A Withernsea businessman has been appointed to lead the board overseeing a £19.6 million regeneration programme, as its boundary expands to include the whole town and Rimswell parish. Howard Gant, who also chairs Withernsea AFC, has taken over from interim chairman...
by Sam Hawcroft A revived heritage weekend has been hailed a success after raising thousands for a local cancer charity. Winestead Heritage Weekend, held on October 10-11, brought back an event that had previously taken place at Welwick, with steam and stationary...
by James Bovington Holderness boxer Marillious Kelly has won his debut professional fight on a show at Connexin Live in Hull, in what his coach and manager Curtis Woodhouse described as “a fantastic performance from a fighter who’s a breath of fresh air”....
by Sam Hawcroft A popular heritage event once held at Welwick is being revived next month – with steam engines, vintage vehicles, tractors, stalls and family entertainment promised across a packed weekend. Winestead Heritage Weekend will take place on Saturday and...
Great Newsome Brewery has cancelled this year’s Festivale, which had been due to return later this month. The beer, food and music event was set to take place at Great Newsome Farm, Winestead, on June 19 and 20, with Sup-up Sunday also planned for June 21. Organisers...
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...
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 Sam Hawcroft Former Shores Centre chief executive Jayne Nendick has received her MBE at Windsor Castle for services to the community in Withernsea and South East Holderness. Jayne, who was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours, attended the ceremony on...
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...
