by Ray Duffill The Hedon penny throwing event last Thursday also served as an introduction to the town’s 676th mayor, councillor Di Storr. The traditional event, normally the first public act of the new mayor, is a fun event, a historical parody of when Hedon was a...
by Ray Duffill It was a long bank holiday weekend of birthday celebrations for Hedon resident Gladys Lewis – but this was no ordinary party. Friends and family queued for 30 minutes to get into the Hedon British Legion Club on Monday, May 29, to mark Gladys’s 100th...
by Ray Duffill Hedon’s 675th mayor, Councillor David Thompson, has finished his term of office on a positive note by awarding two prestigious Hedon Shields to people who have made a difference to their local community. Additionally, the mayor presented his chosen good...
By Ray Duffill A five-month-old puppy from Bilton was declared the outright winner of the Hedon Scrufts dog show on Saturday. Belle, a cocker spaniel, won two categories at the competition held in the marquee at the Haven Arms: Pawfect Puppy, and the Dog that Judges...
By Rebecca Hannant A new shop has opened in Hedon showcasing the work of independent traders across the region and further afield. Made It Studio, which aims to encourage people to support local businesses, is home to more than 20 independents and sells a wide range...
by Sam Hawcroft A popular heritage event once held at Welwick is being revived next month – with steam engines, vintage vehicles, tractors, stalls and family entertainment promised across a packed weekend. Winestead Heritage Weekend will take place on Saturday and...
EXCLUSIVE by Sam Hawcroft A private ceremony has been held to recognise members of the emergency services and other organisations who responded to the Withernsea sea tragedy earlier this year. Representatives of the services involved in the events of January 2-17...
by Sam Hawcroft Extra measures to tackle dust are to be introduced at a major housing development in Withernsea following complaints from neighbouring residents. East Riding Council planning enforcement officers have visited the Vistry Homes site in Hull Road after...
EXCLUSIVE by John Prince It was a day to remember for a charity fundraiser who got a huge surprise last weekend, as a convoy of 15 tractors rolled into town to give him a big thank you for his hard work. For the past decade, 89-year-old Paul Harper from...
by John Prince A petition signed by 62 people has been submitted in support of plans to expand a Hornsea bar and café into a basement entertainment and function venue. The petition has been lodged with East Riding Council as part of a planning application for...
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea’s Christmas celebrations are set to spread across the town centre this year, with road closures, a festive market and the return of a real Christmas tree as part of an expanded Dickensian event. Mayor Cllr Kristina Richardson has outlined...
