by John Prince After years of dedicated service, Rev Tina Minett Stevens, the vicar of Hornsea’s St Nicholas Church, is preparing to leave, closing a memorable chapter in her church career. Her departure marks the end of a ministry that has touched many lives in the...
by John Prince Hornsea is preparing for one of the most significant periods of growth in its recent history, with six major housing developments set to reshape the town. More than 650 new homes are already under construction, or are in the planning stages. Two of the...
EXCLUSIVE by John Prince The Archbishop of York paid a visit to Hornsea at the weekend to hold a special service, and to honour a local resident who is thought to be one of the longest-serving church organists in the country. The Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell came to...
If you switch on to the BBC coverage of the World Indoor Bowls Championships in late January, you may just spot a tall, bearded young man from Hornsea playing with the elite at the Ambassador Cruise Line Indoor World Bowls Championships. At just 29, James Baxter has...
Hornsea Inshore Rescue is preparing for its annual Christmas festival, with the lobster pot Christmas tree now in place and awaiting its lights. Tractors and boats will also be illuminated with thousands of lights for the event. The festival takes place from 4pm to...
By Sam Hawcroft Former pupils of Withernsea dance teacher Irene Lawson BEM are being asked to share their memories as part of the project marking her life with a blue plaque. A questionnaire has been launched by the Withernsea Riff Raff Heritage Project to build up a...
by John Prince A village church that has welcomed worshippers for more than 100 years is to close. Leven Methodist Church in East Street was opened in 1892, replacing the original 1816 chapel on the same site. At one point, Leven had two different chapels in East...
by Sam Hawcroft and John Prince Yorkshire Water has acknowledged that a storm overflow operated shortly before discoloured water was reported at Hornsea beach – but insists that sampling showed it was disturbed boulder clay rather than sewage. The company addressed...
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...
