Regional News

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. 

Freedom Festival Arts Trust is proud to announce the 2025 festival dates and an exciting offer of indoor performances, alongside developments under the new leadership of Festival Director Phil Hargreaves, who joined the organisation in September 2024. Since taking the helm, Phil has embarked on an extensive programme of listening and learning – gathering feedback from attendees, artists, sponsors, and partners – to enhance the festival’s impact and visitor experience. His work includes research across Europe, visiting innovative shows and performances, as well as garnering connections that elevate Hull’s status as a world-class international festival destination.

The Leader of Hull City Council has signed off a plan that will see local ward funds, known as ‘Community Initiative Budgets (CIB)’, boosted by Hull City Council.

The budgets are used at the ward level and allow local ward councillors to support projects that benefit the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of the area.

Langlands Garden Centre in Shiptonthorpe will once again host the Weighton Wolds Rotary Club’s Annual Charity Classic Car Show over the Bank Holiday weekend on Sunday, August 24th, and Monday, August 25th, 2025. The event will raise funds in support of York Against Cancer, a local charity providing vital cancer services.

The British Garden Centres store promises a spectacular two day showcase featuring over 200 classic cars each day. Visitors can enjoy a stunning variety of vehicles, including the pre-war cars and beloved modern classics. The show offers a unique chance to meet dedicated classic car enthusiasts from East, West, and South Yorkshire.

Four groups from Driffield have been awarded a combined total of over £375,000 from East Riding of Yorkshire Council as part of commuted sums to improve their offer to the community.

Driffield RUFC has been awarded £150,000 from commuted sums to extend their clubhouse. The current clubhouse no longer fits the needs of the club, and the planned two-storey extension will benefit them greatly.

Sewerby Hall and Gardens, near Bridlington, has been awarded a top national award, recognising its commitment to hospitality excellence.  

The ‘Travelers’ Choice’ recognition, awarded by Tripadvisor, states that Sewerby Hall and Gardens is among the top 10% of all listings on the popular travel review site, over the last 12 months.

New and refreshed planning guidelines shaping how future developments should take place in the Garden Village Conservation Area have now been adopted in full and will come into effect from tomorrow, Friday 1 August.

The Article 4 Direction introduces additional planning controls for ‘Cross Overs’ and ‘Hard Standings’ and is intended to control the removal of hedge boundaries from the Conservation Area.

The towns and cities across Yorkshire and Humberside that score highest and lowest for their food hygiene ratings have been revealed, thanks to a report from online training provider High Speed Training, marking 15 years since the introduction of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

The report, which analysed Food Standards Agency (FSA) data for over 240,000 food businesses across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, found that in Yorkshire and Humberside, the average food hygiene rating across all food establishments was 4.58 from 21,098 premises, which places the region 5th in the national rankings. 

Market Weighton Town Council has been awarded £268,000 from East Riding of Yorkshire Council to transform Beckside Park, as part of commuted sums. The town council will contribute £62,000 to the £330,000 total project cost.

Essential work to improve a road in Cottingham and rectify its drainage problems is due to begin in August. 

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to invest £125,000 is upgrading the road surface and addressing drainage problems on Newgate Street, Cottingham. 

The Run With It educational charity has appointed its first ever Fundraising and Events Co-ordinator as it continues to grow and expand its services across the Humber region.

Alison Parker brings a strong background in working with community groups, charities, the VCSE sector and local authorities, having previously built relationships with organisations across Holderness to deliver health and wellbeing initiatives to local people.