Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans communities are being invited to find out about adopting a child through One Adoption as part of LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering week
The regional adoption agency for North Yorkshire and the Humber – One Adoption North and Humber – is tackling the myth that only heterosexual couples can adopt, by supporting this year’s awareness-raising week (2-8 March), which is organised by national charity New Family Social.
Tasers used by Humberside Police are set to be increased by 80pc following a successful bid for government funding.
Currently, Humberside Police has 150 tasers. As a result of the successful funding application, that number will be increased to 270.
Humberside Poice has released CCTV images of a lady they would like to speak with following an alleged theft.
More than 95% of Year 6 children resident in the East Riding have been awarded places for the school named by their parents/carers as their first preference in the 2020/21 secondary school admissions round.
Letters to parents/carers informing them of the outcome of their applications for secondary school places in September 2020, are being sent out today, Monday 2nd March. This is known as ‘National Offer Day’ and is the date that all local authorities in England send the results of applications to parents/carers.
Given the current relentless rain, floods, and gale-force winds it might have been expected that the only winners today would be those who stayed at home or, God forbid, went shopping with their wives.
Happily, the sun came out, the pitch held up pretty well, and only a stiff crosswind hampered what turned out to be an entertaining game. It was not a particularly memorable afternoon but in the end, it was a good win for Beverley.
Beverley Westwood Parkrun have had to cancel this weeks run due to the adverse weather. Despite their best efforts, rain means the planned event ‘nurkrap’ will not go ahead.
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has visited Beverley Minster Primary School to get an update from school leaders.
Mr Stuart met with the Headteacher, Rachel Hatter, and the Chair of Governors, Tim Walker. While there he spoke with them about improvements being made around the school. He also found time to meet some of the pupils to hear about their time there.
A long-serving East Riding foster carer has received the MBE in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Helen Rawdon, who received the honour for services to fostering in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, was presented with the medal by the Prince of Wales.
The Blue and Golds will take to the field this weekend as they welcome Thatto Heath to the Beverley Leisure Centre.
Beverley’s manager Tony Spence should not have too many selection worries for the BARLA National Cup Quarter tie.
A Beverley-born classical music star is taking to the Hull City Hall stage this month to play the first public concert since a major refurbishment of the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra’s Steinway.
Robert Markham, an internationally-acclaimed pianist, left the city in the 1980s to pursue his musical career and is returning for the concert on Saturday, February 29.
Liberal Democrat Councillors have described plans to introduce a new review panel complete with a £10K allowance as disgraceful.
They also voiced their dismay at it being forced through without meaningful debate. They have also questioned the need for an additional panel given the lack of activity by the current panels in place.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is £1,200 better off thanks a fundraising event held at the Sun Inn Beverley.
Lynne Peterson who organised was thrilled with the total. She was also grateful to the support shown by the pub and the people who attended.
Climate protesters were outside County Hall as they looked to drive home their message to East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Around 30 protesters, some affiliated to the group Extinction Rebellion were calling for the local authority to declare a climate emergency.
Beverley Gin Festival organisers say their event will set them apart from other gin events in the town. Taking place next month at Beverley Minster, those behind the event are promising more than just gin.
They will not only bring a wide range of gins to the event but they will also be incorporating craft beer and food.
Beverley Community Lift is celebrating the start of the transport charity’s golden jubilee year by taking delivery of its latest minibus.
It has taken the charity three years to raise the funds needed to buy the vehicle. As a result of the new arrival, this means the charity will maintain a fleet of five buses.
An independent fostering agency based in Beverley is reaching out to individuals and families. They are looking for people who are interested in becoming carers.
The agency will be hosting an event in their local office where people can find out more about what is involved with being a foster carer.
Businesses, community groups and members of the public in the Bridlington and Beverley area who are interested in getting involved in the 2020 Tour de Yorkshire are being invited to a free roadshow.
This year’s Tour de Yorkshire will start in Beverley on Thursday, 30 April. It will go through Tickton, Leven, Catwick, Sigglesthorne, Seaton, Hornsea, Atwick, Skipsea, Beeford, Lissett, Bridlington, Sewerby, Marton, Flamborough, Bempton and Buckton.
Organisations in Hull can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 for projects that help young people support each other during bereavement.
Grants are available through the Co-op Foundation’s #iwill Fund. The Foundation expects to make about five grants in total and organisations have until 12pm (noon) on Friday 3 April to apply.