by Tim Nuttall After successfully securing capital funding from Sport England, Withernsea’s skate park is set to be redeveloped thanks to the combined efforts of Withernsea Town Council and Active Withernsea. Designed in partnership with residents, Active Sports and...
by Terry Bearpark Conditions were ideal in Withernsea for the annual Boxing Day Dip, organised by the Withernsea and District Lions Club. It was a dry day and while the sea was relatively calm there were breakers to add a bit of excitement to the occasion. Almost 80...
Withernsea’s Deacon Diane Berry is to be ordained as a priest and licensed to a new role during a ceremony in Roos on Sunday. Diane, who will be ordained by the Bishop of Hull, Eleanor Sanderson, at All Saints’ Church at 10.30am on January 7, serves in the benefice of...
by Tim Nuttall Attendees of Withernsea Methodist Church’s monthly Food, Friendship and Fun sessions rounded off another successful year with a well-attended Christmas party last Thursday. The event saw the welcome return of one of the year’s most popular performers,...
Last Saturday, Withernsea Ladies’ Choir sang to the crowds at the Deep in Hull. In a rather fitting setting surrounded by sharks, swordfish, manta rays and of course the penguins the choir sang a selection of carols and Christmas songs to the adults and children who...
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon endurance runner Mike Humphreys is taking on one of his toughest challenges yet – running the length of South America to raise awareness of motor neurone disease. The challenge is deeply personal for Mike, as he is doing it for his friend Craig...
by John Prince The seal has been broken on a special letterbox where people can post messages to loved ones they’ve lost, offering a way to remember and feel close to them. The Cameo Bereavement Service in Hornsea came up with the idea, and obtained funding through...
Armed police were called to a Withernsea street after reports of a man seen carrying what appeared to be a large knife. Police were called to Seathorne at about 9.50am on Tuesday, March 31. Officers from the Armed Response Unit were deployed and quickly located a man...
by John Prince An initiative to try and stop people from dumping objects down the toilet that are harmful to the environment is being spearheaded by a local councillor. Jane Denton is a Hornsea...
by John Prince A group of volunteers who aim to improve the visual appeal, environment and community wellbeing in Hornsea has won a string of awards at the town’s annual horticultural show. The show, which is now in its eighth year, was held at St Nicholas Church...
EXCLUSIVE by Sam Hawcroft A private ceremony has been held to recognise members of the emergency services and other organisations who responded to the Withernsea sea tragedy earlier this year. Representatives of the services involved in the events of January 2-17...
