Humberside Fire and Rescue have been tackling a large building fire at Patrington this morning. The fire service said it received a call just after 9am and crews were quick to arrive on the scene near Station Road with the blaze already well-established. The smoke...
by Terry Bearpark Hard work by a group of young people on Saturday certainly paid off by raising a large amount of cash for two organisations. Members of Patrington Young Farmers’ Club held a successful car wash at the local fire station, courtesy of Humberside Fire...
by Terry Bearpark Patrington Parish Council and Patrington Village Hall have announced the addition of another defibrillator (AED) in the village for use of residents in an emergency. This has been made possible by generous donations by the Withernsea and District...
By Sam Hawcroft A member of a local outdoor water swimming group has pledged to swim 6km this month to raise money to help in the fight against motor neurone disease. Lynn Massey-Davis, of Patrington, who is a member of the Bright Pink Ladies, said she was undertaking...
The Government has confirmed that nuclear waste cannot come to a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in South Holderness. It comes after Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart wrote to nuclear minister Andrew Bowie to request confirmation that Nuclear Waste Services...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon Museum has marked a major milestone as volunteers, supporters and local dignitaries came together to celebrate 30 years since it first opened to the public. The museum, tucked behind Hedon Town Hall off Watmough’s Arcade, opened on September 28,...
by John Prince Hornsea Town Council has agreed increases of up to 30 per cent in town hall room hire and wedding charges after hearing that some bookings are costing the authority money. Councillors backed recommendations from the council’s finance committee following...
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...
A vicar whose journey to Holderness began on the other side of the world is to be thanked for his ministry this weekend. A celebration for Rev Alisdair Laird will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Patrington, on Saturday, October 17, as he prepares to retire. Rev Laird,...
by John Prince The warning on the posters for the Fairly Useless Theatre Company’s production of the adult pantomime Sinderz was probably enough to keep some people away from the opening night last weekend – yet the show in its various forms has proved be a huge hit...
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...
