Preston
Pat rewarded for years of service to village
by Ray Duffill At the village coronation event held at the Nags Head in Preston, Ian Ireland, the chairman of Preston Parish Council, made a ...
Photographers urged to enter village competition
by Ray Duffill The categories for this summer’s Preston Open Photography Competition were formally announced on Saturday. The contest and the judging will take place ...
‘No questions off-limits’ at crematorium open day
People are being invited to come and see behind the scenes of the new Lelley Fields Crematorium as it opens its doors to the community ...
Charity benefits as ‘valued’ WI president retires
by Ray Duffill Preston Womens Institute’s retiring president, Margaret Hunn, has presented a £336 cheque to Jayne Beck, charity manager for Hull and East Riding ...
Yorkshire Energy Park launches community fund
Yorkshire Energy Park is to launch a new annual £20,000 Community Fund aimed at supporting local groups and charities in South West Holderness. Administered by ...
Plans for solar farm submitted
A solar farm with the capacity to supply clean, renewable energy to about 16,000 homes is to be developed on land between the villages of ...
‘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 ...
Lions boost swimming club’s diving boards fundraiser
By Ray Duffill Holderness Lions have contributed £500 to the South Holderness Swimming Club appeal for new diving boards. As reported in last week’s Gazette, ...
Green light for series of Yorkshire Energy Park plans
The proposed Yorkshire Energy Park has moved one step closer to construction after securing permission from East Riding Council for a series of detailed planning ...
Pupils’ Santa run is welcome boost for Dove House Hospice
By Rebecca Hannant Year 7 students at Holderness Academy have participated in a Santa run to raise money for Dove House Hospice. Donning Santa hats ...