Read more about the article Humber Bridge works shortlisted for top engineering award
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Humber Bridge works shortlisted for top engineering award

A project to increase the life expectancy of Humber Bridge has been shortlisted for a prestigious civil engineering award. The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has announced that the Humber Bridge hanger replacement and testing project has been shortlisted for recognition in its 2020 Yorkshire and Humber Awards. The iconic Grade 1 listed Humber Bridge was once the world’s longest suspension bridge and works by the Spencer Group to inspect, maintain, replace and test the…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article City centre businesses sign up to support new crime fighting scheme
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City centre businesses sign up to support new crime fighting scheme

A crime prevention system which brings together businesses, the police and Hull City Council to track offenders and share information is proving a big success among city centre traders. Around 40 businesses signed up for the DISC scheme even before its official launch just before Christmas. Already the number has risen to more than 200 as traders join forces to fight crime, and now the project is being rolled out to licensees. Fran Beasley of…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article A look back on Segal’s past, and their shiny new future
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A look back on Segal’s past, and their shiny new future

100 years ago in 1919, in a small shop on South Street in Hull, a business belonging to Jack Segal was born. Specialising in clock and watch repairs, it didn’t take long for Segal’s to become a household name and in 1921 as the business expanded to include the buying of gold, silver and antiques a move to larger premises was needed. The new home of Segal’s was to be in Porter Street, a thriving…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Hull set to be illuminated as part of captivating three-day event
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Hull set to be illuminated as part of captivating three-day event

Hull city centre is set to be illuminated as part of the three-day Navigate event that opens this evening (Thursday 30 January). Navigate, which celebrates the start of the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project, will feature mesmerising sculptures and outdoor exhibits from Kazimier Productions. The event will include Oracle, a floating lighthouse in Prince’s Dock that predicts the weather using unique light and sound displays. Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism,…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article New-look Ennerdale Leisure Centre reopened to the public
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New-look Ennerdale Leisure Centre reopened to the public

After closing its door last summer, Ennerdale is ready to reopen to the public after receiving a makeover worth over £2million. Ennerdale Leisure Centre has reopened this week following a refurbishment. On Tuesday 28 January, the doors opened at 9am and visitors are now greeted with a new modern reception and café entrance, updated changing facilities and inclusion of new dedicated disabled changing facilities. The centre also now benefits from new gym and studio equipment,…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Law firm Rollits hires senior specialist property lawyer
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Law firm Rollits hires senior specialist property lawyer

Law firm Rollits has appointed leading property lawyer Lynne Webster to its existing team of property law experts. Prior to joining Rollits, solicitor Lynne established her regional reputation working in the Leeds legal marketplace. and brings with her over 20 years’ experience in the commercial property sector. She will use her expertise to advise clients on property investment and property development matters  including site assembly, development agreements, option agreements, overage, conditional purchase contracts, Landlord and Tenant and…

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June 24, 2020
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New unit opens for patients well enough to ‘step down’ from hospital care

A new social care unit, the first of its kind in the country to help patients regain independence after stays in hospital, has been set up at Castle Hill Hospital The 14-bed facility, set up by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, will help people who are well enough to ‘step down’ from the intensive support provided by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust but can’t go home until out-of-hospital support is in place. The East…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Architect of “Better Births” report to witness transformation of maternity care
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Architect of “Better Births” report to witness transformation of maternity care

The driving force behind the transformation of maternity services is coming to Hull today to see changes attracting national attention. Baroness Julia Cumberlege CBE chaired the major NHS review of maternity services which led to the publication of the “Better Births” report in 2016. Now, the Conservative peer is coming to Hull Women and Children’s Hospital today (Thursday) to meet the midwives introducing sweeping changes to the way they look after pregnant women. Janet Cairns,…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Hedon Insurance poised for further growth as shake-up continues in sector
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Hedon Insurance poised for further growth as shake-up continues in sector

An independent insurance broker which celebrated its 50th anniversary during 2019 is looking forward to further success as it harnesses its traditional approach with modern technology in a sector which is undergoing constant change. Anne Walters, Managing Director of Hedon Insurance, revealed that turnover has increased by 500 per cent in the last 10 years and broke through the £1-million barrier even before the company reached its 50-year milestone. During 2019 the well-established Swinton Insurance reduced…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Shortlist for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2020 is announced
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Shortlist for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2020 is announced

The shortlist has been announced for the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2020. The shortlist features the must-read children’s books for 2020, with the winner chosen by Hull’s young people. The award, which began 13 years ago, aims to foster a love of reading by introducing young people to new writers and titles they might not normally pick up. Providing inspiration to parents, teachers and children, a delivery of these titles will be distributed…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Emergency consultant uses own experience to help children with Down’s syndrome
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Emergency consultant uses own experience to help children with Down’s syndrome

Paediatric emergency consultant Dr Liz Herrieven has told how her teenage daughter’s dual diagnosis of Down’s syndrome and autism has had a positive impact on her life. Dr Herrieven has taken part in the Shifting Perspectives Podcast to talk about life with 13-year-old daughter Amy. She explained how life-threatening illnesses when Amy was younger has helped her role as a consultant in emergency medicine at Hull Royal Infirmary, given her great insight into what it’s…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Families encouraged to check eligibility for free school meals
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Families encouraged to check eligibility for free school meals

Parents in Hull are being encouraged to apply for free school meals for their children. Parents who receive Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Job Seekers Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance and Child Tax Credit are being urged by Hull City Council to check if they are eligible for free school meals. It is estimated that around 800 pupils in the city could be eligible but are not currently taking up free school meals. Councillor…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Castle Hill nurse Justin shares experience of refugee camp with school children
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Castle Hill nurse Justin shares experience of refugee camp with school children

A man who spent seven years in a refugee camp before becoming a nurse at Castle Hill Hospital has shared his experience with children from an East Yorkshire primary school. Justin Mwange fled to Zambia with his family from the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo and spent seven years living without hope before he was granted refugee status and moved to Hull. Now, after qualifying as a nurse this summer and joining Hull University Teaching…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Hull Maritime Museum says a temporary farewell
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Hull Maritime Museum says a temporary farewell

Hull’s much loved Maritime Museum will close its doors on Sunday 19 January 2020 for the start of works to deliver an £11m major refurbishment.This first element of the Hull’s maritime project will commence as work to the main entrance get underway. With support from the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund and significant donations from visitors, a new access ramp and stairs, improving the experience for all its visitors, are to be installed.The new…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Viola Trust to deliver message in a bottle to Her Majesty’s Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
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Viola Trust to deliver message in a bottle to Her Majesty’s Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

A bottle of gin hand-made in Hull by a multi award-winning distillery is on its way to the Falkland Islands as a gift from an historic charity which is working to bring back an historic steam trawler back to the city. Also being delivered is a message in a bottle signed by the Lord Mayor of Hull, a trustee of the Viola campaign and around 50 people who attended a celebration launch of the new…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article David’s lifetime of dedication is rewarded with an MBE
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David’s lifetime of dedication is rewarded with an MBE

A Hull man who has dedicated more than 50 years of his life to the NHS has been rewarded for his work in the Queen’s New Year Honours. David Haire, Project Director (Fundraising) for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been awarded an MBE for services to patients and staff in East Yorkshire. David, from Hull, has enjoyed a long and varied career since starting out as an administrative trainee at Hull’s Princess Royal…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Families urged to bring in their own bottles in line with infection control rules
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Families urged to bring in their own bottles in line with infection control rules

Families are being asked to bring their own bottles and formula milk into hospital to reduce the risk of infection among newborn babies. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is advising parents-to-be that it will no longer be providing bottles or teats if they opt to bottle-feed their babies. The change is being introduced to follow infection control guidance and to protect all infants on the wards at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.  Janet Cairns,…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Charities join forces to offer auction bidders close-up view of Viola return
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Charities join forces to offer auction bidders close-up view of Viola return

The 102-year-old son of a former skipper of the Viola trawler has signed up to support two of his favourite charities which have joined forces to create a unique fund raising offer. Eric Tharratt has signed two of the “Homeward Bound” calendars produced by the Viola Trust to raise awareness and money as part of their campaign to bring the Viola trawler back to Hull. The calendars will be sold in a silent auction by…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Announcing Monocle – Allenby Commercial’s 2020 vision for Hull
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Announcing Monocle – Allenby Commercial’s 2020 vision for Hull

Hull-based property developer Allenby Commercial has unveiled a stylish new look for one of the region’s stand-out buildings. The company has submitted a planning application for a complete revamp of the 1970s office block Europa House to create Monocle which – subject to planning permission – will be transformed by a project beginning early next year with the potential to create up to 600 new jobs. Georgia Allenby, Design Manager at Allenby Commercial, said: “The…

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June 24, 2020
Read more about the article Hull’s inspirational Jane Smith receives top award
Jane Smith collects her Spirit of London Award from Sir John Spurling. The Spirit of London Awards, The Tower Hotel, London. Tuesday 3rd December 2019 Photo: Thomas Lovelock for London Marathon Events For further information: media@londonmarathonevents.co.uk
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Hull’s inspirational Jane Smith receives top award

Patient Jane Smith, not only won over the hearts and minds of the people of Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire with her incredible London Marathon Challenge, raising a fantastic £6,350 to support MacMillan Cancer Services provided at Hull Hospitals Queen’s Centre, Castle Hill.  Jane also received the Spirit of London Marathon Award 2019, presented by Sir John Spurling in a special ceremony last week.  Jane was just one of five inspirational people receiving the…

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