Health leaders are encouraging pregnant women in Hull to take their first steps to stopping smoking following the release of figures stating almost 21% of pregnant women in the city smoke*.
Smoking during pregnancy not only increases mothers’ risk of cancer and related health issues, but can also have a huge effect on the health of the unborn child, including the child potentially suffering with asthma for life, increased risk of miscarriage and stillbirth or complications at and after birth.
Beverley Town Football Club Veterans threw away two points as they dropped points for the first time this season at home to Drum.
Gaffer Steven Harvey said his side lacked the ‘cutting edge’ up front though despite that felt his side should have won the match and maintained their 100pc record.
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Photos from the Hull Boys Sunday Football League featuring the game between Beverley Whitestar Tigers and Hessle Rangers.
Both sides who compete in the U8s league showed their future positional in a well contested match at the Beverley Leisure Centre.
A motorist who parked their car in the Morrison’s Supermarket is appealing for help to track down the person who trashed their car.
The owner of the vehicle returned to their car after a visit to the Morrison’s store to find what appears to be serious damage caused by another vehicle scraping along its passenger side.
Local team Beverley Whitestar Sharks u16s are through to the semi-finals of the FA People’s Cup after a fantastic Friday night of football hosted by Goals Hull on 24 February.
With a record number of over 40,000 players involved at 150 venues nationwide, including over 6000 teams in 16 separate categories, all of the regional winners across the country will meet at eight national venues later in March.
Beverley Town Football Club made it back to back wins in the Humber Premier League as they brush aside nine man Goole United with a comprehensive 5-0 win at the Victoria Pleasure Ground.
Manager Rich Jagger now hopes that with results going their way they can close the gap between them and the top four in the table.
Beverley RUFC romped to victory hammering Selby 45 – 18 in a match they controlled from start to finish.
Victory means that the Beavers have lost just once in their last eight games as they continue to grow as a side and are emerging as a real force in the league.
A Country Themed night at Armstrongs Social Club raised over £100 which will go towards the club’s charities.
A packed out venue saw people take to the floor and enjoy a night of live music and line dancing.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s fostering team is holding an information event in the Beverley area to encourage more people to consider becoming foster carers.
The council is looking to recruit new foster carers particularly for children aged from five to 15.
Mayor of Beverley Cllr Robert Begnett says that the Annual Town Meeting is a great opportunity for residents of Beverley to raise their issues that are important to them.
Taking place on Tuesday 7 March from 6.30PM at East Riding College Flemingate Campus, residents within the local parish will have their chance to quiz and suggest ideas to local Councillors.
Photos from the Beverley Leisure Centre featuring local side the Beverley Braves who faced Hull All Blacks.
Beverley’s coach Craig Collins should be delighted with his side who showed great heart and courage as they took on a side who had the edge given a age advantage the All Blacks had.
A debut try from Ryan Anson lit up Beverley ARLC first game in the Yorkshire Men’s League 40/20 cup.
A kick downfield by the visitors was fielded by Anson, who went on a run to the line beating countless defenders running from one corner of the pitch to another.
This month will see more family events to accompany the hugely popular Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Treasure House in Beverley running until 22 April, one of the key East Riding events in Hull UK City of Culture 2017, in which East Riding of Yorkshire Council is a Principal Partner.
On Saturday 11 March, the Treasure House will host ‘Crazy Cardboard Critters’ from 10am until 3pm.
Landlord Steve Smith says he would like to thank the locals for their support over recent weeks since he took over a popular Beverley pub, The Royal Standard.
Mr. Smith has run several pubs in the local area over the years was speaking after he confirmed he had ‘fully committed’ to Punch Taverns.
The Queens Head are to add Afternoon Tea to their menu following demand from their customers.
Manager, Claire Martin says that people who regularly come to eat in the Wednesday Market pub have been asking for them to add ‘teas’ to their menu.
A new talk will be held at the Treasure House in Beverley this month entitled ‘Before The Eyes of God’: Hidden Stories of the Medieval Archbishops of York.
On Tuesday 14 March at 6.30pm visit the Treasure House for a fascinating glimpse into medieval Yorkshire life, as our guest speaker explores the registers of the Archbishops of York.
Beverley Racecourse will this Sunday be the place to be for couples who are planning their wedding as they host their first Wedding Fair.
Organisers of the event say that the event will showcase some on the many local companies they work with in the wedding industry while promoting their venue.