A large number of spectators gathered on Withernsea’s promenade on Boxing Day to watch more than 80 people of all ages take to the cold North Sea. The annual event, organised by Withernsea and District Lions Club, attracted the largest number of dippers for many...
by Terry Bearpark Father Christmas was kept busy as some 100 children visited him at Withernsea Lighthouse. As always, he had a kind word for every visitor before handing out a suitable present in his grotto. The event was organised by the Friends of the Lighthouse,...
by Rebecca Hannant The newly formed Town SMART initiative has received its first donations from two local organisations. Following the launch of the town clean-up operation, Withernsea RNLI and the Humber Coastguard Association have donated a combined £1,250 to help...
Volunteers for the Town SMART initiative founded by South East Holderness councillor Jon Dimberline have gathered for one of the first clean-up operations on the streets of Withernsea. The newly elected Reform councillor announced plans in July for a scheme to help...
by Tim Nuttall The long-awaited refurbishment of tennis facilities in Withernsea is under way thanks to the efforts of a small but dedicated committee who have worked tirelessly to secure funding and raise the profile of the sport in the community. Work began last...
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea is preparing to be invaded by cutlass-waving buccaneers as its Pirate Festival returns for a third year. The free event will bring a noisy parade, children’s games, live music, fancy dress, a fossil hunt and family entertainment to the town...
by John Prince Mayors from across Holderness have come together to look to the future of the region and work to strengthen partnerships between their respective towns. Cllrs Kristina Richardson, Stephen Prescott and Suzie Wright from Withernsea, Hornsea and Hedon...
by John Prince Cycling fans are in for treat in September when the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain men's cycle race comes to Holderness. Details of stage three of the national championship have been released. It will start in Hull on Friday, September 4 then move into...
An urgent safety review has been demanded after a second car overturned at the same spot near Hull City’s Cottingham training ground in less than three weeks. The latest incident happened in Mill House Woods Lane on Thursday morning and involved a new Mercedes...
Some of the remarkable women with connections to Withernsea will be celebrated at a special event this weekend. Local historians Darrin Stevens and Godfrey Holmes have joined forces for Violet Day at St Nicholas Church on Saturday, October 10, highlighting women who...
by John Prince After eight months and 411 miles, Hornsea’s marathon man Mark Williamson has finally completed his epic fundraising challenge. In January, Mark set out to run six ultra marathons in a year to mark 50 years of CM Allott and Son Funeral Directors in...
