Pupils at Thorngumbald Primary School are celebrating twice over after excelling both in the classroom and on the sports field. The school has recently been rated Good by Ofsted, in what teachers say is testament to the school’s commitment to providing a high-quality...
Yorkshire Energy Park is to launch a new annual £20,000 Community Fund aimed at supporting local groups and charities in South West Holderness. Administered by long-standing local charity Hull CVS, the fund will make available grants of between £500 to £5,000 to...
by Ray Duffill A former Methodist chapel in Thorngumbald is being offered for sale following falling congregation numbers. The declining number of worshippers had been a problem at the chapel for a number of years. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, there had been an...
Renowned Withernsea doctor Tony Fouracre was the guest of honour at the Albemarle Probus Club after celebrating his 100th birthday. Dr Fouracre, whose family have continuously served the people of South East Holderness for 90 years, reached his milestone birthday on...
By Ray Duffill Holderness Lions are once again taking Santa and his sleigh across South Holderness. This annual tradition organised by the charitable Lions will see Santa visit Sproatley, Hedon, Thorngumbald and Preston. The Lions do point out that all of these dates...
Schools, sports teams and community groups supporting children and young people are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects. The Tesco Fruit and Veg Grants scheme supports projects that improve access to healthy food for children and young...
by Gazette Reporter People living with mental health conditions must have a greater say in the services they rely on, as a worldwide campaign warns that listening to their experiences is not enough unless it leads to meaningful change. The World Federation for Mental...
by Gazette Reporter Fraudsters posing as Humberside Police officers are targeting members of the public in a telephone scam designed to trick people into handing over money or personal information. Police have issued a warning after receiving reports of suspicious...
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 Hornsea Inshore Rescue crew are well trained in saving lives at sea and spend many hours out on the water and on land making sure they’re ready for any scenario. But it’s not often they have to scramble and come to the rescue of a poorly swan. Well, on...
by John Prince A brand-new tarmac path that will dramatically improve access between Seaton and Hornsea along the A1035 has been welcomed by an East Riding councillor who has been fighting to get it built for almost two decades. North Holderness ward councillor...
