An inquest has opened into the deaths of two people who lost their lives after entering the sea during a rescue attempt at Withernsea. Sarah Keeling, 45, and Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died after going into the water on Friday, January 2, in a bid to save Mrs Keeling’s...
RNLI volunteers from Withernsea have detailed the scale of their response to last week’s tragic coastal incident, describing extremely challenging sea conditions as they worked alongside partner agencies over several days. In a statement, RNLI Withernsea said it...
Local businesses across Withernsea and the wider area have rallied round in the wake of the tragedy on the seafront last week, turning shock and sadness into practical support through fundraising, donations and simple acts of kindness for those affected. Teresa...
by John Prince The discount clothing and homeware chain The Original Factory Shop – which has outlets in Withernsea and Hornsea – has gone into administration, leaving more than 1,000 employees nationally in doubt over their futures. The discount retailer sells a wide...
by John Prince As part of the multi-agency operation over the weekend, which saw dozens of emergency service workers and volunteers taking part in the search, Hornsea Inshore Rescue was able to provide assistance from further up the coast. Initially hampered by high...
Hull City's Sorba Thomas has escaped unharmed after his car overturned near the club’s Cottingham training ground this morning. His grey Land Rover Defender was pictured on its roof, with broken windows, in Millhouse Woods Lane, a small side street close to the...
Blue Light Weekend has been named among the finalists for a major tourism award after a record-breaking number of entries from across Hull and East Yorkshire. The annual Withernsea event is in the running for Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year at the 2026 Remarkable...
by Sam Hawcroft Work under way at Aldi in Withernsea is for equipment connected with a new national scheme allowing shoppers to return empty drinks containers and reclaim a deposit, the supermarket has confirmed. Cllr Jon Dimberline raised curiosity on social media...
by Sam Hawcroft A powerful evening organised by Preston WI brought together campaigners, charities, community leaders and support organisations to raise awareness of domestic abuse – and to ask what more can be done locally to help those affected. The No More Violence...
by Sam Hawcroft A powerful evening organised by Preston WI brought together campaigners, charities, community leaders and support organisations to raise awareness of domestic abuse – and to ask what more can be done locally to help those affected. The No More Violence...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon Museum has marked a major milestone as volunteers, supporters and local dignitaries came together to celebrate 30 years since it first opened to the public. The museum, tucked behind Hedon Town Hall off Watmough’s Arcade, opened on September 28,...
