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...
Some of the largest-ever losses of land have been recorded in the latest clifftop erosion survey along the Holderness coast. Last winter’s exceptional weather – which included 11 named storms and record rainfall – dramatically accelerated the rate of erosion in some...
Skipsea Play Park is holding a grand opening of its new facilities next month. The new playground features a twin activity tower, a toddler playboat, a seesaw, a car springer, a double basket swing and a double cradle swing. It also includes a disabled-friendly...
People who live or work on the East Riding coast are being asked to get involved in a project to help respond to the impacts of coastal erosion and create communities for the future. East Riding Council has secured £15 million of funding up to March 2027 to help...
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 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...
by John Prince Residents living in a small village between Hornsea and Withernsea are facing two weeks of traffic disruption, as motorists are being sent through it because of council roadworks. Withernwick, which has a population of just under 500 people, sits about...
by John Prince Every year, as part of the Alzheimer’s Society’s fundraising efforts, Memory Walks are held across the country, bringing together thousands of people to remember loved ones, support those living with dementia and raise money for vital services and...
