26 February 2026

Date set for community raffle draw in aid of RNLI

A major community fundraising event in support of Withernsea RNLI will take place next month, following what organisers have described as an unprecedented response from ...
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Expressions of interest sought in Withernsea microbusiness kiosks

by Rebecca Hannant Expressions of interest are now being taken for six new microbusiness kiosks in Withernsea. Last year, Withernsea Town Council submitted plans for ...
Posted in News, Withernsea

Joint funeral service to be held for Sarah and Grace Keeling

A joint funeral service will be held next month for Sarah Keeling and her daughter Grace, following the tragedy on Withernsea’s seafront at the beginning ...
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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, ...
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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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