A group of local business people has set up a free business mentoring service, Capability Mentors. The new service helps those who are thinking of employing themselves for the first time or who trying to grow a small existing company in East Yorkshire.

Olympic Torch To Arrive In The Uk One Month Before ER Visit
The Olympic Torch will arrive in the South of England today, ready to begin its 70-day trek around the United Kingdom ending at the Olympic Stadium in London for the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games on Friday, 27 July.

Steve McNamara Visits Longcroft School
England Rugby League Coach Steve McNamara visited Longcroft and spent time working with a group of students in Years 12 and 13 as part of a programme aimed at preparing them for their examinations and applications to highly competitive universities.

Beverley Businesses To Unite In A Town Trail To Celebrate Independent Traders
Owner of Amanti, Amalia Booker says: “July is independent retailer month and “Independents’ Day” is being celebrated across the UK on 4th July.

New KC Service To Unlock The Potentional Of Internet TV
Local communications provider KC has introduced a new service which lets customers make the most of their internet-connected or ‘smart’ TVs.

Beverley 10K: Official Event Report
There was a carnival atmosphere in Beverley last Sunday when over a thousand runners took part in the annual Hall Construction Group Beverley 10k.

Beverley St Nicholas Women’s Institute 40’s Evening
Beverley St Nicholas Women’s Institute held a 40’s evening on Monday 14th May at Molescroft Pavilion.Invited guests were from other nearby Women’s Institute and entertainment was provided by the Shoreline Singers.

The Ladies Fashion Shop That ‘Popped Up’
Sophie Appleton has recently introduced the ‘pop-up shop’ phenomena to Beverley. The retailing concept, which orginated in Japan, has been sweeping the globe with the first commercial pop up shop being introduced in London 2010.

The 2012 B&A Scaffolding Fun Run
On Sunday a large number of people took part in the Beverley 2K fun run that was held at the Beverley Leisure Centre. The event which is organised by Beverley Athletic Club and sponsored by B&A Scaffolding

Matthew Mudd Blasts Beverley To Victory
A batting master class by Mathew Mudd gave Beverley victory on Tuesday night in the Newland League at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Batting first the visitors, Hull CC set Beverley a target of 123 to win.

How Well Do You Know Beverley?
Humberside and Lincolnshire Orienteers are holding their third Beverley Urban Orienteering Event on Sunday May 27th 2012 and locals are invited to see how well they can navigate around the town.

#prayforlenton
Richard and Alison Lenton invited me (Lee Kirkby) to go and visit Alex in hospital today. They are very grateful to everyone who is praying for him, and really feel surrounded in love and support.

Blue and Golds Appoint New Coach
Beverley have appointed a new head coach at an extraordinary meeting at the Hodgsons last Monday evening. After a diligent application process they have appointed Guy Adams. He brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the table at the age of only 33.

Joyful Jubilee, Please Tell Us A Story
Beverley Town Council with the support of local businesses such as De Lacy Spa, hope to bring the local community together and encourage residents to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by hosting a fun filled family

Quality Of Higher Education On Offer At College Praised By Inspectors
Inspectors have praised the quality of higher education courses at East Riding College in a newly published report. The team of reviewers from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)

Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival: Games In The Park
Games in the Park – a free family fun day on Saturday 26 May (11-3pm) in the centre of Beverley (Toll Gavel Methodist Church and surrounds) during which Castaway Dance will lead a body percussion Flashmob at 11.00am and 1.10pm.

Lee Stonehouse Retires From Local Football
Lee and his family moved to Tickton in November 2003. His youngest son Connel, started playing for AFC Tickton’s under 9’s who were being managed at the time by Phil Bailey.

Tuesday Afternoon @ Beverley Races
Punters once again enjoyed an afternoon meeting at Beverley Racecourse. There were many regulars in the crowd including Pip Pearson, local councillor Bryan Pearson former Beverley United boss Daniel Williams