Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has paid tribute to the victims of last week’s tragic incident off the coast at Withernsea, praising both the emergency services and the local community for their response. In a statement, Mr Stuart said he had followed events...
The RNLI has paid tribute to its volunteers and partner agencies following Friday's tragic incident at Withernsea's Pier Towers. Volunteers from Withernsea RNLI, Bridlington RNLI and Skegness RNLI were tasked by HM Coastguard at around 3.30pm on January 2 to assist in...
A mother and daughter have been confirmed as victims in the tragic incident in the sea at Withernsea, police have said. With the permission of the family, Humberside Police confirmed that 45-year-old Sarah Keeling and her 15-year-old daughter, Grace Keeling, from...
A man who died while trying to help others in the sea off the coast at Withernsea has been named as 67-year-old Mark Ratcliffe, as police continue their inquiries into the tragedy. Mr Ratcliffe died on Friday, January 2, after entering the water during a major...
The search operation off the coast at Withernsea has now been fully stood down by HM Coastguard after continuing into a second day, with police now leading the ongoing investigation. Emergency services had resumed shoreline searches on Saturday morning for one...
by Sam Hawcroft Ten-time women’s world darts champion Trina Gulliver will take on players at a Keyingham pub next month, with organisers hoping her visit will encourage more women to take up the sport. The Ship Inn will host the exhibition on Saturday, October 3, at...
by Angus Young Supporters of plans for the UK’s first hydrogen cluster around the Humber say it could be an economic gamechanger for the region. The proposed Humber Hydrogen network initially connecting five sites on either side of the estuary is being backed by four...
by Sam Hawcroft A popular heritage event once held at Welwick is being revived next month – with steam engines, vintage vehicles, tractors, stalls and family entertainment promised across a packed weekend. Winestead Heritage Weekend will take place on Saturday and...
by John Prince Paul Harper from Hornsea who has been collecting money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance for around ten years by displaying his collection of handmade wooden tractors, has surpassed his target of £30,000. 89-year-old Paul, who we featured in the Gazette...
Reform UK has dismissed as “baseless” a complaint that Hull and East Yorkshire mayor Luke Campbell showed naked photographs of himself to a female member of staff. A party spokesman said: “Luke firmly denies the allegations. They come from a disgruntled employee...
by John Prince A brand-new tarmac path that will dramatically improve access between Seaton and Hornsea along the A1035 has been welcomed by an East Riding councillor who has been fighting to get it built for almost two decades. North Holderness ward councillor...
