by Terry Bearpark The 101st Withernsea Carnival got under way last Saturday with plenty to see in Valley Gardens. The warm weather attracted many visitors as DJ Leon and magician Stephen Brailsford kept them entertained with music, magic and dancing. However, the main...
by Rebecca Hannant The annual Withernsea Carnival returns this weekend for its 101st year, offering nine days of free family fun across the town. Running from Saturday, August 9, to Saturday, August 17, events will take place at venues including Valley Gardens,...
By Sam Hawcroft Withernsea’s biggest summer celebration returns this weekend, as Blue Light Weekend prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for two packed days of family entertainment, air displays, live music and hands-on activities celebrating the work of the...
by Rebecca Hannant The 31st annual Withstock event, organised by Withernsea Town Council, will take place this weekend. Valley Gardens will host the free two-day live music festival on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, with entertainment for the whole family....
RNLI fundraisers are hoping for a boost in sales over the summer as once again they take over the Pier Towers in Withernsea to open a pop-up shop. As well as selling souvenirs, RNLI merchandise and clothing, one side of the towers will feature an RNLI museum, with...
A bungling attempt to throw more than £12,000 of drugs into Hull Prison has gone viral after police released CCTV footage of the incident. The video, published by Humberside Police following the sentencing of Joshua Smith, shows him making three unsuccessful attempts...
by John Prince Hornsea Coastguard rescue team is appealing for new volunteers to step forward and join the emergency service – with no previous rescue experience required. The team, based in Burton Lane, is looking for volunteer coastguard rescue officers from...
by John Prince The leader of East Riding Council has strongly criticised the decision to give regional mayors across England control of the most important planning decisions in their areas. Under government proposals, elected mayors including Hull and East Yorkshire...
Schools, sports teams and community groups supporting children and young people are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects. The Tesco Fruit and Veg Grants scheme supports projects that improve access to healthy food for children and young...
A vicar whose journey to Holderness began on the other side of the world is to be thanked for his ministry this weekend. A celebration for Rev Alisdair Laird will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Patrington, on Saturday, October 17, as he prepares to retire. Rev Laird,...
by Sam Hawcroft A powerful evening organised by Preston WI brought together campaigners, charities, community leaders and support organisations to raise awareness of domestic abuse – and to ask what more can be done locally to help those affected. The No More Violence...
