Every business should plan to grow and expand, as this is how you improve your market share and reach new levels of success. Growth is a positive, but it can create challenges. One of the most common challenges business owners face when growing their business is scaling without burning out the IT team. Increasing demand can lead to overload, slower response times, and reduced service quality, but this does not have to be your experience. Read on to find out how.
Hull Charity Doreen’s Delivers Record-Breaking Easter Joy to Local Children
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.
Singer Develops App to Rescue Freelancers from Tax Headaches
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.
Bridlington Woman Fined After Her Waste Was Fly-Tipped
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.
Major £500,000 Road Upgrade Set for Everthorpe Near South Cave
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.
Tesco’s Community Grants Programme Benefits Beverley Groups
Tesco’s Community Grants scheme, which has supported more than 74,000 groups across the UK with over £127 million since 2016, continues to make a significant impact in Beverley. The Beverley Tesco store alone has seen 120 local projects benefit from over £210,000 in grants, supporting schools, charities, and community groups.
The Rise of Green Jobs: What the Sustainability Sector Can Teach Us About the Future
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.
How Simple Tech Problems Can Disrupt Your Working Week
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.
The importance of having the right insulation for your home
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.
Help shape local policing in 2026
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.
Cost of Smoking Now a Leading Reason to Quit in Yorkshire and the Humber
As the New Year approaches, thousands across Yorkshire and the Humber are planning fresh starts and healthier habits. If quitting smoking is on your list of resolutions, you’re not alone—and new data from University College London (UCL) shows there are more reasons than ever to make 2026 the year you quit for good.
Stage4Beverley 2026 Winter Music Festival
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.
Nominations open for 2026 Chairman’s Awards: Celebrating unsung heroes
Nominations are now open for the 2026 East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Chairman’s Awards.
The Chairman’s Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals, businesses, and projects that have made a significant impact on our community.
Council continues to tackle climate change with installation of rooftop solar panels
Works will begin in 2026 to progress Hull City Council’s Solar PV Phase 1 project after entering into contract with Sewell Construction Ltd.
A total of 12 public sector buildings will be subject to the installation of rooftop solar panels.
Beverley Racecourse: Day at the Races Continues to Be a Staple of the Local Entertainment Scene
There’s always something going on and something to do in the town of Beverley. We’ve got the major annual events like Beverley Pride, which held its biggest and boldest event ever in 2025, and the largest one-day Christmas market in the UK, as well as the always-reliable venues that continue to offer locals a day or night of fun.
East Riding developers fined for wilful damage of trees in a conservation area
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.
Council serves closure orders on Bridlington and Beverley properties
East Riding of Yorkshire Council successfully secured a closure order on 139 South Back Lane in Bridlington, on Tuesday 16 December, at Beverley Magistrates Court.
This property had been causing issues in the community for some time, with alleged links to organised crime groups using this property as a base for dealing drugs.
Residents warned of fake parking charge texts
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.