All the lastest news in Beverley East Yorkshire, updated with reporst and exclusive videos and images of the topics that effect those living in Beverley East Yorkshire.
Hilary Usher says the Ivan Usher Stand opened at Beverley Town Football Club in memory of her late husband was a real community project.
The Ivan Usher Stand came to be as a result of fundraising efforts by the Usher family and numerous supporters.
Beverley Blues Weekend will return later this month for what will be the ninth year. Featuring some of the best blues talents from East Yorkshire acts will be appearing at two local venues.
Both the Sun Inn and also the Monks Walk will embrace the festival that runs from the 25 to the 27 October.
Extinction Rebellion are into their second week of protests in London. Here in Beverley just weeks ago students from local schools joined global protests staged in relation to climate change.
While London may be under siege from protesters and dividing opinion, the truth is their cause is one that impacts us all.
There are currently 69 children across East Riding, North Yorkshire and the Humber who are waiting for permanent, loving homes due to a shortage of people coming forward to adopt.
Unfortunately, many potential adopters rule themselves out, due to myths and outdated beliefs about who can adopt and the qualities they need.
Local Liberal Democrats have highlighted figures showing the cuts in real terms experienced by local Schools in the East Riding.
Between 2015 and 2019 , schools in the East Riding lost out on £21.8 million equivalent to -£166 per pupil.
Late October will see more events organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s countryside access team, designed to make the most of the stunning countryside in the area.
An Autumn Migration Birdwatch will take place at South Landing Local Nature Reserve at Flamborough on Sunday, 20 October from 9.30 am – 11.30 am , led by a local birdwatching guide with Yorkshire Coast Nature.
Parkway Cinema in Beverley has been recognised as one of the best small cinemas in the country.
News that they have been named finalists in the Screen Awards for Cinema of the Year has been welcomed by general manager Cliff Baillie.
The team at Beverley’s award-winning racecourse are already planning new initiatives and a major investment in facilities after a successful 2019 season drew to a close.
Despite facing adverse weather conditions throughout spring and summer, the season attracted similar bumper attendances to last year, with almost 80,000 racegoers enjoying meetings at the picturesque racecourse.
Boxing Club volunteer Jordon Thorne says he feels they are no further forward when it comes to the future of the club.
His comments come after Conservative Councillors twice voted down motions put forward by the opposition. Had they passed then Track Fitness and Boxing Club would have got the security they so desperately crave.
Keeping children entertained over the school holidays can be difficult – but families in East Yorkshire can let their children aged 10 and over have a go at driving a real car this half term holiday, thanks to a scheme which aims to create a safer next generation of drivers.
Young Driver, the UK’s largest provider of pre-17 driving tuition, will be running an event on Tuesday 29th October at the Defence School of Transport at Leconfield, offering those aged 10-17 the opportunity to learn how to drive.
Track Fitness and Boxing Club will learn today if East Riding of Yorkshire Council will quash the eviction notice served on the club.
Councillor Denis Healy is calling for the authority to reverse their decision and protect the club located in his ward.
This week is Arts Council England’s Artsmark Celebration Week a campaign that aims to shine a light on schools across the country who champion teaching arts and culture as part of a broad and varied curriculum.
14 schools in Beverley and Holderness are currently registered for Artsmark, four of which have been awarded either a Gold or Silver award.
If you don’t fancy yet another panto and are actively trying to avoid the more saccharine, tinselly aspects of the Christmas season then Richard Durrant’s candlelit Christmas tour is definitely the right choice for you.
In fact, the maverick musician, guitarist and songwriter Richard Durrant may have uncovered the true meaning of midwinter with his ever-popular candlelit tour now in its 15th year.
Five-star housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes both the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has been shortlisted for three awards at this year’s Structural Timber Awards.
The prestigious event showcases and honours construction achievements and timber innovations.
An initiative to tackle shoplifting in Beverley has been hailed a success with almost 100 businesses united to cut retail crime.
Beverley Shopwatch launched 18 months ago as a partnership between retailers and Humberside Police to reduce shop theft.
The exciting programme of children’s events in the East Riding Festival of Words includes a Ninja Alien Pirate Party at the Parkway Cinema in Beverley on Saturday, 19 October at 11am.
Award-winning children’s author Gareth P Jones will sing, play and rap songs inspired by his collection of published books including ‘Ninja Meerkats’, ‘Steampunk Pirates’, and ‘The Dinosaurs are Having a Party’.
Cherry Burton Primary School who won £2,000 in Tesco Bags of Help customer vote have completed their project.
As a result of this grant and support from the friends of the school they have built a school trim trail.
As part of a Libraries Week that celebrates the role of libraries in a digital world (Monday, 7 October to Saturday, 12 October) and Get Online Week (Monday, 14 October to Sunday, 20 October), East Riding Libraries are inviting players to a game of bingo.
The online bingo card has links to a wide variety of library and council digital resources, as well as some informative and fun things to do online.