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Paul Whymant ‘Overwhelmed’ By Support Received

May 7, 2017May 7, 2017Comments Off

Hotelier Paul Whymant has been overwhelmed by the support received during the first week of his two-month poetry and cycling challenge, during which he will pedal more than 1,500 miles and visit 35 cancer hospitals and centres all around the UK.

Paul, chairman of the family-owned Tickton Grange Hotel, near Beverley, was diagnosed with bladder cancer five years ago, aged 60. Now, after years of treatment, he is cancer free and determined to give something back to those who helped him through what he describes as “a journey through a tunnel”.

N.U.R.S.E. Join MP To Visit Latest Sites To Install Defibrillators

May 7, 2017May 7, 20171 Comment

A local Charity and MP Graham Stuart have been out to see the latest defibrillators to be installed in the area thanks to their joint efforts.

N.U.R.S.E. who helps fund the project joined the MP as they visited locations in Beverley, Cherry Burton and Lund who have all recently installed defibrillators.

British Heart Foundation Win Charity Of The Month Competition

May 7, 2017May 7, 20171 Comment

The Beverley Building Society has named their Charity of the Month for April, which was voted for by their members who visited the branch.

It was confirmed that the British Heart Foundation, who operates a store on Toll Gavel in the centre Beverley, who were the winners and received a generous donation of £250.

Hull UK City Of Culture Wins Major Property Award

May 7, 2017Comments Off

Hull has claimed a major accolade at this year’s Yorkshire Property Awards.

The Game Changer Award, sponsored by Barclays, looks at projects that have had a material effect on the surrounding environment and local market, and it is where Hull’s title as UK City of Culture 2017 captured the attention of judges.

MP Graham Stuart Says He Is Honoured To Be Resected

MP Graham Stuart Says He Is Honoured To Be Reselected

May 6, 2017May 8, 2017Comments Off

MP Graham Stuart says he is honoured after he confirmed he was reselected to represent the Conservative Party in June’s General Election.

Mr. Stuart who enjoys a commanding majority is the odds on favourite to retain his seat for the third time and looking to represent Beverley & Holderness for the fourth time.

Denis Healy Supports Tax Increase To Help Save The NHS

May 6, 2017Comments Off

The Liberal Democrats have announced they would plug funding gaps for the NHS and social care by putting a penny on income tax, in their first major manifesto commitment of the election campaign.

They claim the increase in tax would raise an additional £56m for the East Riding, with £44m for the NHS and £12m for social care each year.

Goodness Gracious Me – It’s A Phal From Grace For Beverley’s Curry Lovers

May 5, 2017May 6, 2017Comments Off

A popular Indian restaurant in Beverley has closed its doors blaming ‘the staff crisis’ in the industry as the reason they have had to shut up shop.

Dine Bangla, on Wednesday Market joins a string of curry houses throughout the UK that have found operating in the UK more difficult as they face increased challenges in recruiting people.

St Mary’s Court – Giving People A Reason To Visit Beverley

May 5, 2017May 5, 2017Comments Off

Since Beverley got its own out of town multi million pound retail park it would be easy to forget the things that actually make Beverley a unique and attractive place to visitors.

St Mary’s Court, located in the stunning North Bar Within is one of those places and remains the only place that offers an indoor shopping experience in the historic town.

Organisers Are Brewing Up A Treat At The 2017 Beverley Folk Festival

May 5, 2017May 5, 2017Comments Off

Beverley Folk Festival and Hull’s Atom Brewery are raising a toast to their new partnership that will see the event re-brand a number of their venues within the event.

Chairman of the Bevelrey Folk Festival, Matt Snowden says he was looking forward to working with Atom at this years festival.

Beverley Racecourse Team Up With Challenge Cup Winners

May 5, 2017Comments Off

Beverley Racecourse has teamed up with rugby league club Hull FC for a week-long series of fun activities featuring an afternoon of racing and a big match at the KCOM stadium.

While the grown-ups enjoy an exciting afternoon of racing on Wednesday, May 31, younger fans can meet the squad, take a selfie with the Challenge Cup and try for a prize in Hull FC’s popular “Boot It” kicking competition.

Bridlington Recognised As A National Beach Volleyball Hub

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017Comments Off

Bridlington South Beach has been granted FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) status and recognised as a national hub for GoSpike Beach Volleyball by Volleyball England.

In the past 12 months, over 3500 people have been engaged in organised and informal Beach Volleyball, and the success of events such as the Bridlington Beach Open and Volleyball England Beach Tour have shown Bridlington to be a showcase beach to host major events.

Where’s Me Jumper? Bridlington Central Library Celebrates The Gansey

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017Comments Off

For those people who have seen the Gansey Girl on Bridlington harbour, but would like to know more about the fascinating history behind ganseys, there will be a chance at to find out all about it at Bridlington Central Library on 23 May.

Their real name is ‘Guernsey’, but they have always been referred to as ‘ganseys’ in Britain. The gansey came into being as a garment for fishermen who required a warm, hard wearing, yet comfortable item of clothing that would resist the sea spray.

Waste Management Team Nominated For National Recycling Award

May 4, 2017May 4, 20172 Comments

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s waste management team has been shortlisted for a prestigious National Recycling Award.

Handling the collection and recycling of residents’ household rubbish, the 200 strong team have earned a nomination for Team of the Year in the public/third sector category at the annual awards.

Highgate Dental Practise Bid Farewell To Colleagues With Decades Of Service

Highgate Dental Practice Bid Farewell To Colleagues With Decades Of Service

May 4, 2017Comments Off

Highgate Dental Practice bid farewell to a few colleagues who between them have spent over forty years working at the practice.

Paula Burke, their associate dentist and Peggy the receptionist enjoyed a joint retirement party at the practice.

Six Drug Warrants Executed During Operation Windsor

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017Comments Off

Last week in Hull we launched Operation Windsor in response to Heroin use in the city, with six Misuse of Drug act warrants being executed at properties in the city, resulting in Heroin being seized, four people being charged with drug offences and two further people released under investigation while enquiries continue.

The operation is a new initiative to divert Heroin users into support, deter them from crime that funds their habit and targeting enforcement activity on the organised crime groups.

Hull Trains Recognised For Outstanding Service And Dedication Of Its’ Team

May 4, 2017May 3, 2017Comments Off

Hull Trains, the UK’s Rail Operator of the Year, has been awarded a further three awards at the multi-national BeFirst awards in Manchester.

The awards celebrate the ‘best of the best’ and recognise individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to the business and its customers.

Enjoy The Full ABBA Experience As Gimme ABBA Come To Beverley

May 4, 2017May 3, 2017Comments Off

ABBA fans will have a chance to rekindle their love for the music when top tribute band, Gimmie ABBA perform in Beverley at the Parkway Cinema.

ABBA a group from Sweden won the Eurovision Song Contest in the 1970s and went on to become one of the most successful groups commercially with their brand of popular music.

Holderness Woman Prosecuted A Second Time For Dog Microchipping Offences

May 4, 2017May 3, 2017Comments Off

A Holderness woman must now pay over £1,500 after being prosecuted for a second time for failing to update the contact details on her dog’s microchip, which costs just £16.

Lorna Caddy, 38, of Main Street, Great Hatfield, failed to appear at Beverley Magistrates on Wednesday, 26 April where she was facing a charge under the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, which came into force in April last year.

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