The RSPCA released heartbreaking statistics regarding cat cruelty complaints in Yorkshire as part of its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign. In all complaints in Yorkshire totalled 2,112 with 259 of those being made in East Yorkshire.
According to the RSPCA, almost 18,000 cat cruelty complaints were reported nationwide last year. There were 1,726 reports of intentional harm, which is roughly five a day. Compared to 2021, when there were 1,387, this is an increase of 25%.
Barratt Developments Yorkshire East site managers who are building homes for David Wilsons Homes and Barratt won a top national award.
A number of Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes developments are located in East Riding of Yorkshire, including Harrier Chase in Brough, Harland Park and Poppy Fields in Cottingham, Minster View and Queens Court in Beverley, and Hesslewood Park and Fleet Green in Hessle.
East Yorkshire Buses has announced that the Moors Explorer ME1 service will return in summer 2023 with a brand-new route.
On Sundays and bank holidays until 28 August, the new route will travel from Hessle, Hull & Beverley to Pickering, Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley, with a stop at Flamingo Land Resort – so everyone can have a good time, whether they prefer a quiet walk in the Moors or a theme park and zoo.
Hull Trains has chosen Beverley as the setting for the first Yorkshire Day, which will begin with a Town Crier’s resounding voice.
Founded in 1975 in Beverley, Yorkshire Day is now held every year on August 1st, a date with historical significance, including the day on which the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 was passed.
In celebration of the NHS’ 75th anniversary, parkrun UK is collaborating with the NHS to encourage staff, volunteers, and local communities to participate.
In addition to recognising the NHS’s immense contribution to the health of the nation, the events will also recognise the dedicated individuals who have played a fundamental role in shaping the service.
Following a four-day ‘Enhanced’ inspection in May, Bishop Burton College was able to maintain its Good rating from Ofsted. A Good overall rating was given to the college, along with Outstanding judgements in both the Personal Development and Adult Learning Programmes categories.
Beverley Westwood was filled with excitement and energy as approximately 200 runners of all ages participated in the highly anticipated Beverley Fun Run.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted public gatherings on Westwood, this was the first event on the street since then. A resounding success, the Fun Run was organized by the Beverley Braves and aimed at promoting teamwork, respect, and good physical and mental health.
Bude Park will soon have much-improved football facilities thanks to investment from the Premier League, the FA, and the government’s Football Foundation.
The Football Foundation identified Bude Park as a potential improvement site.
After reaching the final of a national refrigeration award, the HRFR team at a Yorkshire company is celebrating.
DK Heat Recovery, based in Beverley, has been shortlisted for the Retail Project of the Year award at the 20th annual Cooling Industry Awards.
A new parklet outdoor seating area will soon be installed on Princes Dock Street.
Hull City Council has awarded the project’s manufacture, supply, delivery, and installation to Pearl Green Engineering Limited, according to a published decision record.
On Saturday 1 July, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) celebrated one year since its inception.
With significant progress made over the past year, the ICB is committed to creating healthier, happier communities.
One-third of East Riding’s 12 to 18-year-olds have tried a vaporizer and one in ten regularly vape, according to a survey of vaping use conducted among young people.
Efforts are now being made by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to discourage young people from becoming vapers.
After joining Hull & East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University 10 years ago, Rose James has been appointed CEO.
Since Natasha Barley left the company in March, Rose has served as interim CEO.
With a massive 1000 per cent increase in applicants, a Yorkshire-based professional recruitment and development company has received an overwhelming response to its annual graduate mentoring programme.
In previous years, Felicity King, who co-owns Edwards and Pearce with her husband Dan King, had 20-30 graduates on the programme, but this year there were over 260 applicants.
To complete some internal work, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is moving its Beverley Customer Service Centre to the Treasure House Library in Champney Road beginning Monday, 10 July.
During the temporary relocation, the usual appointment-only service will continue. While there will be no payment facilities available, customers can pay by phone, online, and at All Pay and Paypoint outlets.
East Riding residents are encouraged to take advantage of Alcohol Awareness Week by reducing their consumption of alcohol.
Alcohol and cost are the topics of this year’s national week, which runs from 3-9 July.
In an effort to combat anti-social behaviour and keep people safe, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council has joined a national campaign.
The ASB Awareness Week 2023 runs from July 3 to 9 and aims to encourage communities to take action against anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Beverley’s Treasure House is hosting a free exhibition on the 1970s called ‘Glam and Gloom – 1970s Britain’ for visitors who want to escape the 21st century. The exhibit will be on display until Saturday, 26 August.
This exhibition’s title refers to glam rock bands, sunshine holidays, and great British TV shows of the decade.