18 January 2026

Body recovered from rocks in Withernsea ‘believed to be Grace’

Emergency services have completed the recovery of a body found among the rocks on Withernsea beach following the tragedy on the seafront two weeks ago, ...
Posted in News, Withernsea, Withernsea disaster

Body found among Withernsea beach rocks amid search for Grace, 15

A body has been found among the rocks on the beach to the south of Withernsea during the ongoing search for missing teenager Grace Keeling, ...
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Community effort helps maintain strong attendance at Withernsea High

by Tim Nuttall Thanks to the combined efforts of students, parents, carers and staff, Withernsea High School’s autumn attendance figures reflected a strong commitment to ...
Posted in News, Withernsea

‘Brew with the Crew’ event to offer support in wake of Withernsea tragedy

Emergency services in Withernsea are coming together to host a community drop-in event next week, offering space and support for anyone affected by the tragic ...
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Inquest opened into Withernsea sea tragedy deaths

An inquest has opened into the deaths of two people who lost their lives after entering the sea during a rescue attempt at Withernsea. Sarah ...
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‘This event has been deeply felt within our community and beyond’: RNLI

RNLI volunteers from Withernsea have detailed the scale of their response to last week’s tragic coastal incident, describing extremely challenging sea conditions as they worked ...
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Withernsea businesses rally round after seafront tragedy

Local businesses across Withernsea and the wider area have rallied round in the wake of the tragedy on the seafront last week, turning shock and ...
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Jobs fear as The Original Factory Shop goes into administration

by John Prince The discount clothing and homeware chain The Original Factory Shop – which has outlets in Withernsea and Hornsea – has gone into ...
Posted in Hornsea, News, Withernsea

Hornsea Inshore Rescue praised for response

by John Prince As part of the multi-agency operation over the weekend, which saw dozens of emergency service workers and volunteers taking part in the ...
Posted in Hornsea, News, Withernsea, Withernsea disaster

Police ‘doing everything they can to find Grace’ after Withernsea sea tragedy

Police have said they are ‘doing everything they can’ to find a 15-year-old girl who was tragically swept away by the sea in Withernsea on ...
Posted in News, Withernsea, Withernsea disaster
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