A man who died while trying to help others in the sea off the coast at Withernsea has been named as 67-year-old Mark Ratcliffe, as police continue their inquiries into the tragedy. Mr Ratcliffe died on Friday, January 2, after entering the water during a major...
The search operation off the coast at Withernsea has now been fully stood down by HM Coastguard after continuing into a second day, with police now leading the ongoing investigation. Emergency services had resumed shoreline searches on Saturday morning for one...
Two people have died and another remains missing amid a major incident in Withernsea that began on the afternoon of Friday, January 2. Here is a timeline of the key events: Around 3pm–3.10pm – First emergency calls Emergency services receive reports that a number of...
The search for one remaining missing person off the coast at Withernsea has been stood down after a second day of operations, amid a major incident that has already claimed two lives. At 4pm on Saturday, January 3, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "After...
Driving snow and rapidly deteriorating weather conditions have swept across the seafront at Withernsea this morning, while emergency services remain in the area amid an ongoing search operation for one person missing in the sea. The severe conditions, with at least...
by Sam Hawcroft The newly reformed Ruby Reds are set to make their debut in a Christmas variety show raising money for Withernsea community group Townsmart. Ruby’s Christmas Cracker takes place on December 5 and 6, bringing together Ruby’s Dancercise, local singers,...
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,...
by John Prince All 25 lamppost poppies in Hornsea that were put up last week have been taken down temporarily, following concerns that some are being vandalised or stolen. Hornsea and District Royal British Legion say they think some of the poppies will have been...
by Tim Nuttall and John Prince A new coastal safety campaign inspired by the tragedy that claimed three lives on Withernsea’s central promenade in January has begun with a series of practical workshops for local schoolchildren. Withernsea High School became the first...
by John Prince There were tears, memories and hopes for the future as Skirlington Market near Skipsea held its final day of trading at the weekend, ending 40 years at its familiar home. Generations have spent their weekends browsing the stalls, hunting for...
by Sam Hawcroft A Withernsea dance troupe is celebrating after winning 12 trophies and securing a return to national finals in Blackpool. Studio Victoriana took 20 dancers, aged from three to 33, to the Manchester heats of That’s Showbiz, a dance competition...
