Holderness pays respects to fallen on Remembrance Sunday
by John Prince and Sam Hawcroft Communities across Holderness fell silent at 11am on Sunday, November 8, as people gathered to remember those who died in conflict. In Withernsea, a large crowd gathered at the town’s new war memorial after a service at St Matthew’s...
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MBE for services to the community
by Sam Hawcroft Former Shores Centre chief executive Jayne Nendick has received her MBE at Windsor Castle for services to the community in...
Anti-crime group backs campaign to tackle violence
by John Prince An anti-crime initiative is adding its voice to a national campaign against violence towards women and girls (VAWG), with...
Mike passes 10,000km mark on record-breaking run
by Sam Hawcroft Hedon endurance runner Mike Humphreys has passed a staggering 10,000km on his epic run across South America – and...
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Marathon diversion ahead for motorists
by Sam Hawcroft Drivers face a diversion of more than 26 miles when the main road through Roos closes for repairs in November. The two-day closure of Main Street starting on Tuesday, November 10 will affect journeys between Withernsea and Aldbrough, as well as traffic...
Village remembers part in Gunpowder Plot
by Sam Hawcroft From the towering figures beside the road to the sign above its village pub, Welwick keeps its connection to the Gunpowder Plot in plain sight. This November 5 marks 421 years since the failed attempt to blow up King James I and Parliament – a...
Free weekend parking in the run-up to Christmas
by Gazette Reporter East Riding Council is providing free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers from the end of this month. To support...
Five on the bounce for flying Seahorses
Hullensians thirds 0Withernsea RUFC 59 After four wins on the trot, with a four-try bonus point in each, Withernsea sat proudly at the top...
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Former bookies given new lease of life as two businesses join forces
SPONSORED FEATURE A former betting shop in Withernsea has been given a new lease of life, with two local businesses joining forces to...
Silence of the Lambs – a different kind of monster
by John Prince Before I even get stuck into a nice Chianti and some fava beans, I'll get this out of the way… Bringing to the stage one of...
Off the beaten track
by Jane Denton The beaten track that links the tarmac path of the Hornsea Rail Trail to the rear of Tesco car park is, weather permitting,...
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