As the highly-anticipated 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship kicks off, Hull-based vehicle branding service Brandfixx is backing one young rider all the way, after announcing an exciting new sponsorship deal.

Wow! Said The Owl Inspires New East Riding Museums Webpage
East Riding Museums has launched a new webpage packed with fun activities inspired by Tim Hopgood’s story, ‘Wow! Said the Owl’.
The activities – designed especially for under-fives. They include videos of the story being read, step-by-step tutorials, and information about the little wooden owl that made it all possible.

Plans To Improve Public Transport Across Hull Revealed
Plans to improve public transport across the city are being developed.
Hull City Council and its partners including bus companies Stagecoach and East Yorkshire have agreed to commit to developing a bus service improvement plan for the whole city.

Centre For Precision Agriculture At Bishop Burton College Opened By MP
An important milestone in Bishop Burton College’s development was marked last week by the launch of its new Centre for Precision Agriculture, which was officially opened by Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness.

Murder And Forgiveness In Beverley – 7 Short Films Unveil The Sanctuary Story
Seven short films commissioned by Beverley Minster’s Sanctuary Project form the main feature of a night of local films at Humber Film Community in Hull’s Old Town next Wednesday, 30 June , and Weds, 7 July.

Contemporary Art Installation At Sewerby Hall And Gardens Launched
Sewerby Hall and Gardens is proud to launch its newest contemporary art installation by artist Juliette Losq.
The commission is part of the East Riding Visual Art Uplift, a commitment to showcasing and integrating contemporary art into the region.

Yorkshire Wolds Proposed For Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty By Natural England
Natural England is today announcing that the Yorkshire Wolds is to be considered for status as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Securing this designation would allow the area to benefit from greater protections, so that more of England’s beautiful landscapes are safeguarded for future generations.

Blue and Golds Hit The Road As They Face Dudley Hill
The Blue and Golds will return to action this weekend after a fortnight’s lay-off.
They will travel to Bradford to play Dudley Hill in a cross-division fixture. It will be the longest trip in this Covid-effected regionalised format kicking off at 2.30 PM on Saturday.

Brick Wonders Coming To Beverley Art Gallery This Summer
East Riding Museums are delighted to announce that the ‘Brick Wonders’ exhibition, curated by artist Warren Elsmore, will be coming to Beverley Art Gallery from Saturday, 3 July to Saturday, 2 October, 2021.

East Yorkshire Poultry Business Invests In Training Hub As Labour Shortage Bites
As the national labour shortage threatens to impact on supplies of meat and poultry, Soanes Poultry has invested in a training facility at its Middleton on the Wolds factory.
The training hub is one element in a series of initiatives to recruit and retain employees and is run in partnership with Hull-based recruitment specialist, Sutton Recruitment.

Businesses Leading The Way To Promote Literacy By Backing The Big Malarkey
Children and their families from across the region are celebrating the return this week of a festival that encourages curiosity, learning and creativity by promoting reading for pleasure.
The Big Malarkey took a Covid-enforced break during 2020 but is now beginning a new chapter at East Park with a week of activities dedicated to schools in the city, followed by a weekend of events that are open to the public.

Let’s Talk About Sex(Uality)
Happy Pride month to you all! – this is how the conversation starts between Pippa, Josh and Aaliyah, three young people from Hull.
Drawing from their experiences, they have created a podcast to provide an eye-opening insight into how being a part of the LGBTQ+ community may contribute to mental health issues, whilst highlighting some important messages and where young people can get support.

Sculpture At Art Gallery Celebrates The History Of Beverley Shipyard
The team at Beverley Art Gallery has welcomed a new sculpture – ‘Vera’, by Hannah Honeywill.
The work is part of the gallery’s Contemporary Arts Uplift funding from Arts Council England.

Bus Company Unveils New Flexible Tickets For Summer Travellers
Bus company East Yorkshire has launched a new ticket that’s ideal for part-time workers or those mixing home and office working.
The new Flexi20 tickets, which are available on the East Yorkshire Buses app, give bus users a bundle of 20-day tickets, which they can activate as and when they need them.

Hull Ice Skating Community Reassured Over £1.45 Hull Arena Refurb
Hull City Council has met with representatives of the city’s ice skating community to reassure them a £1.45 revamp of the Hull Arena is on schedule.
The council is working closely with ice hockey clubs, figure skating groups, and other customers, as well as with the English Ice Hockey Association, to try to minimise the effects on fixtures and other commitments at the arena.

Daisy Appeal Hopes For Fundraising Boost After Starring Role In Humber Business Week Film
The charity behind a campaign to raise £8.5 million to provide a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital is hoping for a big response from corporate and community supporters after taking a starring role in the recent Humber Business Week.

MP To Celebrate The Great British Spring Clean With Local Primary School
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, is due to visit Cherry Burton Primary School on Friday 25 June to celebrate ‘the Great British Spring Clean’, started by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

National Highways & Transport Survey – A Voice For Your Residents
Local people are being asked for their views on East Riding of Yorkshire Council highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities.
The answers will be compared with the views of other members of the public across England and Scotland, thanks to the National Highways and Transport Public Satisfaction survey.