Nominations are now open for the 2026 East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Chairman’s Awards.
The Chairman’s Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals, businesses, and projects that have made a significant impact on our community.
Council continues to tackle climate change with installation of rooftop solar panels
Works will begin in 2026 to progress Hull City Council’s Solar PV Phase 1 project after entering into contract with Sewell Construction Ltd.
A total of 12 public sector buildings will be subject to the installation of rooftop solar panels.
Beverley Racecourse: Day at the Races Continues to Be a Staple of the Local Entertainment Scene
There’s always something going on and something to do in the town of Beverley. We’ve got the major annual events like Beverley Pride, which held its biggest and boldest event ever in 2025, and the largest one-day Christmas market in the UK, as well as the always-reliable venues that continue to offer locals a day or night of fun.
Residents warned of fake parking charge texts
Residents are being warned of a parking charge text scam, where they are informed of bogus parking charges, encouraging them to pay immediately.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council does not send text messages about parking fines, and the texts are fraudulent.
Colliderfest returns to Hull in 2026 with bigger, bolder celebration of science and creativity
Following the resounding success of its debut earlier this year, ColliderFest is set to return to Hull city centre from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 March 2026, promising an even more dynamic celebration of science, creativity, and culture.
Organised by the University of Hull and Hull City Council, in partnership with Hull Museums and The Deep, ColliderFest is a four-day STEAM festival exploring the vibrant intersections of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths. The festival will once again transform Hull’s city centre into a playground of ideas, innovation, and imagination.
How Small Beverley Firms Cut Downtime During Computer Issues
Technical problems can stop small Beverley businesses quickly and create immediate disruption. Limited IT resources heighten the risk, especially without on-site support.
Remote access technology has become an essential tool for Beverley’s small business community. This approach allows IT specialists to diagnose and fix computer problems without physically visiting the premises. Connecting to affected systems from anywhere, technicians can quickly address software glitches, update systems, and resolve many common issues that previously required time-consuming site visits.
What Happens When the Gavel Falls at Beverley Property Auctions
When the auctioneer’s hammer hits at a Beverley property auction, the winning bidder agrees to buy the home. Most auction sales in East Yorkshire have fixed timescales in place.
Auction properties often attract attention for their potential, such as renovation projects, investment opportunities, or simply homes being sold through a different channel.
Free school meals auto-enrolment pilot helps hundreds of Hull pupils
A Hull City Council pilot scheme to automatically identify and register eligible children for free school meals has helped ensure 750 additional pupils are now receiving the support they are entitled to.
The auto-enrolment pilot, launched earlier this year, was designed to make it easier for families to access free school meals without the need for a separate application. The scheme has proven a major success – increasing uptake across the city and helping Hull’s schools secure more than £1 million via Pupil Premium funding for the 2025/26 academic year.
Brighton Street: A63 roundabout resurfacing works
Hull City Council to commence emergency carriageway resurfacing works at the Brighton Street roundabout, located beneath the A63 – near St Andrews Quay Retail Park.
Providing a key access point to the A63, this scheme will address urgent repairs required on the carriageway and assist National Highways, who need to use the area for an upcoming diversion. This scheme will ensure the diversion is safe and reliable for all users.
Common mistakes people make after a vehicle collision
Being involved in a car accident can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to make decisions in the heat of the moment that could impact your health, your finances, or your legal rights. While every situation is unique, there are several common mistakes people make after a collision that are surprisingly easy to avoid if you know what to watch for.
Celebrating Extraordinary People and Community Spirit at the Time2Volunteer Awards 2025
The Time2Volunteer Awards 2025, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, proudly honoured outstanding volunteers from across the region, celebrating dedication, compassion, and community impact.
Across eleven award categories, the event also shone a well-deserved spotlight on Rosie Bullard of Hornsea First Aid Centre, who received the Special Recognition Award for her exceptional commitment and inspiring service spanning over five decades.
Welcome to The Critical Fish Trail
Hull’s famous Fish Trail is the focus of a new exhibition at the Pier Street pop up called The Critical Fish Trail. 55 artists, writers and poets have each created new works inspired by Gordon Young’s much loved fish trail. Each of the fish on the trail is the inspiration for new creative work, set alongside research into each of the species. Are they thriving, threatened or endangered?
Grant funding available for coastal education school lessons
A new fund has been launched for schools in the East Riding, to support coastal education.
The fund is designed to support schools delivering coastal fieldwork and related activities which contain an element of sustainable coastal management. The main approach in the East Riding is coastal transition, which is the planned and gradual movement of communities away from erosion risk in undefended locations.
Brother’s £1,500 Alzheimer’s fundraiser inspired by sister’s care in Bridlington
A Yorkshire man has raised more than £1,500 for Alzheimer’s Research UK after completing the Yorkshire Marathon in honour of his sister, who is living with a rare inherited form of dementia and is cared for at Beechwood Care Centre in the town.
Luke Glover took on the challenge to raise awareness of Familial Alzheimer’s Disease (FAD), a genetic condition that claimed his father’s life and now affects his sister. His efforts have helped shine a light on this little-known form of dementia, which accounts for less than 1% of all Alzheimer’s cases.
Humber Forest launches 25-year strategy to improve local environments, tackle climate change, and help local communities
Humber Forest, the community forest for Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, has launched a new strategy for its work for the next 25 years.
It is committed to ensuring that it plants the ‘right tree in the right place for the right reason,’ and to working with communities, landowners and external agencies to increase tree cover and maintain existing woodland.
Popular East Yorkshire Christmas market returns to Beverley
The Beverley Festival of Christmas, the largest one-day yuletide market in the UK, will be returning to the town on Sunday, 14 December.
The festival, organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and sponsored by The Beverley Arms – part of hospitality company Thwaites, is now in its 29th year.
Daughter of Country Legend – Ashley Campbell takes ‘Goodnight Nashville’ on the road
Ashley Campbell heads to the UK this November in support of her recently released third studio album ‘Goodnight Nashville’ which includes a date in Beverley, East Yorkshire.
The daughter of Country legend Glen Campbell, Ashley Campbell cut her teeth playing in her father’s band and has since gone on to establish herself as a singer-songwriter in her own right, with Goodnight Nashville showcasing her clear-as-a-bell vocals, lyrical prowess and mesmerising banjo playing.
Trinity Market Hull to host Spooktacular free family event for Halloween
With spooky storytelling, Zombie Walk, mini-disco, crafts and face painting Trinity Market will be the spookiest place in Hull on Friday 31 October.
The Hulloween Spooktacular @ Trinity Market, organised by HullBID and part funded by Hull City Council will be a fun-packed day of free performances and activities for families to enjoy, starting at 10am and finishing at 5pm.