by Tim Nuttall Outdoor tennis has returned to Withernsea following the completion of a £350,000 redevelopment and refurbishment project, culminating in the installation of three floodlit, all-weather courts. The new facilities are now open and available for bookings,...
East Riding Council has confirmed it has installed signs on Withernsea’s North Promenade in an attempt to deter motorhome owners from parking and sleeping overnight. The signs say: "Use of vehicles for sleeping or camping is not permitted on this road. Please use one...
by Rebecca Hannant Residents and business owners are divided over the growing number of motorhomes parked along Withernsea’s North Promenade. In recent months, motorhomes have become a common sight, sparking debate about their impact on the town. Some promenade...
by Rebecca Hannant Storey’s Funfair is dedicating an hour of its takings to support community clean-up group TownSMART. On Friday, August 29, from 6pm to 7pm, all proceeds from rides, games, food and drink at the fair on Withernsea's prom will be donated to the...
Withernsea Carnival’s parade went ahead as planned after dozens of volunteers came forward at the last minute to save the event. On Friday evening, organisers had warned that the highlight of carnival week was at risk of cancellation unless more marshals could be...
Two men who enticed a man they knew into a car before robbing, restraining and assaulting him in Hornsea have been jailed. Mason Senior, 25, of Mirfield, admitted kidnap and robbery and was sentenced to five years in prison at Hull Crown Court on Wednesday, August 12....
DON'T MISS OUR 12-PAGE PICTURE SPECIAL IN PRINT AND ONLINE THIS WEEK! by Sam Hawcroft The fourth annual Blue Light Weekend has been hailed a success after thousands of people flocked to Withernsea to enjoy two days of activities on land, sea and in the air. This year,...
by John Prince Following a meeting between the Royal British Legion (RBL) and Hornsea Town Council, it has been concluded that more volunteer marshals are needed for the town’s Remembrance commemorations to go ahead in November. The Gazette revealed a couple of weeks...
by Terry Bearpark An international artist who has chosen a Yorkshire seaside town as his base has now opened a new gallery in the resort. Three years ago, Mark Fox, who is self-taught, moved from Derbyshire to Withernsea and has held two exhibitions at the lighthouse...
by John Prince The Hornsea and East Riding Speech and Drama Festival has been revived this year, attracting more than 50 entrants from up and down the east coast. Last held in 2011, the festival is to encourage young people and adults to perform in public and in front...
by John Prince After eight months and 411 miles, Hornsea’s marathon man Mark Williamson has finally completed his epic fundraising challenge. In January, Mark set out to run six ultra marathons in a year to mark 50 years of CM Allott and Son Funeral Directors in...
