by Sam Hawcroft A coroner has paid tribute to the bravery, love and compassion shown during and after the Withernsea sea tragedy, saying the way Mark Ratcliffe, Sarah Keeling and Grace Keeling lived should be remembered above the circumstances of their deaths. Closing...
by John Prince A retired soldier has taken to the road to raise money for a veterans support group, by riding thousands of miles on his bike to the northernmost part of mainland Europe. Ian Blowes, 48, from Thorngumbald, who is a Royal Signals veteran, set off at the...
by John Prince Heroes who selflessly tried to save the three people lost in the Withernsea tragedy earlier this year were given an emotional standing ovation at a special awards ceremony. East Riding Council’s Chairman’s Awards recognise the outstanding contributions...
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea's long-awaited microbusiness kiosks and beach huts have now been installed, marking a visible step forward for the seafront schemes after earlier delays. The units were delivered on a lorry early on Tuesday, May 12, and craned into their...
by Sam Hawcroft Blue Light Weekend will turn up the volume this summer as Blue Light Live brings two days of free music, big-stage atmosphere and local favourites to Withernsea’s Italian Gardens. The event, on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, will build on...
by John Prince Older people in Hornsea have been sharing their experiences and giving feedback about what they value about where they live and what could be better, to enable them to live well, stay connected and remain part of community life. An event was held at St...
Some of the remarkable women with connections to Withernsea will be celebrated at a special event this weekend. Local historians Darrin Stevens and Godfrey Holmes have joined forces for Violet Day at St Nicholas Church on Saturday, October 10, highlighting women who...
A councillor has urged East Riding Council to consider what families could lose if Hedon Family Hub closes and its services move to other community venues. Mid Holderness ward councillor Samantha Christon-Whyte has called on cabinet members to visit the former...
by John Prince Half an acre of prime land right on Hornsea seafront could be developed as a new leisure attraction after East Riding Council put part of Grainger’s Field up for lease. The council is inviting businesses and investors to come forward with proposals for...
by John Prince Some amazing creations have gone up this year in Hornsea ahead of the town’s Remembrance commemorations next month. Volunteers from Hornsea Community Craft Group, Hornsea and District Royal British Legion and Hornsea Poppy Appeal have been dressing the...
by John Prince The clock is ticking for customers at a jeweller’s shop in Hornsea, which has launched a competition to raise money to help support a nursery that was vandalised earlier this year. An outdoor play area and a shed were damaged at Hornsea Nursery School...
