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Beverley’s Father & Son Team Confirm TT 2018 Presence

February 9, 2018February 9, 2018Comments Off

Fastest Sidecar newcomers of 2017, the father and son team of Gary Gibson/Daryl Gibson are confirmed to return this May to the Mountain Course, as they aim to build upon their impressive performances from last years TT Races.

Last June saw the Beverley based duo deservedly chalk up, the lead three wheeling newcomers crown, following series of impressive performances within the Sure Sidecar races, which saw them record 21st and 15th place finishes, along the way lapping at over the 104.5 mph mark.

Fly-Tipper Fined After Dumping Rubbish On Long Lane In Beverley

February 9, 2018February 9, 2018Comments Off

A Hull man who advertised his illegal waste services on Facebook has been ordered to pay a total of £2,794.44 after admitting fly-tipping in Beverley.

Rubbish including tables, metal cages, car seats, cardboard boxes, a gas bottle and other household items were found dumped at the side of the road in Long Lane, Beverley, in March 2017.

Step Gently Into Sunday With Light Classical Music And The Best Of Jazz

February 9, 2018February 9, 2018Comments Off

The Stage4Beverley festival taking place at the East Riding Theatre in Beverley certainly knows how to swing the moods over its five days of music.

On its final day it will be gently easing its audience into the day with a concert of Light Classical Music before winding up the tempo with one of Jazz’s finest female singers, Claire Martin and finishing the weekend off with a blast of gypsy folk’n’roll with Holy Moly and the Crackers.

Singing Lawyers’ Fundraising Total Tops £1,000 As Locals Support CD

February 9, 2018February 9, 2018Comments Off

A group of singing legal eagles who last year decided to pool their untapped musical talents and make a charity CD have so far raised over £1,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

The team from Hull and Beverley-based James Legal Solicitors are the driving force behind the project.

Crime Commissioner ‘Pleased’ After Panel Support Tax Increase

February 9, 2018Comments Off

Police and Crime Commissioner Keith Hunter says he is pleased after his proposals of a 6.4pc increase on council tax were approved by Humberside Police and Crime Panel.

Humberside Police and Crime Panel voted unanimously in favour of an increase that will see Band D properties needing to find an additional 23p power week from their household budget.

HULL : New Act Announced For Back To Ours

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018Comments Off

Acclaimed musician Carl Barât – who rocked Hull Ice Arena last September with The Libertines – is returning to the city next week as part of Back To Ours festival.

Hull UK City of Culture 2017 has announced that Carl Barât will be playing North Point Shopping Centre in Bransholme next Saturday (16 February), hot on the heels of Reverend and The Makers the night before.

Case For Relocating Police Station Isn’t Immediately Clear Says Cllr

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018Comments Off

Cllr Denis Healy who represents residents in the Beverley St Mary’s Ward says the case for relocating the police station is not immediately clear to him.

His comments come after the local Labour Party in Beverley put forward their idea to move the Police Station in Beverley from New Walk to the former site of St Nicholas School.

Figham House Pull Out All The Stops To Mark Eunice Spavin’s 100th Birthday

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018Comments Off

Staff at Figham House in Beverley have pulled out all the stops as they hosted a party to mark the 100th birthday of resident Eunice Lillian Spavin.

Eunice, who was born on 8 February 1918 was joined by her family and friends to celebrate her 100th birthday with very special party that included a special guest, Cllr Anne Willis, the Mayor of Beverley.

Lads Have Every Incentive To Progress In Cup Says Rich Jagger

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018Comments Off

Beverley Town Football Club boss Rich Jagger says his side are looking forward to their game this weekend as they look to book their place in the semi final of the cup.

Town who have in recent weeks began to click as a team will face Hessle Rangers, a side that turned Town over earlier in the season.

All Options Are On The Table Over Future Of Beverley Police Station

February 8, 2018Comments Off

Police and Crime Commissioner Keith Hunter says that the future of Beverley Police Station is a situation they have been looking into for a long time.

Mr. Hunter who met with fellow Labour Party members in Beverley was made aware of the former site at St Nicholas School as a possible new location.

Struggling Retail Giant Debenhams To Axe Hundreds of Jobs

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018Comments Off

Debenhams, the struggling retail giant are to axe 320 jobs across the UK as they look to make savings following bad Christmas trading figures.

Debenhams, who operate a store in Beverley at the out of town retail park, Flemingate, say they will try to redeploy staff where possible in their business.

Academy Match Gives Lee Stevens Opportunity To Shine

February 8, 2018February 8, 2018Comments Off

The blue golds now out of the Challenge Cup will switch their attention to the depth of the squad as they continue their preparation for the new season.

With the squad in mind the club have arranged a friendly for their Academy side against Skirlaugh Bulls this Saturday at the Beverley Leisure Centre in a 2PM kick off.

Humber Day At The Beverley Treasure House

February 8, 2018February 7, 2018Comments Off

Visit the Treasure House in Beverley on Saturday, 10 February to hear historical tales with storyteller Frances Kelly and to find out more about the history of the Humber.

Frances Kelly has put together a unique set of stories for the event that have been inspired by some of the fascinating histories of the Humber Estuary region.

Catch All The Action At The Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championships

February 8, 2018February 7, 2018Comments Off

The 25th Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championships will take place this weekend, from Friday, 9 to Sunday, 11 February, with hundreds of anglers from the UK and from abroad taking part.

With an estimated prize fund of £35,000, demand for tickets has been high. Many have already bought in advance, but people can still buys tickets on the day from the event HQ at Sand le Mere Holiday Village.

New Service Aims To Conquer Mental Health Taboo And Get People Back To Work

February 8, 2018February 7, 2018Comments Off

Two former NHS managers have joined forces to set up a new company designed to help people with even the most severe mental health conditions return to work.

Working for Health’s new programme ‘The Work Place’ has just been officially launched. The event was held at the University of Hull’s Enterprise Centre, which is providing them with cost effective office space, equipment and networking support as an incubator business.

Woolly Zoo Uncages Crafty Animals At Hull History Centre

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018Comments Off

One of Hull’s most exotic historical attractions has been recreated – entirely from wool.

In 1861, the city’s hugely popular Spring Bank Zoological Gardens, which featured an impressive collection of animals including elephants, lions, tigers and polar bears, closed to the public.

Art Masterpiece Created At Hull KR By Community Street Artists

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018Comments Off

Just days after Banksy’s artwork on a permanently raised Hull bridge brought widespread media attention to the city, one of the UK’s leading street artist duos has created a stunning mural of the city’s heritage and history at another significant landmark.

Unbeknown to most, the Nomad Clan – an internationally-acclaimed street-art muralist duo who create their work with spray paints, have spent the past week creating a homage to the history and heritage of East Hull – at the home of Hull Kingston Rovers.

Val Wood Signing New Paperback A Mother’s Choice In Beverley

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018Comments Off

At a time when abuse scandals and in-equality hit the headlines, acclaimed author Val Wood is releasing her paperback, A Mother’s Choice.

The book tackles hard-hitting issues including poverty and rape in 19th Century Hull and Val will be signing copies at WH Smith Books in Beverley on Saturday, Feb 10 at 11AM.

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