by Sam Hawcroft and John Prince Towns and villages across Holderness are all set to give the Tour of Britain a colourful welcome as one of the biggest free-to-watch sporting events in the country races through the area this Friday. Stage three of the Lloyds Tour of...
by Sam Hawcroft A Hedon florist who helped save Thorngumbald Young Farmers’ Club from closure has been shortlisted for a national award. Katie Acey, who runs Floral Curiosity in Hedon, is one of five finalists for the Heart of YFC Award at the National Federation of...
by John Prince Professional singer and performer Natalie Clydesdale might be better known for her powerhouse performances and show-stealing vocals with Hornsea Amateur Theatre Society (HATS) – but she’s also a member of the lifeboat crew that has been involved in some...
by John Prince The owners of a popular Hornsea-based coffee business have changed its name and image because of trademark issues. The Peaky Grinders mobile coffee company, which has been in business since 2021, has been a regular fixture at events all along the East...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 38-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision near Burton Pidsea. The single-vehicle crash happened in Fieldend Lane, Elstronwick, shortly after 3pm on Friday, August 28. A dark-coloured Suzuki motorcycle was travelling...
by John Prince The directors of a much-loved market which is closing later this year after 40 years on the same site have revealed that they have found a new home – just a few hundred yards up the road. Skirlington Market, between Hornsea and Skipsea, is to shut at...
by Sam Hawcroft New coastal safety signs at Withernsea’s Pier Towers are encouraging people to “Stop, think and act”, with those behind the project inviting feedback as they plan further work. The two designs by Darrin Stevens highlight the unpredictability of the sea...
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...
by John Prince The Hornsea and East Riding Speech and Drama Festival has been revived this year, attracting more than 50 entrants from up and down the east coast. Last held in 2011, the festival is to encourage young people and adults to perform in public and in front...
by June Greensmith, HUG chairman For 10 years, Hornsea Urban Gardeners has worked tirelessly to make our town greener, brighter and more welcoming for residents and visitors alike. What began as a one-woman mission grew to a small group of determined volunteers and...
Harmony will come to Hedon this month as two singing groups take to the stage at St Augustine’s Church to help raise funds for its repair and restoration. Male chorus Humber Harmony and mixed group One Hull of a Chorus will perform at the church on Saturday, October...
