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Rushby Raises Game To Claim Sunshine Victory At Darley Moor

June 28, 2011

Young Beverley motorcyclist Jordan Rushby enjoyed a storming performance in his latest races this weekend. He claimed a magnificent first place and then second place finish at Darley Moor in the fourth round of the F125cc Class Championship, before finishing first in class and sixth overall in the more powerful 400/1000cc class. The weather couldn’t have been better for racing and in the morning qualifying session Jordan set the tone…

Bike Rally @ The Lady Le Gross

June 25, 2011

The Lady Le Gross was used as the venue for Demons MC Hull who hosted a motorbike rally rasing money for Macmillan Nurses. Local Councillor and bike enthusiast David Elvidge was at the event as he help judge winners in a selection of categories. There were a number of activities and stalls outside with tattoos being offered on site by local artist Jimmy Needles. [nggallery id=1558]

Westmoreland Records Highest Ever British Superbikes Finish

June 21, 2011

Hull-based Motorpoint Yamaha rider James Westmoreland recorded his highest Superbike finishes twice in one day at Knockhill race circuit this weekend. Westmoreland, 22, still holds lap records in British Supersport and British 125GP at Knockhill. This was evident from his magnificent performance in both races and how he mastered the final hairpin turn of the course. In race one Westmoreland consistently eat up valuable seconds on that final hairpin to…

Westy Shapes Up For Knockhill With Refreshing Break At IOM TT

June 17, 2011

Young Motorpoint Yamaha rider James Westmoreland has spent the time between Thruxton and Knockhill recharging his batteries by watching the furious excitement of the Isle of Man TT. The young Brit had been impressing in the qualifiers at Thruxton, even managing the fastest lap in one of the Free Practice sessions but was affected by the downpour on race day. By the 2nd race of the day he had been…

Beverley Minster & Woodmansey Update for May 2011

June 16, 2011

Issue: Anti Social Behaviour – Swinemoor Estate There have been a few incidents across the estate, the busiest street, being Wilberforce Crescent with 3 calls for service over the behaviour of young children. There have also been some noise complaints down Schofield Avenue and a couple of incidents on Wellington Road and Sample Avenue. We continue to patrol these areas and have done so on push bikes as well as…

Infinite Technology With The Infiniti At An Infinitely Better Price

June 14, 2011

Motorpoint have swooped to bring the space-age Infiniti to their sites and offer its high performance and technology at an infinitely better price than main competitors. The car supermarket giant has only one of the Infiniti G Coupes to sell so this really is an exclusive offer. Infiniti are fairly new to the U.K. and Motorpoint have snapped one up as they are always looking to create infinitely better deals…

Beverley Rural Update for May 2011

June 13, 2011

1. Priority Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime – Poaching Farm Watch continues to be an integral part of our fight against Rural Crime. Please report any suspicious vehicles or activity to Farm Watch and the Police. Should you require any further information about Farm Watch; Please contact your Community Policing Team; Tel 01964 530320 A small pocket size Aide memoir card has been produced, “KEEP YOUR FARM SAFE”….

Horrendous Conditions Hamper Motorpoint’s Progress

June 7, 2011

A wet track played a big part in this weekend’s British Superbikes race at Thruxton as Loris Baz and James Westmoreland learned valuable lessons and gained valuable points. It was an excellent start to the weekend when Westmoreland and Baz were lapping quickly to take the 1st and 3rd fastest laps in free practice test three. This marked the team out as one to watch on race day. Motorpoint’s young…

Appeal For Information – Tiger Lane, Beverley

June 6, 2011

Humberside Police are appealing for information in connection with an incident that happened on Tiger Lane, Beverley between 1220hrs and 1230hrs on Saturday 04 June 2011. A 22-year-old man left his red coloured Yamaha motorcycle unattended on Tiger Lane for a short length of time. When the man returned the motorcycle was found to be lying on its side in the road, with damaged caused to the clutch lever and…

Witness Appeal: RTC A1079, Near Beverley

June 2, 2011

Humberside Police are in attendance at a road traffic collision on the A1079 near Beverley in East Yorkshire. A call was received at 0857hrs from a motorist reporting a head-on collision involving two vehicles – a red Ford Focus and a blue Peugeot 206. The Peugeot was travelling towards Hull and the Ford was travelling in the opposite direction towards Beverley. The exact location of the collision is the A1079,…

Appeal For Witnesses: RTC, Dog Kennel Lane

June 2, 2011

Humberside Police are seeking witnesses to a road traffic collision that happened at about 1645hrs on Saturday 21 May on Dog Kennel Lane in Cherry Burton at the junction with Killingwold Graves roundabout. A Honda CGR 600cc motorcycle, ridden by a 36-year-old Beverley man and a silver coloured car which is believed to be a Vauxhall Astra, were both negotiating the roundabout at the same time when the motorcyclist came…

Superbikes With James Westmoreland

May 25, 2011

Beverley born racer James Westmoreland took park in the third round of the British superbikes held at the Croft circuit in north Yorkshire, and claimed his best position so far finishing 12th in both of the races. HU17 was at Croft Circuit to capture the very best action images from the days racing. James now rides for the Motorpoint Yamaha team (bike #27) alongside fellow rider Loris Baz, from France….

Beverley Rural Update for April 2011

May 8, 2011

1. Priority Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime – Poaching Farm Watch continues to be an integral part of our fight against Rural Crime. Please report any suspicious vehicles or activity to Farm Watch and the Police. A small pocket size Aide memoir card has been produced, “KEEP YOUR FARM SAFE”. This contains useful tips and hints for farmers and residents of the rural community on keeping their local…

Beverley 10K: Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

May 5, 2011

The annual Beverley 10k road race takes place this Sunday and motorists will experience delays in and around the town, in particular in the area around the leisure centre, Wednesday Market and Lairgate. The event starts at 11.15 in Eastgate next to the Minster and rolling road closures will be in operation as the race progresses through the town, across the Westwood and back again. The fastest runners will complete…

The David Elvidge Interview: Part I

April 28, 2011

David Elvidge wants to bring back personal responsibility, cut through red tape and maintain Beverley’s unique way of life. The Beverley Town councillor and former Mayor is hoping to make the step up to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council at next week’s election when he stands for the Conservative Party in the Woodmansey ward. David is well known as the driving force behind Beverley’s fantastic Armed Forces Day, but…

NG Road Racing with Beverley’s Jordan Rushby

April 21, 2011

Cadwell Park hosted the NG Road Racing event. For Jordan Rushby, aged 13, from Beverley, this was his first time competing in the event at Cadwell Park. Jordan rides an Aprilla 125. He rode alongside other British youngsters on a variety of motorbikes, from 125’s up to 400cc. HU17 spent the day with Jordan and his family on Sunday 17th April 2011. The circuit has hosted Motorsport for over 75…

Mark Jenkinson Sets New Record Flying Over 7,000 Feet in a Paramotor

March 26, 2011

Mark Jenkinson broke another club record today by flying his foot launch paramotor to 7,200 feet , that’s just short of 1½ miles high! Flying from Hull Aero Club at Leven, Mark is now aiming to go to 2 miles high but needs some warmer weather as it will be some 20 degrees colder then ground temperature! Jason Fox did a double last Friday when he flew his quad paramotor…

Petrol Prices: MP Calls for Fuel Duty Stabiliser

March 15, 2011

Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, today urged the Government to implement a fuel duty stabiliser in the forthcoming budget. Graham said: “Motorists find themselves paying ever higher prices at the pump. It is especially serious for those of us living in rural areas, where cars are essential, either for getting to work, doing the weekly shop, or even enjoying a weekend out with the family.” And he added: “Small…

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