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Hull Trains Provide Coronavirus Update To MP Graham Stuart

Hull Trains Provide Coronavirus Update To MP Graham Stuart

May 21, 2020

Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has held an urgent meeting with the Managing Director of Hull Trains, Louise Cheeseman, to get an update on the train operator’s situation as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

Hull Trains have suspended their operations since 30th March following the Government’s guidance that services should be for essential travel only, leading to an increase in the number of people working from home.

Four Other Yorkshire Racecourses Within 50 Miles of Beverley

April 20, 2020

Beverley has its own racecourse used during the summer months for horse racing, but did you know there are four other Yorkshire tracks within a 50-mile radius?

Home to two Listed races on the Flat, the Hilary Needler Trophy for two-year-olds over the flying five furlongs in May and the Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes for three-year-olds and up in August, there is plenty more top-class racing in the White Rose county to enjoy just a short drive away.

Award-Winning Wildlife Park Reflects On A Very Different Bank Holiday Weekend

April 15, 2020

The award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park was left empty this Easter Bank Holiday weekend – exactly a year after a record-breaking 28,000 visitors enjoyed four days of entertainment.

For the first time since the park opened in 2009, there are no guests entering through the gates this Easter holiday after its temporary closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How Does Beverley Racecourse Compare to Other Historic Venues?

How Does Beverley Racecourse Compare to Other Historic Venues?

April 9, 2020

Beverley residents are rightly proud of the historic horse racing venue in the town. You may wonder whether this is one of the oldest racetracks in the world to still hold races.

A look at some other venues around will help us to get a better feel for its position in the racing world.

Recovery Network Supports Drug And Alcohol Users During Lockdown

Recovery Network Supports Drug And Alcohol Users During Lockdown

April 2, 2020

A charity supporting individuals in recovery from alcohol and drugs has set up a Facebook Group to provide much-needed support, during the government enforced lockdown to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

The Recovery Network can be found on The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) Facebook page. It’s for anyone whether they are using the service or not, to join the conversation, whilst staying safe at home.

Amazon Partners With Hull School And Barnardo’s For Kidsmas Party Surprise

Amazon Partners With Hull School And Barnardo’s For Kidsmas Party Surprise

December 25, 2019

Children from Hull and across South Yorkshire had a special Christmas surprise when they made a visit to Amazon in Doncaster iPort to take part in a Christmas-themed day of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) fun with Barnardo’s.

Pupils from St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School in Hull joined children from the Barnardo’s Priory Family Centre in Barnsley to visit the Amazon fulfilment centre as part of a programme called Amazon Future Engineer.

Endangered Lemurs Given Funding Boost By Wildlife Park

Endangered Lemurs Given Funding Boost By Wildlife Park

October 29, 2019

Endangered lemurs have received a vital funding boost from the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foundation.

The charity has made a substantial grant to help save the species from extinction and empower local communities to protect them.

Halloween Half Term Fun At Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Halloween Half Term Fun At Yorkshire Wildlife Park

October 16, 2019

Prepare to be spooked as Yorkshire Wildlife Park casts enchanting spells across Halloween half term.

Mythical beasts and creepy characters will be at the heart of thrilling adventures throughout the week at the award-winning park.

Heads Of Recovery Gather For Recovery College 5 Conference

Heads Of Recovery Gather For’ Recovery College 5 Conference

September 30, 2019

The Changing Face of Substance Use is the focus of the fifth annual Recovery College conference on Friday 4 October at The Courtyard in Goole, which brings together leading experts in the field of recovery from drugs and alcohol.

The Recovery College is a regional initiative between The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS), Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, Spectrum CIC and the University of Derby. Also, this year the event is sponsored by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

BEVERLEY RACES : Dark Shot Fired Up For Beverley Mission

BEVERLEY RACES : Dark Shot Fired Up For Beverley Mission

September 23, 2019

Trainer Scott Dixon expects a big show from Dark Shot when he takes aim at the feature race at Beverley’s final meeting of the season on Tuesday.

The six-year-old gelding is one of seven declared runners for the £20,000 Eddie And Violet Smith Conditions Stakes – a race won by estimable sprinters like Tangerine Trees, Kingsgate Native and Alpha Delphini.

Brazil Forest Fires Threaten Project Sponsored By Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foundation

Brazil Forest Fires Threaten Project Sponsored By Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foundation

September 2, 2019

Rampant forest fires in Brazil are threatening a pioneering project, sponsored by the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foundation.

Volunteers and staff are working around the clock to keep the flames back from a sanctuary crucial to the survival of the Giant Otter.

BEVERLEY RACES : Fairhurst Banks On Big Ben Run At Beverley

BEVERLEY RACES : Fairhurst Banks On Big Ben Run At Beverley

August 13, 2019

North Yorkshire trainer Chris Fairhurst is confident Benadalid can return to winning ways in the feature race on Flemingate Ladies’ Day at Beverley on Wednesday.

The four-year-old son of Assertive is one of nine declared runners for the Jill Willows Handicap (3.30) over a mile and a quarter.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park – A Wonderful Day Out For All The Family

Yorkshire Wildlife Park – A Wonderful Day Out For All The Family

August 9, 2019

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, a family attraction just over an hours drive from Beverley is certainly place lovers of animals should visit.

Located in South Yorkshire just a stone’s throw from Doncaster, Yorkshire Wildlife Park offers so much for a day out.

BEVERLEY RACES: Keith Brown Duo Ready To Roll At Beverley

BEVERLEY RACES: Keith Brown Duo Ready To Roll At Beverley

July 16, 2019

Local owner Keith Brown throws two darts at the board in his quest to land a first Beverley winner of the season.

Brown, who resides in nearby Swanland, is best known in the racing game for his association with Top Notch Tonto, runner-up in the 2013 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.

Facebook Fly-Tipper Fined £1,815 For Dumping Rubbish Near Howden

Facebook Fly-Tipper Fined £1,815 For Dumping Rubbish Near Howden

June 4, 2019

A man from Hull who advertised a waste removal service on Facebook has been ordered to pay £1,815 after dumping a resident’s rubbish in a layby near Howden.

Audrius Zigmantas, of Doncaster Street, Hull, admitted he and a friend collected the waste from a resident in Cottingham, using his van, but he claimed it was his friend who disposed of the items.

Tour De Yorkshire 2019 – Details Of Rolling Road Closures

Tour De Yorkshire 2019 - Details Of Rolling Road Closures

April 24, 2019

The 2019 Tour de Yorkshire is just around the corner and residents will have two opportunities to see some of the world’s top cyclists pass through the East Riding.

On Thursday, 2 May, stage one of the men’s race will start in Doncaster and cyclists, including the four-time Tour de France and double Olympic bronze medallist Chris Froome, will make their way through the East Riding to the finish line in Selby.

Appearance Fixation Creating An Increase In The Use Of Image And Performance Enhancing Drugs

Appearance Fixation Creating An Increase In The Use Of Image And Performance Enhancing Drugs

March 29, 2019

The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) has introduced a free and confidential service to provide accurate information about the issues around taking Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs).

The Juice Bar offers advice on a range of substances, including steroids and a needle exchange, delivered as a part of the East Riding Partnership, which is run by the Alcohol and Drug Service and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.

Vintage Clouds Hoping to Fly the Flag for Yorkshire in the 2019 Grand National

Vintage Clouds Hoping to Fly the Flag for Yorkshire in the 2019 Grand National

March 15, 2019

Auroras Encore, representing trainer Sue Smith, defied the odds to land the 2013 Aintree Grand National and was the last winner of the race to represent Yorkshire.

The county has seen a number of participants fall short in the intervening period, with none of them managing to follow in the footsteps of the Irish-bred bay gelding.

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