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Progress in Reform Proposals for Pre-nuptial Agreements

February 1, 2011

QualitySolicitors Lockings, in Hull and Beverley are witnessing progress in relation to the reform of the controversial pre-nuptial agreement. UK law regarding this agreement has been the cause of debate for many years, as opinion says that it undermines the sanctity of marriage. Paul Kirby, family solicitor from QualitySolicitors Lockings says: “The Law Commission recently published a consultation which seeks the views as to whether couples should be free to…

Flemingate Development:Locals Express Concerns Over Planning Application

February 1, 2011

Developers of the Flemingate site in Beverley have submitted an application to East Riding of Yorkshire Council for change of use for one of the new Units. Andy Maw who runs Crumbs Deli next to the site told HU17.net: “As far as we know food outlets were never part of the original application. When notified of this we quickly raised our concerns.” “The unit in question is just a few…

Neil Bant Stands for St. Marys Ward Elections

February 1, 2011

My name is Neil Bant, I am thirty six, married with two children and have lived in the Beverley area for 19 years. I was educated at Beverley Grammar School, gained my degree in Hull and now work for KC. Athletics is my sport and I am a member of Beverley Athletic Club whom I have represented locally and nationally. I am standing in these local elections because I wish…

Discreet Diner is Charmed by the Siam Star

February 1, 2011

Discreet Diner and two companions headed for the Siam Star restaurant on Lairgate, having heard it had changed hands and had a complete refurbishment. As we approached, we shared grim recollections from many years ago when we had visited this building…which was also a Thai restaurant – but I am delighted to report that this place is nothing like it was under previous ownership. What a delight it is now…

East Riding Has Best Bin Collection Service in UK

February 1, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s bin collections have been voted the best in the country. The council’s kerbside collections of the blue, brown and green bins have just been awarded Best Overall Performer in England by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE). Councillor Stephen Parnaby OBE, leader of the council, said: “Every week our collection teams empty up to a quarter of a million bins across an area of…

More Power to be Given to Teachers Says MP

January 27, 2011

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness welcomed today’s introduction of the Education Bill which aims to raise standards in education, improve international competitiveness, give greater freedoms and protection to teachers and provide free nursery education to disadvantaged two year olds. Graham said: “I support much of what is in the bill. It gives greater powers to teachers and heads, provides them with additional protection from malicious complaints and allows…

East Riding Salons With Health & Safety Awards

January 27, 2011

Business owners and their staff from East Riding salons are celebrating after winning in the hairdressing, beauty and barbering categories at Habia’s National UK Health and Safety Awards in London – for the second year running. To celebrate their achievement representatives from Spirit, Pocklington; Indulgence, Howden; Toffs Barbers, Goole- all 2010/11 winners and Tim’s Hairdressing, Beverley; Joanne Mahoney Salon, Howden; and Totally Faces, Kirkella the UK’s 2009/10 winners, were invited…

Keeping Beverley Free of Litter

January 27, 2011

Beverley will stay looking its best as a campaign keeps litter off the streets of the historic town. Officers from the council’s streetscene team and police community support officers (PCSO’s) will be patrolling areas of Beverley in a bid to discourage and deal with litter offenders. Anyone who commits a litter offence is liable to receive a £75 fixed penalty notice (FPN) which can now also be issued by the…

HU17.net Magazine Issue 28

January 27, 2011

Issue 28 of HU17.net magazine can be purchased from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way Beverley. This week features the following social and sporting events that have happened in Beverley. Alice in Wonderland by Longcroft School Millionaires Casino Night Black & White Ball Night Out: Saturday in The Beaver Humber Colts Vs Inter Beaver Beverley ARLC Beverley Bandits HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…

Beverley Aim to Make 2011 a Blooming Success

January 26, 2011

Members of the public were invited to attend an open day at the Beverley Town Council offices in relation to the Beverley in Bloom Scheme. Beverley has been entered in Yorkshire in Bloom for some time, and for the past two years the town has beaten off competition to win awards. Assistant Town Clerk Helena Watson said: “Beverley has done very well in the Yorkshire in Bloom Awards. “Every year…

Beverley Folk Festival Announces Two of its Headline Acts For 2011

January 26, 2011

Organisers of The Beverley Folk festival are thrilled to announce Barbara Dickson on Saturday and Bellowhead on Sunday as two of the headliners at this year’s festival taking place from 17 – 19 June at Beverley Leisure Complex. Chris Wade, Artistic Director of the festival said “I am delighted that we have been able to book these two bands for this year’s festival. Barbara Dickson and her band reflect the…

KC Transforms Walkington Village From Online ‘Not Spot’ to Broadband Hotspot

January 26, 2011

Local communications provider KC has transformed the online experience of people living in the East Yorkshire village of Walkington by installing ‘fibre to the kerb’ to give residents average broadband connection speeds of around 15Mbps. It’s no secret that across the UK, rural residents are less likely to enjoy high-speed broadband than people living in towns and cities. That’s because an important factor affecting broadband speeds is the distance you…

East Riding College Launches Free Transport Scheme

January 25, 2011

East Riding College is introducing a free transport scheme from September 2011 in a bid to support students who will be affected by the government’s withdrawal of the education maintenance allowance (EMA). More than 70 per cent of the College’s full-time 16 to 18-year-old students currently receive an EMA, which is worth up to £30 a week, and spend much of the allowance of transport to and from the College….

KC Supports Future Olympic Stars

January 25, 2011

Local phone and broadband provider KC has joined forces with SportsAid to support two future Olympians from Hull and the East Riding. Seventeen year old judo champion Holly Harrison from Hull and fifteen year old orienteering star Zachary Field from Beverley have each received £500 from KC to help them with their training and competition costs. SportsAid helps promising young athletes prepare for competitions by matching them with businesses that…

Barratt Hits Sales Target For New Homes in Yorkshire

January 25, 2011

Staff at Barratt Yorkshire East are celebrating after enjoying remarkable sales success in the year just gone, showing that demand for new homes in the area remains strong despite the mixed national picture. The Yorkshire-based housebuilder sold homes worth £30 million in the final six months of the year just ended – hitting its own internal targets. The outcome provides solid evidence that demand in the local housing market remain…

Police Appeal Following Arson – Scaife Close, Beverley

January 24, 2011

Officers from Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged arson incident on Scaife Close, Beverley between 0000hrs and 0200hrs on Monday 24 January 2011. During the incident it is believed a fire was started in a car that spread to another vehicle and a house. The fire brigade attended and extinguished the fire, but extensive damage was caused to two cars and the house. A 19-year-old man was…

HU17.net Magazine Issue 27

January 24, 2011

Issue 27 of Hu17.net Magazine available from Molescroft News on Woodhall Way features pictures from the following: Out & About: Lucia Wine Bar & Grill Cancer Reserach Night @ Hodgsons Pam Lockyer’s 50th The Civic Dinner@ The Tickton Grange Hotel Beverley U14s Team Poster Hodgsons FC Molescroft Rangers FC Beverley Town Mohicans Beverley RUFC 1st XV & U17s Beverley ARLC HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…

New Appointments for Chartered Financial Planner Practice

January 21, 2011

cba Financial Services Limited is delighted to welcome David Tarbotton and Paul Hegarty to the team of Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs). Paul Hegarty has worked in financial services for 25 years – 10 years in banking and 15 years as an IFA. The firm recruited Paul as his specialist area is pensions, particularly Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPS) and Inheritance Tax. Paul says: “The firm is one of few in…

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