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Hundreds bid farewell to long-serving lifeboatman Steve Medcalf
Hundreds of people turned out to pay their last respects to long-serving volunteer lifeboatman Steve Medcalf as his coffin was transported along Withernsea’s promenade on ...
Your new photography challenge for 2023
By Ray Duffill Photography is a hobby that can sustain you with a lifetime of pleasure. But, as with all hobbies, sometimes you grow tired ...
‘Someone will know who these abusers are’
By Rebecca Hannant An animal rescue charity is appealing for information after a litter of six puppies were found neglected and malnourished. On December 27, ...
New year dip smashes last year’s record
By Rebecca Hannant A total of 350 people braved the cold North Sea on New Year’s Day to take part in Hornsea Inshore Rescue’s annual ...
Lifeboat leader Sue ‘thrilled’ to be made MBE
by Rebecca Hannant The chairman of Hornsea Inshore Rescue has been made an MBE in the King’s first New Year Honours list. Sue Hickson-Marsay, who ...
Withernsea High School to explore academy plans
Withernsea High School has written to parents and carers to inform them about proposals to turn it into an academy. In a letter that went ...
New year honour for Hull 4 Heroes founder
By Terry Bearpark A Bilton man’s work with veterans has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list. Paul Matson, a self-employed builder, has ...
Can new year swim beat 2022 record?
Hornsea Inshore Rescue is counting down to its annual sponsored New Year’s Day dip in the North Sea. The event takes place at noon on ...
A fine day for a Boxing Day dip
Although the weather was good on Boxing Day, the sea was still very cold as some two dozen hardy dippers took to the North Sea ...
‘Brilliant support’ for Carnival Santa run
By Rebecca Hannant The Hornsea Carnival committee has held another successful Santa run to raise money for next summer’s event. During the evenings of Monday, ...