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Dumped car finally removed after being burned out

Dumped car finally removed after being burned out

by John Prince A Land Rover that had been dumped on a landowner’s field for almost three months has finally been taken away. The car was first reported to police in June, and the Gazette has been following its progress since the beginning of July. Landowner Liz...

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‘Hidden’ Catholic church given much-needed revamp

‘Hidden’ Catholic church given much-needed revamp

by Sam Hawcroft A Withernsea church has been given a new lease of life thanks to a renovation project led by one of its regular congregation. St Peter and St John Fisher Catholic church in Bannister Street has had its frontage restored, including the refurbishment of...

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Sheltered housing refurbishment to last six months

Sheltered housing refurbishment to last six months

by John Prince It has been confirmed this week that the refurbishment of Pybus Court in Hornsea is to last until at least next spring. The sheltered housing complex in Southgate faces one of the town’s main roads, and scaffolding and large wooden hoardings have...

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Long-service honours for Lions 

Long-service honours for Lions 

by John Prince Members of the Hornsea District Lions Club have been celebrating after being presented with long-service awards for their commitment and dedication to helping others.  Lions Clubs International is the largest non-political, non-sectarian volunteer...

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Volunteer gardeners win big at show 

Volunteer gardeners win big at show 

by John Prince A group of volunteers who aim to improve the visual appeal, environment and community wellbeing in Hornsea has won a string of awards at the town’s annual horticultural show.   The show, which is now in its eighth year, was held at St Nicholas Church...

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QR code launched as part of anti-crime survey 

QR code launched as part of anti-crime survey 

by John Prince An online survey asking residents about any concerns they may have about crime where they live has been launched with an accompanying QR code.   The Not In My Town initiative was started by Hornsea deputy mayor Cllr Nick Cox earlier this year,...

Man prosecuted for abandoning van in village

Man prosecuted for abandoning van in village

A man from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, has been prosecuted and ordered to pay £580 for abandoning a van in the village of Skirlaugh.  Octavian Boncea of Frederick Street, Barnsley, left a silver/grey 2007 Renault Master...

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Museum volunteers gather to mark 30th anniversary

Museum volunteers gather to mark 30th anniversary

by Sam Hawcroft Hedon Museum has marked a major milestone as volunteers, supporters and local dignitaries came together to celebrate 30 years since it first opened to the public. The museum, tucked behind Hedon Town Hall off Watmough’s Arcade, opened on September 28,...

Firewalk challenge to boost coastal safety

Firewalk challenge to boost coastal safety

Withernsea mayor Kristina Richardson is looking for 99 people to join her in what she admits may be her “wildest challenge yet” – walking barefoot over hot coals to raise money for new lifesaving equipment on the prom. Cllr Richardson will lead a firewalk as part of...

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