Anyone who’s seen Tom Cruise’s film Minority Report will be familiar with the futuristic predictions it makes for a world characterised by boundless technological possibility.
Strange to say, then, that one Hull company is working with the giants of international gaming and software development to turn some of what it foresaw into reality.
There are still some tickets available for a rare opportunity to see two world class orchestras joining forces at Bridlington Spa this month.
Manchester Camerata and Sinfonia Viva will be getting together for a New Year’s concert with a difference – the orchestral extravaganza will be performed at Bridlington Spa on Sunday, 28 January, at 2pm.
Visitors are enjoying the current exhibition at the Treasure House in Beverley, called Humber Estuary: Changing Views. “A great mix of social and geographical history and art” “brings back memories” and “captures the spirit of the Humber” are just a few comments that visitors have made.
Hull Central Library users can learn how to make better use of e-books and audiobooks at a demonstration of digital publications.
A representative from Borrowbox, one of the library’s digital resource providers, will be at the library in Albion Street, Hull, on Wednesday 17 January from 1pm to 3pm to demonstrate how to easily access the online services on tablets and other electronic devices.
On a fine, dry day Hullensians kicked off and immediately mounted an attack down the left flank. This was thwarted by some sound defending by Beverley but they were unable to make much headway into the Hullensians half initially and play was mostly concentrated on the Beverley 22.
On 7 minutes Hullensians were awarded a penalty which was successfully converted to give them a 3-0 lead. Despite the two sides looking to be pretty evenly matched, Beverley were unable to gain much possession and Hullensians were proving to be very good at retaining the ball. Eventually after 20 minutes, another successful penalty saw Hullensians take a 6-0 lead.
Hull actress Kirsty Averton plays a prominent and central role in an episode of new Saturday night BBC1 drama, Hard Sun, by Neil Cross, the creator of Luther.
This is the latest of a string of screen successes for the London-based actress, who was born and grew up in East Hull and Willerby and attended Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College.
Fans of the Harry Potter series can dust off their wands or take a trip down Diagon Alley to get a new one!
East Riding Libraries, in conjunction with Bloomsbury Children’s Books, are delighted to announce that the most magical night of the year, Harry Potter Book Night is returning to Beverley on Thursday 1 February from 6PM till 7PM.
While many people were enjoying the Christmas break and bringing in the New Year the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Lifeline and Responder Service were handling thousands of calls from its most vulnerable customers.
Between Christmas Eve, on Sunday 24 December 2017 and Tuesday 2 January 2018, staff at the Lifeline Control Centre, in Driffield dealt with a total of 9,241 incoming and outgoing calls.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s countryside access team has launched its Countryside Events 2018 programme that includes walks starting in Beverley.
From rambles and themed walks (including photography, navigation, bushcraft, geocaching and orienteering) to wildlife watching events; from Kids Go Wild events to workshops, conservation days and natural craft workshops – the programme includes something for everybody with an interest in the outdoors. The programme also links to the council’s Active Coast initiative this year.
Beverley Town Football Club remain fourth in the Humber Premier League after they were held 1 -1 at home against high flyers Reckitts AFC.
Richard Medcalf opened the scoring for the visitors before his goal was cancelled out by Towns skipper Nathan White who scored a screamer mid way through the first half.
Beverley RUFC Under 15s travelled to West Yorkshire West Yorkshire to face Moortown, puting in another solid performance to come away with a good strong victory.
Beverley were on the front foot from the first whistle and some excellent interlinking ensured the visitors got their match off to god start.
The blue and golds have announced three pre-season friendlies ahead of their 2018 campaign in National Conference Division 3.
First of these will the toughest and will be against Premier Division outfit Myton Warriors. The Hull outfit will visit the Beverley Leisure Centre on 20 January.
Beverley Town Football Club return to action this weekend as they face high flyers Reckitts AFC in the Humber Premier League.
Town boss Rich Jagger says his side will go into the match full of confidence as they look to extend their winning run to three games that has seen them score nine times and conceded just once.
Hull’s first four-star hotel has been revealed as the venue for one of the most prestigious events in the Hull and East Riding calendar – the gala dinner for this year’s regional tourism awards, the REYTAs.
The DoubleTree by Hilton in Ferensway is preparing to roll out the red carpet for the awards night on Thursday March 15 for what will be the new hotel’s biggest event to date.
Many of the gallery favourites will return to Ferens Art Gallery following the hugely popular Turner Prize 2017 exhibition, which was attended by over 116,000 visitors.
In order to reinstate its permanent collection the Ferens Art Gallery will temporarily close between Monday 22 and Friday 26 January 2018.
Snap Steakhouse hosted a party ahead of opening to the public which saw friends and local business owners turn out to support the newest restaurant in Beverley.
Snap, which is a Yorkshire themed steakhouse will open its doors to the public on Friday 12 January and will offer a limited but high quality menu.
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has made his debut at the Despatch Box following his appointment as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for International Trade.
Mr Stuart will play a key role in directing UK trade policy across the world in his new role as a Minister at one of the newest government departments in Westminster.
A LibDem Councillor in Beverley says he has no choice but to support a council tax increase in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Cllr Denis Healy says while in principle he does not agree with 5.99pc increase he says the local authority have no choice if they wish to stay solvent.