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Established 1910. Locally owned, proudly independent. Published Thursdays. Do you have a story? ✉️ [email protected]
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April 9, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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A businesswoman who helped raise more than £20,000 for Withernsea RNLI says she is “absolutely gutted” after thieves stole a collection box and a number of unclaimed raffle prizes in the early hours of this morning.

📸 Teresa Mansell

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April 6, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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Following a complex 16-month investigation into the care of the deceased at Hull’s Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, Robert Bush has pleaded guilty to the remaining 31 charges he faced, taking the total number of offences admitted to 67.

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April 2, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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The community in Welwick have celebrated the opening of a new village shop next to the Plotters' Bar – selling everything from grocery essentials to crafts and antiques... and the Gazette!

Find out more in the next edition - out on Thursday.

📸 Sam Hawcroft
March 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums out there.

Whether you’re celebrating your mum, remembering her, or thanking one of the many wonderful mother figures in your life – today’s the day to show a little love. ❤️

Hope everyone has a lovely day. 💐

#mothersday #motheringsunday
March 15, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Plans are under way in #Withernsea to create a lasting memorial and roll of honour following the tragedy on the town's seafront on January 2.

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📷 Darrin Stevens / Sam Hawcroft

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March 14, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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The largest beach fishing competition in Europe – the Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship – is coming to Holderness this coming weekend.

Pictured is last year's winner, Scott Poultney.

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March 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Happy International Women's Day from all the team at the Gazette office! Zoe, Sam, Rebecca, Sal and Angela 💚

This year's #IWD2026 theme is Give to Gain. Find out more: www.internationalwomensday.com/
March 8, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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A surprising Withernsea link has emerged in the UK’s entry for this year’s @eurovision.tv – with a mug from the lighthouse making a cameo appearance in the official music video.

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March 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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March 5, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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A Patrington couple have been left stranded in Abu Dhabi after flights were abruptly suspended amid escalating military tensions across the Middle East.

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February 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Mid-Holderness councillor Samantha Christon-Whyte has defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK.

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February 27, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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February 26, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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St Patrick’s Church in Patrington has launched a £100,000 campaign to restore its historic church bells.

📸 Rebecca Hannant

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February 22, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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🏆 @hullkr.bsky.social survived a late Brisbane Broncos comeback to be crowned World Club Challenge winners after a dramatic 30–24 victory at the MKM Stadium.

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Rovers survive late Broncos comeback to be crowned World Club Challenge winners - The Holderness and Hornsea Gazette
Hull KR survived a late Brisbane Broncos comeback to be crowned World Club Challenge winners after a dramatic 30–24 victory at the MKM Stadium. After a packed pre-match build-up and the national anthems, Hull KR kicked off in front of a full house and immediately set the tone. An early high ball was spilled by
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February 19, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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February 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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February 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Hundreds of mourners gathered on Friday to say a final farewell to Sarah Keeling and her daughter Grace, as their joint funeral service took place following the tragic events off the coast at Withernsea last year.

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Hundreds line streets to bid final farewell to Grace and Sarah Keeling - The Holderness and Hornsea Gazette
Hundreds of mourners gathered on Friday to say a final farewell to Sarah Keeling and her daughter Grace, as their joint funeral service took place following the tragic events off the coast at Withernsea last month. The funeral cortege was met by crowds lining the route, including pupils and staff from Grace’s school, Quarrydale Academy,
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February 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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📰 The new edition is out now!

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– Withernsea's clean-up organisation, TownSmart, launches new 'Poo Patrol' to tackle dog fouling

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– Andy’s Man Club plans new Hornsea group

And much more!
February 5, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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A major conservation project protecting one of the UK’s most successful little tern colonies near Spurn has secured £94,000 in funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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February 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Motorists using the new Humber Bridge tolls system will still be able to pay online from today – Monday, February 2 – but the launch of the new payment app has been delayed because of technical issues.

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Tech issues delay launch of new Humber Bridge payment app - The Holderness and Hornsea Gazette
Motorists using the new Humber Bridge tolls system will still be able to pay online from today - Monday, February 2 - but the launch of the new payment app has been delayed because of technical issues. Bridge bosses confirmed that while the new Humber Bridge Toll had gone live as planned, the accompanying app
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February 2, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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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.

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February 2, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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The deadline for motorists to pay their Humber Bridge toll will change when the new tolling system launches next week.

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January 31, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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An old nuclear monitoring post perched on the edge of the eroding cliffs near Tunstall has finally fallen down, following days of national attention focused on its precarious position.

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Going, going… gone! Cold War era building near Tunstall finally falls - The Holderness and Hornsea Gazette
An old nuclear monitoring post perched on the edge of the eroding cliffs near Tunstall has finally fallen down, following days of national attention focused on its precarious position. The former Cold War-era structure fell at some point overnight on Thursday, January 22, into Friday, January 23, after gradually leaning further and further out from
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January 23, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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And... it's gone!

📷 John Prince

#Tunstall #holderness #bunker #ColdWar #nuclear
January 23, 2026 at 12:37 PM