Hull City Council has been awarded £15m of National Lottery money to help secure Hull’s future as a major UK tourist destination.
Building on its success as UK City of Culture 2017, this historic maritime city will reclaim and share every element of its past by developing three important sites: the Maritime Museum; the Dock Office Chambers and the North End Shipyard; and two historic vessels, the Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship.
Giovanni Pernice & Luba Mushtuk, from Strictly Come Dancing, star in ‘il ballo è vita’ at Bridlington Spa on Thursday 29 June.
Joined by professional dancers from ‘Dancing with the Stars Ireland’, this is not just another ‘An evening with….’ show, but a wonderful evening including a story set in a Sicilian Caffè/Bar.
East Riding Leisure are reminding residents that they are running their ‘Shape up for Summer’ offer again in 2017, with three months’ premier membership for just £60, a saving £13 a month.
The offer can be purchased until 31 July and is a Premier membership that provides full unlimited access to all 10 East Riding Leisure Centres.
Miss Hull City will be showing off her strength and support of our Armed Forces at this year’s Beverley Armed Forces Weekend.
Agatha Lawton will be presenting a prize to the winner of the ‘Tug-of-War’ competition at the Defence School of Transport.
A group of lifelong football fans have worked together to ensure their beloved Hull City plays a part in the Hull UK City of Culture 2017 celebrations.
The group are putting the final touches to plans for an exhibition of classic Tigers’ kits, which will go on display from Monday 3 July.
Susan Hopkinson has just started in post as Director of the Burton Constable Foundation which owns and runs Burton Constable Hall, a spectacular Elizabethan architectural gem, set in glorious parkland, just near Hull.
Susan’s responsibility covers the Hall, its extensive collections of fine and decorative art and furniture, and Capability Brown landscape . Susan comes to Burton Constable Hall from Normanby Hall, North Lincolnshire, where she was Museum Manager, then Director for 9 years.
Goole Town now sit bottom of the table after they suffered a third straight defeat at the hands of Beverley Town Cricket Club.
This latest defeat for Goole saw them bowled out for just 94. Beverley’s Jamie Roe returning figures of 6-21 as Beverley secured a simple six wicket win.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 353 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.
Inside this issue there is a good collection of photos from St Mary’s School Sports day, the Classic Car show along with other stories of local interest.
The Humberside Police and Crime Panel have today confirmed the appointment of Lee Freeman as Chief Constable of Humberside Police following a hearing held last Thursday.
Mr Freeman was announced on 30th May as the preferred candidate for Chief Constable by Police and Crime Commissioner Keith Hunter following a selection process, and has been in temporary charge of the Force since that date.
Declan Carroll was narrowly denied a first Royal Ascot winner last Thursday but seeks a degree of solace with two “live chances” at Beverley on Tuesday.
The Malton-based handler was left with mixed emotions at the Royal meeting when talented two-year-old Santry could not quite claw back Sioux Nation in the Norfolk Stakes.
The blue and golds slipped to defeat in this clash of these two local rivals but can be proud of the passion shown in defeat.
An extraordinary set of circumstances left Beverley unable to call on the services of 32 squad members.
Different generations are coming together to share their stories using art.
Young people in the Ings area of Hull have created a graffiti mural which will go on display as part of a creative and memorable pop-up exhibition this weekend.
The most prolific fly-tipper ever caught in the East Riding is now behind bars after being sentenced for a string of offences at Hull Crown Court.
Darran Armishaw, 49, of Whitehaven Avenue, Hull was sentenced at Hull Crown Court on Wednesday, 21 June following a trial for unrelated burglary offences, of which he was found guilty.
The East Riding Libraries team have their magnifying glasses at the ready for ‘Animal Agents’, the Summer Reading Challenge 2017!
Booking is now open and primary school-aged children are encouraged to sign up at their local library to secure their place.
Residents in Woodmansey and Dunswell are up in arms over a planning application to significantly change the use of a new Anaerobic digestion (AD) plant before it’s even built.
AD plants turn waste products into energy and owners of AD plants receive generous subsidies from the Government. AD plants need to be constantly fed waste products to be effective.
A performance of William Shakespeare’s comedy ‘Twelfth Night’ by the Three Inch Fools set in the stunning grounds at Burton Constable Hall.
The Three Inch Fools are a five-strong troupe of actors with all manner of musical instruments, travelling with set, props, costumes and camping gear, performing a highly imaginative and vibrantly musical take on Shakespeare’s plays.
The blue and golds will take on North Hull Knights at the Beverley Leisure Centre this Saturday kick off 2,30pm.
Scott Taylor will have to make do without the services of Sam Coleman, Bobby Howdle and Ryan Watkin who are representing the British Army at the Armed Forces Festival at Crossfields ARLFC, Warrington.
The Potting Shed in Beverley is now offering the very best way to bridge the breakfast-lunch divide: the Bottomless Brunch.
Bottomless Brunch is a new a once-a-month highlight at the Flemingate bar & gardens, giving customers the chance to enjoy their choice from a delicious brunch menu, plus selected drinks on endless refill.