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PR: North Ferriby vs Rainworth MW

North Ferriby welcome Rainworth Miners Welfare to the Dransfield this midweek in NCEL Division one fixture. Chris Bolder's men come into the game without having a game at the weekend. Last time out a dramatic late goal from Louis Kirk gave Bolder's men a big victory over play-off chasing Selby Town. It was a big goal for the Villagers as they look to keep pace and pressure on leaders Hallam. The Villagers sit three points behind their rivals but Hallam Read more

7 March 2022

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Monday 7 March 2022

Volunteers turned out in force at the weekend to carry out improvements at Beverley Town Football Club’s Norwood ground ahead of an inspection by the Northern Counties East League that could see the club move up to a higher standard. Town, who are currently top of the Humber Premier League, recently announced they’d achieved their funding target of £30,000 to pay for a major upgrading, including floodlights, at Norwood. At the weekend, a new perimeter path was laid on all Read more

7 March 2022

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Hunslet Warriors 30-14 Beverley

A youthful Beverley outfit took to the field in this encounter and came up short but must take some credit for their efforts. A bulky more experienced Hunslet outfit clearly were on top in this opening fixture but a number of factors hampered the visitors. Not least, injuries to Lewis Poskitt, Francis Coggle, Josh Poskitt, Dan Smart, Lewis Miller and Bobby Howdle leaving Beverley without substitutes and down to 12 men at various stages. These factors also combined with a Read more

6 March 2022

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Beverley 12-6 Leodensian

Frequent spells of swirling rain and a fierce wind blowing diagonally from corner to corner; it might have been expected that this would be an afternoon of uninspiring rugby for supporters and those attending the ex-players' reunion. But surprisingly both sides made light of the conditions and produced an enthralling game with plenty of running rugby and end to end action. The result could have gone either way but ultimately Beverley’s fine defensive work and better use of the ball Read more

6 March 2022

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Saturday 5 March 2022

East Riding of Yorkshire Council chairman Nigel Wilkinson says the authority wants to help those fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He said the council was willing to offer refugees sanctuary in the East Riding and would do everything within its current powers to help. He said: “East Riding Council is deeply saddened by the act of senseless and unwarranted war being waged by Russia upon Ukraine. We are supporting Ukraine and are prepared to offer all the support we can Read more

5 March 2022