Preston Fire Station will host an open day later this month. The station will welcome visitors between 10.30am and 3pm on Saturday, October 26. A range of family activities will be available, including local craft stalls, inflatables, food and drinks, and games. Other...
by Andrew Spence Holderness Academy has announced it is holding a public consultation on the proposed closure of its sixth form. In a letter sent out to parents, the school, which is a part of the Consortium Academy Trust, has said “falling numbers in the sixth form...
by Ray Duffill Following the successful Preston Show and Family Fun Day last month, a presentation evening was held at the Nags Head in Preston on Sunday, September 8. The evening was well attended with singer Liam Pattison providing entertainment. The Preston Village...
By Rebecca Hannant Students at Holderness Academy have received their A-level results, gaining on average one grade higher than previous years. Ryan topped the results, gaining an A* in design technology, C in religious studies and a C in psychology. He is going on to...
by Rebecca Hannant The beloved “fashionista” receptionist at Holderness Academy has retired after 18 years of service. Since 2006, Joy Harrison has worked front of house at the school greeting students and parents alike. Over this time, she says she has seen many...
by Sam Hawcroft One of the frustrations of putting together a newspaper is knowing how many good photographs never make it on to the page. We travel to events across Holderness and Hornsea, taking far more pictures than we can publish. Print deadlines, advertising and...
by Tim Nuttall and John Prince A new coastal safety campaign inspired by the tragedy that claimed three lives on Withernsea’s central promenade in January has begun with a series of practical workshops for local schoolchildren. Withernsea High School became the first...
by John Prince There were tears, memories and hopes for the future as Skirlington Market near Skipsea held its final day of trading at the weekend, ending 40 years at its familiar home. Generations have spent their weekends browsing the stalls, hunting for...
The Bank of England has raised its base rate from 3.75 per cent to 4 per cent, the first increase in more than three years, as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up energy prices. Eight members of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee backed the widely expected...
by John Prince Proposals to breathe new life into an underused area of Hall Garth Park in Hornsea have taken a step forward, with councillors agreeing to commission initial designs and investigate grant funding for the scheme. Hornsea Town Council has approved a...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon endurance runner Mike Humphreys has passed a staggering 10,000km on his epic run across South America – and surpassed an existing world record by completing 163 consecutive 50km ultramarathons. The challenge, which at the time of going to press...
