by Sam Hawcroft A Hedon florist who helped save Thorngumbald Young Farmers’ Club from closure has been shortlisted for a national award. Katie Acey, who runs Floral Curiosity in Hedon, is one of five finalists for the Heart of YFC Award at the National Federation of...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon families are being invited to make plenty of noise as the Tour of Britain races through the town next month. Stage three of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men will start in Hull on Friday, September 4, before heading into the East Riding and along...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon & District Men in Sheds has renewed its appeal for suitable premises after a potential location fell through following about four months of discussions. The group, which was formed last year with the aim of establishing a workshop serving...
by Sam Hawcroft A weekly motorcycle meet in Hedon supported Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s Turn Yorkshire Yellow Week on Monday, July 6. Visitors to the gathering at St Augustine’s Church were encouraged to add a splash of yellow to their outfits in recognition of the...
by Sam Hawcroft and John Prince With robes, chains, a three-cornered hat, the town’s golden mace and a crowd of excited children waiting outside for pennies to be thrown, Hedon’s new mayor has taken up one of the most historic civic roles in the region. On Thursday,...
by John Prince The fireworks will be on at Hall Garth Park in Hornsea this Friday, November 6, as the popular annual event returns with free entertainment for the family. It will get under way at around 4.30pm, with hot food, drinks and fairground rides available...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon endurance runner Mike Humphreys has passed a staggering 10,000km on his epic run across South America – and surpassed an existing world record by completing 163 consecutive 50km ultramarathons. The challenge, which at the time of going to press...
by Sam Hawcroft From the towering figures beside the road to the sign above its village pub, Welwick keeps its connection to the Gunpowder Plot in plain sight. This November 5 marks 421 years since the failed attempt to blow up King James I and Parliament – a...
by John Prince The value of protecting coastal communities from the advancing sea – and what could be lost if that protection disappears – is being examined as part of a £15 million project along the Holderness coast. Residents have been taking part in workshops...
by John Prince Parking restrictions could be introduced near a village primary school following complaints from residents about unsafe and inconsiderate parking during the school run – with some even claiming they're being harassed by parents. East Riding Council is...
The Bank of England has raised its base rate from 3.75 per cent to 4 per cent, the first increase in more than three years, as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up energy prices. Eight members of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee backed the widely expected...
