Council Under Pressure After Care Report – Monthly ‘Improvement Board’ Steps In

Council Under Pressure After Care Report – Monthly ‘Improvement Board’ Steps In
April 13, 2026

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.

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Law Firm Launches ‘Game-Changing’ AI HR Tool For Businesses

Law Firm Launches ‘Game-Changing’ AI HR Tool For Businesses
April 12, 2026

A leading regional law firm has unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered HR platform it says could transform the way businesses handle workplace issues.

Wilkin Chapman Rollits has launched “Adaptive HR”, a cutting-edge system combining AI technology with expert legal advice from specialist employment solicitors — all wrapped into a single service.

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East Riding County Choir Announces Spring Concert at Beverley Minster

East Riding County Choir Announces Spring Concert at Beverley Minster
April 12, 2026

The East Riding County Choir is set to present a major spring concert at Beverley Minster on Saturday, 2 May 2026, promising an evening of inspiring music in one of the region’s most iconic venues.

Known for bringing together singers from across the East Riding and beyond, the choir has earned a reputation for its commitment to musical excellence and its ability to connect with audiences of all ages. The upcoming performance will showcase the ensemble’s versatility, with a programme expected to include a blend of traditional choral favourites alongside more contemporary works, offering something to suit a wide range of musical tastes.

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Courier Walks 30 MILES Overnight to Give His Football Team a Dream Finish

Courier Walks 30 MILES Overnight to Give His Football Team a Dream Finish
April 10, 2026

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.

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Weel Bridge to Close for £1m Refurbishment and Upgrade

Weel Bridge to Close for £1m Refurbishment and Upgrade
April 9, 2026

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.

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Smokers Quit in Record Numbers Across Humber & North Yorkshire

Smokers Quit in Record Numbers Across Humber & North Yorkshire
April 9, 2026

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.

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Beverley Landmark Gets A Tech Revival – Walkergate House Is Back With A Bang

Beverley Landmark Gets A Tech Revival - Walkergate House Is Back With A Bang
April 9, 2026

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.

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The Tanton Cup – 103rd Anniversary Season

The Tanton Cup – 103rd Anniversary Season
April 8, 2026

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

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Scaling Up Without Burning Out Your IT Team

Scaling Up Without Burning Out Your IT Team
April 7, 2026

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.

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Singer Develops App to Rescue Freelancers from Tax Headaches

Singer Develops App to Rescue Freelancers from Tax Headaches
April 7, 2026

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.

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Beverley Artists Shine as Easter Competition Sparks Creativity at Local School

Beverley Artists Shine as Easter Competition Sparks Creativity at Local School
April 6, 2026

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.

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Major Legal Move Boosts Lincoln as Wilkin Chapman Rollits Expands with Strategic Acquisition

Major Legal Move Boosts Lincoln as Wilkin Chapman Rollits Expands with Strategic Acquisition
April 1, 2026

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.

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Tesco’s Community Grants Programme Benefits Beverley Groups

Tesco’s Community Grants Programme Benefits Beverley Grou
March 30, 2026

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.

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The Rise of Green Jobs: What the Sustainability Sector Can Teach Us About the Future

The Rise of Green Jobs: What the Sustainability Sector Can Teach Us About the Future
March 13, 2026

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.

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Z Library in the Age of Remote Academic Collaboration

Z Library in the Age of Remote Academic Collaboration
March 5, 2026

Remote academic work has grown into a daily rhythm for many researchers and students. Shared documents quick calls and online forums now replace long walks across campus. This shift has encouraged new habits that depend on steady access to books and study materials. Z Library supports this shift by offering a calm space for reading learning and discovery without adding friction to the process.

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