by John Prince Proposals by a holiday park company to close Skirlington Market and move it to Hornsea Village have been turned down by the market’s operators. Unity Holidays plans to expand its caravan park next to the market in Hornsea Road near Skipsea, meaning the...
by Rebecca Hannant An East Riding councillor has defected from the Conservative Party to join Reform UK. Councillor Denise Howard, who represents the East Wolds and Coastal ward – which includes Brandesburton, Skipsea and Beeford – said she felt “let down by so many...
Well-known local author Val Wood will be taking to the road for an “adventure” next month – and she is inviting book lovers to join her. Between 9.45am and 3.45pm on Friday, March 21, she will be travelling on one of the region’s mobile libraries, making stops in...
by Angus Young A detailed picture of life in Anglo-Saxon Holderness is being revealed for the first time by archaeologists after a series of excavations along the route of underground offshore wind farm cables. It has long been clear the area was inhabited by the...
A Skipsea man is embarking on a challenge to row, cycle and walk three marathons in three days in memory of his mother-in-law and to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Tony Newman, owner of Village Farm Marquees, will take on the challenge between...
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...
