Regional News

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging residents to attend a Help for Households community event in Withernsea on Wednesday 25 September. The event will offer practical support and expert advice to help local people save money and stay warm this autumn and winter.

The event will be held at Withernsea Leisure Centre, on Wednesday 25 September, from 10am-3pm. There is no booking required to attend, and there will be free tea and coffee available.

A woman from Goole has been ordered to pay a total of £1,123.28 for fly-tipping, following proceedings at Hull Magistrates’ Court. 

Natasha Ferguson, of Heber Street, Goole, was found guilty of abandoning waste in a back alley between Heber Street and Kingston Street, Goole. 

Freedom brings to the City of Hull a celebration of Art, Music, Dance, Circus and Community.

The wait is over, the Freedom Festival 2025 programme is now live! From 28–31 August, Hull’s streets, squares, and marina will once again come alive with an extraordinary mix of world-class circus, unique music, daring performances, thought-provoking installations, and joyful community experiences.

Thanks to government funding, Bridlington North Library is set for a major transformation, including a complete ground floor refurbishment and the addition of an innovative junior sensory room.

With £250,000 funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Libraries Improvement Fund as well as additional council funding, the project will transform Bridlington North Library. This is following the successful reopening of Bridlington Central Library this summer which also benefitted from the funding.

The zoo team at Sewerby Hall and Gardens are delighted to announce that a name has been chosen for the new, female Humboldt penguin chick.

Following a lively public vote which took place on Sewerby Hall and Gardens’ social media, the name Pebble took the lead and has been chosen as the winning name.

East Riding Leisure Haltemprice will have a gym refurbishment next month and feature brand new gym kit and equipment.

The area will also be deep cleaned, decorated, and electrical works will all be taking place during the 13 day closure.

A large road improvement scheme, to improve the C35 between White Thorn Farm and Smeaton Road, is set to commence. The £345,000 project, undertaken by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s network surfacing team, will start on Monday 1 September. The works will run for up to 3 weeks between 8am and 5pm.

Hull’s International Arts and Culture Festival, Freedom Festival, is again extending its reach beyond the city, through the Freedom On Tour programme. The initiative will bring a dynamic selection of world-class cultural experiences to communities across Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire, ensuring that the region as a whole can benefit from the festival’s unique creative offerings.

David Southwell, 65, from West Lane, Burton Fleming appeared for sentencing in Beverley Magistrates Court on Wednesday 13 August 2025, in relation to three animal welfare offences.  

Two providers of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support in Hull are celebrating after being presented with certificates to recognise their efforts in promoting active and sustainable travel to staff and students.

Bridgeview, a special school for pupils with social, emotional, mental heath as well as communication and interaction needs, and the Whitehouse pupil referral unit, have both achieved ‘Approved Travel Plan’ awards through the Modeshift STARS Education Programme.

When working on a construction site or in any manual labour environment, wearing the correct footwear is essential for safety and compliance. Proper safety shoes provide critical protection against hazards like falling objects, sharp debris, and slips, helping to prevent serious injuries. They also support good posture and reduce fatigue during long shifts. With 604,000 workers sustaining non-fatal injuries in the workplace during 2023/24, understanding the importance of appropriate footwear becomes important for worker safety.

An essential scheme to improve a road between Holmpton and Easington, in Holderness, is due to begin in September. 

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to invest £250,000 to upgrade Out Newton Road in Out Newton including resurfacing bends, patching parts of the road surface, strengthening its edges and replacing damaged kerbing. 

Significant improvement works to enhance accessibility at East Park have been completed, including the reopening on the main park gates on Holderness Road.

East Park now features additional parking spaces, including accessible spaces, a new footpath, new signs and lines for a new road layout with a one-way system and added speed tables. 

Bridlington Comic Con is back!  The comic con beside the seaside returns once again with a mixture of guests, stalls, props, cosplay and of course comics!

First of all they have Bond Girl and Hammer Horror star, Madeline Smith.   Madeline appeared with Horror legends Vincent Price in “Theatre of Blood” and Peter Cushing in “Vampire Lovers” Add to that list of career co-stars:  Diana Dors, Frankie Howard, Eric Morcambe, The Two Ronnies and the Carry on Team in Carry on Matron and you have a genuine sparkling gem of British cinema.

Leading not-for-profit care provider HICA Group has announced the promotion of Alan Hutty to Head of Finance. Previously Head of Financial Reporting, Alan steps into the new role with nearly four decades of experience.

The Hull Bus Alliance is encouraging families and groups of friends to travel by bus this August and save money with the launch of a discounted fare.

Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses will be offering the Hull Card Group ticket for just £11, perfect for days out or for those attending the range of events and activities taking place across the city during the summer holidays, including Dino Day and Freedom Festival.

The hugely popular Winter Woodland will return to Sewerby Hall and Gardens this Christmas from Friday, 5 to Tuesday, 23 December.

Now in its fifth year, the magical, outdoor experience is returning with the theme of ‘The Snowman’s Ball’ and is certain to be a hit with families and visitors alike.

A scheme to improve a road in Anlaby is due to begin this month. 

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is investing £170,000 on an essential road maintenance scheme in Woodland Drive, Anlaby.