A first aid instructor at East Riding of Yorkshire Council is asking for help to raise money in order to buy medical kits so he can teach the people of Soweto basic first aid skills.
Rocky Clark, who is one of the instructors based at East Riding Leisure Haltemprice, has set up the charity Helping Them to Help Themselves – Friends of Soweto, following a visit to the South African township earlier this year.
New York rockers Sunflower Bean are performing at a sold-out gig in Hull later this month, but maybe at a venue you didn’t expect?
The psychedelic post-punk band will be performing at Hull Central Library on Monday 27 August in between appearances at some of the UK and Europe’s biggest summer music festivals.
Humberside Police say a man has been arrested by detectives investigating reports a bogus Post Office worker conned elderly East Yorkshire residents into handing over their bank cards before stealing them.
The 39-year-old man was arrested yesterday on suspicion of theft and fraud by misrepresentation in connection with the incident. He has since been released pending further enquiries.
There was a stark contrast between last Saturday and Sunday for Beverley Town Cricket Club.
Saturday saw a win for the 3rd XI and three winning draws while Sunday brought Hunters Cup final defeat for the 1st XI and a second loss of the season for the 5th XI.
Acklams Coaches in Beverley will take over a service previously operated by EYMS next month taking on a village bus service will increasing it from three days a week to five days per week.
Acklams Coaches , which is a local family run business will take on the 504 service, which carries passengers between Bempton, Buckton and Bridlington, will be run by Acklams Coaches from Monday 3 September.
Cherub Nurseries in Beverley have recently celebrated their annual leavers party with all their Pre-school children.
This special occasion allows the school leavers to enjoy a last farewell from staff and the friends that they have grown up with over the last few years.
Beverley Town travelled to Hull to take on defending champions Chalk lane in a game between two sides that should be pushing for honours this season.
The first 20 minutes were competitive, with both sides looking to get a foothold in the game early on. Town created a couple of good chances after good work down the right by Joe Norton.
Beverley Racecourse has revealed plans for a new grandstand – the largest single investment in the history of the venue.
The racecourse has submitted an application to East Riding of Yorkshire Council for full planning permission for the £4.8m development which will provide an enhanced customer experience and additional hospitality opportunities for racegoers.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 411 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way in Beverley.
This issue features photos from Beverley Races Ladies Day which saw over 10,000 race goers enjoy a fantastic time at the Westwood course.
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart has welcomed the initiative of three Beverley High School pupils, Jazmin Young, Amelia Sparks and Libby Marshall, who are participating in the annual Police Lifestyle challenge.
The girls are holding a fashion show in Beverley. The free event will be held at Beverley Minster Parish Hall this coming Tuesday 21st August 2018, from 2:00 pm until 4:30 pm.
A driver training course which allows 10-year olds to get behind the wheel has launched in East Yorkshire for the first time.
Young Driver, which provides driving lessons for 10-17 year olds, is running events at The Defence School of Transport in Leconfield. The scheme will be taking over the school’s driver training area on select weekend dates across the year.
The World Barge Pulling Championships will take place on Beverley Beck at 11AM on Sunday the 23 September.
Organised by the Beverley Barge Preservation Society in association with Teamac, we strive to build on the success of previous years.
Students across the East Riding are celebrating some outstanding A-level results, with early indications suggesting that schools and academies have seen increases in the average grade achieved.
The A-level league tables which will be published by the Government in January 2019 will include both attainment and progress measures for A-level and for other level 3 technical and vocational qualifications.
Ladies Day at Beverley Racecourse brought 12,000 to Beverley boosting the local economy with race goers spending thousands in the town centre.
A signature event, Ladies Day has been a fixture of the East Yorkshire ‘social calendar’ for 27 years bringing people to Beverley and into the town for a night of food and drink.
Beverley Town Football Club boss Rich Jagger says his side are going into the new Humber Premier League season with optimism.
Jagger and his side will get the new season underway this weekend with a tricky fixture against the current champions Chalk Lane.
Armstrongs Social Club will be holding an open day this coming Saturday as they look to give people an opportunity to see what they can provide as a venue.
Taking place on Saturday 18 August from 1PM to 3.30PM entry to the club is free of charge.
Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has written to Beverley High School’s teachers and students to wish them luck for their November production of Much Ado About Nothing.
Graham was made aware of the production by the Shakespeare Schools Foundation who informed him of the excellent work they do to promote the Bard’s plays.
Photos from Beverley Racecourse who hosted their annual Ladies Day event at the Westwood Course.
Thousands of people attended Beverley Races on what was a fantastic afternoon that was also blessed with great weather.