An essential scheme to improve a road between Holmpton and Easington, in Holderness, is due to begin in September.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to invest £250,000 to upgrade Out Newton Road in Out Newton including resurfacing bends, patching parts of the road surface, strengthening its edges and replacing damaged kerbing.
A new road safety scheme is due to be installed in Molescroft, Beverley.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is looking to introduce a road safety scheme on Woodhall Way, Molescroft, by creating a new 20mph zone and laying speed bumps on a 450m length of the road between the junctions of Eden Road and St Leonards Road.
Students at Hymers College are once again celebrating after achieving highly impressive A Level results. Sixth Form students, along with their families and teachers, are marking an exceptional year of academic success – reflecting the school’s continued commitment to high achievement and all-round development. For the first time, Hymers is also celebrating the success of its BTEC students, following the recent introduction of BTEC Sport to its curriculum. Key highlights…
An £86.9m scheme to transform one of the East Riding’s biggest bottleneck junctions is to reach a number of major milestones this month.
The A164 and Jock’s Lodge Improvement Scheme is the single largest construction project ever carried out by East Riding of Yorkshire Council with extensive work on two of the area’s busiest roads – the A164 Hull to Beverley and the A1079 Hull to York roads – just outside Beverley.
Earlier this year, Ancient Egypt rose again, this time in the heart of East Yorkshire. As the newly renovated Champney Treasure House in Beverley opened its doors to visitors, it unveiled its inaugural exhibition — “Resurrecting Ancient Egypt: A Monumental Yorkshire Journey”. It presented a captivating blend of archaeology, architecture, and local history curated by renowned Egyptologist Professor Joann Fletcher.
A group of young musicians from Beverley Grammar School are celebrating after winning the prestigious Battle of the Bands competition for school pupils at Bridlington Spa.
Satin & Smoke – a six-piece group made up of Year 10 pupils – were named winners by the judges on a competitive night of high-quality music, organised by East Riding Music Hub.
Barnardo’s run SEND groups for children and young people in the East Riding, aged 5 to 11 and 12 to 18. Each Saturday, 10 groups run each week across six different locations in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole, Hedon and Market Weighton. The inclusive sessions offer games, arts, crafts, sports, music, drama and fun with friends.
Significant improvement works to enhance accessibility at East Park have been completed, including the reopening on the main park gates on Holderness Road.
East Park now features additional parking spaces, including accessible spaces, a new footpath, new signs and lines for a new road layout with a one-way system and added speed tables.
Bridlington Comic Con is back! The comic con beside the seaside returns once again with a mixture of guests, stalls, props, cosplay and of course comics!
First of all they have Bond Girl and Hammer Horror star, Madeline Smith. Madeline appeared with Horror legends Vincent Price in “Theatre of Blood” and Peter Cushing in “Vampire Lovers” Add to that list of career co-stars: Diana Dors, Frankie Howard, Eric Morcambe, The Two Ronnies and the Carry on Team in Carry on Matron and you have a genuine sparkling gem of British cinema.
Leading not-for-profit care provider HICA Group has announced the promotion of Alan Hutty to Head of Finance. Previously Head of Financial Reporting, Alan steps into the new role with nearly four decades of experience.
The Hull Bus Alliance is encouraging families and groups of friends to travel by bus this August and save money with the launch of a discounted fare.
Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses will be offering the Hull Card Group ticket for just £11, perfect for days out or for those attending the range of events and activities taking place across the city during the summer holidays, including Dino Day and Freedom Festival.
The hugely popular Winter Woodland will return to Sewerby Hall and Gardens this Christmas from Friday, 5 to Tuesday, 23 December.
Now in its fifth year, the magical, outdoor experience is returning with the theme of ‘The Snowman’s Ball’ and is certain to be a hit with families and visitors alike.
A scheme to improve a road in Anlaby is due to begin this month.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is investing £170,000 on an essential road maintenance scheme in Woodland Drive, Anlaby.
Freedom Festival Arts Trust is proud to announce the 2025 festival dates and an exciting offer of indoor performances, alongside developments under the new leadership of Festival Director Phil Hargreaves, who joined the organisation in September 2024. Since taking the helm, Phil has embarked on an extensive programme of listening and learning – gathering feedback from attendees, artists, sponsors, and partners – to enhance the festival’s impact and visitor experience. His work includes research across Europe, visiting innovative shows and performances, as well as garnering connections that elevate Hull’s status as a world-class international festival destination.
This September and October, the Festival of Words will host a selection of best-selling authors who will share their thoughts on their latest work whilst engaging the audience in compelling discussions.
Organised by East Riding Libraries and funded by Arts Council England, the Festival programme has been put together by librarians from the service, based on authors, poets and other creative writers who are popular with library members and customers.
The East Riding County Football Association have obtained White Ribbon accreditation, signing up to the campaign prevent violence against women and girls in the East Riding.
As part of the required governance structure, East Riding County FA produced a new Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, which includes a commitment to behaviours and culture that enables the game to be safe and enjoyable for all who work, play and volunteer within the local football community.
Millers Day Services in Beverley has once again shown its community spirit by collecting over 1000 bras throughout June in support of Hull and East Riding (HER) Breast Friends charity.
HER Breast Friends is a proactive, volunteer-led charity based in Hull, dedicated to supporting individuals affected by breast cancer across Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire, and North East Lincolnshire.
The Leader of Hull City Council has signed off a plan that will see local ward funds, known as ‘Community Initiative Budgets (CIB)’, boosted by Hull City Council.
The budgets are used at the ward level and allow local ward councillors to support projects that benefit the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of the area.