Burgers and bikes boost veterans’ causes
by John Prince Hundreds of bikers, friends and a Member of Parliament joined together to raise funds and awareness for veterans who have found themselves struggling after leaving the armed forces. Care After Combat was founded in 2014 by comedian Jim Davidson and...
Withernsea 10K hailed ‘most successful yet’
by Sam Hawcroft The Withernsea 10K and Fun Run has been hailed as its most successful yet after hundreds of runners and supporters packed the seafront for the annual event. Organised by Withernsea Harriers, the races on Sunday, July 5, attracted competitors from...
Pirates to take over Withernsea for festival’s third year
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...
Tour of Britain comes to the region
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...
Camera planned for sea tragedy site
by John Prince A new surveillance camera potentially capable of preventing future tragedies at sea is set to be installed at the Pier Towers on Withernsea seafront. The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) based in Hornsea has received the necessary legal permissions...
