House builders developing properties in the East Riding have signed up to the Government’s FirstBuy scheme, designed to help first-time buyers’ purchase newly built properties. The scheme works by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and the house builders loaning a total of 20 per cent of the property price, meaning purchasers only have to make up the other 80 per cent from savings and a mortgage to buy a…
1. Priority Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime – Poaching Farm watch again has proved an invaluable tool in the fight against Rural Crime. Members are still encouraged to report any suspicious activity or vehicles to the Police or Farm Watch. Beverley Rural Community Policing Team is preparing a pack to give people advice on Rural Crime. The pack will cover issues such as Rural Crime, Wildlife Crime, Diesel…
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”….
Two Walkington lads are stepping up the their training as they prepare for a challenging two-day, cross-Britain charity bike ride. Ben Stephenson, 21, a self-employed joiner and his mate James Parkinson, 31, are cycling from Blackpool to Bridlington on June 17 and 18 to raise money for The British Heart Foundation and the Walkington Hayride. Recently Ben and some friends completed a famous cross-pennine ride called The Way Of The…
Daniel Atkinson bagged a quickfire double as the Humber Colts brought another successful season to an end today. In a distinctly end-of-season encounter, the Colts proved far too good for Schooner FC on their home ground and the big local crowd cheered their team to a 5-1 victory. The match was notable for a rare appearance from boss Tony Henderson. He brought himself on midway through the second half, but…
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. A small pocket size Aide memoir card has been produced, “KEEP YOUR FARM SAFE”. This contains useful tips and hints for farmers and residents of the rural community on keeping their local…
The tropical weather brought the Shanghai massive out in force to watch this largely entertaining game between the Humber Colts and Dee Street. In the early exchanges the Humber Colts had the upper hand. Wayne Hardy was lucky not to be booked after hitting the ball away at a throw in when it appeared to hit a Dee Street player’s hand. Michael Clackston (“Swampie”) was trying to put his stamp…
Inter beat the Colts in their own back yard 2 – 1 thanks to a second-half Adam Foster penalty. The Humber Colts suffered their first defeat of the season as Inter Beaver travelled across the tracks to take part in a fiery local derby that saw three players sent off. Match official John Curry faced a tough challenge, although he deserves a lot of credit for keeping the game moving….
Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime -Wednesday 10th November saw the launch of “Cesar”. A national scheme for the security and registration of agricultural and farm machinery. Two Farms from our area had nine items of farm machinery security marked. As a direct result of extensive press coverage and talks to local farming groups, farmers are ringing to make enquiries about the scheme and signing up to have their…
The Humber Colts remain top of the league table after a 4 – 0 home win against Courtland. The match was brought forward because both sides had a free week. It was not all good news for the Colts; new signing Steve Grantham was carried off after he pulled a hamstring. Grantham is likely to be out for around 10 weeks missing crucial games for both the Humber Colts and…
Theatre company Other Lives Productions has announced the double-bill of plays which it will take on tour around East Riding villages this autumn. The Beverley-based company is presenting “Is There Anybody There…?”, described as a light-hearted sortie into the metaphysical – the world beyond the normal. Mysteries, ghosts and so forth will feature, with a first half comprising stories which will be recited by actors Neil King and Richard Avery….
The Humber Colts got their pre-season off to a winning start beating the Humberside Police. The Police fielded a strong team that saw Hodgsons FC players Adam Foster, playing for the police and Steve Grantham, playing for the Colts, face one another. In a good quality match the Humberside Police took the lead midway through the second half with strike that went through the legs of the Colts keeper. A…
Over 500 runners took part in the annual Airkool Walkington 10k last Friday. On a hot and humid summer’s evening they tackled a challenging hilly course on rural roads between Walkington and Little Weighton. The race attracted a strong field of athletes from running clubs in Yorkshire and a few from further afield but it was local lad Darran Bilton, now running for Leeds City AC, who won the race…