Pocklington thirds 15Withernsea RUFC 50 Withernsea travelled to Pocklington on the back of two storming victories in the Merit Table, having fielded strong squads of 21 and 22 players. This time, however, things were different. At one point, the Seahorses looked...
Knottingley 32Withernsea 17 Withernsea travelled to Knottingley for their first Yorkshire 4 away fixture, a side well established in the league and not too long ago playing in the lofty heights of Yorkshire 1, so this was going to be a real test for the Seahorses. The...
by Bob Wardman Withernsea RUFC 71Grimsby 2nds 22 Withernsea kicked off their 2024-25 season with a home fixture against Grimsby, their longtime friendly rivals from across the Humber Bridge. Conditions were excellent for rugby, with the sun shining and the pitch in...
Scunthorpe 36Withernsea 46 Withernsea RUFC travelled to Scunthorpe after a few days of rain, which made the pitch heavier than normal in North Lincolnshire. Withernsea began strongly in spite of having a few players drop out late on. Good forward play from Sam...
by John Prince Hornsea Inshore Rescue has cancelled its annual New Year’s Day swim for good because of safety concerns following this year’s tragedies along the coast. They've said that after much thought and careful consideration, they have made the difficult...
by John Prince Gritter drivers across the East Riding have received specialist CPR and defibrillator training - with hopes that the life-saving devices could eventually be carried on winter maintenance vehicles. Hornsea town councillor Kev Nicholson, who works as a...
Questions over why dozens of Hedon streets have been given 20mph limits prompted a debate at the town council’s latest public participation session. Councillors defended the scheme’s aim of reducing speed across the town, but acknowledged concerns about Acklam Road...
SPONSORED FEATURE Four members of the Gazette team are preparing to walk barefoot across hot coals to help fund potentially lifesaving equipment for Withernsea’s seafront. Sam, Zoe, John and Sally have signed up for mayor Cllr Kristina Richardson’s firewalk on Friday,...
By Hannah Longfellow-Lloyd, of Peony & Primrose Florals, Market Place, Hornsea Here’s a handy guide on what to ask your florist for this season and how to make your special day bloom this autumn season. Want your wedding to feel warm and cosy? Ask for a seasonal...
Questions over why dozens of Hedon streets have been given 20mph limits prompted a debate at the town council’s latest public participation session. Councillors defended the scheme’s aim of reducing speed across the town, but acknowledged concerns about Acklam Road...
