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Monday 21 August 2022

Parish councils in Brandesburton and Leven are objecting to plans for 50 new homes on land off Starcarr Lane, Brandesburton, currently housing a pig farm and land used for caravan storage and skip hire. The land isn’t currently allocated for housing in the Local Plan; however East Riding of Yorkshire Council officers are recommending the plans are approved at a meeting next Thursday. Brandesburton Parish Council says the village has nearly met its target of 60 new house builds, with Read more

21 February 2022

Local Sport

Dinnington 26-15 Beverley

Always going to be a tricky encounter, travelling down to an in-form Dinnington on a dark winter’s day with the torrential rain effectively making the playing surface a mud bath, which only helped the home team further given their larger pack and notoriously forward based playing style, the opposite to Beverley, who are known for fast-flowing back play, but that’s rugby. Both teams contributed positively to the game, and both had an opportunity to play to their relative strengths, but Read more

20 February 2022

Local News

Saturday 19 February 2022

A draft report on East Riding Council, including claims of bullying and undemocratic practices, is a shocking indictment of the authority’s culture; that's according to Opposition leader Cllr David Nolan, leader of the Liberal Democrats. The Local Government Association report is based on findings from a visit late last year by a six-strong Peer Review team, including councillors and officers from elsewhere. The draft report stated that while the council as a whole was largely stable and delivered good services, bullying Read more

19 February 2022

Local News

Friday 18 February 2022

With East Yorkshire braced for severe weather today, with Storm Eunice forecast to bring snow and very strong winds, rail companies are advising people not to travel. Northern, who run services through Beverley and across the North of England, say passengers should expect delays and cancellations and are advised to check before setting out, if travel is absolutely essential. Hull Trains say they will not be running any services at all today to London, but will offer limited travel as Read more

18 February 2022

Local Sport

Hull FC to remember Johnny Whitely

Hull FC have confirmed their plans to remember the life and career of club legend Johnny Whiteley MBE ahead of Saturday's Betfred Super League clash against St Helens. The Black & Whites' legendary former captain and coach passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Sunday evening surrounded by his close family. The club and the Whiteley family have received an outpouring of tributes from across the sport and beyond in recent days, for a man widely regarded as Read more

17 February 2022

Local Sport

Hull FC legend, Johnny Whitely dies

It is with the deepest sadness and the heaviest of hearts that Hull FC announce the passing of club legend Johnny Whiteley MBE. Johnny passed away peacefully last night at the age of 91, surrounded by his close family - he leaves behind wife Joan, daughters Kim, Jane and Lisa, grandchildren, Lisa and Sherriden, and great-grandchildren Jack and Leo. Widely regarded as the greatest player to ever pull on the Black & White jersey, and one of the finest forwards of all-time, Read more

14 February 2022

Local Sport

Carol Thomas inducted in the Hall of Fame

On Wednesday Carol Thomas was inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame. Carol was joined by members of the current Lionesses squad for today’s surprise induction at St. George’s Park! Hull City Ladies was pleased to announce in 2019 that Carol Thomas was the Tigress first club ambassador. The former England international women’s defender succeeded Sheila Parker as captain in 1976, holding that position until her retirement in 1985. In her time as captain, she set some exceptional Read more

24 November 2021

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Featured

Me – Too Was Needed, But Has It Gone Too – Far?: 4 Considerations!

Track appears in new box set… A new box set showcasing recordings Captain Beefheart made in the early Seventies is due for release. After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. Sun Zoom Spark: 1970 To 1972 features newly remastered versions of three albums that Beefheart and the Magic Band released during that period – Lick My Decals Off, Baby, The Spotlight Kid and Clear Spot – as well as an extra disc of alternate versions. Read more

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Communications

We Need To Elect Public Leaders, Willing To DIRECT Us, Properly!

John has joked with Q that he is yet to find any upsides to being a solo artist. Speaking in a Q25 video interview to mark his appearance on the cover of our special 25th anniversary issue, Q304, which is out now, the former Oasis leader. The Chief declares in the video interview you can watch above: “It’s more of a pain in the arse [being solo] to be honest. Everything is on you isn’t it? It’s a lot more Read more

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