The Rise of Green Jobs: What the Sustainability Sector Can Teach Us About the Future

The Rise of Green Jobs: What the Sustainability Sector Can Teach Us About the Future
March 13, 2026

As conversations around climate change continue to grow, so too does interest in the jobs and skills needed to protect the environment. Across the UK, sustainability is no longer a niche concern. It is shaping how industries operate and creating new career opportunities in the process.

One company seeing this shift first-hand is Stonbury, a water and environmental sustainability specialist that works nationwide to help protect communities, infrastructure and natural systems from the effects of climate change. While its head office is based in Bedford, Stonbury also has an operational presence in Beverley, reflecting the increasingly distributed nature of green careers.

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Z Library in the Age of Remote Academic Collaboration

Z Library in the Age of Remote Academic Collaboration
March 5, 2026

Remote academic work has grown into a daily rhythm for many researchers and students. Shared documents quick calls and online forums now replace long walks across campus. This shift has encouraged new habits that depend on steady access to books and study materials. Z Library supports this shift by offering a calm space for reading learning and discovery without adding friction to the process.

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How Simple Tech Problems Can Disrupt Your Working Week

How Simple Tech Problems Can Disrupt Your Working Week
February 25, 2026

Most working weeks run on routine. Emails arrive, attachments open, and reports move from draft to sent without much thought. People rely on steady systems so they can focus on clients, customers, and deadlines rather than troubleshooting.

Disruption often starts with something small. A document will not load. A saved file suddenly looks unreadable. An attachment bounces back just before submission. Minutes pass while you try again, then try something else. Gradually, that small issue begins to affect the rest of the day.

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The importance of having the right insulation for your home

The importance of having the right insulation for your home
February 3, 2026

The cost of heating a home is only going up. In an era of increasing environmental awareness, most UK families are aiming for better sustainability. Did you know that the insulation in your home plays an important role? 

Insulation creates a thermal barrier between your living space and the elements, and in turn, achieves so much more than just keeping you warm. It can significantly improve your home’s credentials and keep you much more comfortable too.  

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Help shape local policing in 2026

Help shape local policing in 2026
December 30, 2025

Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Jonathan Evison has a statutory responsibility to set the policing precept each year and as part of that process must seek the views of residents on police funding.

Around 65% of police funding comes from central Government and the rest is raised through a portion of your Council Tax known as the Policing Precept. The Government made its police funding announcement on 18 December 2025.

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Stage4Beverley 2026 Winter Music Festival

Stage4Beverley 2026 Winter Music Festival
December 30, 2025

February sees the return of the ever popular Stage4Beverley winter music festival which has become a major event in the town’s calendar offering music, comedy, and spoken word events as well as a dance for those with plenty of energy to expel.

For more informal events at prices where at some “Pay What you Can” is an option there are Workshops, the Horizon Stage for young emerging musicians, and finishing off the Friday and Saturday evenings with a Late Night Festival Club.

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East Riding developers fined for wilful damage of trees in a conservation area

East Riding developers fined for wilful damage of trees in a conservation area
December 20, 2025

On Wednesday 17 December local developers Wayne Low and Richmond Properties pleaded guilty at Beverley Magistrates Court, to causing or permitting the wilful damage of a sycamore tree and unauthorised felling of a pear tree. Both trees were located in Etton Conservation Area. 

A pear tree was completely removed, and a sycamore tree had damaging works undertaken to it which reduced its amenity value and negatively impacted upon the conservation area. 

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Residents warned of fake parking charge texts

Residents warned of fake parking charge texts
December 19, 2025

Residents are being warned of a parking charge text scam, where they are informed of bogus parking charges, encouraging them to pay immediately.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council does not send text messages about parking fines, and the texts are fraudulent.

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Support available throughout the festive period for victims of domestic abuse

Support available throughout the festive period for victims of domestic abuse
December 16, 2025

Victims of domestic abuse in the East Riding are being encouraged to seek advice and support during the Christmas period, when cases of domestic abuse tend to rise. 

Residents who feel concerned for their own or someone else’s safety during the Christmas period are encouraged to reach out to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership (DVAP). 

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Relationships Matter gives top tips for healthy family relationships this Christmas

Relationships Matter gives top tips for healthy family relationships this Christmas
December 15, 2025

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has joined up with other councils in Yorkshire and the Humber to launch a Christmas campaign aimed at giving adults tips, advice and support to help keep relationships positive over the festive period. 

Audio adverts will run across the Bauer Radio network in December and will support adults looking for practical ways to build healthy relationships, through the Relationships Matter website. 

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How Small Beverley Firms Cut Downtime During Computer Issues

December 9, 2025

Technical problems can stop small Beverley businesses quickly and create immediate disruption. Limited IT resources heighten the risk, especially without on-site support.

Remote access technology has become an essential tool for Beverley’s small business community. This approach allows IT specialists to diagnose and fix computer problems without physically visiting the premises. Connecting to affected systems from anywhere, technicians can quickly address software glitches, update systems, and resolve many common issues that previously required time-consuming site visits.

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What Happens When the Gavel Falls at Beverley Property Auctions

What Happens When the Gavel Falls at Beverley Property Auctions
November 10, 2025

When the auctioneer’s hammer hits at a Beverley property auction, the winning bidder agrees to buy the home. Most auction sales in East Yorkshire have fixed timescales in place. 

Auction properties often attract attention for their potential, such as renovation projects, investment opportunities, or simply homes being sold through a different channel. 

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Common mistakes people make after a vehicle collision

Common mistakes people make after a vehicle collision
October 28, 2025

Being involved in a car accident can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to make decisions in the heat of the moment that could impact your health, your finances, or your legal rights. While every situation is unique, there are several common mistakes people make after a collision that are surprisingly easy to avoid if you know what to watch for.

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Popular East Yorkshire Christmas market returns to Beverley

Popular East Yorkshire Christmas market returns to Beverley
October 24, 2025

The Beverley Festival of Christmas, the largest one-day yuletide market in the UK, will be returning to the town on Sunday, 14 December.

The festival, organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and sponsored by The Beverley Arms – part of hospitality company Thwaites, is now in its 29th year.

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