by Tim Nuttall The pupils of Roos C of E Primary School have embraced the summer festival season by staging their own celebration of talent and creativity. At a Sunshine and Sparkle event attended by parents, carers and members of the wider school community, pupils...
by Rebecca Hannant A Roos woman has raised more than £1,000 after walking the Three Peaks Challenge. Laura Dovey said she was inspired to do the challenge after going on walks throughout the Covid lockdowns. Laura said: “I started walking just before Covid hit, for...
A Roos-based author has published a new novel set largely in Hull and Holderness. The Widening River is the second book by Hazel Hutchinson. Withernsea, Spurn and the village of Roos are the settings for key scenes in the novel, which also features locations in Hull,...
By Rebecca Hannant A 13-year-old boy from Roos is challenging himself to cover at least 50km on his horse while raising money for the Bone Cancer Research Trust. In a bid to raise money and awareness for the charity, keen rider Oliver Cullen has pledged to go on a...
An actress from Roos has landed her “dream role” in the musical Crazy for You at Hull New Theatre. The award-winning Hessle Theatre Company are about to perform their version of the hit Broadway musical that is packed with Gershwin showstoppers including I Got Rhythm,...
by John Prince The fireworks will be on at Hall Garth Park in Hornsea this Friday, November 6, as the popular annual event returns with free entertainment for the family. It will get under way at around 4.30pm, with hot food, drinks and fairground rides available...
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...
by Sam Hawcroft From the towering figures beside the road to the sign above its village pub, Welwick keeps its connection to the Gunpowder Plot in plain sight. This November 5 marks 421 years since the failed attempt to blow up King James I and Parliament – a...
by John Prince The value of protecting coastal communities from the advancing sea – and what could be lost if that protection disappears – is being examined as part of a £15 million project along the Holderness coast. Residents have been taking part in workshops...
by John Prince Parking restrictions could be introduced near a village primary school following complaints from residents about unsafe and inconsiderate parking during the school run – with some even claiming they're being harassed by parents. East Riding Council is...
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...
