Firewalk challenge to boost coastal safety
Withernsea mayor Kristina Richardson is looking for 99 people to join her in what she admits may be her “wildest challenge yet” – walking barefoot over hot coals to raise money for new lifesaving equipment on the prom. Cllr Richardson will lead a firewalk as part of...
Artist opens new gallery in town
by Terry Bearpark An international artist who has chosen a Yorkshire seaside town as his base has now opened a new gallery in the resort. Three years ago, Mark Fox, who is self-taught, moved from Derbyshire to Withernsea and has held two exhibitions at the lighthouse...
Hi-tech support to help with dementia
by John Prince September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and care teams have been available in Withernsea to offer advice and support to people living with the condition and those who care for them. Shores Homecare held a dementia awareness day at the Shores Centre ahead...
‘Hidden’ Catholic church given much-needed revamp
by Sam Hawcroft A Withernsea church has been given a new lease of life thanks to a renovation project led by one of its regular congregation. St Peter and St John Fisher Catholic church in Bannister Street has had its frontage restored, including the refurbishment of...








