Two people have died and another remains missing amid a major incident in Withernsea that began on the afternoon of Friday, January 2. Here is a timeline of the key events: Around 3pm–3.10pm – First emergency calls Emergency services receive reports that a number of...
The search for one remaining missing person off the coast at Withernsea has been stood down after a second day of operations, amid a major incident that has already claimed two lives. At 4pm on Saturday, January 3, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "After...
Driving snow and rapidly deteriorating weather conditions have swept across the seafront at Withernsea this morning, while emergency services remain in the area amid an ongoing search operation for one person missing in the sea. The severe conditions, with at least...
Two people have died and one other remains missing after a major search and rescue operation off the coast at Withernsea. Humberside Police confirmed late on Friday, January 2, that a second body had been recovered earlier in the evening. The circumstances are not...
by Rebecca Hannant Concerns have been raised by residents after plans were confirmed to introduce social housing on part of a major housing development in Withernsea. Before Christmas, East Riding Council said that 40 properties on the Sands Reach development off...
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...
EXCLUSIVE by Sam Hawcroft A private ceremony has been held to recognise members of the emergency services and other organisations who responded to the Withernsea sea tragedy earlier this year. Representatives of the services involved in the events of January 2-17...
by Sam Hawcroft Extra measures to tackle dust are to be introduced at a major housing development in Withernsea following complaints from neighbouring residents. East Riding Council planning enforcement officers have visited the Vistry Homes site in Hull Road after...
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...
