Humberside Police in Beverley are appealing for information following the theft of a pedal cycle which occurred on Sunday 12 June 2011. The cycle, which was left unlocked inside the main front entrance doors of Tesco, Morton Lane, Beverley, was taken between 1420hrs and 1500hrs whilst its owner was shopping inside the store. The pedal cycle is described as a purple coloured GT BMX with one white coloured handle grip…
Have you ever completed a shop, only to find your picture posted by the police in the local news the following week under the heading ‘Wanted for Theft’? That’s exactly what happened to Ellie Neves in May, this year. Ellie explained; “I was actually in the doctor’s surgery when I received the text from a friend, informing me in no other words than ‘Mate, you’re wanted in the paper for…
Humberside Police searching for a missing 62 year old Pocklington man, found the body of a man in woodland north of Kilnwick Percy during the evening of Friday 17th June. The body has sadly been formally identified as that of missing man David Huitson. Mr Huitson, of Springfield Road in Pocklington, was reported missing to police at approximately 1900hrs on Monday 13 June when he left the address to go…
Elderly residents on Duesbury Close, Beverley, will not have to suffer dangerous conditions this winter. Beverley Town Council have placed a new salt bin on Duesbury Close after town councillors agreed to provide extra salt bins for residents following last winter’s bitter conditions. St Mary’s East Ward councillor David Elvidge said it was important that the more vulnerable members of his ward received this help. He told HU17.net: “I suggested…
Residents facing crippling fuel bills to heat their homes and provide them with hot water can have confidence that they are getting the correct measurements of fuel that they have paid for as East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Trading Standards Service launches its new fuel initiative. Over the past year the cost of nearly all forms of energy having risen by an average of 15 per cent and in a…
This great photograph was taken this week by Beverley man Matt Douse. His shot, taken looking westwards at dusk towards Walkington, was taken on Tuesday during a rare lunar eclipse.
It won’t have escaped your notice that Beverley Folk Festival starts today Friday. (June 17 – 19) But you may not know that if you travel to the event by train you can get 10% off festival tickets for next year. This money-saving offer forms part of an agreement with Northern Rail in support of the festival policy of promoting issues of sustainability and the environment. All you have to…
East Riding of Yorkshire Council today turned down a planning application submitted by B&K Universal, based in the village of Grimston, who were seeking planning permission to redevelop its facilities. There was a heavy police presence in Beverley today, although the protesters who had gathered outside County Hall to protest against testing on animals caused no problems. Inside County Hall concerns were raised relating to the impact the redevelopment would…
Issue: – Shop Lifting – Beverley Town Centre I am glad to say that the challenges set of the team in relation to shop theft problems within Beverley has been taken on with gusto and enquiries are currently ongoing into a number of offences. For residents of Beverley they may well have seen pictures being publicised in the local newspapers and on the internet site HU17.net of persons that Beverley…
Issue: Anti Social Behaviour – Swinemoor Estate There have been a few incidents across the estate, the busiest street, being Wilberforce Crescent with 3 calls for service over the behaviour of young children. There have also been some noise complaints down Schofield Avenue and a couple of incidents on Wellington Road and Sample Avenue. We continue to patrol these areas and have done so on push bikes as well as…
Cricketer Ian Goforth came face-to-face with his sugary double this week. A HU17.net reader was recently in need of inspiration when making a cricket-themed cake for a client. And after flicking through a copy of HU17.net, inspiration came in the shape of Beverley Town CC 3rd XI keeper Ian celebrating a caught behind in a recent game at the Norwood Recreation Ground. A game Ian kindly agreed to pose with…
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has called on the Humber Bridge Board to hold off any increase in tolls until the Government’s Humber Bridge Review is completed in the autumn. He welcomed today’s news that Transport Minister Norman Baker and Economic Secretary to the Treasury Justine Greening have launched the second phase of the review. Graham, who is working closely with colleagues from all parties and both sides of…
First Hull Trains’ passengers are set to enjoy an enhanced travel experience as train managers and hospitality staff have earned new qualifications in customer service. A total of 60 employees were enrolled on a customer service qualification delivered by East Riding College, resulting in an outstanding 98 per cent success rate. Mike Strickland, training coordinator at the College said: “The College has enjoyed a good working relationship with First Hull…
Humberside Police from the East Riding are appealing for information in connection with a burglary that happened at an address on Loefield Road, Beverley between 2100hrs on Monday 13 June and 0630hrs on Tuesday 14 June. Thieves have entered the property via an insecure door and stolen a set of vehicle keys. They have the stolen a Champagne coloured Ford Mondeo from the driveway of the address. Police are appealing…
Beverley Car & Cycles owner Lee Frost presented Beverley Armed Forces Day chairman David Elvidge with a BMX this week. The bike is one of many gratefully-received donations from business people and private individuals which will be raffled for the SSAFA Forces East Yorkshire charity on Armed Forces day on Sunday 3 July. David, East Riding councillor for Minster and Woodmansey ward, is busy putting the finishing touches to the…
HU17.net Magazine issue 47, featuring pictures from the following events around Beverley: * Connor O’Hara Shaves It All Off For Charity * Janie’s Journey * Rachel Anfield’s Baby Shower Party * Karen Holmes 50th @ Armstrongs Social Club * Beverley Races * Out & About: The Durham Ox * Beverley Town Cricket Club 2nds & 4ths * Intrepid Six Take On Long Walk For Two Charities The magazine is available…
1. Priority Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime – Poaching Farm Watch continues to be an integral part of our fight against Rural Crime. Please report any suspicious vehicles or activity to Farm Watch and the Police. Should you require any further information about Farm Watch; Please contact your Community Policing Team; Tel 01964 530320 A small pocket size Aide memoir card has been produced, “KEEP YOUR FARM SAFE”….
Beverley Minster is making sure it can serve a world-wide congregation with a new, interactive website. Designed by local (Woodmansey) firm WebOrchard, which is based in one of the parishes connected with the Minster, the new website is intended to make it easy for everyone to find out the nuts and bolts of life in the church as well as communicate with staff and clergy. Beverley Minster vicar Rev. Jeremy…