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Parents and carers of children due to start infant, junior and primary school schools in September this year have this week found out which school their child has been allocated.  Letters and emails sent out yesterday by East Riding Council revealed that 95.9 per cent of all pupils were allocated their first preference, down slightly on last year.  98.9 per cent were allocated a place at one of their three choices, meaning only 32 children were offered places elsewhere. The council Read more

Beverley’s East Riding Theatre has announced the return of its theatre summer schools, with separate week-long sessions for two age groups. The first, from August 8 -13, is for 11 to 13-year-olds and, at the end of the week, those taking part will present a showcase performance, including elements of song and dance. From August 15-20 it is the turn of 14 to 19-year-olds, with the focus on a performance of The Forest, written by international writer Joe Bennett. Both Read more

Former Beverley Rugby Union Club player Philip Dale, who went on to found the London-based property and asset management company Regency Real Estate, has been announced as the club’s first £10,000 membership supporter, backing efforts to raise £600,000 for the redevelopment of the club’s Beaver Park ground.  The club had already raised £100,000 towards its target when it unveiled the plans for a new clubhouse and car park at the end of last year. Subsequently, support packages for commercial sponsors, Read more