by Casey Peyton | Oct 17, 2025 | East Riding of Yorkshire, General News
The influence of Nigerian music legend, activist and originator of Afrobeat, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, has been honoured at the Wilberforce House Museum in Hull. The exhibition is called ‘The Underground Spiritual Game’ and explores Fela Kuti’s influence...
by Jimmy Tse | Oct 17, 2025 | General News, Home Page Top Story, North Yorkshire
Water End will be closed this weekend for the installation of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge, with traffic diversions and a replacement bus service in place for residents in York. The closure will run from 9 am on Friday,17 October until 11.59 pm on Sunday, 19...
by Jimmy Tse | Oct 17, 2025 | General News, North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Council is proposing an increase in the opt-in garden waste collection charge from £49 to £52 for the 2026 season, which runs from March to November. The council says the increase is necessary to keep the service accessible and support essential...
by Casey Peyton | Oct 17, 2025 | East Riding of Yorkshire, General News
Hull City Council announced that work to install traffic calming measures will start next week. In an attempt to improve road safety and help enforce the newly introduced 20mph speed limit, the measures will take place on two west Hull streets. It will include the...
by Casey Peyton | Oct 17, 2025 | General News, West Yorkshire
Free laptops, digital skills support and free data or Wifi connectively will be offered to the people of West Yorkshire in an attempt to improve unemployment. The West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin, launched the initiative so that people can access jobs and training...
by Jimmy Tse | Oct 17, 2025 | General News, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Sheffield City Council has proposed expanding two key conservation areas to protect historic buildings and preserve the city’s architectural character. After a detailed review launched in January, the council is recommending that the City Centre and Kelham...
