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...
by Rebecca Hannant Mr Moo’s ice cream shop in Skipsea is celebrating 20 years in business with an open day this weekend. Since the Foreman family launched the business in 2003, Mr Moo’s has grown into a popular destination on the East Yorkshire coast serving a large...
by Rebecca Hannant Skipsea Primary School children have shared their views on the impact of coastal erosion on where they live. On Wednesday, July 19, representatives from the University of Hull and the Environment Agency visited the school as part of a community...
by John Prince It is not often you hear it called by its full title, but Halloween takes its name from the eve of All Saints’ Day in western Christianity, and the will-o’-the-wisp could hardly have asked for better conditions on Saturday as thick, ghostly fog...
Fireworks will light up Withernsea seafront on Friday night as the finale to a major community event centred on coastal safety. The display, at 6.45pm, will bring Cllr Kristina Richardson’s Coastal Community Safety event to a close following an afternoon of...
by Sam Hawcroft It is “only a matter of time” before someone is seriously injured by dangerous e-scooter riding in Withernsea, a town councillor has warned. Cllr Jon Dimberline spoke out as Humberside Police launched a forcewide campaign urging parents to think...
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...
by John Prince Figures have revealed that the work done by volunteers at Hornsea First Aid Centre could have helped to avoid almost £135,000 in NHS treatment costs in 2025. The charity, which was established in 2018, provides free first aid to residents and visitors...
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...
