Local MP Emma Hardy says she is utterly appalled and what teachers are telling with regard to school funding.
The MP for Hull West and Hessle comments come following a survey which detailed the funding crisis within our schools.
Art Fund Help Ferens Art Gallery Acquire Painting Of Local Artist
Ferens Art Gallery has acquired a painting by one of the region’s most celebrated artists with a generous grant from Art Fund.
The stunning triptych – a canvas in three parts – is called, Portrait of a Woman, and was recently displayed at the gallery as part of the exhibition, Ian McKeever: Paintings 1992-2017.
Troubled Retailer Debenhams On Brink Of Administration
Shares in the high street giant Debenhams have been suspended as the company drifts towards going into administration.
Debenhams, who trade in Beverley at the Flemingate Retail Park have been under increasing financial pressure for some months.
Pension Reforms Welcomed By MP And Union Officials
MP Graham Stuart and union officials have welcomed pension reforms which they say will benefit postal workers.
Mr Stuart says that the brand-new pension scheme, Collective Defined Contribution will also give people better returns and long protection. His views are also echoed by CWU representatives.
Bishop Burton College To Host Festival of Youth Equine Event
Bishop Burton College has been selected as the venue for a highly prestigious equestrian event featuring some of the finest young talents in the country.
British Eventing has chosen the college, near Beverley, to stage its ‘Festival of Youth’ for five years, starting in July 2020.
Beverley End Winless Away Record As They Draw With Wigan
Beverley ARLFC came close to winning their first away game of the season, only to be pegged back by Wigan St Judes.
As the 40-40 scoreline suggests, attack won the day over the defence in this encounter in Wigan.
Labour Call For ERYC To Put ‘I Before E’ As They Launch Election Campaign
Labour Party members have officially launched their campaign for the 2019 local elections calling for ERYC to put ‘I Before E’.
Over sixty candidates were outside County Hall in Beverley as the party fielding the most candidates in the election made their voices heard.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 439
HU17.net Magazine Issue 439 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way.
This week’s issue features a selection of content that has appeared on the HU17 Web Site.
Frank Henry Mason Talk To Be Held At Treasure House
A Frank Henry Mason Talk will be held in Beverley in May. The Artist who is renowned for his work at capturing nautical scenes is currently featured in a special exhibition.
Famous for his railway poster designs as a commercial artist, Frank Henry Mason championed the northern coasts of Britain. His fine art paintings particularly featured the coast of Yorkshire.
Alliance Steel Racing Reveal Jordan Rushby’s Bike For Superstock 1000
Alliance Steel Racing revealed the bike that their rider Jordan Rushby will be racing on in the upcoming Superstock 1000 Championship.
Rushby from Beverley has been racing since he was nine years old. Now aged 21 he will again be on BMW in the 2019 Superstock 1000 Championship.
Liberal Democrats Target ‘Weak and Wobbly’ Tories
Liberal Democrats certainly have the Weak and Wobbly Tories firmly in their sights. With the local elections just weeks away candidate lists reveal the true extent of their onslaught.
Sources with the Liberal Democrats say that they are fully committed to the election campaign while confident they can oust a number of Conservatives.
Labour Say They Are Expecting Gains In East Riding Elections
Following the recent surge in Labour Party membership, East Riding Labour Party will be fielding 61 candidates. The party will have candidates across all 26 wards in the elections to County Hall on May 2nd.
Families will be at the heart of the campaign when East Riding Labour launches its assault on Tory-held seats at County Hall.
One Man, One Vote – Ian Gow Targets Seat On Beverley Town Council
A resident in the town for 50 years and an unquestionable commitment to the community Ian Gow is looking for Beverley to back him in the local elections.
Mr Gow is hoping that people will cross his box and get him elected onto Beverley Town Council in the May 2 local elections.
Beverley ARLFC Head To Bottom Club Wigan St Judes In NCL
Beverley ARLFC will hit the road in the National Conference League as they travel to the bottom side, St Wigan Judes.
Scott Taylor will be hoping his side can secure what would be their first away win of the season.
Frank Henry Mason Early Works To Go On Display In Beverley
Frank Henry Mason an artist who specialised in works with a nautical theme is to be featured in a new exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery.
Opening on 6 April early work by Frank Henry Mason will be displayed until 8 June. It will feature watercolours of East Coast harbour views.
Blade Found On Football Pitch Prompts Reminder From Local FA
Local football teams are being urged by the East Riding Country FA to inspect pitches. The warning comes after a blade was discovered on a playing surface.
East Riding County FA says the discovery of the blade on the pitch in the East Riding just highlights the need to carry our inspections.
UDO World Championships Fund Raising Golf Event To Be Staged
Dads are stepping up to the mark as they look to raise funds for Base Dance Company in a bid to send their daughters to the UDO World Championships.
Base Dance Company are looking to send the girls to the UDO World Championships in Blackpool which takes place in August.
Fly-Tipping In Hull On Downward Trend But Still Costing The City A Fortune
Fly-tipping incidents in Hull are falling rapidly, according to new figures released by Hull City Council.
Reports of illegally dumped waste made to Hull City Council stood at 5,795 in the past year. This is 368 fewer than the 6,163 in the previous year. While it is 1,932 fewer than the 7,727 in 2016/17.