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In comparison to the General Election of 2015 when the Yorkshire Party secured 6,600 votes from its 14 candidates, in Thursday’s poll the party gained 20,958 from 21 candidates.
For the candidate in Beverley & Holderness Lee Walton, they saw an increase of 0.08pc as beating in the Greens winning a total of 1,158 votes.
The Beverley Building Society have named the Charity of the Month for May 2017 as Guide Dogs Hull Mobility Team.
Based in Beverley, their dedicated team of supporters and staff work to deliver a range of mobility services, whether it’s training guide dog partnerships, empowering people through My Guide, or supporting young people and their families.
Graham Stuart has been elected to represent Beverley & Holderness as he eased to victory in the 2017 general election.
Mr. Stuart not only won but also increased his majority which now stands 14,042 after he polled 32,499 which was 58.4pc of the total votes cast.
Drivers are to be asked for their help with a series of roadside surveys taking place in Beverley this month on behalf of East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The surveys are being held to collect information on the journeys people make on the roads around Beverley and will take place between Tuesday 13 and Thursday 22 June.
Police are appealing for help to identify three men they would like to speak with in relation to a theft from electrical suppliers in Beverley.
Police say that an impact driver and hammer drill were from a store in Beverley and would like help to ID who were captured on CCTV as they look to try to recover the stolen property.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s annual compost giveaways enjoyed one of their most successful years yet – with 5,000 bags given away free to residents.
Ten giveaway events were held across the East Riding during May, in Market Weighton, Elloughton, Preston, Driffield, Beverley, Bridlington, Hornsea, Withernsea, Pocklington and Goole.
The annual Care Home Games grand final was held at East Riding Leisure Beverley last week where older residents from the East Riding battled it out for the top prize.
The event was organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Sport, Play and Arts Service and enabled a total of 16 teams from care homes across the East Riding to compete in the grand final of the competition which saw players ranging in age from their late 60s to 102 years old, put their Boccia soft bowls skills to the test.
Quiet Riot the monthly music night which ran in Beverley during 2015 returns to the town on Friday 9 June, coming back to a venue that was witness to many fantastic nights.
Quiet Riot- The Beverley Alternative brought fifty established acts from the Hull music scene to play at Hodgsons Pub and acts who played at the big local festivals such as Humber Street Sesh, Freedom Festival and Cottingham Springboard performed here on a monthly basis.
The Treasure House in Beverley will host a fascinating talk on Thursday 15 June at 6.30pm, when guest speaker Paul Brunyee will explore the links between Beverley and the Battle of Waterloo.
The battle of Waterloo and the Peninsular War resulted in a tremendous outpouring of writing both in letters and diaries.
Denis Healy, The Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Beverley & Holderness has issued a final statement ahead election.
Voters will go to the polls on 8 June as Mr. Healy, through his statement says that every vote for the Conservatives is a vote for the dementia tax, NHS cuts, sacked teachers and a bad Brexit.
From watching Eddi Reader in 2010 to performing as a main act on the same night as her in 2017, Sarah Shiels’ development and journey with Beverley Folk Festival is wonderful. You can read Sarah’s Beverley Folk Festival journey below:
“8 years ago I started my involvement with Beverley Folk Festival by watching Eddi Reader, who is for me, the most brilliant singer to come out of Scotland and probably the rest of the world.
In an era of fake news and tireless mendacity from those in public office, it is easy to feel despondent about modern-day politics.
So too is it perhaps natural to feel disenfranchised from it – not least when the composition of elected-representatives in parliament does not broadly reflect the demographic of the United Kingdom as a whole.
Britain’s elite cyclists will once again sprint through the historic streets of Beverley, cheered on by thousands of spectators.
The event, organised by the Hull Thursday Road Club and EY Events, will be aired on Eurosport TV and starts from 6pm on Friday, 21 July.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 350 is available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way and features a selection of content from the HU17 web site.
This issue includes a selection of photographs from Beverley Races where thousands of people enjoyed fine weather at the Westwood course.
Beverley Folk Festival is encouraging residents to come along and get a taster of what the event has to offer for just £3 each per day, with children under 12 getting in for free.
This festival entery gives attendees access to a wide range of events and sessions. If you like what you see and hear, upgrade tickets will be available, which allow access to all performances and venues for either half day, full day or the whole weekend, depending on which option you choose.
Beverley Car & Cycles owner Lee Frost has welcomed news that Cycle4Life Challenge run by East Riding of Yorkshire Council is coming to Beverley.
Taking place on 11 June the event will give people of all abilities a chance to try out a range of activities, including some bizarre and crazy bikes and see the Savage Skills Stunt Team perform.
As we enter the few days ahead of the 2017 general election Graham Stuart has again outlined why he thinks the residents of Beverley and Holderness should support him.
Looking to retain his seat for the third time Mr. Stuart who has an overwhelming 12,203 majority that he has grown over the years through his dedication and work in the constituency.
Cherry Burton Cricket Club are inviting people to join them this Saturday as they look to pay tribute to Ashley Godber who sadly died this week.
Neil Williams, skipper of the Cherry Burton’s second team has issued an open invite to people who knew Ashley to come along to the game which will see them play Kingswood and Bransholme at Cherry Burton Playing Fields.