by Rebecca Hannant The Withernsea Carnival committee are gearing up for their 100th anniversary event this summer. The carnival has been a popular tradition since 1924, hosting a range of events for children and adults alike. This year organisers are planning another...
by Terry Bearpark From the recent 70th wedding anniversary celebrations of a much-respected Withernsea couple, a very generous donation has been made to the local lifeboat station. Michael and Daphne Spicer marked their platinum anniversary with a party for family and...
Choirs from Withernsea and Hornsea as well as students from both towns are to join a renowned orchestra for a concert inspired by the dramatic East Yorkshire coastline. Manchester Camerata will visit Withernsea High School on Thursday, April 18. Starting at 6.30pm,...
by Rebecca Hannant The family that runs a popular travelling funfair has boosted the campaign to get Withernsea’s war memorial clock chiming once more. Storey’s funfair donated all of its takings between 5pm and 6pm on Friday, April 5, to the St Nicholas Church war...
By Rebecca Hannant Two property developers have begun revamping a house previously deemed an “eyesore” by Withernsea residents. The house on South Promenade was left in a derelict state for about for 15 years before Richard and Grant, who have asked us not to use...
Hedon and District Men in Sheds is taking its first steps towards creating a dedicated community hub aimed at reducing social isolation and improving wellbeing in the town and surrounding villages. Formed in late 2025, the group has been set up to provide a welcoming...
Police have made three arrests after a spate of suspected overnight burglaries in Hedon and the surrounding area. Humberside Police said officers received several calls in the early hours of Friday, April 10, relating to incidents in Camerton, Thorngumbald and Hedon....
by John Prince The latest assessment of Humberside Police’s performance has been published, offering a mixed picture of strong prevention work and public contact, but it says the force has more to do around safeguarding vulnerable people. The report by the police...
Sam Hawcroft reflects on her memories of the day that changed the world – and the generation now coming of age who have no memory of it… There are some moments in history when everyone old enough to remember them can tell you exactly where they were. For an earlier...
by John Prince A former bank that had been neglected and left in a run-down state for the good part of 15 years has finally sold at auction. The old HSBC building on the corner of Bank Street and Newbegin in Hornsea went under the hammer a few weeks ago, and a final...
by Sam Hawcroft Three youngsters have raised enough money for three lifesaving throw-line stations through their Humberside Police Lifestyle project. Rosie, Summer and Lexi, whose team is called the Water Wardens, raised a final total of £2,044.53 during their...
