by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea Ladies’ Choir have been presented with new PA equipment by Blue Light Weekend, making it easier for the popular group to perform at community events across the area. The presentation followed the choir’s appearance at Blue Light Weekend’s...
Withernsea Methodist Church is relaunching its Warm Space and Food, Friendship and Fun programme as the autumn nights draw in. Starting on Thursday, October 2, and running through to the end of March 2026, the community room at the church in Hull Road will be open...
East Riding Council has said it is “disappointed” after new motorhome warning signs on Withernsea’s North Promenade were vandalised just weeks after being installed. The signs, which were put up earlier this month to remind motorhome owners to consider residents and...
A 66-year-old man has been arrested after an attack at a takeaway in Withernsea left another man in hospital with head injuries. Emergency services were called to Queen Street yesterday afternoon (Sunday, September 21) following reports of a serious assault at around...
East Riding Council is encouraging residents to attend a Help for Households community event in Withernsea on Thursday, September 25. The event will offer practical support and expert advice to help local people save money and stay warm this autumn and winter. It will...
Unsubstantiated claims that sewage is washing up on Hornsea beach are damaging the town’s economy and putting tourists off visiting the resort, councillors have warned. At the latest meeting of Hornsea Town Council, East Riding councillor Barbara Jefferson condemned...
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea legend Dot Perkins celebrated her 96th birthday in style with a surprise trike ride through the town – joking that she was the day’s “real carnival queen”. Dot was treated to the ride on Saturday, August 15, courtesy of Paul Whitehead at...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon & District Men in Sheds has renewed its appeal for suitable premises after a potential location fell through following about four months of discussions. The group, which was formed last year with the aim of establishing a workshop serving...
Withernsea mayor Kristina Richardson is looking for 99 people to join her in what she admits may be her “wildest challenge yet” – walking barefoot over hot coals to raise money for new lifesaving equipment on the prom. Cllr Richardson will lead a firewalk as part of...
by June Greensmith, HUG chairman For 10 years, Hornsea Urban Gardeners has worked tirelessly to make our town greener, brighter and more welcoming for residents and visitors alike. What began as a one-woman mission grew to a small group of determined volunteers and...
A man from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, has been prosecuted and ordered to pay £580 for abandoning a van in the village of Skirlaugh. Octavian Boncea of Frederick Street, Barnsley, left a silver/grey 2007 Renault Master...
