Beverley Life

26/07/2024

*** SUMMER 2024 ***

SUMMER FUN CONTINUES ACROSS THE EAST RIDING

Summer of fun at Sewerby Hall and Gardens

A summer of fun-filled activities will be coming to Sewerby Hall and Gardens. Families are in for a treat this summer with a programme of events and activities planned for the venue from now until to Sunday 1st September.

Summer of fun at Sewerby Hall and Gardens  A summer of fun-filled activities will be coming to Sewerby Hall and Gardens. Families are in for a treat this summer with a programme of events and activities planned for the venue from now until to Sunday 1st September.  Join in with Yorkshire Day celeb...

24/07/2024

*** FREE EVENT ***

OLYMPIC CYCLING HERO GEARS UP FOR THIS FRIDAY’S BEVERLEY GRAND PRIX

Three-times Olympic gold medal winning cyclist Ed Clancy OBE is getting ready to ride in the Beverley Grand Prix presented by Wren Kitchens this Friday (26th July).

Three-times Olympic gold medal winning cyclist Ed Clancy OBE is getting ready to ride in the Beverley Grand Prix presented by Wren Kitchens this Friday (26th July). A former winner of the Beverley race, Ed said he has fond memories of the competition and is glad it has returned to the town for 2024....

22/07/2024

HULL WOMAN PROSECUTED BY COURT FOR ABANDONING CAR IN HESSLE

A woman from Hull has been fined by a court for abandoning a car in Hessle. Ria Smith of Ashby Road, left a 2015 Audi A3 in Redcliff Road in January this year which was not insured.

A woman from Hull has been fined by a court for abandoning a car in Hessle. Ria Smith of Ashby Road, left a 2015 Audi A3 in Redcliff Road in January this year which was not insured. Smith was charged with abandoning a vehicle and the case was heard at Beverley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday …

18/07/2024

WORLD CHAMPION CYCLISTS TO RIDE INTO TOWN FOR BEVERLEY GRAND PRIX LATER IN JULY

World champion cyclists will be competing in the Beverley Grand Prix presented by Wren Kitchens on Friday 26th July.

Beverley’s town centre will host an evening of top-class racing with some of Britain’s best cyclists lining up for the latest challenge in the British Cycling Grand Prix season.

Almost 300 cyclists will be taking part in the prestigious event, which features six rides and races, and includes the finale of the British Cycling National Circuit Series.

This is the finale of a six-week nationwide series of events, culminating in the awarding of series champions.

Youngsters and keen cyclists from the local area will get their chance to ride the circuit by joining the Beverley Community Ride, which kicks off the event.

The Beverley Grand Prix presented by Wren Kitchens starts at 4pm in Saturday Market, with the action continuing until around 10pm.

People can watch the event for free and are encouraged to line the race route.

On the same day the Paris Olympic Games begin, the event will bring round eight of the Open National Circuit Series and the Women’s National Circuit Series for an evening of fast, thrilling cycle racing.

Triple gold medal winner and six-time world champion, Ed Clancy OBE - the most successful team pursuit cyclist in history – will compete in the Open National Circuit Series, alongside the likes of Matthew Brostock, Robert Scott, and Paralympic double gold medal winner Adam Duggleby.

Plus professional cyclists including Eilidh Shaw, who won the Dudley Grand Prix race last week, and Isabel Darvill will ride it out in the women’s race.

There will also be races for under 12s, under 14s and 16s, and a competition for regional and amateur riders.

Before the races, the Beverley Community Ride offers a chance for families and people of all ages to experience a national level cycling event in the safety of closed roads around a 1.4-kilomtre circuit of the town.

The free ride is being held in memory of Ian Burnett, former head of asset strategy at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, who was instrumental in bringing many cycling race stages to the area over the past 10 years.

Ian passed away in 2022.

Cyclists can ride around the course at a leisurely pace and will get presented with commemorative medals at the end.

To sign up for the Beverley Community Ride visit www.beverleygrandprix.com

The Beverley Grand Prix presented by Wren Kitchens is being organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Generation Pro Cycling Events.

Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “This a really exciting event.

"People will get the chance to see some of Britain’s best cyclists in action, close up, on the same day the Olympic Games gets underway.

“I would encourage local riders to sign up for the Beverley Community Ride, so they can enjoy cycling on the same course just before many of the country’s best.

“I’m so glad we could bring this back to Beverley and I hope this will being out cycling fans and give a boost to the local economy.”

Beverley has a tradition of supporting cycling races, having previously hosted stages of both the Tour De Yorkshire and the Tour of Britain. The Beverley Grand Prix was last held in 2017.

Circuit

The 1.4km course for all the rides and races will be:

Starts and finishes in Saturday Market, following Sow Hill, New Walkergate, Railway Street, Lord Roberts Road, Cross Street, and Toll Gavel

Times of the events

4pm - Ceremonial opening followed by Beverley Community Ride in memory of Ian Burnett

5pm – Under 12s racing

5.25pm - Combined under 14s and 16s racing

6pm – Regional/amateurs' race

7pm – Woman's National Circuit Series

8pm – Open National Circuit Series

Road closures

Roads around the course will be temporarily closed on Friday 26th July, including:

Sow Hill, Old Walkergate, Railway Street, Lord Roberts Road, and Cross Street.

Pedestrian areas in Butcher Row, Toll Gavel and Wednesday Market will be closed off.

Car park closures

Car parks around the course are to be temporarily closed on Friday 26th July, including:

Saturday Market from 6am - 12 midnight, except for delivery vehicle drivers who will be allowed access until 2pm

Wednesday Market from 2pm-11pm

School Lane from 2pm -11pm

Spencer Street from 2pm-11pm

Lord Roberts Road from 2pm-11pm

Drivers are asked to use alternative car parks including Grayburn Lane, George Street and Trinity Lane.

This will also apply to disabled drivers.

There is no on-street parking on any roads which are closed, including those covered by the controlled parking zone, namely Old Walkergate and Lord Roberts Road.

Residents living on or next to the race route should be aware vehicular access may be restricted between 2pm and 11pm.

It is recommended they park their vehicles outside of the affected area.

Bus station

Beverley Bus Station in Sow Hill will be temporarily closed and measures will be in place from 3pm-11pm on Friday 26th July.

Taxis

A temporary taxi rank will be provided on Norwood, next to the Dominos takeaway, and Minster Yard North between 2pm-11pm.

13/07/2024

Hugh Rice Announces Closure of Beverley Store

Beverley, July 12, 2024 – Hugh Rice Jewellers will close its Toll Gavel store in Beverley at the end of the year to concentrate on growing its other businesses in Hull, Beverley, and Harrogate. The LUXE by Hugh Rice store in Saturday Market, Beverley, will remain open to serve local customers, alo...

12/07/2024

EAST RIDING COUNCIL SERVES CLOSURE ORDER ON HOMES IN BRIDLINGTON AND BEVERLEY

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has obtained a closure order on a home in Bridlington and a partial closure order on a Beverley property following reports of anti-social behaviour, nuisance and criminal activity.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has obtained a closure order on a home in Bridlington and a partial closure order on a Beverley property following reports of anti-social behaviour, nuisance and criminal activity. A full closure order was granted by Hull magistrates on Wednesday 10th July against 53...

12/07/2024

LET THE FUN BEGIN! – IT'S THE BEVERLEY PUPPET FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

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The organisers behind Beverley Puppet Festival have revealed an extensive, exciting, full and varied programme for this year’s festival – the 11th – with shows and workshops for kids, teenagers, adults and families. Running from Friday 12th July to Sunday 14th July, the biennial festival bring...

09/07/2024

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05/07/2024

*** GENERAL ELECTION 2024 ***

LABOUR WINS LANDSLIDE IN GENERAL ELECTION BUT CONSERVATIVES HOLD ON IN BEVERLEY & HOLDERNESS

Labour have won a landslide victory in the general election, ending 14 years of Conservative government.

With six seats still to be declared, Sir Keir Starmer’s party have won 410 seats, an increase of 209 from the 2019 general election.

The Conservatives have taken 119, a fall of 248, including some high-profile members of the party.

The Liberal Democrats have taken 71 seats, an increase of 63 on a great night for Sir Ed Davey’s party.

Reform UK won four seats, including leader Nigel Farage, who will sit as an MP for the first time.

The Green Party also took four seats.

Elsewhere, the Scottish National Party won nine seats, Sinn Fein seven, six went to Independent candidates and the DUP took five seats in Northern Ireland.

In Beverley and Holderness, after a recount, Graham Stuart held onto his seat for the Conservatives by the tightest of margins

The full result was as follows:

Graham Stuart (Conservative) 15,501

Margaret Pinder (Labour) 15,377

Andy Smith (Reform UK) 8,198

Denis Healy (Liberal Democrat) 3,386

Jonathan Stephenson (Green) 1,647

George McManus (Yorkshire Party) 625

Chris Collin (Social Democratic Party) 89

John Ottaway (Alliance for Democracy and Freedom) 74


IMAGE - LABOUR

04/07/2024

ELECTION 2024 - The first ballot boxes arrive at the Beverley Leisure Centre as counting begins for the Beverley and Holderness parliamentary seat.

03/07/2024

RESIDENTS REMINDED TO BRING A PHOTO ID TO VOTE TOMORROW

In order to vote tomorrow, Thursday, July 4, residents will need to bring an acceptable form of photo ID with them to the polling station.

Without an acceptable form of photo ID, residents won’t be able to cast their vote at the polling station.

03/07/2024

*** BREAKING NEWS ***

THIRD PERSON ARRESTED IN LEGACY FUNERAL DIRECTORS INVESTIGATION

Humberside Police officers have arrested a third person in connection with the investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, which had branches in Hull and Beverley.

A 54-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering offences.

A 46-year-old man, was previously arrested earlier this year, has been taken into custody on suspicion of theft and making or supplying articles for use in fraud.

A 23-year-old woman remains on bail.

Officers removed 35 bodies and a quantity of ashes from Legacy in March after reports of 'concern for care of the deceased'.

“This remains an extremely complex and sensitive investigation and we continue to follow all lines of enquiry and seek answers for the families involved and those affected by this report," said Assistant Chief Constable Thom McLoughlin.

“Three people have now been arrested as part of the investigation, two are in our custody and one remains on police bail whilst investigations continue.

“As we enter the fourth month since the initial report came in to us, we continue to keep the families, friends and everyone affected at the heart of everything we do and are committed to working with partners to ensure that they receive the help and support that they need.

“If you do have any concerns or feel impacted by any element of the ongoing investigation, please don’t hesitate to call the Victim Support 24-hour independent helpline on 0808 281 1136.”

No charges have brought in the investigation as yet.

02/07/2024

*** OUT TODAY! JULY'S BEVERLEY LIFE IS NOW IN THE SHOPS ***

July's Beverley Life newspaper is now available to pick up for FREE from all the usual outlets.

👪 Plans for Cherry Tree Youth Hub
👗 Photos of Beverley Joint Y11 Prom
👗 Photos of Beverley Joint Sixth Form Prom
🎖️ Beverley to celebrate Armed Forces Day
🍸 Photos from Beverley Gin Festival
💯 Yvonne Celebrates 100th birthday
🥩 New Butchers opens in Town Centre
🏅 Brandesburton School impresses OFSTED inspectors
🏉 Beverley ARLFC wins promotion clash
🏃‍♂️ Beverley Athletic Club round-up
🎯 Ladies Darts League awards presentation

much & much more in Beverley's favourite newspaper

02/07/2024

OPEN EVENING TO BE HELD FOR NEW RAINBOWS UNIT IN TICKTON THIS WEDNESDAY EVENING

People are being invited to attend an open evening on Wednesday evening (3rd July) where they can learn more about a Rainbow unit due to open in Tickton.

The new 1st Tickton Rainbows will start in September and is open to girls aged between five and seven.

Those who would like to find out more can drop in to an open evening on Wednesday from 6:15pm-7:15pm at Tickton Primary School.

During the evening, the leadership team will be on hand to answer any questions parents and carers have and girls will be able to try out some Rainbow activities.

Refreshments will be available and the 1st Tickton Brownies will also be on hand to tell everyone how much fun Guiding has to offer.

To register, visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-a-child.

01/07/2024

LEGACY FUNERAL DIRECTORS INQUIRY LINKS 163 TO ASHES FOUND AT PREMISES

Police investigating a funeral director that had branches in Hull and Beverley have said that 163 families have been identified after being linked to ashes that were found.

Thirty-five bodies and a quantity of ashes were removed from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in March after police received a report of ‘concern for care of the deceased’.

Although Humberside Police had previously said that DNA profiles could not be obtained from the ashes ‘due to the cremating process’, work from documentation found with individual ashes and at the premises has helped to locate next of kins.

“Over the last two weeks, my officers have been making contact with the families identified as part of the investigation,” said Assistant Chief Constable Thom McLoughlin.

“This has been to provide an update as to the ashes recovered and to also arrange personal meetings with them, to offer further support and discuss in detail the process that has taken place and the options available to them.

“We have waited to provide this update publicly until initial contact could be made, as understandably the families are our priority, and the information is personal and private to them.

“The meetings began last week and will take time to complete, with both my officers and support staff from Hull City Council and East Riding Council in attendance, to offer care and assistance to families.

“Some families may want to receive the ashes, and others may not, there is no right or wrong answer and the impact and affect it will have will differ for each individual family, but it should not be underestimated and we will do all we can to support those throughout what is an incredibly difficult time.

“If you have not received a call from us in regard to the ashes recovered, but you have concerns or feel impacted by any element of the ongoing investigation, support is available via Victim Support’s 24-hour independent helpline on 0808 281 1136, and I would you encourage to please get in touch.

“Again, as always, I want to thank the families and everyone in our communities for their understanding as we continue this complex investigation, and we will endeavour to provide answers and updates as and when we are able to.”

30/06/2024

UPDATE - MISSING LISBATH FOUND

We are pleased to announce that Lisbath, who was reported missing from the Green Lane area of Tickton, near Beverley, on Friday evening, has now been found.

29/06/2024

UPDATE - MISSING LISBATH FOUND

We are pleased to announce that Lisbath, who was reported missing from the Green Lane area of Tickton, near Beverley, on Friday evening, has now been found.
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POLICE AND COASTGUARD SEARCH FOR MISSING WOMAN LAST SEEN NEAR TICKTON

HAVE YOU SEEN LISBATH?

She was last seen between 11:40hrs and 13:05hrs on Friday the 28th June in the Green Lane area of Tickton, near Beverley in East Yorkshire.

Lisbath is 5'10" and was last seen wearing a grey jacket and grey shoes.

Please call Humberside Police on 101 quoting log 655 28/06 with any information.

21/06/2024

HULL MAN PROSECUTED BY COURT FOR INVOLVEMENT IN COTTINGHAM FLY-TIPPING OFFENCE CAUGHT ON CCTV

A man from Hull has been fined by a court for letting his van be used for a fly-tipping offence in Cottingham.

CCTV recorded video of a van belonging to Mark Winter, of Bainton Grove, Hull, which was used in the dumping of waste in Middledyke Lane, Cottingham,

Winter appeared at Beverley Magistrates’ Court on 5th June and pleaded guilty to allowing his vehicle to be used for fly-tipping.

He was fined £81 and was ordered to pay £400 costs and a £32 victim surcharge.

The court heard mobile CCTV cameras belonging to East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s streetscene enforcement team captured footage of a fly-tipping incident in Middledyke Lane, Cottingham, on 19th September 2022.

The video showed a van being driven along the road. It stopped three times and each time the occupant dumped household waste on the roadside, including children’s toys and cardboard.

Following investigations by the team, Winter was identified as the registered keeper of the vehicle.

The case was sent to court after two letters sent to Winter by the team were ignored.

In his defence, Winter claimed that his van had been used by other people at the time and he didn’t always know who was using it.

Residents are reminded they are responsible for disposing of their own waste properly and legally by using household bins provided or by taking larger items of waste to their local household waste recycling site.

Carl Skelton, director of streetscene services at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “We use a number of mobile CCTV cameras such as these at various fly-tipping hotspots to help us track down the people responsible.

“We will continue to investigate every incident of fly-tipping reported to us and always take action when we can.”

Anyone caught fly-tipping could be ordered to pay a fixed penalty of up to £1,000 or the case could be taken to court, where they face an unlimited fine or even imprisonment.

Fly-tipping information:

For more information or to report any fly-tipping or suspicious activity to the council, contact 01482 393939 or at www.eastriding.gov.uk/fly-tipping

People are asked not to touch any fly-tipped waste or approach anyone they see fly-tipping.

21/06/2024

*** TRAVEL NEWS ***

A164/JOCK'S LODGE JUNCTION TO BE CLOSED OVERNIGHT ON TWO NIGHTS IN JULY

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has informed motorists of an upcoming closure of the A164/Jock's Lodge junction.

The A1079 will be closed from 7pm to 5am on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th July as the junction improvement scheme continues.

Traffic management has been installed along the A164, including barriers from the Skidby roundabout to the junction with Coppleflat Lane.

A temporary 30mph speed limit has been imposed on the A164, between Skidby roundabout and Victoria roundabout, and will be in place for the duration of the scheme.

Temporary traffic lights will continue to be in operation on the A164 between the hours of 7pm-5am on weekdays to facilitate works being carried out safely until the scheme is complete.

Lane closures are in effect on the dual carriageway section of the A1079 to facilitate works being carried out safely.

Throughout the works, a speed limit of 30mph is in place in works areas.

During the scheme, abnormal loads are being diverted from the A164.

A diversion route is also in place for cyclists and pedestrians from Skidby roundabout to Beverley via Skidby Main Street/Beverley Road/Mill Road/Keldgate Road/Harland Way/A164.

IMAGE - EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

14/06/2024

*** FREE EVENT ***

FREE OPEN DAY AT BEVERLEY LEISURE CENTRE ON 30TH JUNE

A free fun day is to be held at East Riding Leisure Beverley. Residents are invited along to the centre, on Flemingate, on Sunday 30th June for a host of free activities from 10am to 3pm, for all ages and abilities.

Staff will be offering tours of the centre, including its popular new outdoor gym, The Mill.

There will also be swimming, fitness classes, gym sessions and other activities including soft play.

People are asked to book sessions online in advance, except swimming and gym, at eastridingleisure.co.uk.

The active communities' team from East Riding of Yorkshire Council will also be at the open day, offering free taster activities and sports on the multi-use games area and 3G pitch and Ivan Usher Cup matches.

There will also be a marketplace event in the centre’s conference room where people can find out about the clubs, organisations and services available in and around the Beverley area.

13/06/2024

Officers found a large-scale cannabis grow consisting of six rooms filled with cannabis plants as well as others containing growing equipment.

A 45-year-old man has been jailed for five years after officers seized almost £400,000 worth of cannabis from an address in Beverley. Rakip Karanxha of Butterfly Meadows in Molescroft, Beverley, was found guilty of the offence on Friday 7th June after a three-day trial at Grimsby Crown Court . On W...

11/06/2024

BEVERLEY GIN FESTIVAL ALL SET FOR THIS WEEKEND AT BEVERLEY MINSTER

With live bands, street food, a wide selection of gins and gin tasting sessions, Beverley Gin Festival is all set for this weekend at Beverley Minster, on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th June.

Organiser and festival director, Rob Snaith, said: "We have some of the very best local, British and international gins for residents and visitors to enjoy and there is live local entertainment all weekend, including two great bands, and mouth-watering street food."

There are distillery talks and tasters with Wictsun Distillery, from Market Weighton, who make gin, rum and vodka and will be offering a variety of gins, including pink, orange, lemon and dry.

As well as gin, the festival provides a selection of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including cocktails, Prosecco and craft beer from Atom of Beverley and Hull.

Festival catering is street food from The Blind Swine, of Willerby, serving homemade, hot and tasty dishes including blue corn tortilla shrimp tacos, smoked pulled pork Dirty Pig, salt and pepper fried halloumi Asian Persuasion, smoked frankfurter Dirty Dog, plus sides, and all with special homemade sauces, marinades and coatings.

Beverley Gin Festival's music offering is on a bigger scale than in previous years with two local bands, Turn Up the Sun on Friday night, and Little Kings on Saturday night.

"Both bands play great, crowd-pleasing, sing along favourites and are well known on the local live music circuit," added Rob.

Further entertainment comes in the form of table magician Rich Reynolds who will be wowing festival goers during the Saturday afternoon sessions at the Minster.

With prices starting at £20 per person for each of the four sessions, tickets include two drinks, a Beverley Minster-etched festival glass tumbler, a festival metal straw, Beverley Gin Festival custom designed festival programme guide and pen.

To book, visit www.beverleyginfestival.co.uk/booknow.

11/06/2024

HUMBERSIDE POLICE ISSUE UPDATE ON LEGACY FUNERAL DIRECTORS INVESTIGATION

Humberside Police has issued an update as the investigation into a funeral director that had branches in Hull and Beverley continues.

Humberside Police has issued an update as the investigation into a funeral director that had branches in Hull and Beverley continues.  Officers began investigating Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in March when the force received a report of ‘concern for care of the deceased’.  In the upda...

08/06/2024

Beverley Folk Festival, an annual event in the town’s calendar since the mid-1980s, will return from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd June.

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07/06/2024

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POLICE APPEAL FOLLOWING RTC NEAR LEVEN ON MONDAY WHICH LEFT MAN WITH LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES

Humberside Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a man sustained serious injuries following a road traffic collision between a car and a motorbike on the A1035 near Leven last Monday (3rd June).

It is reported at around 4:45pm that a blue Suzuki GSXR was travelling along the A1035 towards Hornsea when it is believed to have been in collision with a red MG ZS near to the crossroads of Catwick Lane, near Catwick.

Emergency services attended and the rider of the blue Suzuki GSXR was taken to hospital to receive treatment to serious injuries which are thought to be life threatening.

The driver of the red MG ZS is believed to have suffered injuries to his arm as a result of the collision.

"We would like to hear from anyone that may have witnessed the collision or has any dashcam footage from the area at the time, to please call our non-emergency number 101 quoting log 385 of 3 June," said a Humberside Police spokesperson.

07/06/2024

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