Free compost giveaways for East Riding residents are to return in May. East Riding Council will be handing out 5,000 bags of compost – 60 tonnes – to residents over nine events between May 13 and 28. As normal, residents are invited to drive along to their nearest...
by Rebecca Hannant A Withernsea man has found a parachute believed to belong to an aircraft that crashed off the East Yorkshire coast. Aidan Gorman was alerted to the location of the parachute on the beach near Seacroft Road after a friend posted online trying to...
by Tim Nuttall The members of a popular youth music group are celebrating after receiving a full complement of new equipment for their club thanks to a generous donation from Withernsea Big Local. Under the banner of Withernsea Youth Action, a registered charity that...
by Rebecca Hannant The Withernsea Carnival committee are gearing up for their 100th anniversary event this summer. The carnival has been a popular tradition since 1924, hosting a range of events for children and adults alike. This year organisers are planning another...
by Terry Bearpark From the recent 70th wedding anniversary celebrations of a much-respected Withernsea couple, a very generous donation has been made to the local lifeboat station. Michael and Daphne Spicer marked their platinum anniversary with a party for family and...
by John Prince Heroes who selflessly tried to save the three people lost in the Withernsea tragedy earlier this year were given an emotional standing ovation at a special awards ceremony. East Riding Council’s Chairman’s Awards recognise the outstanding contributions...
by Sam Hawcroft Withernsea's long-awaited microbusiness kiosks and beach huts have now been installed, marking a visible step forward for the seafront schemes after earlier delays. The units were delivered on a lorry early on Tuesday, May 12, and craned into their...
by Sam Hawcroft A Hedon knitting group have issued an appeal for help as they work to create a poppy display for St Augustine’s Church in time for Remembrance. Members of the Knit and Natter group, who meet every Thursday at Hedon Library, have already made more than...
Blue Light Weekend supporters are being urged to get behind the Withernsea event as it bids to win a major regional tourism award. The popular weekend is the only Holderness event shortlisted for Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year at the 2026 Remarkable East...
by John Prince An 18-month long experimental traffic order on roads in Hedon that has restricted traffic to 20mph has been made permanent. Forty-six roads in the town are now subject to the restrictions which came into force on Sunday, September 20, in a move to...
by John Prince The directors of a much-loved market which is closing later this year after 40 years on the same site have revealed that they have found a new home – just a few hundred yards up the road. Skirlington Market, between Hornsea and Skipsea, is to shut at...
