A ship’s captain has been jailed for six years over a collision in the North Sea off Withernsea last year which claimed the life of a crew member. Vladimir Motin, 59, of Primorsky, St Petersburg, Russia, was captain of the Solong container vessel. He was found guilty...
Seaside Arts Space in Withernsea has reopened with a refreshed look and new stock from local artists and craftspeople. The Queen Street enterprise opened two years ago as a not-for-profit venture selling handmade arts and crafts and has since become a familiar...
The captain of a cargo ship has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter following a fatal collision between two vessels off the coast of Withernsea last year. Vladimir Motin, 59, of Primorsky, St Petersburg, Russia, was convicted on Monday, February 2,...
by Tim Nuttall A careers event in Withernsea is set to bring together employers, colleges and training providers from across the region, offering young people and local residents a chance to explore future opportunities. Withernsea High School will host its annual...
by Rebecca Hannant The Withernsea branch of Andy’s Man Club has celebrated its first anniversary. Andy’s Man Club is a men’s suicide prevention charity that provides free, peer-to-peer support groups across the UK. Established in 2016, the charity has since seen...
by John Prince It has been confirmed this week that the refurbishment of Pybus Court in Hornsea is to last until at least next spring. The sheltered housing complex in Southgate faces one of the town’s main roads, and scaffolding and large wooden hoardings have...
by John Prince Members of the Hornsea District Lions Club have been celebrating after being presented with long-service awards for their commitment and dedication to helping others. Lions Clubs International is the largest non-political, non-sectarian volunteer...
by John Prince A group of volunteers who aim to improve the visual appeal, environment and community wellbeing in Hornsea has won a string of awards at the town’s annual horticultural show. The show, which is now in its eighth year, was held at St Nicholas Church...
by John Prince Social care is once again at the centre of the political debate – and for families across the East Riding, the outcome could have a very real impact on how much a loved one may be expected to pay towards their own care, and how much of their savings and...
by Gazette Reporter A team of 21 chemists from Veolia UK’s water purification division has visited Hornsea as the guests of the Plastic Free Hornsea group, to spend one of their environmental team building days clearing up litter in the town. It’s the third year...
by John Prince A couple from South America have visited the UK to meet a father and son who are living with the same rare birth condition. Seven-year-old Joshua Arnott and dad Mike from Hornsea both have arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) – or just...
