The Beverley Review

26/04/2025

HULL – Thinking of heading to the now famous Queen Victoria Square fountains next week to cool off as the heat is set to sour to over 20 degrees? Sadly Hull City Council have conformed they will stay out of action for the foreseeable future, as Hull City Council grapples with persistent mechanical...

26/04/2025

**Your Weekend Guide** 33 events over the next two days in Beverley, Hull & East Riding all in one place. Now (as requested) with links. Have a great (sunny) weekend. Please feel free to share to support these local events often put on by groups and volunteers:

East Yorkshire’s serving up a packed weekend — from rooftop tours and street food to stone carving and sea shanties. Here’s your full breakdown: (Please check with venues before travelling). Saturday, April 26 08:00 – Slimming World, Beverley Conservative ClubWeekly weight-loss support sessi...

25/04/2025

EAST RIDING – As of this week, the bookies favourite for Mayor of Hull and East Riding remains Luke Campbell, though his policies and potential impact on local people remains unclear and largely unscrutinised and his attendance at local hustings has been patchy. But one thing voters should serious...

24/04/2025

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24/04/2025

**BREAKING NEWS**: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage MP will be in Toll Gavel Beverley this Friday meeting voters between 10:15 - 12:00.

23/04/2025

East Riding of Yorkshire Council and East Riding Librarieshave hidden 270 books in and around East Riding for World Book Night, can you find one? Check out their social media for clues.

From tonight,  Wednesday, 23 April, books will be hidden in locations across the East Riding, by staff from East Riding Libraries. East Riding Libraries, managed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, are encouraging people to participate in World Book Night. World Book Night is a national event that...

23/04/2025

Thought for the day : "Happiness is in the quiet, ordinary things. A table, a chair, a book with a paper-knife stuck between the pages. And the petal falling from the rose, and the light flickering as we sit silent."

Virginia Woolf, The Waves

23/04/2025

Humber Street Sesh Looks like a great line up this year, tickets available online, read more below.

Hull’s biggest homegrown music festival, Humber Street Sesh, is back on Saturday 2nd August 2025 – and the headliners have just been announced. Taking centre stage this year are The Howl & The Hum, a powerful alt/indie outfit from York known for their emotionally rich, anthemic sound. After maki...

22/04/2025

What's your opinion?

EAST RIDING — As the mayoral race for Hull and East Yorkshire heats up, one of the key questions being asked is whether Reform UK’s national polling surge will translate into local gains. The answer, at this stage, remains firmly unclear. Here’s a more pragmatic question: Regarding Ex-Olympic ...

22/04/2025

The death of Pope Francis marked the end of a papacy that often divided opinion but refused to be easily defined. His positions on poverty, climate, and inclusion drew admiration from some and concern from others. Yet when news of his death broke, something unexpected happened: people paused. Not in...

20/04/2025

He is Risen. A very Happy Easter to all our readers in Beverley, Hull & East Riding.

18/04/2025

In case you didn’t know, the Hull & East Riding Mayoral elections are taking place on May 1st 2025. If you’re registered to vote, you will be able to have a say in who of the 6 candidates gets the role. This vote really matters and is more than just another local vote – it’s…

18/04/2025

Here’s a schedule for local church services across Beverley, Hull and East Riding this Easter weekend. As always, plans can change, please check with individual venues before travelling. GOOD FRIDAY – 18 APRIL Hull Minster, Hull11:00am – Passion Play (through Old Town)3:00pm – Good Friday Li...

17/04/2025

SKIDBY – East Riding of Yorkshire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring the historic Skidby Mill, despite concern from residents over the continued absence of its iconic sails. The Grade II*-listed landmark, currently undergoing essential maintenance, has had its sails removed and sto...

17/04/2025

Back by popular demand our weekend guide with every event and things to do this weekend in Beverley, Hull and East Yorkshire including links to more information - Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Special.

Back by popular demand, a full list of events and things to do this coming weekend in Beverley, Hull and East Riding including bank holiday Monday and links to more information or ticket booking. What ever you do this weekend have fun. Note: Please check venues for actual times and dates before trav...

16/04/2025

HULL – Hull’s beloved Maritime Museum is deep into its biggest transformation in decades—and while the doors remain closed, big things are happening behind the scenes. The reopening date has now been pushed back to spring 2026. Originally expected to return in late 2025, the delay comes after ...

16/04/2025

The final profile. Thank you to all of the candidates for sharing themselves, their priorities and passions, it's been a fascinating journey into the truth of each of our candidates. Here we hear from the well-known and we have to say, well-loved Cllr Anne Handley, the Conservative Party Candidate.

In our series profiling the six candidates for Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, we come to our final portrait the well loved and well known Cllr Anne Handley the Conservative candidate. Just a reminder, these profiles aren’t political hit-pieces or gotcha interviews. Instead, we step back from th...

16/04/2025

Coming shortly our final in our series of personal profiles of each of the six Mayoral candidates. Each has a unique story and reason why they are putting themselves forward to lead our region. Last but by very means NOT LEAST , Cllr Anne Handley for Mayor tune in later.