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‘Rescued’ clock to form centrepiece of new Coastguard memorial
by Rebecca Hannant The Humber Coastguard Association will host the unveiling of a first-of-its-kind Coastguard memorial in Withernsea this weekend. On Sunday, September 28, St ...
Choir receives sound support from Blue Light Weekend
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea Ladies’ Choir have been presented with new PA equipment by Blue Light Weekend, making it easier for the popular group to ...
Call for banking hub as Lloyds set to close Hedon branch
Lloyds Bank has announced that its Hedon branch will close at the end of January next year, along with 48 others across the country. The ...
End of an era as Hornsea’s Hampsons closes after 40 years
by John Prince It is the end of an era for an electrical and lighting shop in Hornsea that has been in the town for ...
Council ‘disappointed’ after motorhome signs vandalised
East Riding Council has said it is “disappointed” after new motorhome warning signs on Withernsea’s North Promenade were vandalised just weeks after being installed. The ...
Drug smuggler jailed over £42m cocaine plot
by Angus Young A Colombian drug smuggler arrested after landing half a ton of cocaine on Easington beach has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years. The ...
Man held over ‘meat cleaver’ attack
A 66-year-old man has been arrested after an attack at a takeaway in Withernsea left another man in hospital with head injuries. Emergency services were ...
More time to have say on ‘fracking’ site
by John Prince The Environment Agency has delayed its decision to allow further drilling for oil and gas to continue in the East Riding following ...
Residents urged to attend financial advice drop-in event
East Riding Council is encouraging residents to attend a Help for Households community event in Withernsea on Thursday, September 25. The event will offer practical ...
Ruben’s Voice founder Katy Smith scoops BBC Make a Difference award
by Sam Hawcroft It was an emotional night at Scunthorpe’s Baths Hall on Wednesday as people from across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire were recognised ...