Young imaginations have been brought vividly to life in Beverley, as pupils at Keldmarsh Primary School showcased their creativity in a colourful Easter competition supported by national housebuilder Ashberry Homes.
The initiative saw Ashberry Homes donate art equipment to the school, inspiring children across all year groups to design their very own “Easter Fun World” set somewhere in Beverley.
A pioneering new partnership is set to transform how older residents across the region get connected, combining cutting-edge broadband rollout with hands-on community support.
Telecoms provider Quickline has joined forces with Age UK in what is believed to be one of the first initiatives of its kind in the country—training engineers to better support older customers both in their homes and beyond.
The Humber Forest has celebrated the planting of its millionth tree at a special ceremony in West Park, Goole, underscoring the town’s commitment to environmental sustainability as part of its 200th anniversary celebrations. The event saw attendance from local dignitaries, including Goole Councillors Anne Handley and Nick Coultish, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Mr. Jim Dick, OBE, and Goole Town Mayor James Coopers.
A woman from Bridlington has been prosecuted after waste belonging to her was found fly-tipped in the town.
Rubbish owned by Emily Scurrah of Bessingby Gate, Bridlington, was discovered dumped on land in Gypsey Road in May 2023.
A project to improve roads and drainage in the village of Everthorpe, near South Cave, is due to start next week.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to invest £500,000 to upgrade High Road and Low Road in the village, with the scheme scheduled to begin on Tuesday 7 April.
A leading regional law firm has made a bold move to strengthen its presence in Lincoln, marking another milestone in its rapid growth strategy.
Wilkin Chapman Rollits has officially acquired Nottingham-based Legal Recoveries and Collections Ltd (LRC), in a deal completed on April 1—exactly one year after the landmark merger between Wilkin Chapman LLP and Rollits LLP.
A major boost for shoppers and visitors is on the way in Driffield, as a brand-new free car park prepares to open—marking a key step in the town’s ongoing regeneration.
The new facility, located on Exchange Street, will officially open on Wednesday, April 8, delivering 100 parking spaces on the site of the town’s former cattle market—land that has stood unused for more than two decades.
Residents in Bridlington and South East Holderness are being urged to help shape the future of their communities as part of a major regeneration initiative worth nearly £40 million.
The Government-backed Pride in Place Programme, announced in September 2025, will provide up to £19.6 million each to two areas: Bridlington West and Withernsea East & Patrington. The funding aims to support long-term regeneration and investment driven by local priorities.
Tesco’s Community Grants scheme, which has supported more than 74,000 groups across the UK with over £127 million since 2016, continues to make a significant impact in Beverley. The Beverley Tesco store alone has seen 120 local projects benefit from over £210,000 in grants, supporting schools, charities, and community groups.
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.