Campaigners in Cherry Burton are celebrating after “Fairtrade Village” signs were erected by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council on each of the four roads leading into the village.
Thanks to the generous support of village-based businesses who funded the signs, the village now has visible reminders of its status for residents and visitors alike.
Hull Trains has announced additional weekend services will launch to coincide with Hull celebrating its UK City of Culture year 2017.
Following the recent approval of its industry application, Hull Trains has now been granted permission to take customers to the capital to arrive into London before 09:00am.
MP Graham Stuart and the Mayor of Beverley Cllr Robert Begnett are urging locals to protest against the possible closure of the East Riding Community Hospital Minor Injuries Unit even though it already looks likely to escape the NHS axe.
Plans for closures of the region’s MIUs are currently being debated by the East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group, and with millions of pounds needed to be saved, at least three of the region’s six units will be closed.
The East Yorkshire Judo Academy took four players to this year’s British Championships in Sheffield.
First to compete was Logan Campbell who performed superbly in winning three contests in his first venture into the Cadet category before finally bowing out.
Hull Culture and Leisure and British Cycling have hosted an event to discuss opportunities for the new proposed closed cycle circuit at Ennerdale Leisure Centre.
A range of cycling clubs and shops, racing and triathlon teams, schools and other sports groups including Fitmums all came together last night (Monday 5 December), to find out more about the city’s first closed cycle circuit.
NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) exceptional leadership in service transformation and financial management is in the spotlight this week as the CCG reaches the final in three prestigious health care awards.
Chief Officer Emma Latimer and Chief Finance Officer Emma Sayner are joint finalists in the Yorkshire and Humber NHS Regional Recognition Awards
The Christmas Trail will now be in place in the house and gardens. Children need to follow the clues in the house to find where the elves have hidden the Partridge from the Pear tree and get a chocolate treat once completed.
Outside in the Pleasure Gardens, visitors can search for the festive signs with a themed activity that everyone can take part in.
Final proposals for East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s supported bus services are due to be considered by senior councillors next week.
The report, due to go before Cabinet members on Tuesday, 13 December, will include a number of amended proposals following an extensive transport needs assessment and formal public consultation.
Beverley’s Potting Shed is glamping up its Christmas celebrations by installing a yurt in its garden. The gastro pub on Flemingate wants customers to carry on enjoying the outdoors right through the festive season and into the New Year.
But being under this canvas will be more chilled out than chilly, thanks to a log burner to keep everyone warm and toasty when the temperatures drop outside.
A Hull-based charity that provides support and advice for people with high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome relaunched as an independent entity with a wide ranging programme aimed at helping people across East Ridings with the condition.
Matthew’s Hub, founded in 2014 by the Humberside FiND charity, delivers advice, education, work placement assistance, advocacy and social networking opportunities
There’s nothing nicer than a new car to make you feel like king or queen of the road. For those keen to own a brand new model but are struggling to afford it, the good news is help is at hand.
Savvy drivers in Hull and Beverley can turn tired cars into treasure, thanks to local Vauxhall retailer, Evans Halshaw, who is helping to make buying a new Vauxhall even more affordable.
Beverley Town Football Club U19s progressed to the semi final of the Dr Lilley County Cup as with a 2-1 home win against Sproatley Juniors.
An own goal and a one from Nicky Moody ensured Town booked their place in the semi final in a tightly contested match at the Molescroft Pavillion.
Photos from the Hull Boys Sunday Football League featuring the match between AFC Tickton Cobras and Cottingham Rangers.
The teams which play in the Billy Fletcher Under 11 Myton put on a good show as both sides played to a good standard at Longcroft School.
HU17.net is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Horrocks as Arts and Cultural Editor.
Gary leads the International Judy Garland Club and has researched her life and times for over 17 years. He is editor of the Club’s journal, a respected publication and a primary source of invaluable archival material for many serious Garland biographers and researchers.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 326 is out and features a selection of content from the HU17.net Web Site. The magazine can be purchased from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.
This weeks issue features pictures from the Beverley Musical Theatre and Longcroft School’s musical Chicago.
The first events and artistic collaborators for Where Are We Now?, a new festival presented by avant-garde art collective and provocateurs Neu! Reekie! as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017, have been announced.
The festival will take place from 2 until 4 June 2017 with the first events on sale now at www.hull2017.co.uk.
Beverley Musical Theatre say they are delighted with the success of their annual Christmas pantomime which this year saw them perform Dick Whittington.
Facing more competition from new venues that have opened in the town Beverley Musical Theatre had feared they would see a decline in ticket sales.
There is just under a week to go until the annual Beverley Festival of Christmas on Sunday, 11 December, from 10am-4pm, and final preparations are being put in place.
This year’s event starts with a parade from Wednesday Market to Saturday Market and will include an appearance from Santa and his reindeer, marching bands, Bernese mountain dogs