Face masks will have to be worn when shopping as of Friday. Those who are not wearing face the risk of refused access and even fined.
The new measures come into play in England as the government looks to continue the fight against COVID-19.
Final Phase Of Beverley Road Improvements Begin Next Month
The third phase of a £1m scheme to improve roads in Beverley town centre and beyond is due to begin next month.
As part of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council scheme, work began in June to resurface parts of Norwood and North Bar Without, followed by work in Lairgate, Armstong Way, with Corporation Road and Samman Road to follow later this month.
Launch Of Online Exhibition Celebrating Pride In Hull
An online exhibition, celebrating Pride in Hull, launches this weekend.
The popular annual event, that sees tens of thousands of people gather in Hull City Centre to promote diversity and equality, is being celebrated with a new digital exhibition.
Have You Got What It Takes To Teach Military Personnel How To Drive?
Do you want to make a real difference to people’s lives, play a role in keeping this country safe whilst reaping the comprehensive benefits of a full career in the Civil Service?
North of Beverley and lodged in the quiet village of Leconfield lies the Defence School of Transport – an internationally recognised centre of excellence for wheeled driver training.
2020 Beverley Food Festival Regretfully Cancelled
Beverley Town Council has confirmed that the 2020 Beverley Food Festival has been cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
They say that hosting such an event, which attracts around 10,000 is just too risky in the current climate.
Colourful Characters Helping Children Return To School Confidently
A mental health nurse and social worker have written a series of books to help children understand their mental health and wellbeing, which they say will be vital in preparing youngsters to return to school in September after living through the lockdown.
The co-founders of Hull-based business Inspire Ignite, Sue Altass and Hannah Cheshire are experts in children’s mental health, with over 40 years of combined experience between them.
Barratt Developments’ Site Managers In Region Recognised As Best In The Country
Alongside the good news that Barratt Developments is back constructing and selling homes, six site managers across East Yorkshire have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building from the National House Building Council (NHBC).
The Great Yorkshire Picnic At Sewerby Hall And Gardens
Yorkshire Day will be celebrated differently at Sewerby Hall and Gardens this year.
Current restrictions make it impossible to arrange the usual formal celebrations, so this year the venue has come up with a new way to mark the occasion: a Great Yorkshire Picnic.
Lifeline For Creatives In Hull As £1.6m Funding Is Handed Out
People working in the creative industries in Hull are being handed a “lifeline” as £1.6 million in grant support is handed out in the city.
Businesses in the creative industries who have been hit by the effects of coronavirus were last month urged to apply for funding from the Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund.
Families In East Riding Of Yorkshire Are Being Urged To Talk About Organ Donation
New figures published by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) show that last year (2019/20) 1,580 people in the UK donated their organs after they died. In East Riding Of Yorkshire, 11 people gave the gift of life, by donating their organs after death.
The national deceased organ donor figures were on course to surpass the previous year’s total, but unfortunately, the global COVID-19 pandemic hit in March and had a wide-reaching impact across the whole NHS and every aspect of UK society.
Local Businesses Urged To Show Their Support For LGBT Community
Following on from the wonderful floral displays brightening up the town, the Mayor of Beverley will continue to lift the spirits of Beverley residents and visitors.
He will do this with colourful, vibrant flags that will be placed throughout the town centre during the month of August. This is being done to celebrate and support PRIDE and the LGBT community.
International Drag Showcase Live In Your Living Room!
New Hull-based events company Rich T Events presents ambitious digital drag show, ‘Thru The Queer Hole’, featuring over 50 drag acts from around the world on Friday 24 July.
The show will feature big-name stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race, the Boulet Brother’s Dragula, and Channel 4’s Drag SOS, as well as acts from around the UK and USA, including icons of Hull’s LGBT+ scene.
Hull Rugby League World Cup 2021 Fixtures Revealed
Rugby League World Cup tournament organisers have revealed the much-anticipated fixture schedule.
The competition promises to be the biggest and best World Cup in the history of the sport, as the men’s, women’s and wheelchair teams all compete at the same time in a major sporting first.
Police Appeal Following Serious Assault In Saturday Market
Officers investigating an assault which happened just after midnight, in the early hours of Sunday 12 July.
As part of their investigations, they are appealing for help from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
Honk For Hope : Beverley Firm Makes A Noise In The Capital
Beverley based firm Acklams Coaches were one of 200 coach operators who descended on the capital for the ‘Honk For Hope Protest.’
Over four hundred coaches took the streets of London including four from Beverley. While there they sounded their horns as they looked to highlight the issues faced by the industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cycling Upgrade Will Begin In Two Major City Centre Roads
Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway will begin in the next few weeks.
The Spring Bank scheme will include converting the left-hand lane in both directions into a combined bus and cycle lane, which will run between Ferensway and Princes Avenue.
COVID Safe – Local Councillor Seeks Input From Beverley’s Residents
A local councillor is asking residents to contact him if they have ideas about Beverley become a more COVID safe town centre.
Cllr David Elvidge made the comments following news of a grant that the government will make available to local authorities. East Riding of Yorkshire Council stands to benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Launch Of Hull’s Family Summer Activity Plan
Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd have today revealed their summer activity programmes. The plans will begin today and be available until Friday 4 September for families to enjoy.
With events limited due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, 2020’s programme includes a range of activities that can be done in at leisure and are accessible via HCAL’s website.