Two high profile local councillors have made the switch from Labour to the Liberal Democrats. Cllr Peter Astell and Cllr Tom Astell made the switch bringing with them a wealth of experience.
Their move has certainly been welcomed by Cllr Denis Healy. He also confirmed the pair would be contesting the Minster Woodmansey seats in the upcoming local elections.
MP Graham Stuart says he is determined to do all he can to help improve the local transport infrastructure.
His comments come following a meeting with Hull Trains Managing Director Louise Cheeseman. At that meeting, the MP discusses the recent issues Hull Trains has faced.
Four Beverley High School students have reached the national final of the GCHQ’s CyberFirst Girls to be held in Edinburgh.
CyberFirst is a programme of opportunities and supports helping young people explore their passion for computers and technology. Also, it helps young women to the fascinating and critical world of cyber security.
Buyers rushed to reserve properties as the launch of Beal Homes’ latest development, St John’s Fold. It saw most of the first release of houses sold in the opening weekend.
As a result of the launch, nine out of the first 13 homes made available at St John’s Fold in Beverley were snapped up by house-hunters.
Tesco grants have been handed out to two more local projects as a result of their Bag of Help Incentive.
Cherry Burton Primary School and Skidby Village Hall & Institute are the latest groups awarded cash from the scheme.
East Riding Youth Dance returns later this month to Beverley with the group looking for new people to sign up.
Youth dance groups are taking place for 12 weeks in six areas of the East Riding including Beverley. These will take place at the Memorial Hall on Tuesdays from 26 February.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 432 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way.
This week’s issue features a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17 Web Site.
Beverley Grammar School students have scored a major success with the school’s annual Mock Job Interview Day. All Year 11 students prepare for and attend a mock job interview with a local employer.
In order to make the interview process as realistic as possible, the students submitted their CV before the interview. Interviewers were also given a copy of the students’ most recent school report.
Beverley Town Council is reminding people there is still time for tossers to come forward for their annual Pancake Race.
With just over two weeks left until the big event, the Town Council are wanting more teams to take part in this community event.
North Bar Without will undergo a major project next month that will see 12 traffic lights replaced.
The work which is due to start on 11 March will see old style lights replaced with energy efficient lights. Furthermore, new traffic signals will also use enhanced modern technology.
Drivers are being urged to keep their eyes peeled for cattle and to slow down while crossing the Westwood.
Pasture Masters who are responsible for the Westwood are keen to see the speed limit reduced.
Yorkshire Water says they are pleased with the positive feedback they have received from the community with regard to their major project in Beverley.
Yorkshire Water is currently undertaking a multi-million project. The works happening are to upgrade the treatment plant that deals with waste-water.
The long-awaited launch of one of Yorkshire’s most sought-after residential developments has been announced.
Award-winning housebuilder Beal Homes is inviting eager house hunters to discover more about its luxury St. John’s Fold development in Beverley.
The Modern Draper in Beverley will be opening their second store in the town.
Founder of the business Chris Terry says that despite reports in the news that the High Street is facing a difficult time, they seem to be doing well.
If you liked Beryl, you’ll love Delicate Flowers, the fast-moving Hull boxing play that punches above its weight and is now heading to Withernsea.
Written by Hull-based playwright Mark Rees and produced by his Single Story Theatre Company, Delicate Flowers tells the story of Barbara Buttrick, the young boxer and wrestler from Hessle, East Yorkshire, who fought adversity in her personal life in the 1940s and ‘50s to fight opponents in the ring.
As Stage4Beverley kicks off on Wednesday 13th, Valentines Day (14th) brings to the stage a hugely popular comedian, poet and musician John Hegley who has been described as the Spike Milligan for our time, and as ‘awesomely mundane’ by The Independent. He was discovered in 1983 by John Peel as part of the band The Popticians, and now enjoys a cult following among fans of subversive comedy. His surreal poetry…