by Tim Nuttall Former students belonging to Withernsea High School’s admissions intake of September 1964 are preparing to return to their roots next month for a chance to reconnect and reminisce at their first large-scale reunion in 30 years. Members of the class of...
Withernsea’s Meridian Centre has hosted the town’s second heart screening session by Cardiac Risk in the Young. The event, funded by the Darren Uscroft Memorial Fund, saw a 98 per cent turnout and a small number of referrals for further investigation or treatment....
By Rebecca Hannant A Burstwick man has completed three fundraising challenges in 28 days to raise money for the charity Life for a Kid. On April 22, Darren Brighton set off the first of his three journeys, which saw him embark on a walk with his friend and fundraising...
By Rebecca Hannant Withernsea’s ward councillors and the local MP have praised efforts by volunteers to rebuild the town’s pier after it was announced that the project had become unviable and the group was disbanding. The Withernsea Pier and Promenade Association said...
By Rebecca Hannant The future of Withernsea’s Pier Towers remains uncertain after the organisation set up to lead an ambitious rebuild of the structure announced it was being wound up after an “endless battle” over planning and funding. Several residents have called...
by Rebecca Hannant All parish councillors in Long Riston have resigned amid growing concern over the future of the village hall following months of dispute over its management and funding. In a statement published on social media, Riston Parish Council confirmed that...
The deadline for motorists to pay their Humber Bridge toll will change when the new tolling system launches next week. Humber Bridge users will now have until midnight the day after crossing to pay their toll. If they miss the midnight deadline, they will trigger an...
by Rebecca Hannant Residents across the East Riding could see a 4.99 per cent rise in council tax from April if proposals are approved by councillors next month. The potential increase follows last week’s announcement that East Riding Council is set to lose £32.2...
by Sam Hawcroft Three youngsters have raised enough money for three lifesaving throw-line stations through their Humberside Police Lifestyle project. Rosie, Summer and Lexi, whose team is called the Water Wardens, raised a final total of £2,044.53 during their...
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 John Prince Professional singer and performer Natalie Clydesdale might be better known for her powerhouse performances and show-stealing vocals with Hornsea Amateur Theatre Society (HATS) – but she’s also a member of the lifeboat crew that has been involved in some...
