by Rebecca Hannant A Hedon non-profit organisation has been collecting aluminium cans to raise money for the cause. For the past few months Ruben’s Voice has been urging the community to donate their used cans. Once collected the cans are taken to the Humberside...
by Ray Duffill The news of the passing of one of Hedon’s oldest residents was conveyed to the congregation of St Augustine’s Church on Sunday. Gladys Lewis, who was 101, was last seen by most who knew her on the special BBC TV broadcast on June 5 to mark the 80th...
By Rebecca Hannant Staff and volunteers at a Hedon farm have been left “gutted” after several ducklings were stolen. The birds are believed to have been taken from an enclosure at Little Haven Farm between 2am and 3am on Sunday, June 9. Owner Suzie Wright said:...
by Gazette Reporters Beacons are being lit across our region and the country to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings – the Allied invasion that began the liberation of France in the Second World War and laid the foundations for victory in Europe. Known...
by Ray Duffill Hedon Museum is staging a special exhibition at St Augustine’s Church to coincide with the town’s D-Day commemorations. The exhibition, starting on Thursday, June 6, will bring to life the stories of those who gave their lives during the Second World...
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...
Withernsea RNLI volunteers will feature in the latest episode of the documentary series Saving Lives at Sea. The episode, to be broadcast on BBC Two at 8pm on Tuesday, September, 15, follows the crew responding to reports of a person stranded at the base of a cliff...
Sam Hawcroft reflects on her memories of the day that changed the world – and the generation now coming of age who have no memory of it… There are some moments in history when everyone old enough to remember them can tell you exactly where they were. For an earlier...
by John Prince Older people in Hornsea have been sharing their experiences and giving feedback about what they value about where they live and what could be better, to enable them to live well, stay connected and remain part of community life. An event was held at St...
by John Prince A weekly drop-in session that started a few years ago so local people can socialise, make new friends and have a meal together has got under way again for the next six months. Skipsea Village Hall hosts a Warm Space every Friday from 10am until 1pm. It...
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...
