When the York-based theatre company, Next Door But One last took their production of She Was Walking Home on tour, The Office for National Statistics (ONS) had just released data on how safe people feel in different public settings.
Hull and East Yorkshire local nature photography competition to return
The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Partnership, in collaboration with East Riding Libraries, is once again running its popular Nature Photography Competition for 2025.
Building on the success of last year’s contest, which drew over 100 entries, this year’s competition invites photographers and nature enthusiasts to showcase their talent and passion.
East Riding of Yorkshire council launches consultation on planning obligations guidance
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is inviting comments on a draft supplementary planning document (SPD) on planning obligations. The consultation will be open from Monday 8 September until 11.59 on Monday 20 October.
Supplementary planning documents provide more detailed advice and guidance on the application of policies in a Local Plan. This draft SPD will complement the policies in the East Riding Local Plan Update, which was adopted in April 2025.
Campaign launched locally to reduce medicine waste
A new campaign has been launched across Humber and North Yorkshire to reduce medicine waste – and encourage people to only order the repeat prescriptions they need.
The campaign, Only Order What You Need, highlights the cost of unused medicines to the local NHS, as well as safety concerns and the environmental impact of medicine waste.
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British Open Darts to celebrate its Golden Jubilee at Bridlington Spa this September
The British Open celebrates its Golden Jubilee at the Bridlington Spa, which has been the home of the championships for the last 21 years. The event is once again held in conjunction with the Tri-Nations Darts Organisation.
This event reaches a significant milestone as the longest-running darts championship in the world which started back in 1973. Over the years, it has featured the majority of the sport’s icons, and this year, the competition promises to be exciting as the elite players battle to become the “Golden Champion”.
East Yorkshire residents warned of bogus Winter Fuel Payment texts
East Riding of Yorkshire Council Trading Standards Services is advising residents to beware of a Winter Fuel Payment scam, where fraudsters target vulnerable pensioners with details of a bogus and unnecessary application process.
Pensioners are targeted by a text message inviting them to make an application to claim the Winter Fuel Payment. The text contains a link to a fake website with an application form that requests personal information, including bank details.
Financial advice drop-in event to be held in Withernsea
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging residents to attend a Help for Households community event in Withernsea on Wednesday 25 September. The event will offer practical support and expert advice to help local people save money and stay warm this autumn and winter.
The event will be held at Withernsea Leisure Centre, on Wednesday 25 September, from 10am-3pm. There is no booking required to attend, and there will be free tea and coffee available.
Goole woman fined £1,123 for fly-tipping pile of black bags
A woman from Goole has been ordered to pay a total of £1,123.28 for fly-tipping, following proceedings at Hull Magistrates’ Court.
Natasha Ferguson, of Heber Street, Goole, was found guilty of abandoning waste in a back alley between Heber Street and Kingston Street, Goole.
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Myths and Misconceptions About Pawnbroking: Separating Fact from Fiction
Pawnbroking is a profession that’s shrouded in myth, thanks largely to depictions of it in fiction. When pawnbrokers appear in television or film, they tend to be a vehicle for the plot to move forward – the profession involves high-value assets, of course, and so characters are often motivated to descend upon it.
East Riding resident sentenced for benefit fraud
A Beverley woman has been sentenced after admitting to fraudulently claiming benefits totalling £33,162 over a period of several years.
Freedom Festival 2025 Programme Announced
Freedom brings to the City of Hull a celebration of Art, Music, Dance, Circus and Community.
The wait is over, the Freedom Festival 2025 programme is now live! From 28–31 August, Hull’s streets, squares, and marina will once again come alive with an extraordinary mix of world-class circus, unique music, daring performances, thought-provoking installations, and joyful community experiences.
Bridlington North Library to undergo major refurbishment thanks to £250,000 government grant
Thanks to government funding, Bridlington North Library is set for a major transformation, including a complete ground floor refurbishment and the addition of an innovative junior sensory room.
With £250,000 funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Libraries Improvement Fund as well as additional council funding, the project will transform Bridlington North Library. This is following the successful reopening of Bridlington Central Library this summer which also benefitted from the funding.
Jack the Ripper – The Legacy’ at the East Riding Theatre
Beverley Theatre Company (BTC) are pleased to announce that their next production will be a brand new play telling the story of Jack the Ripper and his victims. Written by BTC members Anthony Musgrave and Nev Slater, who wrote the very well-received version of Dracula that sold-out at ERT in 2023, the storyline is a mixture of fact and fiction, giving the victims of Jack the Ripper a voice and telling us their perspective on events.
September Heritage Open Days include more than 100 free events
There’s plenty to do across the East Riding in September including over 100 free Heritage Open Days taking place between Friday, 12 and Sunday, 21 September.
The Beverley and District Civic Society has produced a 44 page programme including venues and events in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole, Hornsea, Howden and Swanland plus other villages in the East Riding, such as Aike, Bishop Burton, Etton, Holme on Spalding Moor, Pocklington, Rudston, Skirlaugh, Whitgift.
Sewerby Hall and Gardens’ Zoo announce name of new female penguin chick
The zoo team at Sewerby Hall and Gardens are delighted to announce that a name has been chosen for the new, female Humboldt penguin chick.
Following a lively public vote which took place on Sewerby Hall and Gardens’ social media, the name Pebble took the lead and has been chosen as the winning name.
Record-breaking GCSE success for Hymers College students
Hymers College is celebrating its best ever year of GCSE results, with students excelling across all subject areas.
Outstanding results across the board reflect the hard work, determination and supportive ethos of the independent Hull school.