by Ray Duffill The election of the 677th mayor of Hedon took place on Thursday, May 23. Following his formal election and having been invested in his chain of office, Councillor Colin Billany undertook his first official public function as mayor by officiating at the...
By Ray Duffill A photowalk from Hedon to the village of Paull will take place next week on Wednesday, May 22, leaving from outside the Haven Arms in Havenside at just after 7pm. The route will take photographers along the Humber Bank allowing them to see (on the...
The Albemarle Probus Club, a club for retired men across South Holderness, held a successful Presidents’ Dinner last week during which they were entertained by the Green Ginger Garland Dancers. The club meets at the Camerton pub in Thorngumbald on the first and third...
by Terry Bearpark A local charity has seen its funds boosted by almost £5,000 thanks to a grand Easter draw. In aid of the Kerry Key Foundation, it took place at the Memorial Hall in Burton Pidsea on Sunday when supporters and those who have benefited from its...
Yorkshire Energy Park (YEP) has relaunched its £20,000 per year Community Fund aimed at supporting local community groups and charities operating in South West Holderness. Administered by longstanding local charity Hull CVS, the fund will again make available grants...
Hull City's Sorba Thomas has escaped unharmed after his car overturned near the club’s Cottingham training ground this morning. His grey Land Rover Defender was pictured on its roof, with broken windows, in Millhouse Woods Lane, a small side street close to the...
Blue Light Weekend has been named among the finalists for a major tourism award after a record-breaking number of entries from across Hull and East Yorkshire. The annual Withernsea event is in the running for Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year at the 2026 Remarkable...
by Sam Hawcroft Work under way at Aldi in Withernsea is for equipment connected with a new national scheme allowing shoppers to return empty drinks containers and reclaim a deposit, the supermarket has confirmed. Cllr Jon Dimberline raised curiosity on social media...
Some of the remarkable women with connections to Withernsea will be celebrated at a special event this weekend. Local historians Darrin Stevens and Godfrey Holmes have joined forces for Violet Day at St Nicholas Church on Saturday, October 10, highlighting women who...
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 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...
