Hornsea and Withernsea's beaches have once again both been awarded Blue Flag status. In the internationally recognised scheme run by environmental organisation Keep Britain Tidy, Hornsea has now achieved a Blue Flag for five years running, while Withernsea has earned...
Plans are being drawn up to help protect Hornsea Mere – Yorkshire’s largest freshwater lake and one of the region’s most important wildlife habitats – following the award of a development grant from the Water Restoration Fund. Situated within the Wassand Hall estate,...
Towns and villages across the region have come together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with Withernsea, Hornsea and Hedon leading commemorative events, displays and celebrations. In Withernsea, shops and businesses have been dressing their windows in red,...
by Angus Young Energy firm Ørsted has decided to “discontinue” its huge Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm development off the East Yorkshire coast. The Danish company has already completed two wind farm schemes known as Hornsea 1 and 2 in the North Sea. A third – Hornsea 3...
By Rebecca Hannant Communities across Holderness are preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a series of commemorative events, services and celebrations. Victory in Europe Day, celebrated on May 8, marks the formal end of the Second World War in Europe...
by John Prince Hornsea Collective, which is behind the resort’s popular Starfish Galaxy sculpture trail, has received funding for the next phase to go ahead. Six starfish sculptures are already up around town, and the plan is to put up a further 12 over two stages....
by Sam Hawcroft A Withernsea-born Hull KR supporter is preparing to take to the field at Sewell Group Craven Park alongside some of rugby league’s biggest names – all in aid of charity. Adam Pickering will play for the newly formed Rugby League Fan Club side against...
Main Street in Preston is set to remain closed after today's burst water main caused significant damage to the road. Water supplies across Withernsea and South Holderness should now be back up and running after two burst mains left homes across the area with low or no...
Harmony will come to Hedon this month as two singing groups take to the stage at St Augustine’s Church to help raise funds for its repair and restoration. Male chorus Humber Harmony and mixed group One Hull of a Chorus will perform at the church on Saturday, October...
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...
by John Prince September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and care teams have been available in Withernsea to offer advice and support to people living with the condition and those who care for them. Shores Homecare held a dementia awareness day at the Shores Centre ahead...
