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Councillor defects to Reform UK
by Rebecca Hannant An East Riding councillor has defected from the Conservative Party to join Reform UK. Councillor Denise Howard, who represents the East Wolds ...
INEOS blames Chinese ‘dumping’ as it cuts workforce at Saltend
by Sam Hawcroft INEOS has announced it will cut 20 per cent of the workforce at its Acetyls plant at Saltend, with 60 skilled jobs ...
Plans to ‘extend and refurb’ NHS nursing home
by Andrew Spence Plans have been submitted to East Riding Council to make alterations to remodel and extend a specialist care home in Hornsea. Granville ...
Man charged over knifepoint robbery in village shop
by John Prince A 27-year-old man from Beverley has been charged after allegedly threatening staff with a knife during a robbery at a shop in ...
Town ‘not eligible’ for banking hub
By Rebecca Hannant LINK, the UK’s cash access and ATM network, has confirmed that it will not be opening a banking hub in Hedon. Last ...
Ultra challenge for marathon man Mark
by John Prince Running a marathon is a daunting challenge for anyone, but running six “ultra-marathons” in one year is nothing short of incredible. For ...
Communities to share £20m ‘Pride in Place’ boost
Communities across southern Holderness are set to benefit from a £20 million investment over the next decade under a new government programme designed to put ...
Hundreds of bikers escort Steve on his final ride
About 200 bikers rode together through Holderness on Tuesday, September 30, to escort the funeral cortège of popular rider Steve Coulson. The convoy left Castle ...
Village hall reveals plans for ‘net zero’ renovation
Welwick Parish Hall is set to benefit from a £72,000 investment as part of ambitious plans to make the building more energy efficient and move ...
Jessica takes on fundraising challenge for Peru adventure
by Rebecca Hannant A Burstwick teenager is raising money for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Peru. Jessica Emerson, a year 11 student at Holderness Academy, is ...