by Sam Hawcroft Hedon’s 679th Mayor, Cllr Suzie Wright, welcomed civic leaders and community representatives from across the region as the town held its annual Mayor’s Civic Service on Sunday. The traditional event saw the Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet...
by Sam Hawcroft A powerful evening organised by Preston WI brought together campaigners, charities, community leaders and support organisations to raise awareness of domestic abuse – and to ask what more can be done locally to help those affected. The No More Violence...
by John Prince Older people in Hornsea have been sharing their experiences and giving feedback about what they value about where they live and what could be better, to enable them to live well, stay connected and remain part of community life. An event was held at St...
Some of the remarkable women with connections to Withernsea will be celebrated at a special event this weekend. Local historians Darrin Stevens and Godfrey Holmes have joined forces for Violet Day at St Nicholas Church on Saturday, October 10, highlighting women who...
A councillor has urged East Riding Council to consider what families could lose if Hedon Family Hub closes and its services move to other community venues. Mid Holderness ward councillor Samantha Christon-Whyte has called on cabinet members to visit the former...
A man has been jailed for 39 weeks and banned from three Withernsea shops for five years after admitting 23 shop thefts. Alfie Caller, 21, of no fixed address but formerly of Kirkfield Road, Withernsea, pleaded guilty to the offences at Hull Magistrates’ Court on...
by John Prince Social care is once again at the centre of the political debate – and for families across the East Riding, the outcome could have a very real impact on how much a loved one may be expected to pay towards their own care, and how much of their savings and...
Reform UK has dismissed as “baseless” a complaint that Hull and East Yorkshire mayor Luke Campbell showed naked photographs of himself to a female member of staff. A party spokesman said: “Luke firmly denies the allegations. They come from a disgruntled employee...
by Gazette Reporter Households are set to receive a £100 winter energy payment, motorists will benefit from an extended fuel duty freeze and thousands more small businesses will escape business rates under a Budget aimed at easing the cost of living. Chancellor John...
by John Prince A firm warning has been given to motorists driving over a crumbling bridge which has been closed near Skirlaugh, because traffic cones and road signs are being moved so they can get across it. Parts of the walls at Lambwath Bridge on Swine...
by John Prince The future of the former council offices in Skirlaugh remains uncertain after the For Sale sign disappeared from outside the building. The sprawling complex on Main Road, which includes a Grade II-listed former workhouse and a Cold War nuclear bunker,...
