Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, whose constituency is set to include vital energy-generating infrastructure at Saltend Chemicals Park and the Yorkshire Energy Park, has met Energy Minister, Greg Hands, to back plans for a 600-megawatt, low-carbon hydrogen production plant.
Stunning Images Unveiled As Wildlife Photographer Heads This Way In May
The world-renowned exhibition, ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at Sewerby Hall and Gardens on Saturday, 7 May, featuring exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. The exhibition will run until July.
Puffins Galore! In Plea To Property Sector To Help Store Sculptures
The culture crew which was behind the release of dozens of decorative toads and moths onto the streets of Hull and East Yorkshire is appealing for help from commercial property owners and agents as it prepares to unleash a parade of puffins.
Organisers of Puffins Galore! are ready to take delivery of 40 giant models of the much-loved seabirds which will be painted up and then placed at towns and landmarks to create a new sculpture trail across the region.
Man Charged Following String of Burglaries in Beverley & Cottingham
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents in Cottingham and Beverley last week.
Jacob Ashford of Finkle Street, Cottingham has been charged with four counts of burglary.
Japanese Themed Exhibition To Offer More Free Guided Tours
There will be three more guided tours of the popular exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery, ‘Reflections of Japan in East Yorkshire’.
Exhibition curator Helena Cox will be running guided tours and talks about the exhibition on two dates in 2022, accompanied by Jane Irisa, who loaned many of the toys on display.
Encouraging Performance From Blue & Golds Who Defeat The Warriors
This was a very encouraging performance in anticipation of the 2022 season for the Blue and Golds.
A new look Beverley lineup, probably in the final analysis out enthused their higher-ranked opponents to give themselves a pre-season boost. 6 new faces lined up in the 20 man squad and impressed new Head Coach Trevor Penrose.
Will Smith Get Another Winner At Cheltenham Festival?
Yorkshire-based horse racing trainer Sue Smith pulled off a surprise result at Cheltenham Festival in the 2021 iteration of the event.
Vintage Clouds was a 28/1 outsider for the Ultima Handicap Chase, with few in the industry expecting the 11-year-old to compete for a top-three place never mind the victory. However, Vintage Clouds stunned the field with a fine performance to win the race by 11 lengths.
Major Expansion For Business Awards Which Put People First
Businesses across the Humber region have stepped up to give their backing to an awards scheme that focuses on recognising the efforts of employees and which this year will expand to present three events.
The People in Business Awards (PIBA) are accepting nominations now for their trio of celebrations with the Hull & East Yorkshire People in Business Awards back for the third year and now joined by the Northern Lincolnshire People in Business Awards and the Yorkshire Coast People in Business Awards.
Award-Winning Accountants Announce Partnership With Navigation Wealth Management
Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce its new partnership with Navigation Wealth Management.
Navigation Wealth Management, based in Beverley and Wakefield, provide holistic wealth management advice to both personal and business clients based across the UK. 360 say it’s a perfect match, with both firms having a strong track record of putting clients at the heart of everything they do.
Calling All Artists For Puffins Galore!
In 2022 the Puffins are flying south, as 40 artist decorated Puffin sculptures land at coastal towns and attractions from Flamborough to Spurn Point, as well as to inland towns and villages of East Yorkshire.
Puffins Galore! seeks artists with experience in responding to a similar brief and producing artwork that is visually exciting and robust enough for the public domain.
Beverley Men’s Darts League Not Only Recovers But Strengthens
After having to suspend the Darts league when the covid pandemic hit us all and then being forced to abandon the season that was in progress, it was with trepidation that the league was relaunched our league in September 2021.
However, with the support of pub landlords and players alike those behind the league have been able to run a very successful season with players returning to enjoy their Monday and Tuesday nights out.
£896,000 Raised For National Free Will Network Charity Members
Pepperells Solicitors are delighted to announce that they have raised over £896,000 of future income for the National Free Wills Network charity members.
The National Free Wills Network is a collection of charities, ranging from household names to those with a strong regional or local focus. The network provides free Will writing services to the charity’s known supporters.
East Yorkshire Poultry Business Creates New People And Culture Role
A Middleton on the Wolds based family poultry business has created a new role in its senior management team to support its growth.
Soanes Poultry has appointed Nafferton HR specialist, Mandy Lowthorpe as People and Culture Manager.
Cherry Tree Community Association Shortlisted For Award
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, nominated the Beverley Cherry Tree Community Association for the Kids Count Inspiration Awards in October and it has just been announced that they have reached the shortlisted stage for the Community Group Award category.
The aim of the Kids Count Inspiration Awards is to recognise those individuals and organisations that have inspired young people in their communities.
Blue and Golds Take On Myton Warriors In Pre Season Friendly
The Blue and Golds are in action for the first time in 2022 this Saturday when they face Myton Warriors away at in the 2pm kick-off at Marist.
It will be the club’s first pre-season workout ahead of the start of the campaign on 5 March.
Devolution Deal Welcomed By Hull And East Riding Of Yorkshire Councils
The leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Daren Hale and Councillor Jonathan Owen, have welcomed the government’s announcement that they will begin negotiations on a ‘County Deal’ devolution agreement for Hull and the East Riding.
The opportunity for a Hull and East Riding devolution deal was announced as part of the government’s Levelling Up White Paper published today. The deal could unlock a multi-million-pound strategic investment in the region
The Business Day 2022 To Be Headlined By Jo Malone CBE
The organisers of The Business Day have announced that this year’s event will be in-person, taking place on Friday 10 June at Bridlington Spa. The headline speaker will be Jo Malone CBE, Founder & Creative Director of Jo Loves.
The Business Day is an annual networking event tailored to a day of discovery insight, with nearly 700 business leaders coming together for the event that will be again be hosted by Gyles Brandreth.
East Riding Libraries Events To Offer Half-Term Fun
East Riding Libraries will be offering half-term fun this February with Storytime and Bounce and Rhyme Sessions for young visitors.
There will be a chance to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week with special storytime sessions, ‘The Dot’.