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Weekend of reflection for pilgrims
By Ray Duffill A modern-day pilgrimage began at St Augustine’s Church in Hedon on Saturday as 15 hardy walkers made their way along the Humber ...
Beach visitors warned as seven rescued from sea off Withernsea
by Terry Bearpark Seven people were involved in dramatic rescues off the coast at Withernsea on Saturday, thanks to sharp-eyed members of the public who ...
Plans for controversial asphalt plant near Brandesburton refused
An application to build an asphalt plant near Brandesburton has been refused by East Riding Council’s planning committee. Dewsbury-based Newlay Asphalt and MB Goodwin (Skipsea) ...
Equinor plans for Hydrogen to Humber (H2H) Saltend progress to next phase
Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has welcomed the decision to progress Equinor’s Hydrogen to Humber (H2H) Saltend low-carbon hydrogen production facility as part of ...
Audience chill out in the heat at free concert
By Terry Bearpark The weather was perfect last Saturday as part two of Withstock took to the stage in Withernsea’s Valley Gardens. It was a ...
Massive turnout for Hornsea Biker Event
Huge crowds descended on Hornsea for the annual Biker Event last Sunday. People lined the streets surrounding Hall Garth Park, where hundreds of riders arrived ...
Warning over ‘harmful’ beach algae lifted
Hornsea’s beach has been declared safe after a recent scare over potentially harmful algae. Last week, the Environment Agency said the blue-green algae, which can ...
Plans for asphalt plant near Brandesburton to go back before council
AN APPLICATION to build an asphalt plant near Brandesburton is going back before East Riding Council’s planning committee today (Thursday, August 18). Newlay Asphalt and ...
Major investment to create jobs at Saltend chemicals business
Hundreds of millions of pounds is to be invested at Mitsubishi Chemical UK in Saltend to create a new production line that will more than ...
Crowds flock to Preston family fun day
Hundreds of people enjoyed Preston Family Fun Day at the weekend, organisers have said. The event in the grounds of the Nag’s Head pub featured ...