Preston
KCOM announces broadband infrastructure sharing
Local telecoms giant KCOM has announced a new infrastructure sharing project, allowing any company to use its ducts and poles to provide internet competition. KCOM ...
Preston WI scoops trophy once again
by Ray Duffill “Preston WI have done it again!” declared secretary Mary Wood last week when reviewing the latest success of the village’s Women’s Institute ...
Holderness Academy celebrates Good Ofsted rating
Holderness Academy is celebrating after securing a Good rating in its latest Ofsted inspection. Staff at the school, which is part of the Consortium Academy ...
Young farmers in charity tractor pull
Thorngumbald Young Farmers carried out a charity tractor pull (and push!) on Saturday, April 26. They pulled and pushed the vehicle between Thorngumbald, Hedon, Preston ...
Pupils support charity with odd socks and chocs
by Rebecca Hannant Holderness Academy has raised £200 for a local Down Syndrome charity after a week-long schedule of activities and assemblies. From Monday, March ...
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 ...
Lights out at ‘picture palace’
by Ray Duffill Keeping Mum is the next – and last – show at the “Preston Picture Palace” later this month. “Keeping Mum is a ...
Teenagers killed in New Year crash named
Two teenagers who died after a crash in Preston on New Year’s Day have been named by their families. William Herbert, 16, from Howden, died ...
Church packed for Songbirds Nativity
by Ray Duffill Angels, shepherds, wise folk and barnyard animals of all kinds dominated the scene at the Songbirds Christmas Nativity in St Augustine’s Church, ...
Lions bring Santa’s sleigh to town and villages
Holderness Lions are once again bringing Santa’s Sleigh to Hedon and nearby villages, continuing the cherished annual tradition. Children will eagerly await a glimpse of ...