The Tour of Britain cycle race will pass through Hornsea and several villages in North Holderness, it has been revealed. The third stage of the 2023 race, which will take place on Tuesday, September 5, will start in Goole and will pass through Howden, Market Weighton,...
One of the UK’s most vibrant and prolific touring theatre companies is bringing a family-friendly show to Skipsea next week. The Marvellous, Mystical Musical Box, by Kate Bramley, with songs from award-winning singer-songwriter Jez Lowe, will feature magical puppet...
By Rebecca Hannant People across Holderness have been asked to comment on the revised boundary commission review, which could lead to significant changes in some parts of the region. The Boundary Commission for England has published its third-round proposals for...
A number of businesses and attractions in our region are eagerly anticipating this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) after finding out they had made the shortlist of finalists. Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) revealed the list of 73...
by Rebecca Hannant TV presenter Timmy Mallett stopped off in our region during his mammoth round-Britain cycling challenge – and spoke of its welcoming people and dramatic landscapes. Although Timmy became a household name in the 1980s, presenting the hit children’s...
Two Withernsea RNLI volunteers have qualified as launch authorities, with one already putting his training into practice during a search for a missing person. Darren England and John Hickey, a former member of HM Coastguard, passed their assessments "with flying...
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea Carnival’s chairman is stepping down after 20 years, with organisers and supporters calling for more people to help secure the event’s future. John Patchett, known to many as “Mr Carnival”, hopes to remain on the committee as attention turns...
By Sam Hawcroft Yorkshire Water has been given the lowest possible environmental rating after pollution incidents across its network rose sharply – as a Hornsea campaigner continues to press the company for greater investment in the town’s sewer system. The...
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...
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 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...
