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Community-led arts shop reopens after refurbishment
by Rebecca Hannant A community-led arts and crafts shop in Withernsea has officially reopened after a refurbishment. On Friday, February 7, local artists gathered at ...
‘Please help us keep our farm open for the community to enjoy’
by Rebecca Hannant A Hedon-based petting farm, animal rescue and education centre is appealing for donations to help it continue its work. Since July 2020, ...
‘Daisy Rat’ unveiled at launch of sculpture trail
Organisers of Hull and East Yorkshire’s latest public art venture, A Mischief of Rats, have offered sponsors and supporters a first view of one of ...
Hundreds of trees planted as part of Humber Forest scheme
Volunteers have been planting hundreds of trees and metres of hedgerow across the region. Throughout the winter months, Hull-based charity The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) has ...
Plaque to honour victims of 1927 rail disaster
by Rebecca Hannant A plaque to commemorate the 1927 Hull rail disaster, in which several people from Withernsea were killed, will be unveiled in the ...
Blue Light Weekend announces headline sponsor for Colour Run
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea’s Blue Light Weekend has secured a headline sponsor for this year’s Colour Run, which is expected to attract more than 500 ...
Crematorium wins national building excellence award
Lelley Fields Crematorium in Preston has won a national building award. Opened in February 2022, the £9.6 million facility was named the Best Public or ...
Campaign group set up to oppose solar farms
Campaigners in East Yorkshire have announced the launch of a new umbrella group committed to opposing the development of solar farms across the region’s rural ...
Calling all bikers! Show’s new organisers appeal for support
by Sam Hawcroft The new team behind the Hornsea Bike Show has appealed for more support from bike-related traders, sponsors and volunteers to ensure the ...
Stage4Beverley boasts another packed programme
February sees the return of the Stage4Beverley winter music festival in Beverley, which has become a major event in the town’s calendar, bringing music, comedy, ...