by Rebecca Hannant The Young Farmers Association, which has branches across Holderness, is seeking new members. Since the 1920s young farmers clubs have swept across the country recruiting young people interested in farming and the countryside and offering them a...
by Terry Bearpark A Patrington man has had his military service on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean recognised with the award of a new medal. Jeffrey Robinson, now aged 86, was called up for national service in 1958, and because of his work as an apprentice in...
St Patrick’s Church in Patrington has been forced to close to the public indefinitely after it was vandalised by youths. On Saturday, September 29, at around 5.20pm, a group of children were witnessed around the village and are reported to have broken into the church,...
A Hull-based art group is launching its own gallery this month. Riverside Artists, which was formerly known as Street Art Hull because it holds outdoor art sales at numerous events throughout the year, is setting up the gallery space at the Oberon Building in Queen...
By Rebecca Hannant Having seen an online video showing the plight of a young girl named Storey Thompson, Patrington resident Mark “Jeff” Green set about mobilising patrons of his local pub, the Hildyard Arms, to raise money for Epilepsy Research UK. With the wheels set...
A Patrington man found to have more than 110,000 indecent images and videos of children across dozens of devices has been sentenced at Hull Crown Court. Daniel Greaves, 35, of Station Road, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children and...
by John Prince After eight months and 411 miles, Hornsea’s marathon man Mark Williamson has finally completed his epic fundraising challenge. In January, Mark set out to run six ultra marathons in a year to mark 50 years of CM Allott and Son Funeral Directors in...
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...
by Sam Hawcroft A pet treats business that started out in one of Withernsea’s new seafront kiosks is already moving on to bigger premises – in what the town council says is an early success story for the scheme. Chewtopia Natural Treats, run by Sarah Chisholm, is...
by Sam Hawcroft Seventeen local darts players had the chance to take on 10-time world champion Trina Gulliver when she visited the Ship Inn in Keyingham for a special exhibition night. The pub hailed the event on Saturday, October 3, as a great success, with...
by Gazette Reporter Fraudsters posing as Humberside Police officers are targeting members of the public in a telephone scam designed to trick people into handing over money or personal information. Police have issued a warning after receiving reports of suspicious...
