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East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s cabinet member for children, families and education visited a local boxing-based project to see the impact it is making on young people in Goole. Councillor Victoria Aitken visited In Your Corner, who work with young people aged 11 years and over who are struggling with school, relationships, confidence or are on the cusp of committing anti-social behaviour.The project teaches young people boxing basics by a Read more

Oh My Dog, an independent business based in Beverley, is celebrating a significant achievement after being crowned First Place Winner at the esteemed National Dog Friendly Awards. This accolade recognises UK businesses that excel in creating welcoming environments for dogs and their owners. The annual awards ceremony took place on Thursday, November 21, at the Kennel Club Headquarters in London, with Oh My Dog triumphing in the "Best Dog Friendly Read more

Volunteers are being sought to drive community minibuses in the East Riding to help local residents get out and about.  People with some time to spare are needed to help older people, those with disabilities and residents living in rural, isolated areas travel to essential appointments, go shopping and go for days out.  Anyone interested in getting behind the wheel is invited to a taster session on Saturday 9 November at Beverley Enterprise Centre, Beckview Read more

The ‘Muslim Hikers’ group, liaising with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, walked part of the Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail on Saturday 14 September. The trail, which runs from Hessle to Filey, encompasses picturesque landscapes, heritage sights and villages across the East and North Ridings. 120 walkers from the Muslim Hikers group walked 10.5 miles of the trail, from Huggate church, near Driffield, through to Wharram Percy in North Read more

Children’s Scrutiny Committee have pledged to promote fostering and are encouraging all councillors to do the same, at today’s Full Council meeting.Councillor Victoria Aitken, cabinet member for children, families and education led the discussion, calling for all councillors to help raise awareness of the need for more foster carers. Councillor Aitken said: “We just don’t have enough local families coming forward to offer their love and care to support local Read more

A new youth bus will be running twilight sessions in Hessle and Howden over this summer holidays, as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme. East Riding of Yorkshire Council in partnership with Humberside Police , will be providing a range of fun activities for young people aged 11 and over on benefit-related free school meals. Outreach workers will lead activities from DJ workshops ,multi sport with Hull Read more

A mural has been unveiled at Appleton Court extra care apartments in Hessle , by Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Linda Bayram. The mural has been created by pupils at St Anne's special school, with the help of local ceramic artist Nuala Taylor. Nuala met with the pupils to create and design an exotic animal themed piece which was reflective of their curriculum, bringing together a collection Read more

Tributes have been paid to one of Beverley’s most well-known residents, respected broadcaster and businessman David Fewster, the founder of Beverley FM radio station, who died on 18th October 2023 aged 69. David was born in Hull and moved to Beverley as a boy, he attended Longcroft School and came to prominence in the 1980s as a radio presenter on the first commercial radio station dedicated to Hull and East Read more