In an effort to support both urban and rural communities, six bus services are set to be improved as part of a new scheme.
A new evening service and weekend route extension will be funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to help local passengers and strengthen the network.
Beverley, a charming town nestled in East Yorkshire, offers a delightful array of culinary experiences for locals and tourists alike. From cosy pubs serving up traditional British fare to trendy restaurants showcasing global cuisines, there is something for everyone. Here we will delve into the vibrant dining scene of Beverley, highlighting its top eateries, pubs, and bustling nightlife.
With the Government delivering an additional £11.2 million to support local buses through 2025, Yorkshire residents will benefit from lower fares, improved reliability, and better bus services.
A second £11.2 million allocation of the Bus Service Improvement Plan+ (BSIP+) for 2024-25 was announced today by Roads Minister Richard Holden.
The Festival of Christmas is returning to the East Yorkshire Market Town of Beverley for five days of festive activities.
In its 27th year, the festival is sponsored by The Beverley Arms, a member of the Daniel Thwaites hospitality group.
Beverley’s roads and paths will be improved as part of a scheme.
To upgrade the roads and paths in Wilberforce Crescent and Arden Road, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council will invest £238,000.
Hull City Council and its partners will be hosting various events across the city in support of TravelWise Week, a world-wide, week-long travel challenge where sustainable travel organisation, Modeshift, encourages everyone to travel wisely.
It is the council’s ambition to make Hull cleaner, greener and healthier by encouraging residents to choose active forms of travel like walking, cycling or taking the bus.
St John Ambulance’s new electric car arrived at the Hull depot recently as part of a project to replace existing support cars across the country thanks to a generous donation from the Medlock Charitable Trust.
The generosity of major donors makes a huge difference to St John Ambulance, with local communities, patients, volunteers and the environment benefiting from the investment they make in its lifesaving work.
Bishop Burton College is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its T Level students as they receive their highly anticipated results this week.
The T Level in Health saw an impressive 100% pass rate for Health, with all students earning a Merit. Similarly, in the field of Education and Early Years, all 20 students excelled, achieving a 100% pass rate. Notably, the first-year cohort of Education and Early Years and Health students all successfully passed their inaugural year.
Shoezone has moved into Beverley’s Flemingate centre, adding another major retailer to the bustling market town.
In addition to Dunelm, H&M, Sports Direct, The Entertainer, and Wilko, the footwear group has taken a long-term lease at Flemingate.
Children from Walkington School in East Yorkshire have designed and made greeting cards that will be sold alongside professional artists’ work in Beverley.
Taking place from the town’s Flemingate shopping centre, the 10-week learning programme is run by the educational charity Run With It.
Beverley Art Gallery hosted celebrated British painter David Remfry MBE, whose work will be featured in a retrospective exhibition in 2025.
As a child, Remfry moved to Hull, where he studied art at Hull College of Art. In addition to college, he was also influenced by a local nightclub, Locarno’s, where he developed an appreciation for music, dance, and dancers.
The RSPCA released heartbreaking statistics regarding cat cruelty complaints in Yorkshire as part of its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign. In all complaints in Yorkshire totalled 2,112 with 259 of those being made in East Yorkshire.
According to the RSPCA, almost 18,000 cat cruelty complaints were reported nationwide last year. There were 1,726 reports of intentional harm, which is roughly five a day. Compared to 2021, when there were 1,387, this is an increase of 25%.
Barratt Developments Yorkshire East site managers who are building homes for David Wilsons Homes and Barratt won a top national award.
A number of Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes developments are located in East Riding of Yorkshire, including Harrier Chase in Brough, Harland Park and Poppy Fields in Cottingham, Minster View and Queens Court in Beverley, and Hesslewood Park and Fleet Green in Hessle.
East Yorkshire Buses has announced that the Moors Explorer ME1 service will return in summer 2023 with a brand-new route.
On Sundays and bank holidays until 28 August, the new route will travel from Hessle, Hull & Beverley to Pickering, Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley, with a stop at Flamingo Land Resort – so everyone can have a good time, whether they prefer a quiet walk in the Moors or a theme park and zoo.
Hull Trains has chosen Beverley as the setting for the first Yorkshire Day, which will begin with a Town Crier’s resounding voice.
Founded in 1975 in Beverley, Yorkshire Day is now held every year on August 1st, a date with historical significance, including the day on which the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 was passed.
In celebration of the NHS’ 75th anniversary, parkrun UK is collaborating with the NHS to encourage staff, volunteers, and local communities to participate.
In addition to recognising the NHS’s immense contribution to the health of the nation, the events will also recognise the dedicated individuals who have played a fundamental role in shaping the service.
Following a four-day ‘Enhanced’ inspection in May, Bishop Burton College was able to maintain its Good rating from Ofsted. A Good overall rating was given to the college, along with Outstanding judgements in both the Personal Development and Adult Learning Programmes categories.
Beverley Westwood was filled with excitement and energy as approximately 200 runners of all ages participated in the highly anticipated Beverley Fun Run.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted public gatherings on Westwood, this was the first event on the street since then. A resounding success, the Fun Run was organized by the Beverley Braves and aimed at promoting teamwork, respect, and good physical and mental health.