Families in Walkington are enjoying a transformed village play area following the completion of a £72,000 refurbishment project.
The improvements were carried out by Walkington Playing Field Association, with the majority of the funding coming from a £62,400 award from East Riding of Yorkshire Council through commuted sums generated by local housing developments. A further £9,600 in match funding helped bring the total cost of the scheme to £72,000.
Across the region, from the manufacturing hubs of South Yorkshire to the independent boutiques of Harrogate, local enterprise leaders face relentless pressure from escalating operating costs. Inflationary headwinds, rising material prices and climbing utility bills squeeze commercial profit margins tighter every single quarter.
You likely have a picture in mind of where you want to be financially, whether that means owning a home or feeling more secure month to month. Reaching those milestones comes from decisions you make regularly, often in small ways that build over time. With rising living costs and changing financial rules across the UK, many people now pay closer attention to how they manage money.
When the warmer months arrive, you hold the perfect opportunity to pack up the car and discover the incredible landscapes waiting on your doorstep. Staycations remove the usual travel anxiety while providing exceptional value and convenience.
Whether you fancy exploring craggy Cornish coves or wandering through ancient northern woodlands, a well-thought-out itinerary ensures you strike a comfortable balance between keeping the children entertained and protecting your bank balance.
A favourite ring or inherited necklace holds memories, personal value and much more. You don’t need complicated systems to protect these pieces, but you do need consistent habits and a bit of planning so they stay exactly where you expect them to be.
The ideal break often involves a good mix of exciting activities and plenty of down time. But it can be hard to strike that balance. You don’t want to come home feeling like you need another break, but you also don’t want to spend a week wondering what you missed while lying by the pool.
There are ways to integrate both into a holiday, it just takes a bit of planning and flexibility.
The proud soldiers of The Royal Yorkshire Regiment are gearing up for a blockbuster year in 2026 as they mark 20 years since their formation — and the celebrations are set to sweep across the county in true Yorkshire style.
Branded as “Yorkshire’s Regiment,” the infantry unit is promising a spectacle of marching troops, military pride, and community celebration in a series of Freedom Parades that will roll through towns and cities between 5–9 June 2026.
A chilling crimewave is sweeping across the countryside—and it’s leaving families out in the cold.
Across rural Britain, thieves are targeting homes, farms and businesses in a surge of heating oil thefts that experts warn is only getting worse. With energy prices still biting, criminals are striking under cover of darkness to siphon off hundreds—sometimes thousands—of pounds worth of fuel in a single hit.
Drivers fed up with bone-rattling journeys and costly car repairs may finally get some relief—because the Government is bringing down the hammer on councils over Britain’s pothole crisis!
In a dramatic shake-up, local authorities across England are being warned: FIX YOUR ROADS—or risk losing BIG money.
Get ready to be AMAZED, stunned and maybe even a little emotional—because one of the world’s most jaw-dropping photography exhibitions is heading back to the East Yorkshire coast!
The legendary Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is making a dramatic return to Sewerby Hall and Gardens on Saturday, 9 May—and insiders say this year’s showcase could be the most breathtaking yet.
It’s the moment thousands of parents have been waiting for—and today the results are finally in!
Families across the region are receiving the all-important emails confirming where their children will start school this September, as East Riding of Yorkshire Council releases its primary school place allocations.
A major city-centre takeover is set to bring hope, guidance and big decisions to families across Hull this month—because Hull City Council is rolling out its much-anticipated annual SEND event!
Mark your calendars: on Wednesday 22 April, the ground floor of Princes Quay will transform into a buzzing hub of opportunity from 10am to 5pm. And this isn’t just any information day—it’s the FIFTH year of what insiders are calling a “must-attend lifeline” for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Lights, camera… Beverley! Film fans are flocking to one of East Yorkshire’s most popular picture houses as a fresh week of big-screen entertainment rolls into town.
It’s cheap, it’s convenient — and it could be killing us.
Ultra-processed food has taken over plates across East Yorkshire, and experts say it’s driving a terrifying surge in obesity that’s hitting families hard.
It’s a killer hiding in plain sight — and thousands across East Yorkshire are still hooked.
Despite years of warnings, shocking images on cigarette packets, and nationwide campaigns, smoking continues to grip communities across the region. While numbers are falling, the dangers remain as deadly as ever.
Online gaming is popular across the globe, letting you step into digital landscapes and rediscover nostalgic games with just a few clicks. But what makes it such a practised pastime? The reasons go far beyond fun gameplay!
Bridlington is gearing up for a full-on combat spectacular as some of the world’s top martial arts masters prepare to descend on the town for one of the UK’s biggest self-defence seminars.
The action-packed event will take over Bridlington Spa on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May — and organisers say it’s set to be bigger and better than ever.
A Yorkshire council has launched a major shake-up of its adult social care services following a critical inspection — promising the public it will now be held to account every single month.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has set up a new “Improvement Board” after a report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) raised concerns about its Adult Social Care (ASC) services.