• Free compost giveaways return in May
  • East Yorkshire street lights project aimed at cutting carbon praised by Transport minister
  • Rural businesses showcase food and tourism opportunities in East Yorkshire
  • Hospital porter team goes electric with innovative eCargo Bike
  • Outstanding Beverley nursery announces 50% increase in places thanks to transformative new building plans
HULL : Police Launch Cadet Force As They Aim To Engage With The Youth

HULL : Police Launch Cadet Force As They Aim To Engage With The Youth

Cadets will soon join the ranks of Humberside Police thanks to a £10,000 donation from leading Hull firm Arco, as part of the work of the High Sheriff on behalf of the Tribune Trust.

We have already recruited 30 young people – aged 15 to 18 – from across the force, who will be taking up their posts in January. And from April we will be recruiting a further 60 young people, who will be in post by September.

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Craft And Artisan Fair Returns To Flemingate In Run Up To Christmas

Craft And Artisan Fair Returns To Flemingate In Run Up To Christmas

Shoppers will have the opportunity to treat friends and family to unique handcrafted gifts this Christmas, as Flemingate’s popular indoor Craft and Artisan Fair makes a welcome return in the run up to the festive season.

The Craft and Artisan Fair will make a return to the Flemingate centre on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4.

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HULL : End Violence Against Women This White Ribbon Day

HULL : End Violence Against Women This White Ribbon Day

This month NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) pledged to support the White Ribbon Campaign and help to end male violence against women.

November 25 is ‘White Ribbon Day’ which will kick off 16 days of activism; encouraging people to take a stand and tackle the negative stereotypes which underpin abuse.

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HUMBERSIDE : Trial Reveals Digital Health Benefits

HUMBERSIDE : Trial Reveals Digital Health Benefits

A digital health app used by adults with learning disabilities has delivered a dramatic 30% reduction on the burden placed on health services.

The My Health Guide app, developed by London-based health focused tech firm Maldaba Ltd, is currently being trialed by Humber NHS Foundation Trust with 200 users taking part in a year long pilot scheme.

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Kings Head Beverley Crowned Best in the East Riding

A Beverley bar has been crowned the best in the East Riding at a ceremony to celebrate the best licensed premises in the county.

The King’s Head in Saturday Market was named the overall winner in the fourth East Riding Best Bar None awards, which were held at Beverley Racecourse on Wednesday, 23 November.

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Roadworks Due To Start On B1248

HULL : Ferensway Closure Update

The advertised closure to Ferensway will be effective from Sunday 27, Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 November.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to make use of our public transport system, and take advantage of the park and ride service. Priory Park and Ride service will be offering FREE travel to motorists on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 November

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HULL : Skateboarding Legacy To Be Created In Hull With 10 New Parks

HULL : Skateboarding Legacy To Be Created In Hull With 10 New Parks

Hull is setting its sights on becoming a skateboarding friendly city and Hull City Council will officially launch the project next week.

It is hoped that following the significant investment by the Council recently into the 10 new skateboarding facilities in the city’s parks, a wider skateboarding legacy can be created

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Get Christmas Off To A Tasty Start At Food & Drink Festival

Get Christmas Off To A Tasty Start At Food & Drink Festival

If you are still stuck for ideas this Christmas then you could do worse than to visit the award winning Christmas Festival of Food and Drink.

Taking place this Saturday at Beverley Minster the Christmas Festival of Food and Drink which won East Yorkshire Local Food Network, Best Food and Drink event 2016 brings together a range of local stalls selling

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GOOLE : Street Fund Supports Power Up The Precinct Project

GOOLE : Street Fund Supports Power Up The Precinct Project

New electrical power points and street lighting in the pedestrian precinct of Goole is now complete, thanks to £8,760 from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s High Street Fund.

Power Up the Precinct is a project by Goole Town Council, working with Business in Goole (BIG), and complements the Goole Portas funded urban realm works, town centre seating though the Renaissance Small Projects Fund….

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Accountant’s Great Wall Trek Raises Over £4k For Alzheimer’s Society

Accountant’s Great Wall Trek Raises Over £4k For Alzheimer’s Society

Beverley and Hull based chartered accountant, Tracy Hutty director of cbaSadofskys has completed the challenge of trekking the Great Wall of China, exceeding her target raising over £4,000 for Alzheimer’s Society.

The trek involved six days trekking the contours of hills and mountains on remote sections of the 13,000 mile long Wall, taking in historical sites of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Beijing.

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Beverley Minster Will Be Turned Green For Macmillan Cancer Support

Beverley Minster Will Be Turned Green For Macmillan Cancer Support

Beverley Minster will once again be illuminated green in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on Tuesday 6 December for the charity’s annual Christmas carol concert.

The concert marks the start of the Christmas festivities for many local people and will feature an evening of entertainment with a host of musicians, singers and readers, including the Bishop of Hull

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The 20th Annual Open Art Comes To Beverley Art Gallery

The 20th Annual Open Art Comes To Beverley Art Gallery

Open Art 2016 opens at Beverley Art Gallery on Saturday 26 November. The annual exhibition invites entries from all artists, amateur or professional, living in the East Riding of Yorkshire or Hull.

It will be officially launched by Councillor Caroline Fox, Vice Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

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Shoppers Warned To Be Savvy Ahead Of Black Friday

Shoppers Warned To Be Savvy Ahead Of Black Friday

East Riding residents are being urged to be cautious and to think where they are buying from as they search for bargains in the run up to Christmas.

The warning comes from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s trading standards officers as retailers gear up for Black Friday, which this year will take place on Friday, 25 November

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Design A Flower Bed At Sewerby Hall And Gardens

BRIDLINGTON : Design A Flower Bed At Sewerby Hall And Gardens

Sewerby Hall and Gardens has begun its search for talented children with its annual design a flower bed competition, of which the closing date is Friday, 31 March 2017.

To coincide with one of the house exhibitions and as a reminder of Sewerby Hall and Gardens’ unique location, the theme for the competition is ‘Beside the Seaside’.

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