News
Freedom Festival returns with packed programme of arts, culture and family fun
Freedom Festival is returning to Hull with four days of art, music, dance, circus and community events. From August 28–31, the city’s streets, squares and ...
Man arrested over fatal motorbike crash
A motorist has been arrested after a fatal collision near Preston on Bank Holiday Monday. Police received a call at about 12.20pm on Monday, August ...
Hornsea vape shop ordered to close over illegal tobacco and underage sales
A Hornsea vape shop has been ordered to close for three months after an investigation uncovered the sale of illegal tobacco and underage vape sales. ...
Exhibition offers glimpse into town’s 1950s past
by Ray Duffill The latest exhibition at Hedon Museum offers a unique glimpse into how Hedon’s main streets appeared during the 1950s. Arthur Johnson, for ...
Bike show hailed a roaring success
by Rebecca Hannant Hornsea’s Bike Show roared back at the weekend, drawing thousands of visitors and more than 1,500 bikes for a day of family ...
Lifestylers raise more than £1,300 as community rallies round to support charity movie night
Seven friends from Burstwick have proved that teamwork, determination and community spirit can make a real difference. This summer, Maddie, Bethany, Daisy, Ivy, Svea, Elsie ...
£250,000 scheme to improve rural road
An essential scheme to improve a road between Holmpton and Easington is due to begin in September. East Riding Council is to invest £250,000 to ...
Carnival parade goes ahead despite cancellation fears
Withernsea Carnival’s parade went ahead as planned after dozens of volunteers came forward at the last minute to save the event. On Friday evening, organisers ...
Carnival in urgent plea for parade volunteers
Withernsea Carnival has warned that this year’s parade is at risk of being cancelled unless more volunteers come forward to marshal the event. Organisers say ...
Vivergo Fuels plant at Saltend to close after Government decides against rescue deal
by Andrew Spence Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced the closure of Vivergo Fuels, its UK bioethanol production plant at Saltend. The news comes after ...