East Riding Council has confirmed it has installed signs on Withernsea’s North Promenade in an attempt 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...
by Rebecca Hannant Residents and business owners are divided over the growing number of motorhomes parked along Withernsea’s North Promenade. In recent months, motorhomes have become a common sight, sparking debate about their impact on the town. Some promenade...
by Rebecca Hannant Storey’s Funfair is dedicating an hour of its takings to support community clean-up group TownSMART. On Friday, August 29, from 6pm to 7pm, all proceeds from rides, games, food and drink at the fair on Withernsea's prom will be donated to the...
Withernsea Carnival’s parade went ahead as planned after dozens of volunteers came forward at the last minute to save the event. On Friday evening, organisers had warned that the highlight of carnival week was at risk of cancellation unless more marshals could be...
Withernsea Carnival has warned that this year’s parade is at risk of being cancelled unless more volunteers come forward to marshal the event. Organisers say they do not currently have enough marshals to safely manage the event tomorrow – Saturday, August 16 – and are...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon families are being invited to make plenty of noise as the Tour of Britain races through the town next month. Stage three of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men will start in Hull on Friday, September 4, before heading into the East Riding and along...
by John Prince Fifty portions of fish and chips, beach games and ice cream sound like a smashing day out at the seaside for anyone. And that’s exactly what Deacon Jackie Fowler got at a surprise goodbye party thrown for her, as she sits down from her position as...
by Sam Hawcroft Three young “Water Wardens” are preparing for a major family fun day this weekend as they continue a summer-long campaign to improve safety around open water. Rosie, Summer and Lexi are taking part in the Humberside Police Lifestyle Challenge, using...
by Sam Hawcroft Seventeen local darts players had the chance to take on 10-time world champion Trina Gulliver when she visited the Ship Inn in Keyingham for a special exhibition night. The pub hailed the event on Saturday, October 3, as a great success, with...
by John Prince The warning on the posters for the Fairly Useless Theatre Company’s production of the adult pantomime Sinderz was probably enough to keep some people away from the opening night last weekend – yet the show in its various forms has proved be a huge hit...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon’s 679th Mayor, Cllr Suzie Wright, welcomed civic leaders and community representatives from across the region as the town held its annual Mayor’s Civic Service on Sunday. The traditional event saw the Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet...
