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.
Despite the transfer window recently closing just a few days ago, the rumour mill never stops churning. With ever-increasing money coming into the Premier League through TV rights and sponsorship’s, there is no surprise that the English top-flight teams spend more than their foreign counterparts in Europe’s other big leagues.
Below we will be taking a look at some of the January transfer window’s biggest deals (involving Premier League clubs) and some of the rumours that have been surfacing.
More than 519,000 people have visited Ferens Art Gallery in 2017, as Hull celebrated being UK City of Culture and has been hailed the most successful year in its 90 year history. This is an increase of 309 per cent compared to 2014.
Since reopening on 14 January 2017 after a £5.2m major refurbishment, the gallery, operated by Hull Culture and Leisure, has hosted an array of critically acclaimed exhibitions including the world’s most prestigious contemporary art awards the Turner Prize.
Big Beverley Pancake Race is now looking for teams who want show off their flipping and tossing skills for what will a new and exciting event to be staged in the town.
Beverley Town Council along with the Rotary Club of Beverley have joined forces to bring the new flipping event, The Big Beverley Pancake Race to the town this coming February.
Thrillseekers will have the chance to roll back the years and conquer the world’s biggest fun-run – featuring HUGE obstacles – when it comes to the region for the first time in 2018.
Gung-Ho! Seriously Fun 5k will take adults, and kids, back to the days of Total Wipeout, Fun House and It’s A Knockout as they clamber over and through giant inflatables.
Beverley Town Council remain divided and have made no firm decision with regard to their interest in pursuing acquisition of the old building vacated by St Nicholas Primary School.
At the first full council meeting of 2018, cllrs discussed the idea of the Town Council taking on the site though it was agreed further clarification with regard to the status of the site from East Riding of Yorkshire Council was needed before they could move forward.
HU17 Magazine Issue 380 is out and available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.
This week’s issue features a selection of content including a round out of the weekend sporting action featuring Beverley RUFC, Beverley Town and AFC Walkington.
This Yorkshire Shield competition semi final eventually took place today on the third time of asking at Mallorie Park, Ripon, following two cancellations due to dangerous frozen pitches and a two week Christmas break. The home side played the heavy conditions better and deservedly won 17 – 7.
Opening this Friday on 12 January, Snap Steakhouse is the all new Yorkshire themed Steakhouse that is promising ‘a reight good feed’ at a price that will not break the bank.
Owner Jason Rowe says his move from a smokehouse to causal dining steakhouse will add something new to the town as they look o specialise in steak.
Beverley RUFC Under 15s returned to action with a solid victory against local rivals Pocklington at Beaver Park.
Boosted by the return of long term injured players of Sam Acaster and Tom Barnard they put in a solid performance to overcome an improved Pocklington team.
Beverley RUFC formidable home form remains in place after they saw off Old Rishworthians winning 31-25 at Beaver Park.
Beverley who are still in with a shout of promotion needed to dig deep against a side who physically were far bigger than them but did just that to secure the result.
AFC Walkington boss Richard Twigger says he was really disappointed in his sides performance after they slumped to a 6-2 home defeat against South Cave United.
His side, who have not kicked a ball in six weeks found themselves on the wrong end of a drumming from United who arrived at Broadgates with just two wins all season.
Beverley Town Football Club got 2018 off to the perfect start as they beat Sculcoates Amateurs 7-1 in the Humber Premier League to move fourth in the table.
Ahead of the game Town boss Rich Jagger said his side needed to hit the ground running after the winter break, something they done in some style.
Travel consultant Karl Douglas has outlined why all inclusive holidays for families can offer the perfect solution for their summer holidays.
While going all inclusive does not only offer great value it does not have to mean missing out on exploring the local culture.