The Hull Bus Alliance has announced a discounted travel offer to help young people access activities during the Easter break as part of Healthy Holidays Hull.
The initiative follows discussions with the city’s Young People’s Parliament, which brought together transport providers, young leaders, and the city’s young mayor. Concerns were raised about the impact of cost-of-living pressures on young people’s ability to attend events across the city.
East Yorkshire Buses has announced a wide-ranging update to its fares and ticketing structure, aimed at simplifying travel, improving value, and introducing more flexible options for customers.
The changes will come into effect from Sunday 29 March 2026.
Motorists who block yellow box junctions in Hull are set to be slapped with £70 fines as Hull City Council launches a major traffic crackdown.
The blitz will hit drivers using the gridlocked Ferensway route into Hull Paragon Interchange—where one wrong move can bring the city to a standstill.
Beverley could soon be Britain’s next big cultural hotspot – but local MP Graham Stuart is calling on residents to make sure the town’s voice is heard.
As conversations around climate change continue to grow, so too does interest in the jobs and skills needed to protect the environment. Across the UK, sustainability is no longer a niche concern. It is shaping how industries operate and creating new career opportunities in the process.
One company seeing this shift first-hand is Stonbury, a water and environmental sustainability specialist that works nationwide to help protect communities, infrastructure and natural systems from the effects of climate change. While its head office is based in Bedford, Stonbury also has an operational presence in Beverley, reflecting the increasingly distributed nature of green careers.
Most working weeks run on routine. Emails arrive, attachments open, and reports move from draft to sent without much thought. People rely on steady systems so they can focus on clients, customers, and deadlines rather than troubleshooting.
Disruption often starts with something small. A document will not load. A saved file suddenly looks unreadable. An attachment bounces back just before submission. Minutes pass while you try again, then try something else. Gradually, that small issue begins to affect the rest of the day.
The cost of heating a home is only going up. In an era of increasing environmental awareness, most UK families are aiming for better sustainability. Did you know that the insulation in your home plays an important role?
Insulation creates a thermal barrier between your living space and the elements, and in turn, achieves so much more than just keeping you warm. It can significantly improve your home’s credentials and keep you much more comfortable too.
Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Jonathan Evison has a statutory responsibility to set the policing precept each year and as part of that process must seek the views of residents on police funding.
Around 65% of police funding comes from central Government and the rest is raised through a portion of your Council Tax known as the Policing Precept. The Government made its police funding announcement on 18 December 2025.
As the New Year approaches, thousands across Yorkshire and the Humber are planning fresh starts and healthier habits. If quitting smoking is on your list of resolutions, you’re not alone—and new data from University College London (UCL) shows there are more reasons than ever to make 2026 the year you quit for good.
February sees the return of the ever popular Stage4Beverley winter music festival which has become a major event in the town’s calendar offering music, comedy, and spoken word events as well as a dance for those with plenty of energy to expel.
For more informal events at prices where at some “Pay What you Can” is an option there are Workshops, the Horizon Stage for young emerging musicians, and finishing off the Friday and Saturday evenings with a Late Night Festival Club.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Chairman’s Awards.
The Chairman’s Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals, businesses, and projects that have made a significant impact on our community.
Works will begin in 2026 to progress Hull City Council’s Solar PV Phase 1 project after entering into contract with Sewell Construction Ltd.
A total of 12 public sector buildings will be subject to the installation of rooftop solar panels.
There’s always something going on and something to do in the town of Beverley. We’ve got the major annual events like Beverley Pride, which held its biggest and boldest event ever in 2025, and the largest one-day Christmas market in the UK, as well as the always-reliable venues that continue to offer locals a day or night of fun.
On Wednesday 17 December local developers Wayne Low and Richmond Properties pleaded guilty at Beverley Magistrates Court, to causing or permitting the wilful damage of a sycamore tree and unauthorised felling of a pear tree. Both trees were located in Etton Conservation Area.
A pear tree was completely removed, and a sycamore tree had damaging works undertaken to it which reduced its amenity value and negatively impacted upon the conservation area.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council successfully secured a closure order on 139 South Back Lane in Bridlington, on Tuesday 16 December, at Beverley Magistrates Court.
This property had been causing issues in the community for some time, with alleged links to organised crime groups using this property as a base for dealing drugs.
Residents are being warned of a parking charge text scam, where they are informed of bogus parking charges, encouraging them to pay immediately.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council does not send text messages about parking fines, and the texts are fraudulent.
Following the resounding success of its debut earlier this year, ColliderFest is set to return to Hull city centre from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 March 2026, promising an even more dynamic celebration of science, creativity, and culture.
Organised by the University of Hull and Hull City Council, in partnership with Hull Museums and The Deep, ColliderFest is a four-day STEAM festival exploring the vibrant intersections of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths. The festival will once again transform Hull’s city centre into a playground of ideas, innovation, and imagination.
Victims of domestic abuse in the East Riding are being encouraged to seek advice and support during the Christmas period, when cases of domestic abuse tend to rise.
Residents who feel concerned for their own or someone else’s safety during the Christmas period are encouraged to reach out to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership (DVAP).