East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging residents to attend a Help for Households community event in Withernsea on Wednesday 25 September. The event will offer practical support and expert advice to help local people save money and stay warm this autumn and winter.
The event will be held at Withernsea Leisure Centre, on Wednesday 25 September, from 10am-3pm. There is no booking required to attend, and there will be free tea and coffee available.
A woman from Goole has been ordered to pay a total of £1,123.28 for fly-tipping, following proceedings at Hull Magistrates’ Court.
Natasha Ferguson, of Heber Street, Goole, was found guilty of abandoning waste in a back alley between Heber Street and Kingston Street, Goole.
Planning the perfect UK road trip needs some planning regarding routes, costs, and logistics, especially given recent changes in transport infrastructure and pricing. With proper preparation, you can create memorable journeys whilst managing expenses and avoiding common pitfalls that can derail even the best-laid plans.
Pawnbroking is a profession that’s shrouded in myth, thanks largely to depictions of it in fiction. When pawnbrokers appear in television or film, they tend to be a vehicle for the plot to move forward – the profession involves high-value assets, of course, and so characters are often motivated to descend upon it.
A Beverley woman has been sentenced after admitting to fraudulently claiming benefits totalling £33,162 over a period of several years.
Freedom brings to the City of Hull a celebration of Art, Music, Dance, Circus and Community.
The wait is over, the Freedom Festival 2025 programme is now live! From 28–31 August, Hull’s streets, squares, and marina will once again come alive with an extraordinary mix of world-class circus, unique music, daring performances, thought-provoking installations, and joyful community experiences.
Thanks to government funding, Bridlington North Library is set for a major transformation, including a complete ground floor refurbishment and the addition of an innovative junior sensory room.
With £250,000 funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Libraries Improvement Fund as well as additional council funding, the project will transform Bridlington North Library. This is following the successful reopening of Bridlington Central Library this summer which also benefitted from the funding.
Beverley Theatre Company (BTC) are pleased to announce that their next production will be a brand new play telling the story of Jack the Ripper and his victims. Written by BTC members Anthony Musgrave and Nev Slater, who wrote the very well-received version of Dracula that sold-out at ERT in 2023, the storyline is a mixture of fact and fiction, giving the victims of Jack the Ripper a voice and telling us their perspective on events.
There’s plenty to do across the East Riding in September including over 100 free Heritage Open Days taking place between Friday, 12 and Sunday, 21 September.
The Beverley and District Civic Society has produced a 44 page programme including venues and events in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole, Hornsea, Howden and Swanland plus other villages in the East Riding, such as Aike, Bishop Burton, Etton, Holme on Spalding Moor, Pocklington, Rudston, Skirlaugh, Whitgift.
The zoo team at Sewerby Hall and Gardens are delighted to announce that a name has been chosen for the new, female Humboldt penguin chick.
Following a lively public vote which took place on Sewerby Hall and Gardens’ social media, the name Pebble took the lead and has been chosen as the winning name.
Hymers College is celebrating its best ever year of GCSE results, with students excelling across all subject areas.
Outstanding results across the board reflect the hard work, determination and supportive ethos of the independent Hull school.
Bishop Burton College has announced its formal membership of The Chartered Institution for Further Education, recognising the college’s long-standing commitment to excellence in vocational and technical education.
The Chartered Institution for Further Education is the only body to award chartered status to the most distinguished further education providers in the UK.
East Riding Leisure Haltemprice will have a gym refurbishment next month and feature brand new gym kit and equipment.
The area will also be deep cleaned, decorated, and electrical works will all be taking place during the 13 day closure.
A large road improvement scheme, to improve the C35 between White Thorn Farm and Smeaton Road, is set to commence. The £345,000 project, undertaken by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s network surfacing team, will start on Monday 1 September. The works will run for up to 3 weeks between 8am and 5pm.
The emergence of new charging stations for electric vehicles is considered a key factor in the growing popularity of electric cars. Expanding the network of charging stations not only makes life easier for electric vehicle owners, but also encourages more people to buy environmentally friendly vehicles, which has a positive impact on air quality and the environment as a whole.
East Yorkshire is preparing to expand its network of charging stations. For local residents, this means less hassle with route planning and more confidence behind the wheel. Easy access to fast charging points will make electric vehicles more practical to use, reducing dependence on traditional fuel. The development of infrastructure should be the impetus that was missing for electric vehicles to gradually become a common sight on the roads of East Yorkshire.
Excitement is building in Beverley as local residents prepare to welcome Regents, a revolutionary new hair cutting and styling concept set to open its doors in Autumn 2025.
Founded by renowned hair stylist Max Nicholson, Regents is designed to cater to those who want to maintain a polished, salon-fresh look with unprecedented ease.
Beverley will be bathed in music and candlelight this October as “Candlelit Beatles” comes to Beverley Minster on Friday 24th October.
Led by Yorkshire’s own Alistair Griffin and accompanied by the Ebor string quartet, the concert brings a fresh, soulful take on the greatest hits of The Beatles — from Hey Jude, Let It Be, Eleanor Rigby, and more. Performed by candlelight in the beautiful Beverley Minster, this unique tribute promises a moving and nostalgic experience for music lovers of all ages.
Beverley Art Gallery is inviting regional artists to submit their work for the 24th Annual Open Art Exhibition, a celebration of creativity and talent.
Submissions will be judged by esteemed guest selectors invited by the gallery, more information about this year’s selectors will be shared soon.