26 February 2026

Snow hampering search for missing person in sea off Withernsea

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 ...
Posted in News, Withernsea, Withernsea disaster

Two confirmed dead in tragedy off Withernsea coast

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 ...
Posted in News, Withernsea, Withernsea disaster

Concerns raised over social housing plans in Withernsea

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 ...
Posted in News, Withernsea

New Speedwatch scheme launched in Withernsea

by Rebecca Hannant A new Speedwatch group has been launched in Withernsea in response to concerns about speeding vehicles. The group was set up by ...
Posted in News, Withernsea

New Withernsea affordable housing project launched

A total of 40 homes on a development currently being built in Withernsea have been designated for social and affordable housing through a partnership between ...
Posted in News, Withernsea

Withernsea’s Dickensian Christmas hailed ‘the start of something fresh and vibrant’

by Rebecca Hannant Withernsea stepped back in time on Saturday, December 6, as the town successfully hosted its first-ever Dickensian Christmas which transformed Valley Gardens ...
Posted in News, Withernsea

Music and video project to form centrepiece of Withernsea’s Dickensian Christmas

Withernsea’s Dickensian Christmas on December 6 will feature a specially produced music and video project showcasing the town’s own musicians and singers. It was created ...
Posted in News, Withernsea

Gazette on the move – again!

The Gazette will be moving to new premises early in the new year as the team looks ahead to its second anniversary under new ownership. ...
Posted in News, Withernsea

Tractor run boost for charity

by Terry Bearpark The annual England Hill Tractor Run that took place last May has boosted the amount raised by a South Holderness family for ...
Posted in Community News, Withernsea

£200,000 footpath improvements in Withernsea to begin

A scheme of footpath improvements is to be carried out in Withernsea, starting next week. East Riding Council is to invest £200,000 to upgrade the ...
Posted in News, Withernsea
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