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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 ...
Microbusiness kiosks ‘will boost town’s economy’
by Rebecca Hannant Withernsea Town Council has relaunched plans to build 10 micro-kiosks in Valley Gardens. The kiosks were originally included in a wider seafront ...
‘Let’s stand together to save our club’
by Rebecca Hannant Hedon’s Royal British Legion Club has launched an urgent appeal to raise £5,000 to secure its future. Based in Magdalen Gate, the ...
Veterans’ charity handed £1,000 Blue Light Weekend boost
by Sam Hawcroft Veterans charity Hull 4 Heroes has been presented with a £1,000 donation from Withernsea’s Blue Light Weekend, following its involvement in the ...
Skirlington Market ‘at risk of closure’ under new development plans
by Rebecca Hannant Skirlington Market and Car Boot, a Sunday tradition for thousands of visitors to the East Yorkshire coast, is at risk of closure ...
Government to test emergency alerts system
On Sunday, September 7, at 3pm, the UK Government will test the Emergency Alerts system. The test will be sent to all compatible 4G and ...