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A NEW consultation about the Saturday Market trial pedestrianisation scheme in Beverley is being carried out by East Riding Council. A previous survey in November showed 328 people (56 per cent of those questioned) were in favour of the scheme, saying it had made it easier and/or more enjoyable to walk around Saturday Market. As a result, the council is proposing to trial a revised layout for the pedestrian area from Read more

POLICE investigating reports of sexual assault near to the Grovehill Road and Cherry Tree Lane junction in Beverley, have released an e-fit image of a man they want to speak to. The incident is said to have taken place in early April, when a man approached a girl in the street before allegedly touching her inappropriately.  Officers believe the man in the e-fit (pictured) may have vital information that could Read more

CHERRY Burton has been chosen by famous world music group Black Umfolosi as a venue on their latest UK tour and will be appearing at St Michael’s Church in the village on Saturday September 24. The acapella and dance group are inspired by the traditional song and dance of their native southern Africa and Cherry Burton Arts organiser Martin Peirson told Beverley FM: “We are very lucky to be offered Read more

RECORD-BREAKING drug-related deaths have been recorded across Yorkshire & The Humber, according to new figures from the Office of National Statistics. The drug death toll in 2021 was 6.3 per cent higher than the previous year, with a total of 585 people losing their lives to drugs. Detailed analysis of the figures shows there were 30 drug-related deaths in the East Riding in 2021, compared to 22 in 2020 - a Read more

TOURISM businesses in Beverley and the wider East Riding are being urged to get their entries in for this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards before next month’s deadline. There are 16 REYTAs up for grabs, with categories including best B&B or guest house, best pub and best hotel. One of the categories, the Remarkable Cuppa Award, recognises businesses that offer food, beverage and service innovation and excellence. Entries, which Read more

A BEVERLEY mother was repeatedly stabbed before the man believed to have killed her died in a crash as he fled police, an inquest in Hull heard. Becci Rees-Hughes, 37, also suffered head trauma in the incident at a house in Samman Road, Hull Coroner's Court was told.  At the opening of the inquest into her death, the coroner Prof Paul Marks heard that Ms Rees-Hughes' body was found after Read more

MORE BEVERLEY volunteers are needed by the charity Hull & East Riding Guide Dogs. Among the roles they’re desperate to fill are Puppy Raisers, to help raise a future guide dog, Sighted Guides to help a visually-impaired person feel more integrated in the community by going out, and Fosterers willing to provide a welcoming and safe environment for dogs in training. Also needed are volunteer drivers and fund-raisers and admin Read more

THE PROGRAMME for next month’s Walking East Yorkshire Festival has been published, with a packed schedule of events between Saturday the 10th and Friday the 23rd of September. On the opening day, for instance, there are two guided walks around Beverley - one called “The Feminist and the Philosopher” exploring the life of the famous Beverley feminist Mary Wollstonecraft and the other celebrating the town’s green landscape. The “Quiet Gardens Read more

BEVERLEY Racecourse is gearing up for two of the biggest race days of the year next week, starting with Ladies Day on Wednesday August 10, when The Westwood course will be packed with a capacity crowd for what is also regarded as one of the social highspots of the year. Prizes including a Porsche driving experience, a pamper spa package and a £1,000 Gucci watch are among those to be Read more