Hull has been named as a ‘star performer’ in the Yorkshire and the Humber Region in the latest report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) about Unlocking Regional Growth.
The report looks at regional productivity differences, why they exist and what more businesses and local and national government can do to tackle it and encourage regional growth.
Preparations for the 2017 season for the blue and golds are now well and truly underway.
Beverley ARLC has just held its Annual General Meeting and has announced some re-structuring. Pat Howdle will assume a new roll as Director of Rugby
Taxi marshals will once again be on the streets of two East Yorkshire towns making sure Christmas and New Year party-goers get home safely.
For the sixth consecutive year, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s licensing team will be providing marshals on taxi ranks in Bridlington and Beverley on key dates during the holiday season.
Children at Cherry Burton Pre-school marked the imminent end of autumn this week by welcoming local author Valerie L Pate in to read from her book, Millie Loves the Autumn.
Learning about the seasons is a key part of the work at this innovative Pre-school, and this special reading by successful children’s author Valerie made the experience very special indeed.
Festive gifts, food and entertainment will be on offer when Beverley holds its annual Christmas Eve market.
The market, on Saturday 24 December, will be open from 9am and 4pm and will give shoppers a last-minute chance to buy presents and produce for the holidays.
East Riding Libraries are offering rip-roaring storytime and activity sessions in the run-up to Christmas, centred around the children’s book, ‘Rudey’s Windy Christmas’ by Helen Baugh.
Rudey has eaten too many sprouts and the explosive effect is smelt all around the world as Santa delivers presents on Christmas Eve.
The Hull Music Service has been chosen as one of only three massed ensembles to perform at the Music for Youth Proms in November 2017 at the Royal Albert Hall.
This prestigious event on 15 November 2017 is a great opportunity to perform the piece ‘Tell the World,’ and showcase the city’s many talented young musicians during the city’s year as the UK City of Cultu
Photos from Beverley Minster where Beverley High School held their annual Christmas Concert.
There was standing room only in the Minster as students performed a number of songs and also gave readings.
Portfolio Holders at Hull City Council have said a Government decision to allow Councils to raise tax by three per cent in 2017 and 2018 is inherently unfair.
Cllr Hale, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance, and Cllr Lunn, Portfolio Holder for Public Health and Adult Social Care, have said that, while additional funding is desperately needed for adult social care
Tightening the purse strings during times of economic downturn is nothing new.
Throughout the ages, people have always tried to cut down their spending when the going gets tough, especially at Christmas, when people feel it the hardest.
A Christmas fair held at a Beverley day centre raised £2,500 to go towards funding extra activities and days out for those adults who attend the facility.
The annual event, which was held at Millers Day Centre, on Mill Lane, was well supported by those who attend the day centre
Years ago, certain safety and comfort features would have featured on a few luxury cars, however they are now becoming more mainstream, which is great news for motorists.
From ways to keep warm when on the road, to features to help drivers ‘get a grip’, local retailer Evans Halshaw, Beverley, has compiled a list of the top winter-friendly features from Vauxhall
The Polar Express from popular children’s Christmas film of the same name has steamed into an East Riding learning resource centre thanks to the efforts of staff and students there.
A replica of the train from the animated film has been crafted out of wood by students at Worklink Cottingham as part of their preparations for the festive period.
Local bus company East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS) has announced its Christmas bus schedules for this year, and has revealed it will be giving the gift of half price travel to its passengers over the festive period.
The company’s Twelve Days of Christmas campaign will offer everyone half price weekly tickets over the festive season, as a Christmas gift to passengers.
East Riding Leisure Beverley has introduced the STA (Swimming Teachers’ Association) International Learn to Swim Programme throughout its swimming lessons programme, from baby and preschool swimming sessions through to platinum awards for advanced swimming and junior lifeguard courses.
The new programme will be fun and exciting, and will help children and young people progress through levels and achieve, by virtue of their success tracker and Health and Wellbeing books.
Photos from the boxing held at St Mary’s College in Hull from the contest between Louis Claridge and Yaddollah Ghasemi.
Louis Claridge won the contest on points as the 20 year old from Hull made in two wins in two as a professional.
The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Bransholme Health Centre will now open from 9am – 10pm, seven days a week, with immediate effect.
People in Hull are able to access the MIU for treatment of injuries which require immediate treatment, but which are not serious enough to attend Accident and Emergency (A&E), such as; cuts and wounds, sprains and strains, stings, bites and burns.
Photos from the Keldmarsh Primary School Nativity Play which saw pupils perform in front of their friends and family who were invited into the school.
Stunning costumes, great acting skills and some wonderful song produced a lovely festive afternoon for all involved.