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Report crime to us, not social media, say police

Report crime to us, not social media, say police

by Rebecca Hannant Humberside Police have urged people in Withernsea to continue reporting crime after a spate of vandalism and antisocial behaviour in the town and surrounding areas. Recent incidents include damage to cars and property, burglary, attempted...

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Nativity play featuring live animals to be staged in town

Nativity play featuring live animals to be staged in town

by Rebecca Hannant Valley Gardens in Withernsea is to host an outdoor nativity play featuring real animals this Christmas. On December 4, Withernsea Churches Together will host the event, which will depict four separate scenes, beginning with the appearance of the...

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Band goes from Blue Light to Welly night

Band goes from Blue Light to Welly night

by Sam Hawcroft A band that was “born” at Withernsea’s Blue Light Weekend has secured a headline gig at one of Hull’s most popular nightclubs. The Alternative Solution turned heads when supporting Withernsea legends Them Naked Men at the Willows Holiday Park during...

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Poppies cascade from Pier Towers ahead of Remembrance

Poppies cascade from Pier Towers ahead of Remembrance

By Rebecca Hannant A cascade of poppies has been hung on Withernsea’s Pier Towers in time for Remembrance Day. For the second year running, a net with hundreds of crocheted and knitted poppies attached to it has been draped on the landmark. The project was organised...

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Congestion fears at ‘no right turn’ junction

Congestion fears at ‘no right turn’ junction

By John Prince There are growing concerns about traffic congestion near a road junction in the centre of Hornsea, where restrictions prevent motorists from turning right onto a busy shopping street. The busy T‑junction at the end of Newbegin, where it joins Southgate,...

Seascape displays go up ahead of Open Gardens event

Seascape displays go up ahead of Open Gardens event

By John Prince Displays featuring seascapes made out of wool and wood have been put up on Hornsea seafront. They’re to support the upcoming Open Gardens event in the town to raise funds for the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI). The displays at the NCI station...

‘Guide dogs gave me freedom, confidence and a future’

‘Guide dogs gave me freedom, confidence and a future’

By John Prince For Nicky Dixon, a guide dog is not a luxury, it is her independence, her safety and her dignity. And on one snowy winter day, the reason her son Sam survived a medical episode as a baby. Through her adult life, Nicky, from Hornsea, who has been blind...

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Long-service honours for Hornsea Lions

Long-service honours for Hornsea Lions

by John Prince Members of the Hornsea District Lions Club have been celebrating after being presented with long-service awards for their commitment and dedication to helping others. Lions Clubs International is the largest non-political, non-sectarian volunteer...

World champion hopes to encourage women’s darts

World champion hopes to encourage women’s darts

by Sam Hawcroft Ten-time women’s world darts champion Trina Gulliver will take on players at a Keyingham pub next month, with organisers hoping her visit will encourage more women to take up the sport. The Ship Inn will host the exhibition on Saturday, October 3, at...

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