A booklet has been produced to mark the 70th anniversary of the North Sea floods, which badly affected Spurn, Kilnsea and Easington. The publication by the Spurn, Kilnsea and Easington Local Studies Group (Skeals) follows an exhibition earlier in the year. It includes...
by Sam Hawcroft A Kilnsea-based folk club has raised money to buy much-needed chairs for Castle Hill Hospital’s high observation room to mark two major milestones for one of its veteran members. Bob Parkes, who celebrated his 85th birthday at the Beggar’s Folk Club...
The Sandy Beaches Spurn 7 was held on Sunday, March 19, with a record sell-out field of 180 runners. Runners came from across the river and as far away as Sheffield to what is quickly becoming a must-do early-year event. On a glorious sunny Sunday morning, which felt...
Founding members of the East End Cancer Relief Fund have handed over a final donation to Castle Hill Hospital for its new cancer ward, paving the way for a new generation of fundraisers. On March 1, the fundraisers handed a donation of £3,500 to Clare Norris of the...
Following three years of disruption caused by the Covid pandemic, the Albemarle Probus Club is looking to recruit new male members once again. The club meets at the Camerton in Thorngumbald on the first and third Monday mornings each month. The first Monday is a...
by John Prince Paul Harper from Hornsea who has been collecting money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance for around ten years by displaying his collection of handmade wooden tractors, has surpassed his target of £30,000. 89-year-old Paul, who we featured in the Gazette...
by John Prince Residents living in a small village between Hornsea and Withernsea are facing two weeks of traffic disruption, as motorists are being sent through it because of council roadworks. Withernwick, which has a population of just under 500 people, sits about...
by John Prince Every year, as part of the Alzheimer’s Society’s fundraising efforts, Memory Walks are held across the country, bringing together thousands of people to remember loved ones, support those living with dementia and raise money for vital services and...
by John Prince Social care is once again at the centre of the political debate – and for families across the East Riding, the outcome could have a very real impact on how much a loved one may be expected to pay towards their own care, and how much of their savings and...
Reform UK has dismissed as “baseless” a complaint that Hull and East Yorkshire mayor Luke Campbell showed naked photographs of himself to a female member of staff. A party spokesman said: “Luke firmly denies the allegations. They come from a disgruntled employee...
by Sam Hawcroft A revived heritage weekend has been hailed a success after raising thousands for a local cancer charity. Winestead Heritage Weekend, held on October 10-11, brought back an event that had previously taken place at Welwick, with steam and stationary...
