by Sam Hawcroft Veterans charity Hull 4 Heroes has been presented with a £1,000 donation from Withernsea’s Blue Light Weekend, following its involvement in the event’s first-ever Military Village. The cheque was handed over during a visit to the charity’s headquarters...
by Terry Bearpark The Tower Littlewood lodge of the RAOB has continued its support of Withernsea’s inshore lifeboat with a donation of £600. It was made at last Sunday’s weekly meeting of the Buffs at their base at the Pier Hotel in Withernsea. Making the presentation...
East Riding Council has confirmed it has installed signs on Withernsea’s North Promenade to deter motorhome owners from parking and sleeping overnight. The signs say: “Use of vehicles for sleeping or camping is not permitted on this road. Please use one of the...
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea RNLI has once again decided to hand back the £1,000 donation it was offered following this year’s Blue Light Weekend. The festival, held in memory of former lifeboat operations manager Steve Medcalf, has donated thousands of pounds to...
by Tim Nuttall Outdoor tennis has returned to Withernsea following the completion of a £350,000 redevelopment and refurbishment project, culminating in the installation of three floodlit, all-weather courts. The new facilities are now open and available for bookings,...
by John Prince The owners of a popular Hornsea-based coffee business have changed its name and image because of trademark issues. The Peaky Grinders mobile coffee company, which has been in business since 2021, has been a regular fixture at events all along the East...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 38-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision near Burton Pidsea. The single-vehicle crash happened in Fieldend Lane, Elstronwick, shortly after 3pm on Friday, August 28. A dark-coloured Suzuki motorcycle was travelling...
by John Prince For the past decade, Paul Harper has quietly been raising tens of thousands of pounds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance by proudly displaying his handmade model tractors – a passion of his since being a young man. Usually found next to the Floral Hall in...
by Sam Hawcroft A pet treats business that started out in one of Withernsea’s new seafront kiosks is already moving on to bigger premises – in what the town council says is an early success story for the scheme. Chewtopia Natural Treats, run by Sarah Chisholm, is...
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...
by Sam Hawcroft A petition calling for Withernsea’s mayor to serve a second term has attracted more than 180 signatures – and its organiser is now urging supporters to attend next week’s town council meeting to make their feelings known. Dave Penson launched the Save...
