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 Landmark Gets A Tech Revival – Walkergate House Is Back With A Bang
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.
Sky Giants And Teddy Bears Take Over Bridlington!
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.
Permanent Opening Hours Confirmed for Bridlington and Goole Urgent Treatment Centres
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 Tanton Cup – 103rd Anniversary Season
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
From Waiter to Owner: Beverley Restaurant Dream Comes Full Circle with Zarley’s Opening
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.
Scaling Up Without Burning Out Your IT Team
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.
Beverley Artists Shine as Easter Competition Sparks Creativity at Local School
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.
Broadband Engineers to Support Older Residents in Groundbreaking East Riding Partnership
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.
Humber Forest Plants Millionth Tree in Goole, Marking Environmental Milestone and Town’s Bicentenary
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.
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.
Major Legal Move Boosts Lincoln as Wilkin Chapman Rollits Expands with Strategic Acquisition
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.
New Free Car Park Set to Open in Driffield as Town Centre Transformation Gains Pace
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.
Residents Invited to Shape £39M Regeneration Plans in East Riding
Residents in Bridlington and South East Holderness are being urged to help shape the future of their communities as part of a major regeneration initiative worth nearly £40 million.
The Government-backed Pride in Place Programme, announced in September 2025, will provide up to £19.6 million each to two areas: Bridlington West and Withernsea East & Patrington. The funding aims to support long-term regeneration and investment driven by local priorities.
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.