Omicron Hospitality And Leisure Grant Scheme Launched

Omicron Hospitality And Leisure Grant Scheme Launched
January 14, 2022

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a new grant scheme to help East Yorkshire businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors that have been most impacted by the Omicron variant.

The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme will support hospitality, leisure and accommodation business premises with one-off grants of up to £6,000.

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Pepperells Solicitors Invest In Life Lifesaving Defibrillators

Pepperells Solicitors Invest In Life Lifesaving Defibrillators
January 13, 2022

The rapidly growing law firm, which has offices in Beverley, East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East, is pleased to announce that they have invested in two defibrillators.

These will be placed in their Hull and Grimsby offices, meaning that all Pepperells locations are now within a 0.3 mile radius of lifesaving equipment. 

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Take Time Out And Reconnect On Brew Monday

Take Time Out And Reconnect On Brew Monday
January 13, 2022

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging residents to take time out of their day to reconnect with people over a cuppa as part of Brew Monday on 17 January.

Brew Monday is all about taking some time out of your day to stop and give yourself some time and engage in meaningful conversation with friends, family or maybe even your neighbour.

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Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding Seek Volunteers

Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding Seek Volunteers
January 13, 2022

Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding is calling for volunteers of all backgrounds to deliver advice and support to local people.

The charity is launching a January appeal for new recruits who can give their time to help people struggling with housing, benefits and employment issues.

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Primary School Learning Resource Launched About Japanese Toys, Arts And Crafts

Primary School Learning Resource Launched About Japanese Toys, Arts And Crafts
January 13, 2022

To accompany the popular exhibition, ‘Reflections of Japan in East Yorkshire’, which is still on display at Beverley Art Gallery, East Riding Museums have launched a new online learning resource for primary schools, all about Japanese toys, arts and crafts.

The video-based resource explores the fascinating world of Japanese culture and investigates the connection between Beverley Art Gallery and Japan.

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MP Discusses GP Backlog Issue With Government Minister

MP Discusses GP Backlog Issue With Government Minister
January 13, 2022

Graham Stuart has asked about Government support for beleaguered GP services in his constituency following complaints from local residents about long waits and a lack of face-to-face appointments.

Waiting times for appointments have increased across the country as a result of the measures brought in to slow the spread of Covid-19 coupled with an increased demand for healthcare services.

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Jump Inc Agree Significant Sponsorship Deal With Beverley Town FC

Jump Inc Agree Significant Sponsorship Deal With Beverley Town FC
January 10, 2022

Beverley Town Football Club is delighted to announce a significant sponsorship agreement with JUMP INC of Flemingate.

The agreement sees Jump Inc provide several discounts and incentives to players at the club as well as a significant financial contribution towards the club development fund. Jump inc has also provided winter Jackets to Beverley Town Saints under 11s, which provide the team with fantastic looking winter wear.

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Beverley High School Headteacher Proud of Ofsted Recognition

Beverley High School Headteacher Proud of Ofsted Recognition
January 7, 2022

A Beverley secondary school whose pupils “leave school very well prepared for life in modern Britain” has been judged as outstanding following a recent Ofsted inspection.

Ofsted inspectors visited Beverley High School in November and judged them to be outstanding in all areas which include the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and sixth form provision.

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Hidden: Cold War Women – New Treasure House Exhibition

Hidden: Cold War Women - New Treasure House Exhibition
January 6, 2022

The new exhibition at the Treasure House in Beverley, ‘Hidden: Cold War Women’, gives a glimpse into a lesser-known period of history, the Cold War. 

The exhibition centres on photographic portraits of local women by artist Lee Karen Stow.  Many of the women were members of the Royal Observer Corps or serving with the RAF. Some were involved with local authority Emergency Planning, whilst others were part of the peace moment. 

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MBE For Former Beverley High School Student

MBE For Former Beverley High School Student
January 1, 2022

A former Beverley High School student who works globally to help governments tackle challenges including pandemics, terrorism, corruption, war crimes and modern slavery has been awarded the MBE for services to international trade.

Helen Gibson, Managing Director of Agencia, credited her family and colleagues for their part in earning the honour, which recognises the company’s activities in some of the world’s trouble spots.

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Developer To Drive Filling Station Project After Winning Appeal And Costs Award

Developer To Drive Filling Station Project After Winning Appeal And Costs Award
December 22, 2021

A developer is poised to press on with plans for a new filling station and shop in East Yorkshire after winning an appeal against refusal by the local planning authority.

Lovel Capital Projects, part of Lovel Property Holdings Ltd, was also awarded costs against East Riding of Yorkshire Council after a planning Inspector found the Council behaved unreasonably in dealing with the application.

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Dunelm Superstore To Open With Festive Fanfare At Flemingate

Dunelm Superstore To Open With Festive Fanfare At Flemingate
December 21, 2021

The new Dunelm superstore at Beverley’s Flemingate centre will open this week with music, free food and drink, competitions and giveaways, and a visit from Father Christmas.

The UK’s No. 1 homewares retailer has taken over the former Debenhams department store to become Flemingate’s new anchor operator.

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MP Raises Beverley-York Rail With Chancellor

MP Raises Beverley-York Rail With Chancellor
December 20, 2021

MP Graham Stuart met with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to discuss the local economy and employment opportunities for his constituents.

Top of the agenda was the proposal to reinstate the direct rail route between Beverley and York, which its proponents argue would boost east-west connections from the East Riding to North Yorkshire and beyond, while also improving resilience and freeing up capacity along the existing westward route via Selby.

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Keeping Children Safe Online This Christmas

Keeping Children Safe Online This Christmas
December 18, 2021

Buying a games console or mobile phone for a young person this Christmas?

Most kids want the latest games console and where would they be without their mobile phone?  So Christmas is a time when people look to buy electronic equipment for their loved ones.

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New Booster Vaccine Sites In Hull And The East Riding Of Yorkshire

New Booster Vaccine Sites In Hull And The East Riding Of Yorkshire
December 17, 2021

Local clinical leaders are praising the phenomenal local vaccine effort with 40,000 people in Hull and East Riding receiving their booster vaccination in the last 10 days.

The NHS is prioritising bookings for boosters and is urging people to book an appointment to guarantee their jab – as it aims to offer every eligible adult their booster dose by the end of December 2021.

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