Bishop Burton College has announced its formal membership of The Chartered Institution for Further Education, recognising the college’s long-standing commitment to excellence in vocational and technical education.
The Chartered Institution for Further Education is the only body to award chartered status to the most distinguished further education providers in the UK.
East Riding Leisure Haltemprice will have a gym refurbishment next month and feature brand new gym kit and equipment.
The area will also be deep cleaned, decorated, and electrical works will all be taking place during the 13 day closure.
A large road improvement scheme, to improve the C35 between White Thorn Farm and Smeaton Road, is set to commence. The £345,000 project, undertaken by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s network surfacing team, will start on Monday 1 September. The works will run for up to 3 weeks between 8am and 5pm.
The emergence of new charging stations for electric vehicles is considered a key factor in the growing popularity of electric cars. Expanding the network of charging stations not only makes life easier for electric vehicle owners, but also encourages more people to buy environmentally friendly vehicles, which has a positive impact on air quality and the environment as a whole.
East Yorkshire is preparing to expand its network of charging stations. For local residents, this means less hassle with route planning and more confidence behind the wheel. Easy access to fast charging points will make electric vehicles more practical to use, reducing dependence on traditional fuel. The development of infrastructure should be the impetus that was missing for electric vehicles to gradually become a common sight on the roads of East Yorkshire.
Excitement is building in Beverley as local residents prepare to welcome Regents, a revolutionary new hair cutting and styling concept set to open its doors in Autumn 2025.
Founded by renowned hair stylist Max Nicholson, Regents is designed to cater to those who want to maintain a polished, salon-fresh look with unprecedented ease.
Beverley will be bathed in music and candlelight this October as “Candlelit Beatles” comes to Beverley Minster on Friday 24th October.
Led by Yorkshire’s own Alistair Griffin and accompanied by the Ebor string quartet, the concert brings a fresh, soulful take on the greatest hits of The Beatles — from Hey Jude, Let It Be, Eleanor Rigby, and more. Performed by candlelight in the beautiful Beverley Minster, this unique tribute promises a moving and nostalgic experience for music lovers of all ages.
Beverley Art Gallery is inviting regional artists to submit their work for the 24th Annual Open Art Exhibition, a celebration of creativity and talent.
Submissions will be judged by esteemed guest selectors invited by the gallery, more information about this year’s selectors will be shared soon.
Hull’s International Arts and Culture Festival, Freedom Festival, is again extending its reach beyond the city, through the Freedom On Tour programme. The initiative will bring a dynamic selection of world-class cultural experiences to communities across Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire, ensuring that the region as a whole can benefit from the festival’s unique creative offerings.
The 15th annual Walking East Yorkshire Festival is set to return, providing a huge variety of experiences from Humber Bridge County Park to Hornsea Mere. From Saturday 6 to Sunday 14 September, guided walks and experiences are being held across the county.
The festival is brought together by tourism, partners, and volunteers across East Yorkshire. It is administrated by Visit East Yorkshire, run in partnership with East Riding Council. The festival includes walks, cycling trails and cultural and historical tours for all the family. From vineyard tours to a Beverley ghost walk, the festival provides an opportunity and get active and explore the county’s natural beauty and history.
David Southwell, 65, from West Lane, Burton Fleming appeared for sentencing in Beverley Magistrates Court on Wednesday 13 August 2025, in relation to three animal welfare offences.
A Beverley skincare specialist has been invited to address delegates at a global online conference.
Dr Katerina Steventon, the only UK speaker, and one of six honorary international speakers, will talk about neurocosmetics and psychodermatology at the ‘Scientific Esthetics Symposium’ which takes place in November.
Two providers of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support in Hull are celebrating after being presented with certificates to recognise their efforts in promoting active and sustainable travel to staff and students.
Bridgeview, a special school for pupils with social, emotional, mental heath as well as communication and interaction needs, and the Whitehouse pupil referral unit, have both achieved ‘Approved Travel Plan’ awards through the Modeshift STARS Education Programme.
When working on a construction site or in any manual labour environment, wearing the correct footwear is essential for safety and compliance. Proper safety shoes provide critical protection against hazards like falling objects, sharp debris, and slips, helping to prevent serious injuries. They also support good posture and reduce fatigue during long shifts. With 604,000 workers sustaining non-fatal injuries in the workplace during 2023/24, understanding the importance of appropriate footwear becomes important for worker safety.
An essential scheme to improve a road between Holmpton and Easington, in Holderness, is due to begin in September.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to invest £250,000 to upgrade Out Newton Road in Out Newton including resurfacing bends, patching parts of the road surface, strengthening its edges and replacing damaged kerbing.
A new road safety scheme is due to be installed in Molescroft, Beverley.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is looking to introduce a road safety scheme on Woodhall Way, Molescroft, by creating a new 20mph zone and laying speed bumps on a 450m length of the road between the junctions of Eden Road and St Leonards Road.
Students at Hymers College are once again celebrating after achieving highly impressive A Level results. Sixth Form students, along with their families and teachers, are marking an exceptional year of academic success – reflecting the school’s continued commitment to high achievement and all-round development. For the first time, Hymers is also celebrating the success of its BTEC students, following the recent introduction of BTEC Sport to its curriculum. Key highlights…
An £86.9m scheme to transform one of the East Riding’s biggest bottleneck junctions is to reach a number of major milestones this month.
The A164 and Jock’s Lodge Improvement Scheme is the single largest construction project ever carried out by East Riding of Yorkshire Council with extensive work on two of the area’s busiest roads – the A164 Hull to Beverley and the A1079 Hull to York roads – just outside Beverley.
Earlier this year, Ancient Egypt rose again, this time in the heart of East Yorkshire. As the newly renovated Champney Treasure House in Beverley opened its doors to visitors, it unveiled its inaugural exhibition — “Resurrecting Ancient Egypt: A Monumental Yorkshire Journey”. It presented a captivating blend of archaeology, architecture, and local history curated by renowned Egyptologist Professor Joann Fletcher.