The East Riding of Yorkshire Council would like to ask all community and voluntary groups working to support residents through this crisis in the East Riding to register their details on www.beecan.org
City Centre Apartments For Emergency Medical Staff
A young professional accommodation agency in Hull, Yupelet is holding 6 fully furnished apartments for emergency services workers at Hull Royal Infirmary (HRI).
These will be available immediately to support the NHS during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Temporary Changes To East Yorkshire Bus Services
From Monday 23 March, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, bus company East Yorkshire will be temporarily changing their timetables.
Most services will run to a Sunday timetable, but with extra early morning, journeys to allow workers to travel. Routes which don’t normally have Sunday buses will also have a special timetable.
Housebuilder Contributes £1,800 To Honour Hull Hero, Jack Harrison
Five-star housebuilder, Barratt Homes Yorkshire East, continues to honour fallen war hero, Jack Harrison, at its aptly named Poppy Fields development in Cottingham, with a £1,800 donation toward a statue in his memory.
Hull City Council Sets Up Business Rate Relief Support Team
In response to the announcements by Government regarding the importance of supporting businesses through Covid-19, Hull City Council has established a business support team to advise on business rate relief, Government grants and business loans.
Hull Man Prosecuted After Rubbish Dumped In South Cave
A man from Hull has been prosecuted after rubbish was dumped on a verge in South Cave in 2017.
Deividas Anzelis, of Parthian Road, Hull, pleaded guilty to failing in his duty of care by not ensuring his waste was disposed of legally when he appeared before Hull Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 10 March 2020.
Dove House Hospice Struggles Through Crisis Times
Well-loved and much needed local charity, Dove House Hospice are appealing to the community of Hull and East Yorkshire to do what they can to support the hospice during these difficult weeks and months.
The outbreak of the Coronavirus in the UK and the impact of the Government’s guidelines to keep everyone safe and reduce the spread of the virus is having a hugely negative effect on Dove House who provides specialist care to local people living with a terminal illness.
Entrepreneurship Shines As Social-Isolation Increases
Faced with the more people in Beverley self-isolating local businesses are fighting back.
The Queens Head on Wednesday Market in Beverley is one of those businesses. Owner, Claire Martin who is more used to serving food in the pub is now offering a delivery service.
Miller Graphics Moves Into Brand New Home In Revamped Minster House
An industry-leading business bringing brands to life has become the first occupier of a revamped landmark building in the thriving market town of Beverley.
Miller Graphics UK, which is part of the Miller Graphics Group operating in 11 countries worldwide, was based at Carnaby Industrial Estate in Bridlington for almost three decades, providing digital brand imaging and other services to its many clients.
Free Broadband Installation To Help Those Self-Isolating
Wireless internet specialists Quickline Communications are offering free broadband installation to people who are self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic.
Anyone in their coverage area in Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and North Yorkshire is eligible.
Parish Council Livid After Graffiti Rampage By Four Youths
Molescroft Parish Council says they are livid after a group of mindless youths went on a graffiti rampage in the area.
During their spree, the individuals involved spray painted a number of locations in Molescroft. Most disturbing was a tag on the Pavillion of the ‘N word’.
2020 Tour de Yorkshire Cancelled Amid Concerns Over COVID-19
Tour de Yorkshire cycle race has been cancelled with organisers saying the decision has been made as a result of COVID-19.
They also point out that a key reason for their decision was the burden the event puts on the emergency services.
New Steakhouse Sets Taste Buds Tingling At Flemingate
An exciting new steakhouse and cocktail bar has opened its doors at Beverley’s Flemingate centre, bursting with fantastic flavours and mouth-watering dishes to tantalise food lovers’ taste buds.
Tomahawk Steakhouse prides itself on serving the finest Himalayan salt-aged beef, including Wagyu, alongside a feast of other delicious local meat, fish and vegetarian dishes from its tempting range of menus.
Postponement Of Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards 2020
In view of the continuing escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council have taken the decision to postpone this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs).
COVID-19 : Local Pubs Call For Community To Support Them
Local pubs in Beverley are urging the community to support them. They were dealt a real blow by the government in their latest briefing.
Landlords were left in dismay after the PM Boris Johnson called for the public to avoid Pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
COVID-19 : Why I Called Off Beverley’s Game With Goole
Local football manager Steven Graham says he called off their fixture due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.
Mr Graham, who manages Beverley Town Football Club Reserves says his decision came as a result of the pandemic sweeping the globe.
COVID-19 : We’ll Get Through This Together Says Leader of Council
A message about East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s response to COVID-19 from council leader Cllr Richard Burton about the pandemic faced by the country
Family And Friends Come Together To Raise Funds And Awareness
The family and friends of a popular Market Weighton man with Motor Neurone Disease have pledged to raise £5,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MDNA).
59-year-old former Royal Mail manager and accomplished musician, Dave Foster was diagnosed with the debilitating disease in July 2019. His family and friends initiated the fundraising drive to raise awareness of the condition that affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK at any one time.