by John Prince A police investigation has been launched after a group of youths on bikes churned up the lawn in front of a sports club in Hornsea. The damage was done to the Hornsea Promenade Bowls Club in Victoria Avenue around 8.30pm on the evening of Thursday, October 9. The nearby bowling green, which

by Andrew Spence Plans have been submitted to East Riding Council to make alterations to remodel and extend a specialist care home in Hornsea. Granville Court, located off Esplande, could soon be modified if the planning application is approved by the council. The NHS’s Humber Teaching Foundation Trust website describes Granville Court as “a specialist

By Rebecca Hannant LINK, the UK’s cash access and ATM network, has confirmed that it will not be opening a banking hub in Hedon. Last week Lloyds Bank announced that its Hedon branch would close at the end of January next year, along with 48 others across the country. The bank says that due to

Communities across southern Holderness are set to benefit from a £20 million investment over the next decade under a new government programme designed to put local people in control of shaping their towns and villages. Withernsea, Patrington, Easington, Holmpton, Hollym, Kilnsea, Winestead, Welwick and Skeffling will share the funding as part of the Pride in

by Rebecca Hannant A Burstwick teenager is raising money for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Peru. Jessica Emerson, a year 11 student at Holderness Academy, is preparing for an expedition in the summer of 2026. The trip, organised through a collaboration between Camps International and her school, will involve sustainable community projects including improving local schools

by Rebecca Hannant The Humber Coastguard Association will host the unveiling of a first-of-its-kind Coastguard memorial in Withernsea this weekend. On Sunday, September 28, St Nicholas Church will unveil a new memorial celebrating decades of the area’s coastguard connections. The memorial, which has been made using pews from the town’s St Matthew’s Church, also marks

by Angus Young A Colombian drug smuggler arrested after landing over five tonnes of cocaine on Easington beach has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years. The high-purity cocaine had an estimated street value of £42 million. It was unloaded off a “mother ship” in the North Sea into a rigid inflatable boat crewed by Didier Reyes

A 66-year-old man has been arrested after an attack at a takeaway in Withernsea left another man in hospital with head injuries. Emergency services were called to Queen Street yesterday afternoon (Sunday, September 21) following reports of a serious assault at around 3.20pm. It was reported that a 52-year-old man had sustained a large cut

by John Prince The Environment Agency has delayed its decision to allow further drilling for oil and gas to continue in the East Riding following public concerns. Rathlin Energy (UK) has had a permit for drilling wells and long-term oil and gas production at West Newton near Burton Constable Hall since 2013. It has applied

East Riding Council is encouraging residents to attend a Help for Households community event in Withernsea on Thursday, September 25. The event will offer practical support and expert advice to help local people save money and stay warm this autumn and winter. It will be held at Withernsea Leisure Centre, from 10am to 3pm. There

by Sam Hawcroft It was an emotional night at Scunthorpe’s Baths Hall on Wednesday as people from across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire were recognised at the BBC Radio Humberside Make a Difference Awards. The winner from our region was Hedon’s Katy Smith, founder of Ruben’s Voice, who scooped the Fundraiser award. Katy, whose organisation

On Sunday, September 7, at 3pm, the UK Government will test the Emergency Alerts system. The test will be sent to all compatible 4G and 5G mobile phones and tablets across the UK. The alert will include a loud siren-like sound and vibration, and a message will appear on the screen confirming that this is

by Rebecca Hannant and John Prince A planning application has been submitted for 108 new homes on land west of Rolston Road in Hornsea. The Foxglove Homes scheme includes a mix of one to four-bedroom properties – terraced, semi-detached, detached, bungalows and quadrants – with 10 designated as affordable. Eight one-bedroom and two two-bedroom homes

East Riding Council has confirmed it has installed signs on Withernsea’s North Promenade in an attempt to deter motorhome owners from parking and sleeping overnight. The signs say: "Use of vehicles for sleeping or camping is not permitted on this road. Please use one of the serviced sites. There are several motorhomes and campervan facilities

by Rebecca Hannant Storey’s Funfair is dedicating an hour of its takings to support community clean-up group TownSMART. On Friday, August 29, from 6pm to 7pm, all proceeds from rides, games, food and drink at the fair on Withernsea's prom will be donated to the volunteer-led operation. Since November 2024, TownSMART volunteers have been seen