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...
Choirs from Withernsea and Hornsea as well as students from both towns are to join a renowned orchestra for a concert inspired by the dramatic East Yorkshire coastline. Manchester Camerata will visit Withernsea High School on Thursday, April 18. Starting at 6.30pm,...
by Rebecca Hannant The family that runs a popular travelling funfair has boosted the campaign to get Withernsea’s war memorial clock chiming once more. Storey’s funfair donated all of its takings between 5pm and 6pm on Friday, April 5, to the St Nicholas Church war...
By Rebecca Hannant Two property developers have begun revamping a house previously deemed an “eyesore” by Withernsea residents. The house on South Promenade was left in a derelict state for about for 15 years before Richard and Grant, who have asked us not to use...
By Sam Hawcroft Two wartime Spitfires will take part in a spectacular duel over Withernsea at this summer’s Blue Light Weekend, it has been announced – but organisers have warned that the display could be the last without more local sponsorship. The Gazette can reveal...
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...
A historic tower partly hidden behind trees and bushes on a housing development is due for a revamp, as its owners get ready to open it to the public later this year. Because of the foliage at this time of year, Bettison’s Folly...
by Sam Hawcroft Blue Light Weekend will turn up the volume this summer as Blue Light Live brings two days of free music, big-stage atmosphere and local favourites to Withernsea’s Italian Gardens. The event, on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, will build on...
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...
