The government will receive its biggest ever wake-up call on the importance of sleep.
Two of the UK’s leading organisations who champion good sleep – The Sleep Council and The Sleep Charity – are launching the ‘Wake Up Call’ sleep Manifesto.
2020 Yorkshire Federations’ Women’s Institute Centenary Celebration
On Saturday 29 February 2020 at the St Michael Le Belfrey Church in York, over 150 Members of the Women’s Institute met for a momentous celebration.
This was to mark 100 years of the formation of the original Yorkshire County Federation.
Bond, James Bond Back At Vue Hull
This April, 007 returns to the big screen for its hotly anticipated 25th instalment in the legendary spy series, No Time to Die, and tickets to see the film at Vue Hull are now available to book.
Left with no choice but to quit retirement after being sought out by an old friend from the CIA, Bond is compelled to rescue a kidnapped scientist and follow the trail of a mysterious villain, armed with dangerous new technology.
Beverley Barracudas Enjoy Successful Time In The Pool
The Beverley Barracudas Swimming Club spent 3 weekends in February competing at the annual Yorkshire Championships in Leeds and Sheffield.
Swimming in a 50m long pools, the Barracudas swam with determination and passion to bring home excellent finalist positions. They also picked up a medal against the best swimmers in Yorkshire.
Council Given £1.8M By Government Roads Minister For Improvements
Communities around the country are set to benefit from a £93m boost to connectivity, ensuring England’s roads are fit for the 21st century.
Roads Minister Baroness Vere has announced that thirty-two local authorities will receive investment including East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution Benefit From Tesco Grant
Tesco has awarded £25,000 to The Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The RNLI was founded in 1824. Since then it has saved over 139,000 lives.
They provided a 24/7 lifeboat search and rescue throughout the UK.
Learning Is Now Even Easier At Sewerby Hall And Gardens
Sewerby Hall and Gardens has launched an expanded programme for education providers and learners of all ages, with a new section on its website to outline all the options available.
The venue prides itself on offering a great deal for learners, with two bookable indoor classrooms and The Orangery available for larger groups (of up to 70 students).
Luke Campbell Working With Hull City Council On New Health Hub
Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Luke Campbell is working with Hull City Council to create a new health and wellbeing hub in the city centre.
The stylish facility is set to take up the vacant former Farm Foods building in Prospect Street.
LGBT+ Community Urged Not To Rule Themselves Out Of Adoption
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 Issued To Local Police Set To Be Increased
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.
CCTV Images Released After Cash Stolen From Elderly Man At Morrisons
Humberside Poice has released CCTV images of a lady they would like to speak with following an alleged theft.
Most East Yorkshire Children Award First Choice Secondary School Place
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.
Beverley Enjoy A Good Win At Home Against Bradford
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 Cancelled Due To Adverse Weather
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 Visits Beverley Minster Primary School
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.
Helen Rawdon A Foster Carer From Beverley Receives Her MBE
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.
Beverley Face Thatto Heath In Cup Quarter Final At The Leisure Centre
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.
Concert With Beverley-Born Piano Star To Celebrate £25k Refurbishment Of City’s Steinway
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.