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 Tim Nuttall and John Prince A new coastal safety campaign inspired by the tragedy that claimed three lives on Withernsea’s central promenade in January has begun with a series of practical workshops for local schoolchildren. Withernsea High School became the first...
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea Lighthouse welcomed an estimated 250 visitors for a special open day showcasing the latest changes to its Made in Withernsea exhibition. Despite dreary weather on Monday, October 26, residents and visitors turned out in force to see the...
by Sam Hawcroft A Withernsea dance troupe is celebrating after winning 12 trophies and securing a return to national finals in Blackpool. Studio Victoriana took 20 dancers, aged from three to 33, to the Manchester heats of That’s Showbiz, a dance competition...
by Sam Hawcroft The newly reformed Ruby Reds are set to make their debut in a Christmas variety show raising money for Withernsea community group Townsmart. Ruby’s Christmas Cracker takes place on December 5 and 6, bringing together Ruby’s Dancercise, local singers,...
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 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...
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 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 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...
