by Tim Nuttall A community performance of the folk opera Sarah (Life Turned Her That Way) will take place at Withernsea’s Methodist Church this Friday, January 10. Written and performed by members of the Beggar’s Folk Club Music Foundation, a collective formed by...
by Rebecca Hannant A website launched as part of the legacy of the Withernsea war memorial clock project is shining a new light on the social history surrounding St Nicholas Church. In a bid to tell the stories of the Withernsea soldiers who fought and died in the...
A large number of spectators gathered on Withernsea’s promenade on Boxing Day to watch more than 80 people of all ages take to the cold North Sea. The annual event, organised by Withernsea and District Lions Club, attracted the largest number of dippers for many...
by Terry Bearpark Father Christmas was kept busy as some 100 children visited him at Withernsea Lighthouse. As always, he had a kind word for every visitor before handing out a suitable present in his grotto. The event was organised by the Friends of the Lighthouse,...
by Rebecca Hannant The newly formed Town SMART initiative has received its first donations from two local organisations. Following the launch of the town clean-up operation, Withernsea RNLI and the Humber Coastguard Association have donated a combined £1,250 to help...
Hull City will begin their return to the Premier League with a home clash against Manchester United. The Tigers will welcome the Old Trafford side to the MKM Stadium at 12.30pm on Saturday, August 22, in a headline opening fixture for Sergej Jakirović’s team. City’s...
by John Prince A town centre café that provides a welcoming place for people to come together, meet new friends and dine on fresh, affordable meals is marking its first anniversary. The Community Café in Hornsea is open three days a week, every week at St Nicholas...
by Sam Hawcroft A new exhibition at Withernsea Lighthouse celebrating people with connections to the town has been officially opened by the town’s mayor. Made in Withernsea shines a light on local talent and achievement across the arts, music, sport, broadcasting,...
Blue Light Weekend supporters are being urged to get behind the Withernsea event as it bids to win a major regional tourism award. The popular weekend is the only Holderness event shortlisted for Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year at the 2026 Remarkable East...
by John Prince A group of volunteers who aim to improve the visual appeal, environment and community wellbeing in Hornsea has won a string of awards at the town’s annual horticultural show. The show, which is now in its eighth year, was held at St Nicholas Church...
by Sam Hawcroft Calls have been made for Withernsea’s mayor to remain in office for a second year rather than step down next May under the town council’s current system. Dave Penson, a local businessman and lifelong Withernsea resident, has asked councillors to make...
