photography, fine art, spoken word, text, sound, music and...
Communities in Holderness have reacted with shock after four men were arrested over the discovery of cocaine with a street value of about £40 million in a van behind a pub in Lelley. The men were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to import class A drugs at around...
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...
East Riding councillors are to vote today on a motion for the authority to withdraw from talks with Nuclear Waste Services on siting a Geological Disposal Facility in the region. South East Holderness ward councillors Lyn Healing and Sean McMaster – backed by Beverley...
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,...
by John Prince Hornsea Town Council has agreed increases of up to 30 per cent in town hall room hire and wedding charges after hearing that some bookings are costing the authority money. Councillors backed recommendations from the council’s finance committee following...
by John Prince The Hornsea and East Riding Speech and Drama Festival has been revived this year, attracting more than 50 entrants from up and down the east coast. Last held in 2011, the festival is to encourage young people and adults to perform in public and in front...
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,...
by John Prince The warning on the posters for the Fairly Useless Theatre Company’s production of the adult pantomime Sinderz was probably enough to keep some people away from the opening night last weekend – yet the show in its various forms has proved be a huge hit...
by Sam Hawcroft Seventeen local darts players had the chance to take on 10-time world champion Trina Gulliver when she visited the Ship Inn in Keyingham for a special exhibition night. The pub hailed the event on Saturday, October 3, as a great success, with...
