The days of having to attend events in person are long gone. Thanks to some significant upgrades in technology, it’s now possible to use live streaming to experience a range of activities from a home electronic device that used to only be possible in-person. Certain live venues have jumped on the live streaming trend and now try to market their events to people beyond those in physical attendance.
Is the ‘Las Vegas Experience’ Going to Return to East Riding in 2026?
Out of all the places in the UK that could rival Vegas, you wouldn’t have thought that East Riding would be one of them. The county has shown that it can easily give the Strip some fierce competition, with both Hull and Bridlington serving as the chosen destination for a string of sold-out events themed around the dazzling lights of Vegas.
‘Get Online Week’ events to be held across the East Riding
Digital roadshows, free mobile SIM cards, and educational drop-in events are among the range of events being held to mark ‘Get Online Week’ in the East Riding.
Get Online Week is annual digital inclusion campaign, encouraging people to develop their confidence in utilising the internet, and tackling the digital divide.
Bridlington welcomes Neil Diamond tribute show A Beautiful Noise
There’s a beautiful noise, comin’ up from the Bridlington streets, got a beautiful sound, it’s got a beautiful beat. . .
Paraphrasing the lyrics to Neil Diamond’s million-selling 1976 single, hit stage show It’s a Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens – a joyful celebration of the music and a tribute to Neil Diamond – announces its imminent arrival at the Bridlington Spa on Friday, October 25.
East Riding Libraries’ Costume Swap returns for Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, East Riding Libraries’ successful costume swap scheme is returning to selected branches and mobile libraries.
The scheme gives children the opportunity to donate a costume and collect a “new to you” costume to take home from selected sites.
Underwear autumn at Sewerby Hall
This autumn and winter, Sewerby Hall invites visitors to explore the unseen side of fashion history through a revealing display, with mannequins showcasing the styles and types of underwear worn by our ancestors.
Visitors will be able to discover a history of hidden layers through the unique display, offering a rare glimpse beneath the surface of historical costumes.
Carers and colleagues recognised for outstanding care
A dedicated wellbeing practitioner from Bridlington has won a prestigious award for her outstanding commitment to residents in care.
Georgina Cheston, who works at Kirkgate House, an assisted living care home in Bridlington, has received the Shining Star Award at Yorkshire headquartered social care group HICA’s annual awards ceremony.
£490,000 road improvement scheme for Little Kelk, near Driffield, to begin
An essential scheme to improve the main road through the village of Little Kelk, near Driffield, is to begin in October.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to invest £490,000 to upgrade the C22 road along Main Street, Little Kelk, between Gransmoor Lane and Moor Lane, starting on Monday 13 October.
Plaque commemorating the Literary and Philosophical Society unveiled in Hull
A plaque commemorating the Hull Literary and Philosophical Society’s role in the cultural and educational history of the city over 200 years will be unveiled at the Museums Quarter this Thursday (9 October).
The plaque stands in front of three figures depicting Minerva in the Museums Quarter Gardens, that once stood on the pediment of the Royal Institution building in Albion Street, the home of the society from 1854 to 1943 and Hull’s Municipal Museum.
Early intervention and support key to new Families First Partnership Programme
Partners from across the East Riding have worked together to look at how the new national Families First Partnership Programme can best be delivered in the East Riding.
Representatives from children’s services, health, education, police, probation, the community and voluntary sector and public health are all working together to help families earlier, before problems grow.
Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle
Hull City Council has taken a further step towards its climate goals and improving air quality with the introduction of its first fully electric food waste collection vehicle.
The council’s waste management team is now operating the city’s largest electric vehicle to date – a brand-new 18-tonne electric truck dedicated to food waste collection.
Sports’ governing bodies Join Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED to champion Mental Health
Yorkshire Cricket, the Rugby Football League (RFL) and the three Football Associations representing North Riding, East Riding and Lincolnshire, have formally joined the Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED collective, a pioneering initiative launched in April 2025 to unite sport in Humber and North Yorkshire around mental health, suicide prevention, and self-harm awareness.
Becoming Savvy Before the Changes Hit: Landlords & Investors Urged to Prepare
Rent East Yorkshire is hosting a must-attend Landlord & Investor Evening on 4 November 2025, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at The Potting Shed, Beverley. The event will bring together local landlords, property investors, and experts to unpack upcoming legislative, tax, and regulatory changes that stand to impact rental portfolios starting in 2026.
The Growing Importance of Art in Beverley and Popular Culture
As a local art exhibition kicks off for the 24th time, it’s a good time to consider how art has taken its place as a key activity in Beverley and East Yorkshire. Where can you find interesting pieces of art here, and how has it entered other areas of our lives?
HICA Group Appoints New Head of Estates and Health & Safety
A Yorkshire headquartered social care group has announced the appointment of Rob Harrison as its new head of estates and health and safety. Rob, who has been with the organisation since 2016, will now lead the estates department and take overall responsibility for the Group’s health and safety operations.
Volunteer drivers wanted for new community transport in Bridlington
Volunteer drivers are being sought for a new community transport service running in Bridlington.
Bridlington Local Community Lift aims to help local residents without their own transport get to vital medical appointments they might otherwise struggle to attend.
Goole pair fined after fly-tipping found four times in town alleyway
A man and a woman from Goole have been prosecuted after bags of their household waste was found fly-tipped in a town alleyway four times.
Household rubbish belonging to Danielle Farmer and Jake Hall, formerly of Jackson Street, Goole, was found dumped in the access road between Jackson Street and Weatherill Street, on four separate occasions between March and September 2023.
Big Red Stoptober Ball rolls around Humber and North Yorkshire
Smoking remains the single leading cause of preventable ill health and death across Humber and North Yorkshire, with smoking rates still higher than the national average. This Stoptober, with more help, support and options available than ever before, it’s a great time to give quitting another go.
Stoptober – now in its 14th year – aims to empower people to give up smoking during October, as evidence shows people are 5 times more likely to quit for good if they can make it to at least 28 days smoke free.