A local funeral director has sought to reassure past, present and future customers amid an ongoing police investigation into the activities of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors. M Garton & Son, which has a branch in Magdalen Lane, Hedon, as well as in Hull,...
by Rebecca Hannant Holderness Academy has been awarded Rainbow Flag status for its commitment to providing inclusion and visibility for LGBTQ+ people. To achieve the award, the Preston school has been on a two-year journey to meet several criteria including ensuring...
Free WiFi has been rolled out in more East Riding towns including in Hornsea, Withernsea and Hedon. East Riding Council is now providing internet access for residents and visitors in outdoor areas of the towns, as well as in Bridlington, Goole, Beverley, Pocklington...
By Rebecca Hannant Year nine students at Holderness Academy have donated a collection of items to Hedon Food Bank. On Monday, March 1, the pupils handed over a number of tinned and packaged items to Anita Jewitt-Holder, a volunteer at the food bank. The students...
By Rebecca Hannant On Wednesday, January 31, Head-on in Kids’ Club celebrated the retirement of manager Diane Hockless after 26 years. Diane started working at the Hedon club from its setup in 1998 and has worked with generations of children throughout the years. She...
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...
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...
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 More than 200 students at Hornsea School and Language College learned how to save a life when Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) volunteers visited as part of this year’s Restart a Heart Day. Four YAS volunteers attended the school, teaching CPR...
by Sam Hawcroft The newly reformed Ruby Reds are set to make their debut in a Christmas variety show raising money for Withernsea community group Townsmart. Ruby’s Christmas Cracker takes place on December 5 and 6, bringing together Ruby’s Dancercise, local singers,...
