Beverley Town Council has launched the Best of Beverley Awards, to celebrate the amazing support businesses and voluntary groups give to our local community.
“Confusions” Celebrates 50 Years Of Laughter At East Riding Theatre
Clive Kneller directs ‘Confusions,’ an interconnecting one-act play by Alan Ayckbourn that will be presented by East Riding Theatre this Spring. As it celebrates its fiftieth anniversary in 2024, ‘Confusions’ promises an evening of laughter, highlighting human behaviour quirks.
Stamford Bridge Road Bridge To Be Repaired This Summer
An essential repair scheme is to be carried out to strengthen the historic road bridge at Stamford Bridge, near York, following years of damage.
The 80m-long village bridge, built in 1727 – making it almost 300 years old – has been struck in traffic accidents over the past few years, causing severe damage to its parapets.
Bishop Burton College Butchery Apprentice Wins National Award
Luke Hobson, butchery apprentice with Bishop Burton College was named Best Apprentice Showing Management Potential in a Manufacturing Environment at the Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Annual Prizegiving, held at Butchers Hall in London, on 29th February.
Luke, who competed against butchery apprentices from around the country, is pursuing an Advanced Butcher qualification while holding the position of Trainee Supervisor of the process hall, within the factory at Pilgrim’s UK Lamb Ltd (formerly Randall Parker Foods).
Lib Dems ‘Seriously on the Up’ Says Leader After Stunning Double Victory
The Liberal Democrats have secured a stunning double victory by winning two by-elections in one night in the East Riding with Group Leader declaring the result shows they are ‘seriously on the up.’
East Riding Liberal Democrat Group Leader Cllr Denis Healy’s comments come after Tony Henderson was elected Beverley in Minster and Woodmanse and Ross Harrison elected in Tranby.
Beverley Building Society Builds On Its Community Strategy By Supporting Local Sports Clubs
Beverley Building Society has announced new sponsorship partnerships with both Beverley Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) and Beverley Town Football Club. The partnership with Beverley RUFC will see the Society become a sponsor of the women’s team as well as supporting some of the mini and junior teams. As an official partner of Beverley Town FC men’s team, they will also support the kids’ teams and the girls’ academy.
Cross Party Member Led Budget Tries To Provide Lifeboat For Residents
For the first time in 17 years, the East Riding of Yorkshire council has passed a budget, shaped and influenced by the opposition groups, and reflects the new no overall control situation on the council.
The Conservative leadership needed to make budget concessions to the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Yorkshire Party groups in order to deliver a budget which was approved by 53 votes at today’s budget council meeting.
Ofsted Outcome Adds To National Recognition For Longcroft School
Longcroft School and Sixth Form are celebrating the outcome of their recent Section 5 Ofsted Inspection, which has further validated the school’s exceptional progress over recent years. Inspectors were hugely complimentary about the school and effusive in their recognition of the journey it has travelled since previous inspections.
They acknowledged the hard work of the dedicated staff, and the profound impact that the Wonder Learning Partnership (WLP) Trust has had in supporting rapid improvements, having been commissioned by the local authority to oversee the school in 2019.
Clean Air Night Highlights Harms Of Wood Burning
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is supporting the Global Action Plan which is highlighting the harms caused by wood burning.
Clean Air Night takes place on Wednesday 24 January and shines a light on the uncomfortable truths about wood burning.
Most people in the UK don’t know that wood burning is bad for our health and for the environment.
MP Ensures Beverley And Molescroft Councillors Have Their Say On Telegraph Poles
Graham Stuart, Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, brought together cross-party councillors from across Beverley and Molescroft to express their concerns to Connexin, the Hull-based fibre broadband provider, about its planned delivery of broadband by telegraph poles to the town.
After seeing other neighbourhoods have telegraph poles imposed on them without sufficient consultation, Graham convened the councillors around the table with Connexin to ensure the people of Beverley and Molescroft have their voices heard.
Beverley’s Max Nicholson Salon Marks Two Years In Business With Unique New Approach To Hairdressing
Beverley’s Max Nicholson Salon has marked two years in business by unveiling a unique, new approach to how hair is cut and styled.
“Our new style menu is a unique mood board that allows our clientele to see and visualise what they want,” said Max, 22, who leads a three-strong team of stylists, colourist and assistants at the North Bar Within hairdresser, including colour stylist Billy and junior stylist Phillippa.
East Yorkshire Buses Disappointed Over Reduction In Bus Lane Hours
East Yorkshire Buses, a leading public transport operator in the region, has voiced deep disappointment in response to Hull City Council’s decision to downgrade bus priorities within the city. Ben Gilligan, Managing Director of East Yorkshire Buses, described the move as a significant step backwards, which potentially leaves a perception that the council has a lack of commitment to supporting the bus network during a crucial stage of recovery.
A Christmas Carol for Beverley
Toll Gavel was given a treat on Christmas Eve by a group of carol singers who were singing to raise money for Hull Samaritans. The group was organised by Dodi Beardshaw and comprised family members and friends. From 11.00 am to 1.00 pm they raised £677.00.
Celebrating Fifteen Years of Progress: A Landmark Day for East Riding Community Hospital
Fifteen years ago, on the 20 January a historic agreement unfolded that would shape the landscape of healthcare in Beverley. The deal involved the sale of the land for what would become the cornerstone of health services in the region – Beverley’s new Community Hospital on Swinemoor Lane.
Captured in a photograph from 20 January 2009, Karen Knapton, then Chair of the NHS East Riding of Yorkshire, and Councillor Eric Bielby, Former Chairman of Beverley Consolidated Charity Board of Trustees (now Beverley Housing Charity), stand proudly at the site that would become the much-needed local healthcare facility.
Bridlington Spa Date Announced By UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell has announced a date at Bridlington Spa on Monday 16 September 2024 celebrating the biggest songs from the UK’s most successful Reggae band of all-time.
New BSL Signed Video And Podcast Launched In The East Riding In The Battle Against Fraud
Residents with hearing and sight impairments across the Humberside Police area will directly benefit from a new project, created by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Community VISION, in association with Hull and East Yorkshire Centre for the Deaf.
A new podcast and BSL (British Sign Language) signed video were launched at a recent event in Beverley to highlight fraud awareness and protection, allowing residents to access information which would otherwise have been unavailable to them.
Easter Food And Holiday Activities Grants Are Now Available
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) grant scheme is now open to support providers to deliver fun activities for children and young people aged 5-16 years who are in receipt of benefits related free school meals in the Easter holidays.
There’s up to £5,000 available for organisations to provide activities including sport, play, drama, cooking, crafts, dance, music, healthy lifestyles, art or outdoor adventures.
Sports Fans Are Asked To Support Their Teams By Staying Safe
National first aid and healthcare charity St John Ambulance is giving local football and rugby fans an opportunity to join a new team of first aid volunteers who will specialise in stadium first aid.
The charity is hoping that Hull City and the town’s rugby supporters will step forward to train as first aiders and volunteer at either the MKM Stadium or The Sewell Group Craven Park Stadium during home football and rugby games, or both.