Graham Stuart Welcomes Progress On Protecting Patient Dignity

March 5, 2013

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, welcomed new figures that show mixed sex wards have finally been eradicated in East Yorkshire. Since November 2010 the Government has been naming, shaming and fining hospitals if patients are placed in mixed-sex accommodation and across the country the number of patients being placed in mixed sex accommodation has fallen by 97 per cent. Graham commented, “Under the Labour Government we were promised…

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What Your Office Space Says About You

November 20, 2012

Businesses looking for a venue in which to set up their venture are often overwhelmed by the choice of accommodation available, and yet finding the right location for your company could make or break your business.

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Minster Garth Guest House

August 11, 2012

Minster Garth Guest House is a beautiful Georgian house, situated next to Beverley Minster, overlooking a delightful green pasture. Legend has it that in medieval times, Saint John of Beverley, the Archbishop of York had a residence there – either a Monastery or a Manor House.

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Two For One Mini Cruise Deals With P&O Ferries

October 18, 2011

Beverley has a lot to offer its residents including historical landmarks, fine-dining a great town centre and the wonderful Westwood but sometimes, as great as the town is, you need to get away and now is a great time to take a break as P&O Ferries’ 2for1 mini cruise offer started this month which means that readers of HU17.net can travel to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Bruges or further afield on the…

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Wanted: Volunteer Trainee Guide Dog Boarders

October 14, 2011

From experience, there are some dogs in their final 10-12 weeks of training, who may benefit from a home environment rather than a kennel environment. Although kennels is a more consistent and routine environment, we do need to provide the right accommodation for the individual dog which will enhance their performance as a future guide dog. With the dog relaxed and confident, we are able to make a better match…

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A Show of Sheep

July 14, 2011

As we look at it today, the countryside of East Yorkshire is generally a patchwork of fields, containing a variety of crops, from oilseed rape to potatoes.  It appears as a timeless scene, depicting the practice of farming that has gone on here for centuries.  Although it’s true that East Yorkshire has long been a rural economy, the county has actually changed more than we imagine. A rare book, dating…

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Body Found That of Missing Man David Huitson

June 18, 2011

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…

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Final Family Plot at the Work

April 19, 2011

Time is running out for Beverley buyers wanting to purchase a new family home at Barratt Yorkshire East’s fastest selling development, The Worx, as only one three bedroom property remains. Buyers seeking a superb and spacious home for the family to enjoy are urged to visit The Worx before it’s too late. The last fabulous Hambleton offers excellent, spacious living accommodation well presented to meet the demands of busy family…

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Ofsted Report Highlights Outstanding Leadership and Exceptional Student Progress

March 30, 2011

East Riding College is celebrating following the endorsement of the high quality of its provision given by the education watchdog, Ofsted Students at the College make “exceptional progress” as a result of “outstanding leadership and management”, according to the inspection report made by Ofsted following their visit to the College last month. The report also highlighted the students’ “excellent” employability skills, “outstanding guidance and support” and the “outstanding financial management…

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