Humberside Police are supporting Operation Sceptre. It is a national campaign to tackle knife crime.
Op Sceptre aims to reduce the number of people, especially young people, carrying a weapon.
East Riding’s Musical Talent Celebrated In Online Performance
130 young musicians across East Riding are to feature in Big Play – a live-streamed performance taking place on Tuesday 10 November which will be watched by schools across the county from their classrooms. Friends and family are also invited to tune in from home or enjoy viewing later on catch-up.
Allenby Commercial Adding To Big-Name Brands At Trade Yard Sites
An industrial site which has become home to an array of national brands is now at capacity after the latest tenant opened its doors.
MKM Building Supplies Ltd snapped up the last unit at The Trade Yard Scunthorpe, where it joins neighbours including Toolstation, Howdens Joinery, Valley Carpets, Motor Parts Direct and Hayley Group.
Hull Independent Firm GoHire Firm Expands Into Grimsby
Independent tool hire firm GoHire, has taken over the Grimsby depot of Caspian Access and Plant Hire, marking the start of major plans to expand into the wider Humber region.
The firm supplies customers within the construction industry as well as the renewables market.
Local Housebuilder Honours Cottingham’s Veterans And Volunteers This Armistice Day
Five-star housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, is honouring war veterans and volunteers from the Cottingham branch of The Royal British Legion, with 11 acts of kindness and a £1,000 donation, this Armistice Day.
To mark Armistice Day on the 11 November, and to say thank you to the volunteers of the Cottingham branch of The Royal British Legion for their dedication and continuous hard work, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East has donated an act of kindness to 11 different members.
Beverley Tip To Remain Open During Lockdown With Safety Measures
Household waste recycling sites in the East Riding are to stay open during the new lockdown – for essential waste only.
All 10 East Riding of Yorkshire Council sites will stay open from 10am to 5pm seven days a week throughout the new lockdown.
Two Churches One Town Receives Lifeline Grant From Culture Recovery Fund
St Mary’s church and the Minster in Beverley are two of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.
445 organisations will share £103 million, including St Mary’s church and the Minster in Beverley to help restart vital reconstruction work and maintenance on cherished heritage sites, keeping venues open and supporting those working in the sector.
Cannabis Grow Totaling Over 600 Plants Found In East Yorkshire Village
A large number of cannabis plants have been discovered in Tickton following a joint police operation.
Proactive East Riding patrol officers, supported by #OpGalaxy, descended on an address on Scotts Garth Drive in Tickton. While there they discovered the large cannabis grow totalling almost 650 plants.
November Is Make Your Mark Month
Make Your Mark is an opportunity for 11-18-year-olds across the UK to have their say and begin their democratic journey by voting on the policies they want to introduce or change.
Support And Grants Available To Businesses During Lockdown
Measures have been announced to support businesses in Hull during the lockdown.
Businesses forced to close, which are registered for Business Rates, will receive grants worth up to £3,000 per month under the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG).
Active East Riding Is Packed Full Of Ideas During This Latest Lockdown
Now that England has begun its second period of lockdown, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is reminding residents of Active East Riding.
It is a website which is full of ideas and suggestions for people of all ages during this new period when many of the council’s facilities are closed.
Big Issue North Pulled From The Street Again As The Second National Lockdown Commences
As England enters a second lockdown set to last at least until early December, Big Issue sellers face a dire predicament as they are now not permitted to sell Big Issue North.
350 people who sell Big Issue North are self-employed, buying magazines for £1.50 before selling them on the streets of the north for £3.
Remembrance Day Parade Cancelled For 2020
The Remembrance Day Parade, due to take place on Sunday 8 November, has been cancelled.
The event is unable to take place in its usual format due to the Covid-19 lockdown, however, Hull City Council is working with the Royal British Legion to ensure that the millions who lost their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts are honoured.
Care Home Residents Mark Remembrance Day With The Royal British Legion
Remembrance Day came early for the residents of Manor House care home in Little Weighton as they were visited by volunteers from the Royal British Legion.
Based on White Gap Road the home was called on by the local Cottingham Royal British Legion.
Local Police Urge Residents To Follow Lockdown Guidelines
Humberside Police hope the public will follow the new restrictions in place as the UK goes into Lockdown for four weeks.
In a statement, local police say they have faith that a majority of people will adhere to the rules. While they are also urging everyone to follow the guidelines outlined by the government.
Buses To Continue Running Through Lockdown
Local bus company East Yorkshire has announced that their buses will continue running during the lockdown.
The operator’s buses will all run to normal timetables, to enable people to continue to travel to school, college, supermarkets and essential employment.
Residents Urged To Join Fight Against Zombie Batteries
Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire residents are being urged to join the fight against Zombie batteries.
The call comes in a bid to tackle unintended fires in waste collections and at local household waste recycling centres caused by carelessly discarded dead batteries.
Beverley Skincare Specialist Launches Third Product In Signature Routine Range
An East Yorkshire skincare expert has launched a specialist cleanser based on her research into skin feel.
‘1′ is a deep cleaning calming gel to milk cleanser that is inspired by Beverley based Dr Katerina Steventon’s 20 years’ scientific research and professional expertise and refined by her skin-feel research.