Withernsea lighthouse’s ‘local heroes’ show officially opens
by Sam Hawcroft A new exhibition at Withernsea Lighthouse celebrating people with connections to the town has been officially opened by the town’s mayor. Made in Withernsea shines a light on local talent and achievement across the arts, music, sport, broadcasting,...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘This town is a safe place to live’
By Sam Hawcroft Withernsea is not in the grip of a crime wave – but police say they can only tackle the problems that residents actually report. That is the central message from PC James Stothard and Sgt Mick McLaughlin, of Humberside Police’s...
Bikers to rally for Indi’s seaside ride-in
by Sam Hawcroft A four-year-old girl with terminal brain cancer will be given a “true Withernsea welcome” when she arrives in the town on Sunday as part of a special biker ride-in. Indi Atkinson was given nine to 12 months to live in September last year, and her...
Meeting showcases Withernsea’s groups
by Sam Hawcroft New Withernsea mayor Kristina Richardson has chaired her first annual parish meeting, as community groups from across the town gave updates on their work over the past year. The meeting, held at the Meridian Centre on Wednesday, May 27, heard from a...
Withernsea’s microbusiness kiosks open doors to first customers
by Sam Hawcroft The new microbusiness kiosks in Withernsea’s Valley Gardens are beginning to open, with all six expected to be trading by this weekend. Whitehall Estate Tea Rooms, run by Whitehall Estate of Winestead, was the first to open on Saturday and Sunday....
