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New festive exhibition at Sewerby Hall : 'The Nutcracker and Christmas'

A new exhibition has opened at Sewerby Hall and Gardens and runs until 31 December: 'The Nutcracker and Christmas' looks at the dark history of this favourite Christmas ghost story, and also examines the history of toys as Christmas gifts.

Still tickets available for ‘The Three Wise Women’ at East Riding Libraries

There are still some tickets remaining for productions in four East Riding Libraries of The Three Wise Women, presented by She Productions.

Minister and council leaders sign devolution deal for Hull and East Yorkshire

Council leaders in the East Riding and Hull put pen to paper on a proposed devolution deal with the Government as Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young visited East Yorkshire yesterday.

ZIP-A-DEE-DOO-DAH, SANTA’S ON HIS WAY – DOWN THE ZIP LINE!

Leading adventure destination, North Yorkshire Water Park, is open for Christmas with a range of festive food, Christmas crafts and Santa’s grotto. It has also launched Christmas corporate packages to help companies inject a sense of adventure into their celebrations.

Father Christmas to visit the Yorkshire Wolds Railway for the first time!

Volunteers at the Yorkshire Wolds Railway are thrilled to announce that Father Christmas will be visiting Fimber Halt for the first time ever this year on the 2 and 9 December between 10 – 3.

Devolution deal announced for Hull and East Yorkshire

Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have welcomed the Government's announcement of a proposed devolution deal for Hull and East Yorkshire.

The Santa Express will soon be coming to Bridlington!

There are still tickets available to climb on board the Santa Express landtrain in Bridlington, and meet festive driver “Noel”, who will check that all passengers are on the “Nice List” and get them ready for a magical journey to the North Pole.

Caroline Lacey, Chief Executive of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, leaves the authority

The Chief Executive, Caroline Lacey has reached agreement to leave the authority.

Commuted Sums help Driffield Lawn Tennis Club

Driffield Lawn Tennis Club have completed the cleaning and repainting of their hard courts, using £6,080.13 awarded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council as part of Commuted Sums from local housing developments.