By Rebecca Hannant The Gateway Community Care Hub in Withernsea has launched as the latest warm spaces hub in the area. Since receiving a Do it for East Yorkshire grant in 2022, the Gateway, in Queen Street, has expanded its services to support people in the area to...
By Tim Nuttall An opportunity for local individuals and agencies to find out more about Withernsea’s recently launched toy bank is being held at the Shores centre this Friday, March 10. Kick-started thanks to a collection of toys organised by the town’s branch of MKM...
by Rebecca Hannant St Nicholas Church in Withernsea is to host its first open day since its restoration. Since is closure to the public in 2014, the church has been renovated by the Churches Conservation Trust. Works carried out include re-roofing, masonry repairs,...
by Rebecca Hannant MASH – the Military Assistance Social Hub – has held its first event in Withernsea. On Friday, February 24, MASH held an event at the Meridian Centre after successful launches in Bridlington and Beverley. More than 30 veterans and their dependants...
A civic event with a difference took place at the Meridian Centre in Withernsea last week. Town mayor Jacqui Blackburn, whose slogan all year has been Withernsea Working Together, invited local groups and organisations from across the town and beyond to the event on...
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 Keeling, 45, and Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died after going into the water on Friday, January 2, in a bid to save Mrs Keeling’s...
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 alongside partner agencies over several days. In a statement, RNLI Withernsea said it...
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 sadness into practical support through fundraising, donations and simple acts of kindness for those affected. Teresa...
by Sam Hawcroft A Hedon florist who helped save Thorngumbald Young Farmers’ Club from closure has been shortlisted for a national award. Katie Acey, who runs Floral Curiosity in Hedon, is one of five finalists for the Heart of YFC Award at the National Federation of...
By Sam Hawcroft Former pupils of Withernsea dance teacher Irene Lawson BEM are being asked to share their memories as part of the project marking her life with a blue plaque. A questionnaire has been launched by the Withernsea Riff Raff Heritage Project to build up a...
A bungling attempt to throw more than £12,000 of drugs into Hull Prison has gone viral after police released CCTV footage of the incident. The video, published by Humberside Police following the sentencing of Joshua Smith, shows him making three unsuccessful attempts...
