Mr James Dick, OBE, DL, has become the new Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire.
He follows the Hon. Dame Susan Cunliffe-Lister, DCVO, who stepped down last week after 14 years as the Queen’s representative in the county.
31 Motorists Stopped On Day One Of Operation Safe Pass
The second Operation Safe Pass takes place tomorrow, targeting motorists that pass too close to cyclists.
Qualified cyclists will be out on the road once again, complete with helmet cameras, cycling at the correct distance from the kerb.
Walkabout Raises Funds and Awareness For Daisy Appeal
The Daisy Appeal went walkabout with award-winning tour guide Paul Schofield to raise money and awareness of the charity and of some of the region’s hidden history.
Some of the group of more than 40 people were tourists in their own town as Paul took them on a trip through the streets and alleyways of Beverley.
The Little Mermaid – School To Bring ‘Green Touch’ To Annual Show
Rehearsals are already underway for Beverley Minster C of E Primary School’s next school production, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which will take place in March.
This year, not only are the cast having fun and learning new skills but they’re also aiming to raise awareness of recycling, single-use plastics and how to keep oceans clean and safe.
International Men’s Day To Be Celebrated At Beverley Fire Station
International Men’s Day will be celebrated at Beverley Fire Station at a special event open to the public.
Taking place on 19 November, International Men’s Day celebrates the positive impact men bring to the world.
Barratt Homes’ Poppy Fields Development Honours Hull’s Hero’s
Five-star housebuilder, Barratt Homes Yorkshire East, continues to honour Hull’s war hero’s this Remembrance Sunday at its aptly named, Poppy Fields development in Cottingham.
To mark Remembrance Sunday, Barratt Homes is supporting the Hull branch of The Royal British Legion with a £1,000 donation to assist the charity in providing lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families in the Hull region.
Illegal Cigarettes Totaling Over Half of Million Seized In Six Months
More than 650,000 illegal cigarettes and packets of tobacco have been seized in the past six months across Hull and the East Riding.
Tobacco dogs and local policing teams along with officers from Trading Standards have searched hundreds of premises using the intelligence they have gathered. These include houses, businesses, and vehicles.
Drone Users Including Children Will Need To Pass Test Before Flying
Drone users, including children who get one for Christmas, will need to pass a test before they can take to the air.
New regulations come into play when it comes to drones on 3 November. Drone users who do not sit the test can face a fine of up to £1000.
British Judo Season Gets Underway At Welsh Open
With the new British judo season just starting Saturday saw the first of the major events, the Welsh Open.
This is the first of the 4 home nation tournaments and the seeding event for the British Championships.
Workshop Shows Cyber-Attacks Can Affect Any Business, Large Or Small
High profile cyber-attacks on large businesses have raised awareness of the growing threat of cybercrime. However, many smaller businesses seem to be operating under a false sense of security, believing they are too small and therefore, safe.
A workshop run by the commercial insurance firm, HI Commercial and IT support company, Computanet, highlighted the risks small businesses expose themselves to every day, simply through employee emails, accessing free public wifi or, disgruntled employees. The message is simple; don’t equate small with safe – simple measures can help to prevent an attack.
How You Can Register To Vote In 2019 General Election
With the election approaching here is how you can register to vote. The general election of 2019 is scheduled to take place on 12 December.
Anyone within the East Riding of Yorkshire who wants to take part needs to be registered. To register to vote only takes a few minutes and can be done online.
Humber Premier League Defeat For Town Away At South Cave
Beverley Town Football Club remains third in the Humber Premier League despite losing 3-1 to South Cave United at the weekend.
This was Beverley’s second defeat of the season in a match that gaffer Rich Jagger felt his side could have won.
Beverley Open Art 2019 – Submit Your Masterpiece
Entries will soon be open for the 22nd annual Open Art exhibition, which will be at Beverley Art Gallery from 6 December through until 29 February 2020.
Budding participants should read the Conditions of Entry and bring their work and entry form to the Art Gallery between Saturday, 16 and Saturday, 23 November.
Festival of Christmas 2019 Returns To Beverley For 24th Year
One of the leading Christmas market events in the UK returns to Beverley on Sunday, 8 December with The Beverley Festival of Christmas 2019.
The festival will light up the historic market town for its 24th year, promising a vast array of seasonal stalls and three Victorian markets from 10am-4pm on this special festive day, with the traditional parade leading its way from Wednesday Market to Saturday Market at 10am.
MP Celebrates New NHS Cancer Screening Technology For Hull
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has welcomed the news that Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be one of 78 NHS Trusts across the country to benefit from funding for brand new, state-of-the-art cancer testing and detection technology.
Having My Own Space As Molescroft Surgery Annex Is Good For Business
Helen Calver owner of Renew Health and Fitness is one of the first tenants to move into Molescroft Surgery Annexe.
She says that taking space in the centre which opened earlier this year has been good for her business. She is also urging other healthcare professionals to consider offering their expertise there.
Liberal Democrats Are Only Choice For Those Wanting To Stop Brexit
Liberal Democrats say they are the only party for people wanting to put a stop to Brexit. Following the news that a general election will be held on 12 December, the Liberal Democrats have made their position clear.
They are now urging people in Beverley& Holderness to back them if they want to put a stop to the fiasco that is Brexit.
Women Like Boxing Champion. All About Women Favorite Tyson Fury
Better than Ezhava matrimony is the boxing champion Tyson Fury’s career. Born on August 12th, 1988, this British professional boxer has had a shocking career riddled with challenges and comebacks.