Editors Pick

Families in Walkington are enjoying a transformed village play area following the completion of a £72,000 refurbishment project.

The improvements were carried out by Walkington Playing Field Association, with the majority of the funding coming from a £62,400 award from East Riding of Yorkshire Council through commuted sums generated by local housing developments. A further £9,600 in match funding helped bring the total cost of the scheme to £72,000.

The proud soldiers of The Royal Yorkshire Regiment are gearing up for a blockbuster year in 2026 as they mark 20 years since their formation — and the celebrations are set to sweep across the county in true Yorkshire style.

Branded as “Yorkshire’s Regiment,” the infantry unit is promising a spectacle of marching troops, military pride, and community celebration in a series of Freedom Parades that will roll through towns and cities between 5–9 June 2026.

A chilling crimewave is sweeping across the countryside—and it’s leaving families out in the cold.

Across rural Britain, thieves are targeting homes, farms and businesses in a surge of heating oil thefts that experts warn is only getting worse. With energy prices still biting, criminals are striking under cover of darkness to siphon off hundreds—sometimes thousands—of pounds worth of fuel in a single hit.

Drivers fed up with bone-rattling journeys and costly car repairs may finally get some relief—because the Government is bringing down the hammer on councils over Britain’s pothole crisis!

In a dramatic shake-up, local authorities across England are being warned: FIX YOUR ROADS—or risk losing BIG money.

It’s the moment thousands of parents have been waiting for—and today the results are finally in!

Families across the region are receiving the all-important emails confirming where their children will start school this September, as East Riding of Yorkshire Council releases its primary school place allocations.

Lights, camera… Beverley! Film fans are flocking to one of East Yorkshire’s most popular picture houses as a fresh week of big-screen entertainment rolls into town.

It’s cheap, it’s convenient — and it could be killing us.

Ultra-processed food has taken over plates across East Yorkshire, and experts say it’s driving a terrifying surge in obesity that’s hitting families hard.

It’s a killer hiding in plain sight — and thousands across East Yorkshire are still hooked.

Despite years of warnings, shocking images on cigarette packets, and nationwide campaigns, smoking continues to grip communities across the region. While numbers are falling, the dangers remain as deadly as ever.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.