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‘Tranquil’ crematorium officially opens
East Riding councillors have officially opened a brand-new crematorium at the heart of Holderness. On Tuesday, February 21, Cllr John Whittle, the chairman of East ...
Campaigners to fight new asphalt plant bid
by Rebecca Hannant New plans have been submitted for an asphalt plant near Brandesburton despite “serious local opposition” to a previous application that was rejected ...
Story of lost bomber crew revealed
by Rebecca Hannant A memorial has been unveiled in Rimswell to honour those who died in the Lancaster bomber crash of 1945. On Sunday, February ...
Young champion jet-skier becomes latest lifeboat recruit
A 17-year-old European jet-ski champion has become Hornsea Inshore Rescue’s latest addition to its team of rescuers. Jack Wells, from Fossehill, Brandesburton, first rode a ...
Pebble Poet Dean Wilson stars in new poster print
By Sam Hawcroft Poster prints featuring Withernsea’s Pebble Poet Dean Wilson and sponsored by the Gazette are now available to buy. Inspired by the famous ...
Farewell to ‘fearless’ firefighter Keith
by Rebecca Hannant The life of “fearless” firefighter Keith Jude has been celebrated at his funeral, during which a guard of honour ceremony was conducted ...
Remembrance project to create cascade of poppies
by Rebecca Hannant A new project will see thousands of knitted poppies appear in Withernsea to mark the Remembrance period later this year. The project ...
Ramblers group enjoy ‘fantastic’ lifeboat visit
The Friends Ramblers Club from Hull has visited Hornsea Inshore Rescue to sample one of its popular Fish and Ships events. The club was formed ...
Stop knocking our town!
by Rebecca Hannant Claims in national newspapers that Withernsea is a severely deprived “ghost town” are wide of the mark, according to residents. Recent articles ...
Charity launches specs appeal
Hornsea Lions are calling for people to donate their old spectacles. Hornsea District Lions Club has been collecting unwanted glasses in its shop for many ...