By Rebecca Hannant First World War medals found in a Withernsea garden have been given a new home. Several months ago, Darren England, president of the Withernsea Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club, was put in touch with a 92-year-old woman from the town named...
Last Thursday was a historic day for Morning Dew, surely Withernsea’s most talented – and versatile – quintet, now performing completely, and with a greatly enhanced repertoire, for the first time since the pandemic. And the occasion? The monthly Food, Friendship and...
By Rebecca Hannant A fallen Second World War soldier from Withernsea has been commemorated in a service in the town. Several months ago, Darren England visited St Nicholas Church, and he noticed that two wooden frames on the far side were missing plaques. After...
by Sam Hawcroft Organisers of a colour run taking place during Withernsea’s Blue Light Weekend next month are urging families to sign up and have fun getting messy on the prom. Local events company Blip Active, which runs a host of sporting and leisure activities...
by Rebecca Hannant Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has visited the Kirkfield estate in Withernsea to listen to people’s concerns. Standing on the green between Whitethorn Avenue and Cherry Tree Avenue, Mr Stuart spoke to residents who raised several issues...
by John Prince Campaigners who have being fighting to stop a company from drilling for oil and gas at a second site in East Yorkshire have said they’re not giving up after permission was granted for the company to continue. Rathlin Energy (UK) has had an environmental...
An avid fundraiser from Sproatley is set to take on his toughest challenge to date in support of the MND Association. On Friday, February 20, Liam Foster, 35, is aiming to cycle the distance between Hull KR’s Sewell Group Craven Park Stadium and the Hill Dickinson...
SPONSPORED CONTENT As we step confidently into 2026, Tamarix Lodge in Withernsea is embracing the future with renewed energy, fresh leadership and exciting plans – while remaining firmly rooted in the high standards of care it is known for. With the appointment of a...
Sam Hawcroft reflects on her memories of the day that changed the world – and the generation now coming of age who have no memory of it… There are some moments in history when everyone old enough to remember them can tell you exactly where they were. For an earlier...
by Sam Hawcroft A popular heritage event once held at Welwick is being revived next month – with steam engines, vintage vehicles, tractors, stalls and family entertainment promised across a packed weekend. Winestead Heritage Weekend will take place on Saturday and...
by John Prince A village church that has welcomed worshippers for more than 100 years is to close. Leven Methodist Church in East Street was opened in 1892, replacing the original 1816 chapel on the same site. At one point, Leven had two different chapels in East...
