The opening game of the 25/26 season at Beaver Park the home of Beverley RUFC was a thriller, played out to the death, literally the last kick of the game, the visitors Yarnbury RUFC stealing back the spoils in what was a great afternoon at Beaver Park. Although the result didn’t quite go the way of the Beavers, the atmosphere, weather and rugby meant everyone left satisfied they’d had a great day out.
Bridlington Beach 5km and Fun Run this September
Bridlington South Beach welcomes back the 5km and Fun Run on Sunday, 14 September.
Registration is still open for anyone who would like to sign up.
Diamond wedding celebration at Cottingham care home
A couple with almost six decades of memories together have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary at Overton House care home in Cottingham.
Barbara and Samuel (Sam) Swallow marked 60 years since their wedding day on 30 August 1965, when they married at St Charles RC Church. The pair first met as teenagers at a summer fair held at Newland Orphanage and have been inseparable ever since.
She is Still Walking Home: Women’s safety tackled by theatre company
When the York-based theatre company, Next Door But One last took their production of She Was Walking Home on tour, The Office for National Statistics (ONS) had just released data on how safe people feel in different public settings.
National Archives accreditation for Hull History Centre
Hull History Centre has once again been awarded Archive Service Accreditation by The National Archives.
The award is the UK quality standard in recognising good performance in all areas of archive service delivery, and shows that Hull History Centre has met national standards in the care of its unique collections.
Hessle Business is Raising Funds for Local NHS Charity with a Forfeit-Filled Marathon
Hessle-based digital marketing agency, Eyeweb, has announced their plan to tackle a walking marathon from Brough to Hornsea to raise funds for local charity NHS Health Stars.
The walk will take place in one day on Friday, 26 September 2025, covering 26.2 miles of Hull and the East Yorkshire countryside.
Hull and East Yorkshire local nature photography competition to return
The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Partnership, in collaboration with East Riding Libraries, is once again running its popular Nature Photography Competition for 2025.
Building on the success of last year’s contest, which drew over 100 entries, this year’s competition invites photographers and nature enthusiasts to showcase their talent and passion.
East Riding of Yorkshire council launches consultation on planning obligations guidance
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is inviting comments on a draft supplementary planning document (SPD) on planning obligations. The consultation will be open from Monday 8 September until 11.59 on Monday 20 October.
Supplementary planning documents provide more detailed advice and guidance on the application of policies in a Local Plan. This draft SPD will complement the policies in the East Riding Local Plan Update, which was adopted in April 2025.
Over £500,000 secured to boost business growth in the East Riding
Invest East Yorkshire’s Business Support Services team has secured more than £500,000 of government funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), to support local businesses with a range of grants.
Grants of up to £50,000 are available to support business growth projects. Funding can be used for capital investment such as new equipment or machinery, farm diversification, the creation of new tourism accommodation, and carbon reduction projects including solar energy.
Campaign launched locally to reduce medicine waste
A new campaign has been launched across Humber and North Yorkshire to reduce medicine waste – and encourage people to only order the repeat prescriptions they need.
The campaign, Only Order What You Need, highlights the cost of unused medicines to the local NHS, as well as safety concerns and the environmental impact of medicine waste.
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British Open Darts to celebrate its Golden Jubilee at Bridlington Spa this September
The British Open celebrates its Golden Jubilee at the Bridlington Spa, which has been the home of the championships for the last 21 years. The event is once again held in conjunction with the Tri-Nations Darts Organisation.
This event reaches a significant milestone as the longest-running darts championship in the world which started back in 1973. Over the years, it has featured the majority of the sport’s icons, and this year, the competition promises to be exciting as the elite players battle to become the “Golden Champion”.
East Yorkshire residents warned of bogus Winter Fuel Payment texts
East Riding of Yorkshire Council Trading Standards Services is advising residents to beware of a Winter Fuel Payment scam, where fraudsters target vulnerable pensioners with details of a bogus and unnecessary application process.
Pensioners are targeted by a text message inviting them to make an application to claim the Winter Fuel Payment. The text contains a link to a fake website with an application form that requests personal information, including bank details.
Financial advice drop-in event to be held in Withernsea
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.
Goole woman fined £1,123 for fly-tipping pile of black bags
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.
How to organise the best UK trip
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.
Myths and Misconceptions About Pawnbroking: Separating Fact from Fiction
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.
East Riding resident sentenced for benefit fraud
A Beverley woman has been sentenced after admitting to fraudulently claiming benefits totalling £33,162 over a period of several years.