Better information from members of the public helped East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s dog wardens issue almost double the number of fixed penalty notices for dog fouling in 2016 than in 2015, figures have revealed.
In 2016, the council’s dog wardens issued 28 fixed penalty notices to owners who failed to clean up after their pets, compared to 11 in 2015.
Bridlington Spa is delighted to announce the launch of the ArtWaves Festival Open Exhibition in advance of the full festival programme launch later this year.
ArtWaves is a visual arts festival taking place in May 2017 showcasing traditional, digital, contemporary and urban art through a vibrant programme curated for all; from the experienced artist to those simply looking to get creative.
For the first time children will be able to access a fully functioning art studio that can accommodate a full class enabling them to gain a real insight into what it’s like to be an artist.
Inspired by the Ferens’ outstanding permanent and temporary exhibitions the pupils will explore the processes and skills of painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking.
Local charity groups, Jacob’s Well, the Rotary club and the And Albert Foundation have come together to build a £25000 specialist medical river boat that will take health-care to some of the world’s poorest communities.
The Northern region of Ghana is desperately poor. The climate is harsh, the land semi-desert. It is one of Ghana’s most remote regions, far from infra-structure of roads, schools and hospitals. If people become ill in this region, they usually die.
A local authority housing estate in Hull has been transformed into a colourful work of art as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017.
Spearheaded by social enterprise Goodwin Development Trust, I Wish To Communicate With You has seen the residents of the Thornton Estate working with an artist to transform their homes into an ambitious art installation.
Tax advisers at 360 Chartered Accountants are reminding people that the deadline to submit online self-assessment tax returns is fast approaching.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) must receive all online tax returns relating to the tax year 6th April 2015 to 5th April 2016 and any money owed by midnight on 31st January 2017.
Reported crimes in the East Riding of Yorkshire have seen a 13pc increase according to latest figures published by Office of National Statistics.
Figures show that for the 12 months to September 2016 when compare to September 2015 a sharp increase in Robbery, Violent Crime and Theft.
A Beverley man has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for his environmental and community work.
Phil Young, who was born in Hull but brought up in Beverley where he still resides, has been awarded an MBE for services to the community, environment and flood risk managemen
Would you rush into a burning building to save a stranger? Would you willingly lay down your life for your battalion on the battlefield or jump into a river to save someone from drowning?
Hopefully you’ll never have to find out. But now you can unleash your inner hero, in a brand new exciting, but grueling obstacle course race coming to North Yorkshire in 2017!
The phenomenon of the disappearing lesbian bars around the world motivated social entrepreneur Liz James to create Click lesbian app.
“Lesbian bars have almost completely disappeared due to gentrification, mainstreaming, the internet culture and a shift in how we identify with more fluid gender identities becoming the norm rather than the exception.”
Imagine that you have returned home after a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration to discover you home has been burgled…it is not something the police want anyone to go through.
Just because you are planning to attend a party or visiting family or friends as part of the festive break does not mean burglars are taking it easy. Sadly if your home looks unoccupied then it could become a target for thieves.
Get ready for the city’s year in the spotlight as UK City of Culture, get active and treat yourself to Hull Culture & Leisure’s amazing gym, swim and fitness memberships at knock down prices, at just £20 for 17 weeks.
The membership packages are especially created to mark the start of 2017!
Nominations can now be made for the 2017 East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Chairman’s Awards.
The annual awards are presented to individuals, businesses and projects that have helped improve the East Riding over the past year.
Many people will be looking ahead to spending time with loved ones over the Christmas and New Year period.
But there is a team of dedicated council staff who will be working around the clock to ensure the safety of some of the East Riding’s most vulnerable residents while giving their friends and family that all important peace of mind.
Mentoring isn’t just for young people starting out in business, it’s now being recognised by experienced business people as one of the most effective ways to succeed.
That’s the message from award-winning accountancy firm 360 Chartered Accountants as they launch their very own mentor scheme.
Humberside Police are keen to speak to them following the theft of a till from a newsagent’s store in Grovehill Road, Beverley.
The incident happened at around 4.30pm on Monday, October 31, when two people arrived at the store on a red Honda motorbike.
Dream doors Beverley, part of the UK’s largest kitchen makeover retail network, has been awarded the “Rising Star” award at the franchise’s 2016 annual conference.
The showroom, based in Beverley, is owned by Andy and Terri Wilkinson who were delighted to receive their award from Dream Doors MD, Troy Tappenden. The awards took place in a gala black-tie ceremony in early December.
In the run up to Christmas the Humberside Police Licensing Department will be distributing nearly 16,000 extra safe polycarbonate glasses to pubs and clubs across Humberside.
The glasses will be carrying a domestic abuse messages the which not only aims to encourage victims to report the crime, but also encourage their friends or family to report their concerns.