Jackson Live in Concert has to be the most accurate and exciting tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres, and it’s coming to the East Riding.
Presented by Sweeney Entertainments, this concert show is in its eight year of touring and sees long-time fan and hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs.
The Museum Quarter Gardens and the Hull & East Riding Museum will be transformed into a prehistoric world, complete with a whole host of characters from the region’s ancient past on Saturday 22 July.
From the Stone Age to the Roman Invasion, our region was the home to a rich and diverse range of peoples and cultures whom shaped the landscape of East Yorkshire and left behind many fascinating and intriguing objects, artefacts and treasures which are now homed at the Hull & East Riding Museum.
Longcroft Sixth Form pupil, Holly Bentham, has been selected to be part of Team England competing at this year’s Youth Commonwealth Games.
The games are being held in Nassau, The Bahamas, commencing on the 18 July and concluding 5 days later on the 23 July and cover a multitude of sports including athletics, swimming, rugby 7s, tennis, beach volleyball along with Holly’s chosen sport of judo.
One of Britain’s greatest Olympians has told students at an East Yorkshire college to grasp the opportunities ahead of them and fulfill their potential.
Former rower Sir Steve Redgrave CBE, who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games, said students at Bishop Burton College have been given the perfect platform to pursue their dreams.
Voluntary and community groups across the East Riding are being invited to apply for grants from a new fund that has been launched to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour issues.
The East Riding Crime Reduction Fund has been established by the East Riding Community Safety Partnership, thanks to almost £100,000 funding provided by the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner.
McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd and WM Morrison Supermarkets have submitted plans for a Drive Thru Restaurant on the edge of Beverley.
The application which was made in June was validated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council just days ago meaning people could soon no longer need to travel to the nearest store.
A pilot scheme which will see taxis in the East Riding fitted with CCTV cameras to protect both drivers and passengers has been launched.
The scheme has been introduced by licensing officers at East Riding of Yorkshire Council and so far, 61 taxis have been fitted with small CCTV cameras within the vehicles, including on dashboards and rear view windscreens.
Talent Scout will once again attempt to defy his advancing years when he bids for a fifth victory at Beverley on Saturday.
The 11-year-old gelding is now in the twilight of his career but he looked as good as ever at the popular East Yorkshire circuit on June 27.
Photos from the Longcroft School Sixth Form Prom that was held at The Deep in Hull.
Students who have spent many years together finally completed their time at Longcroft School as the Class of 2017 signed off their school days in style.
An East Yorkshire college has been named the finest in the country at a prestigious national awards ceremony.
Bishop Burton College, near Beverley, has been named ‘Outstanding College of the Year’ at the BTEC Awards 2017.
Greatfield in Hull will take centre stage this month with a string of fantastic exhibitions and events celebrating the Hull estate’s 60th birthday.
Greatfield’s month in the spotlight begins this week with Creative Aspirations – an exciting exhibition of art and craft work designed and created by the students of Aspire Academy.
The blue and golds will head off into the Pennine hills this Saturday to take on YML premier league leaders Siddal Academy.
The task is a tough one but spirits are high in the camp if a little battle scarred followings last weekends heated encounter with Bentley.
Beverley apprentice Liam Wardell has been named the best apprentice in the Yorkshire & Trent Region for the 2017 Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) Master Builder Awards.
As part of the Master Builder Awards the FMB carries out a nationwide search to find the building industry’s best apprentices.
The Potting Shed in Beverley has a smashing offer which means you won’t miss a shot – and you can enjoy pitchers of Pimms while you cheer on your favourite player, whether it’s reigning champion Andy Murray or comeback legends Federer and Nadal.
The bar on Flemingate had a huge 3.5m x 1.5mscreen installed in its gardens in May so now customers can make the most of the summer weather and see every serve and volley from SW19.
Children at Busy Bees Nursery in Beverley had a special guest, Olympic Gold Medalist Dame Dr Katherine Grainger PhD attend for their sports day.
Dame Dr Katherine Grainger PhD sporting pedigree is of the highest order and is the first British lady to win medals at five consecutive Olympic games.
Beverley’s James Westmoreland competed in round five of the British Superbike Championship (BSB) at Snetterton in Norfolk on board the Gearlink Kawasaki ZX-10R.
Westmoreland started from seventeenth place on the grid after setting a qualification time of 1min 48.7secs.
Oak Cottage in the grounds of Sewerby Hall and Gardens has been awarded the prestigious ‘Customer’s Choice’ award by cottages.com
The award reflects the fact that the cottage consistently received a score of 9.5 or above for the ‘overall’ rating in the cottages.com customer satisfaction feedback survey over the last 12 months. That figure puts the cottage into the top 12% of all cottages.com properties.
Photos from the Beverley High School and Beverley Grammar School Joint Sixth Prom.
Students from the class of 2017 celebrated their finishing their year with prom held at Lazaat’s.