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 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 Sam Hawcroft A powerful evening organised by Preston WI brought together campaigners, charities, community leaders and support organisations to raise awareness of domestic abuse – and to ask what more can be done locally to help those affected. The No More Violence...
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...
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 Tim Nuttall and John Prince A new coastal safety campaign inspired by the tragedy that claimed three lives on Withernsea’s central promenade in January has begun with a series of practical workshops for local schoolchildren. Withernsea High School became the first...
by John Prince There were tears, memories and hopes for the future as Skirlington Market near Skipsea held its final day of trading at the weekend, ending 40 years at its familiar home. Generations have spent their weekends browsing the stalls, hunting for...
by Gazette Reporter Households are set to receive a £100 winter energy payment, motorists will benefit from an extended fuel duty freeze and thousands more small businesses will escape business rates under a Budget aimed at easing the cost of living. Chancellor John...
