A dedicated grassroots football coach is going the extra mile—literally—to make sure his young team ends their season on a high.
Joe Huyton, 34, of Filey, will set off at 1am on May 2 for a 30-mile overnight trek to Longcroft School in Beverley, home of Tickton Dynamos FC, arriving in time to lead his Under-7s’ 10am training session. Nine hours of walking through the dark, cold early morning? All for the kids.
Beverley residents, brace yourselves—Weel Bridge is about to disappear! The iconic metal crossing over the River Hull is set to be completely removed and refurbished starting Monday 13 April, in a £1 million project designed to keep the 70-year-old bridge safe and reliable for decades to come.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council says the essential upgrade will take around 12 weeks, meaning the route between Beverley and Weel will be closed until July. Drivers and cyclists will need to follow diversion routes along Weel Road and the A1035 Bridlington-Beverley road. Even the household recycling site at Weel will be shut, with residents urged to use nearby sites at Hornsea, Driffield, or Humberfield in North Ferriby.
Big news for health-conscious residents of Humber and North Yorkshire—thousands of smokers are finally ditching the cigarettes with the help of local Stop Smoking Services! New data shows that over one-third more people are setting quit dates this year compared to 2024, making 2025/26 a record-breaking period for tobacco-busting success.
Beverley, prepare to be amazed! One of the town’s most iconic buildings, Walkergate House, has stirred from its slumber and stepped boldly into the modern age, thanks to the vision of local tech pioneers Joe Gateshill and Greg Usher. This Georgian gem, which has watched over Walkergate since 1780 and served as the home of the Register Office for over two decades, is now alive with innovation, ambition, and enterprise.
Hold onto your hats, Bridlington—kites are coming back with a vengeance! The 11th Bridlington Kite Festival is set to blow the roof off Sewerby Cliff Top this weekend, May 16–17, with giant inflatable bears, twisting snakes, and sky-high spectacle that will leave your jaw on the sand.
From 10am to 5pm, the skies will explode with color as thousands of spectators witness some of the world’s largest kites battling gravity—and yes, the parachuting teddy bear drops are back, raining plush cuteness on lucky festival-goers below.
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has confirmed that the Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) in Bridlington and Goole will permanently operate from 7am to 8pm.
The decision follows a temporary reduction in hours introduced in March 2022, when opening times were changed from 7am–11pm due to low late-evening demand and staffing pressures.
The Hornsea & District Hospital War Memorial Challenge Cup, more popularly known as the Tanton Cup (named after P.C. Tanton Esq, who donated the trophy in 1922), returns for its 103rd anniversary season.
First contested in the 1922/23 season, the competition was originally established to raise funds for Hornsea’s War Memorial Hospital. Over the years, it has become one of the oldest and most respected football cup competitions in the East Riding, continuing to bring together local clubs from North Holderness
A powerful full-circle story is unfolding in the heart of Beverley, as a brand-new restaurant opens its doors in a building filled with personal history, ambition, and a decade-long journey.
Zarley’s Wine Bar & Grill has officially launched in the town centre, taking over the former Lucias site and already drawing crowds of eager locals during its opening weekend.
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Local charity Doreen’s has once again brought smiles to the faces of children across Hull, breaking their own record by delivering 2,900 Easter eggs to local schools this year. The annual campaign, which has become a beloved tradition over the past six years, is led by mother-daughter duo Sue and Ashleigh, co-founders of Doreen’s.
Last year, the charity distributed 2,420 Easter eggs, but this year’s nearly 20% increase highlights both the growing need and the generous spirit of the Hull community. The initiative is supported by Hull City Council, West Carr Councillors, as well as donations from B&M and the local charity Society of M.I.C.E.
A working singer from East Yorkshire was the inspiration for the creation of a tech app for freelance performers, built using AI, solving the admin chaos that comes with submitting tax returns.
Hull-born Lillie Topham, a working vocalist under the stage name of Lillie Kerman, is travelling thousands of miles in Yorkshire to perform 50+ gigs a year across weddings, corporate events and private parties, and was struggling to keep track of the admin involved in being a freelancer performer.
Young imaginations have been brought vividly to life in Beverley, as pupils at Keldmarsh Primary School showcased their creativity in a colourful Easter competition supported by national housebuilder Ashberry Homes.
The initiative saw Ashberry Homes donate art equipment to the school, inspiring children across all year groups to design their very own “Easter Fun World” set somewhere in Beverley.
A pioneering new partnership is set to transform how older residents across the region get connected, combining cutting-edge broadband rollout with hands-on community support.
Telecoms provider Quickline has joined forces with Age UK in what is believed to be one of the first initiatives of its kind in the country—training engineers to better support older customers both in their homes and beyond.
The Humber Forest has celebrated the planting of its millionth tree at a special ceremony in West Park, Goole, underscoring the town’s commitment to environmental sustainability as part of its 200th anniversary celebrations. The event saw attendance from local dignitaries, including Goole Councillors Anne Handley and Nick Coultish, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Mr. Jim Dick, OBE, and Goole Town Mayor James Coopers.
A woman from Bridlington has been prosecuted after waste belonging to her was found fly-tipped in the town.
Rubbish owned by Emily Scurrah of Bessingby Gate, Bridlington, was discovered dumped on land in Gypsey Road in May 2023.
A project to improve roads and drainage in the village of Everthorpe, near South Cave, is due to start next week.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to invest £500,000 to upgrade High Road and Low Road in the village, with the scheme scheduled to begin on Tuesday 7 April.
A leading regional law firm has made a bold move to strengthen its presence in Lincoln, marking another milestone in its rapid growth strategy.
Wilkin Chapman Rollits has officially acquired Nottingham-based Legal Recoveries and Collections Ltd (LRC), in a deal completed on April 1—exactly one year after the landmark merger between Wilkin Chapman LLP and Rollits LLP.
A major boost for shoppers and visitors is on the way in Driffield, as a brand-new free car park prepares to open—marking a key step in the town’s ongoing regeneration.
The new facility, located on Exchange Street, will officially open on Wednesday, April 8, delivering 100 parking spaces on the site of the town’s former cattle market—land that has stood unused for more than two decades.