Withernsea
What happened to Peter? Mystery of missing Withernsea boy, nearly 80 years on
EXCLUSIVE by Rebecca Hannant The mystery of a missing Withernsea boy continues to baffle the town nearly 80 years on. On Tuesday, April 30, 1946, ...
Book retells story of Valentine’s Day rail tragedy
by Rebecca Hannant A new book documenting the 1927 Withernsea–Hull railway disaster is set to be released next month. After years of research, local historian ...
Man fined over £1,000 for abandoning car
A man from Withernsea has been prosecuted in court for abandoning a car in the town. David Kelly, of North Promenade, left a blue Saab ...
New housing development in Withernsea given planning approval
by Rebecca Hannant A planning application for 192 new homes in Withernsea has been approved. On Monday, September 29, East Riding planning officers gave the ...
Communities to share £20m ‘Pride in Place’ boost
Communities across southern Holderness are set to benefit from a £20 million investment over the next decade under a new government programme designed to put ...
Hundreds of bikers escort Steve on his final ride
About 200 bikers rode together through Holderness on Tuesday, September 30, to escort the funeral cortège of popular rider Steve Coulson. The convoy left Castle ...
‘Rescued’ clock to form centrepiece of new Coastguard memorial
by Rebecca Hannant The Humber Coastguard Association will host the unveiling of a first-of-its-kind Coastguard memorial in Withernsea this weekend. On Sunday, September 28, St ...
Choir receives sound support from Blue Light Weekend
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea Ladies’ Choir have been presented with new PA equipment by Blue Light Weekend, making it easier for the popular group to ...
Church relaunches warm space and monthly entertainment programme
Withernsea Methodist Church is relaunching its Warm Space and Food, Friendship and Fun programme as the autumn nights draw in. Starting on Thursday, October 2, ...
Council ‘disappointed’ after motorhome signs vandalised
East Riding Council has said it is “disappointed” after new motorhome warning signs on Withernsea’s North Promenade were vandalised just weeks after being installed. The ...