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93 year old deaf and blind lady burgled as she slept
Police are hunting an evil criminal who burgled the home of a 93 year old blind and deaf woman as she slept
Dog bite victim needed stitches in arm wound
Police have launched an investigations after a school caretaker needed stitches when he was savaged by a dog.
House burgled as woman, 93, rests
A despicable burglar raided the village home of a deaf and blind 93 year old as she slept in a chair.
Chance to show work to thousands at Tory conference
Graham Stuart, Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, has joined Prime Minister David Cameron in calling on start-up businesses and entrepreneurs across the UK to get involved in this year’s Conservative Party Start-up Hub and win the opportunity to showcase their work in front of thousands of visitors at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
Nicholas is flying high
Nicholas Robinson,23, from Castle Close, Leconfield recently became one of the newest airmen in the Royal Air Force.
Regional
Ukip captures Labour stronghold
Ukip surged on in the latest council by-elections, storming a previously rock-solid Labour stronghold at Rawmarsh in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Sports stars honoured at palace
Wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft, from Yorkshire, was one of a number of sports stars who have been honoured at Buckingham Palace.
Judge allows naming of death driver
A 15-year-old who knocked down and killed a pedestrian in North Yorkshire while driving a stolen Range Rover at 70mph in a 30mph zone then ran off from police has been detained for five years.
Hi-de-Hi! star Paul Shane dies
The Hi-de-Hi! actor Paul Shane, who lived in South Yorkshire, has died at the age of 72 following a short illness, his agent said.
Burger makers challenge findings
The Doncaster-based makers of halal lamb burgers withdrawn from a city's schools after a sample was said to contain pork have challenged the findings of the test.
National
Rod Stewart tops UK album chart
Rod Stewart's first album of self-penned songs in 20 years has gone straight to the top of the UK album charts.
Philpott wife plans sentence appeal
A mother jailed for 17 years for killing her six children in a house fire is to appeal against the length of her sentence, her lawyer has said.
Cameron hints at going it alone
David Cameron has hinted that he could attempt to govern without the Liberal Democrats if disputes within the coalition made it impossible to continue.
Call to stop demonising bankers
Sir Mervyn King has called for an end to bankers being "demonised" for their role in the financial crash, insisting the problem was with the system rather than individuals.
Toddler taken to morgue in body bag
A toddler pulled from the wreckage of a car crash that killed five family members was sent to a morgue in a body bag in the belief he was dead.
Business
Golden Apron VIDEO part 2 - The search to find the best young chef in Yorkshire video
Three culinary stars wowed the judges and invited guests at the final of The Golden Apron Competition to find the best young chef in Yorkshire.
Golden Apron VIDEO part 4 - The search to find the best young chef in Yorkshire video
Three culinary stars wowed the judges and invited guests at the final of The Golden Apron Competition to find the best young chef in Yorkshire.
Golden Apron VIDEO part 1 - The search to find the best young chef in Yorkshire video
Three culinary stars wowed the judges and invited guests at the final of The Golden Apron Competition to find the best young chef in Yorkshire.
Golden Apron VIDEO part 3 - The search to find the best young chef in Yorkshire video
Three culinary stars wowed the judges and invited guests at the final of The Golden Apron Competition to find the best young chef in Yorkshire.
Young Yorkshire cooks impress Pipe and Glass Michelin chef James Mackenzie in Golden Apron contest
A cookery competition launched by Driffield-based JSR Farms, The Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School and East Yorkshire’s Michelin-starred chef James Mackenzie concluded with a grand final at The Pipe and Glass Inn.
Education
Fun at freaky Friday fancy dress day
Pupils at a primary school enjoyed a day of fancy dress in which boys and girls swapped fashion tastes.
Longcroft pupils celebrate World Book Night at school
Students at Longcroft School, Beverley, marked World Book Night, with 20 lucky students receiving commemorative copies of a celebrated novel by the author Patrick Ness.
Apprentice scoops a regional motor award
An East Riding College student has won a regional apprentice award from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
College is rated as outstanding
Ofsted have judged Bishop Burton College ‘outstanding’ in all areas of a social care inspection.
Future of schools is still undecided
Primary schools at risk of being axed came one step closer to closure this week following a council meeting.
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Weather for Beverley
Wednesday 22 May 2013
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Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 13 C
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