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...
Naturalists in East Yorkshire are appealing for more reports of terrapin sightings in Holderness after they were surprised to find records of the non-native animals at numerous sites across Hull and the East Riding. In a study published this summer, Dr Africa Gómez, a...
by Ray Duffill East Riding Council’s consultation on its Local Plan has sparked concern in Hedon and surrounding areas after consultation pop-ins were omitted from South West Holderness. The council has invited residents to have their say on plans for development that...
By Ray Duffill A retired Paull milkman has been honoured for his services to the village. Paull Parish Council made the presentation to Paul Marling at the Humber Tavern on Tuesday. Graham Shaw, chairman of Paull Parish Council, said: “Paul served the village for 44...
By Ray Duffill A modern-day pilgrimage began at St Augustine’s Church in Hedon on Saturday as 15 hardy walkers made their way along the Humber Bank to the village of Paull. The pilgrimage was the brainchild of Rev Philip West who has retired to the local area and has...
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 A retired midwife who was unable to walk after developing a condition that left her with severe numbness and loss of movement in the lower part of her body has completed her month-long charity walk, raising over £1,000. Rosie Bullard from Hornsea...
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 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...
by John Prince A couple from South America have visited the UK to meet a father and son who are living with the same rare birth condition. Seven-year-old Joshua Arnott and dad Mike from Hornsea both have arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) – or just...
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...
