Humberside Police are seeking witnesses to a road traffic collision that happened at about 1645hrs on Saturday 21 May on Dog Kennel Lane in Cherry Burton at the junction with Killingwold Graves roundabout. A Honda CGR 600cc motorcycle, ridden by a 36-year-old Beverley man and a silver coloured car which is believed to be a Vauxhall Astra, were both negotiating the roundabout at the same time when the motorcyclist came…
Pam Appleton and Janice Shaw competed in their first ever Beverley 10K on Sunday and finished the course in 1 hour 26 minutes. Pam a novice runner told HU17.net: “When we got to Newbald a race marshal turned to us and said, I do not want to dishearten you ladies, but the race leader, Darran Bilton, will be finishing in six minutes!” “The worst bit was when we reached the…
A group of health and social care students at East Riding College are taking part in the extreme sport “zorbing” to raise money for children they sponsor in Third World countries. The daring Beverley-based learners will jump into giant inflatable balls before rolling at speed down grassy slopes at the ‘Roll-Mania’ centre near Leeds. They hope to raise at least £100 each – a total of £1,300 – for their…
Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision which occurred on Tuesday 03 May 2011. At 1520hrs a 25-year-old woman was cycling along Central Avenue, Beverley, approaching Thurstan Road when she was overtaken by a silver coloured Ford Ka with a black body kit. The vehicle is said to have collided with the cyclist which resulted in her being knocked off her bicycle and sustaining substantial bruising to…
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 annual Beverley 10k road race takes place this Sunday and motorists will experience delays in and around the town, in particular in the area around the leisure centre, Wednesday Market and Lairgate. The event starts at 11.15 in Eastgate next to the Minster and rolling road closures will be in operation as the race progresses through the town, across the Westwood and back again. The fastest runners will complete…
The race starts at 11.15 next to the Minster in Eastgate and finishes in Wednesday Market. The fastest runners will complete the course in about 30 minutes while the slowest are expected to take no longer than 80 minutes. The race route passes along the following roads: • Wednesday Market • Lord Roberts Road • Champney Road • Lairgate • North Bar Within • North Bar Without • York Road…
I have been a resident of St Mary’s Ward for over 30 years and have one son, Gavin. He attended the local primary and secondary schools. I was a member, along with many others of the Beverley Health Action Tram, which was set up in 2007. I helped organise the march from Saturday Market up to the entrance of the Westwood Hospital on New Year’s Day. I feel that at…
I would like you to vote for me as your councillor because I am passionate about fulfilling and meeting your needs. Whilst speaking to you on the phone and face to face, I realise that many of you have become disillusioned with the political process and with the politicians who do not understand the concerns that affect the lives of real people every day; often feeling that your views are…
As spring inspires new optimism and re-discovered vigour in the people of England, so it energises the men who keep Beverley Minster in shipshape condition. Steve Rial is the ecclesiastical plumber/ glazer at the Minster. Or, rather more prosaically, he’s the man who, along with his mate Paul Hawkins, keeps the water out, the heat in and the Minster safe. For 21 years Steve, 54 and employed by the Minster…
Welcome fellow Beverlonians to your six local Candidates who are asking for your support in the forthcoming local elections on May 5th. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is currently a Conservative-led Council and we are proud of our achievements over the past four years and hope to have the opportunity to represent your interests for the next four years also. The bedrock of this success has been sound financial management…
My name is Neil Bant. I’m thirty six, married with two children and have lived around Beverley for 19 years. I went to Beverley Grammar School, gained my degree locally and now work for Kingston Communications. I am standing to represent the St. Marys Ward where I live. Some candidates standing do not live in our ward. I believe that having a candidate who lives within the ward they represent…
Humberside Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision that happened at 0144hrs on Sunday 20 March on Railway Street, Beverley. No-one was injured in the collision which involved five parked cars and a black coloured VW Golf which was travelling in the direction of the railway station along New Walkergate and then onto Railway Street, Beverley. A 21-year-old Beverley man has been arrested in connection with the…
For at least three years, team members of ‘Neighbour Alert’ have been monitoring and reporting on the increasing usage of Newbegin, Beverley, by heavy vehicles and their drivers, to access the town centre, and peripheral areas. Our concern has been mainly for safety of pedestrians, as well as drivers and to avoid major traffic congestion, which is a very regular occurrence. Vehicles have included huge 40 ton fixed base and…
Over 200 young people attended a Club Night themed Youth Cafe at Beverley Minster on Friday night. An army of volunteers from the congregation ensure this event takes place every 6-8 weeks for the young people of Beverley. Working in partnership with other churches in Beverley, the Beverley Minster hosts the Youth Cafe under the Love Beverley banner, which seeks to serve the town of Beverley in any way possible….
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has secured a meeting with Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker, to put the case for a new bypass. Graham will be pushing for the Department for Transport to agree to move forward with plans to build Beverley’s southern relief road. The £35 million scheme would see traffic taken away from the centre of the historic town. Graham said: “Last year we…
1.Priority Issue: Mintfields – Anti social Behaviour There were no incidents of anti social behaviour in the Mintfields Road area during the month of December. The problem with vehicles being used in an anti social manner on the street appear to be a thing of the past. The person who was identified as been the main offender was dealt with for road traffic offences and was also dealt with by…
Parking throughout the area could become the responsibility of East Riding of Yorkshire Council from October if councillors vote in favour of proposals next week. On Tuesday, 18 January, the cabinet of East Riding of Yorkshire Council will consider whether the authority will apply for Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) powers from the Department for Transport (DfT). At present more than 85 per cent of local authority districts within in England…