About BestEY — BestEY.co.uk

BestEY.co.uk is East Yorkshire's digital magazine, delivering local news, lifestyle features, directory guides, and events listings to communities across Hull, Beverley, and the wider East Riding.

Launched in 2026 by Dalton Spire, BestEY brings together over 30 years of local media experience with a fresh, digital-first approach. Dalton Spire publishes 4 magazine titles reaching more than 100,000 print readers across the region. BestEY.co.uk is our newest venture — taking that same trusted, local voice online.

We believe East Yorkshire deserves quality local journalism that celebrates the region's people, businesses, and culture. Our editorial team is committed to honest, independent reporting and genuinely useful recommendations.

Meet the Team

Jane Gough

Editor & Primary Writer

Jane is the editor of BestEY.co.uk and the voice behind our Best Of guides, directory reviews, and featured articles. With over 20 years in East Yorkshire media, she brings an unmatched knowledge of the region's food scene, independent businesses, and community stories. When she's not writing, you'll find her eating her way through Beverley's restaurants — strictly for research purposes.

Phil Scaife

Contributing Writer

Phil is the heart and soul of The Beverley Bystander and our With the Kids section. A local historian, family man, and occasional rambler, Phil writes about East Yorkshire's past with passion and humour, and covers the family scene with the authority of a dad who's visited every soft play centre in the East Riding. His words make you proud to call this part of the world home.

Our Values

Local Knowledge

We live and work in East Yorkshire. Every story, review, and recommendation is rooted in genuine local experience. We don't parachute in — we're already here.

Trusted Recommendations

When we recommend a restaurant, tradesman, or venue, it's because we've been there ourselves. Our directory listings are vetted, our reviews are honest, and our Best Of guides are the real deal.

Community First

We champion local businesses, celebrate achievements, and give a platform to the voices that matter most. East Yorkshire's community is our community.