by Terry Bearpark A Holmpton man has made a substantial donation to Withernsea RNLI to thank them for rescuing his dog after it fell over the cliff. John Gaunt was walking with his dog Bronte near the edge of the cliff close to his home recently when the crumbling...
A painting depicting a soldier in a field of poppies has raised £600 for the Withernsea branch of the Royal British Legion. It was painted by RAOB Tower Littlewood Lodge member Mark Fox who wanted to do something to help the RBL and came up with the idea of the...
Withernsea RNLI will be marking two special anniversaries – as well as the launch of its new shop – at a garden party at the town’s lighthouse. At the event on Saturday, June 15, from 10am to 3pm, visitors to Withernsea Lighthouse will have the chance to meet the...
An organisation set up to help families in Hull manage their finances estimates that it has saved members across the region £25 million in interest charges during the quarter of a century since it was launched. HEY Credit Union – which was founded by a small group of...
By Terry Bearpark A Patrington man was honoured to be invited to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace last month as part of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary celebrations. Malcolm Watkinson had the added bonus of being one of just 18 attendees to be selected to meet...
by Sam Hawcroft A Hedon knitting group have issued an appeal for help as they work to create a poppy display for St Augustine’s Church in time for Remembrance. Members of the Knit and Natter group, who meet every Thursday at Hedon Library, have already made more than...
A historic tower partly hidden behind trees and bushes on a housing development is due for a revamp, as its owners get ready to open it to the public later this year. Because of the foliage at this time of year, Bettison’s Folly...
by Sam Hawcroft Blue Light Weekend will turn up the volume this summer as Blue Light Live brings two days of free music, big-stage atmosphere and local favourites to Withernsea’s Italian Gardens. The event, on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, will build on...
EXCLUSIVE by Sam Hawcroft A private ceremony has been held to recognise members of the emergency services and other organisations who responded to the Withernsea sea tragedy earlier this year. Representatives of the services involved in the events of January 2-17...
by Angus Young Supporters of plans for the UK’s first hydrogen cluster around the Humber say it could be an economic gamechanger for the region. The proposed Humber Hydrogen network initially connecting five sites on either side of the estuary is being backed by four...
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...
