An innovative new pedestrian crossing to help reduce accidents will be installed in Hull.
The project is being delivered in partnership with Liverpool City Council who have been awarded just over £193,000 by the Road Safety Trust.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park Gears Up To Reopen As Government Allows Zoos To Open
The award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park is delighted at the news that the government has reviewed its decision on current restrictions on the reopening of zoos and safari parks.
The park had taken a severe financial hit as even with 70% of staff furloughed there are still high care and feed bills for their animals. The lockdown has cost the park around £5 million in lost revenue and is impacting its ability to carry out award-winning conservation projects.
Thousands Of Green Jobs To Be Created In Hull Over Next Decade
Thousands of green jobs could be created in Hull over the next decade, according to a new report.
The Local Government Association (LGA) Local green jobs report has identified the number of green jobs needed in each local authority area to ensure the UK is carbon neutral by 2050.
New Rules On Face Coverings Come Into Play This Week
New rules requiring passengers to wear face coverings on their journey will come into force on public transport from Monday.
The advice is clear that people should continue to avoid taking public transport where possible. But if you do need to use public transport you will be required to use face coverings.
Shops Are Back – But Will Be Heading Out For Some Retail Therapy
Shops in Beverley selling non-essential goods will again be allowed to trade as of Monday.
Following a long period of being closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the big question is if people will be chomping at the bit to get back to shops.
Grants Now Available For Tree Planting Projects Across The East Riding
Grants of up to £5,000 are being made available to private and public landowners, town and parish councils as well as other community groups in a bid to increase the number of native trees across the East Riding.
The East Riding of Yorkshire Community Tree Planting Fund is looking to support projects that will include creating new areas of native woodland, planting new clusters of native trees and hedgerows or establishing new groups of individual native standard trees.
New Appointment At Progressive Commercial Insurance Brokerage
The team at HI Commercial welcomes experienced Commercial Account Handler, Mike Ratcliffe, whose appointment affirms expansion plans.
Mike’s career began with Norwich Union claims investigations in the early 80s and transferred into broking in 2003.
Making Caring Visible In The East Riding
Caring for a loved one can be an extremely rewarding experience, however, without the right support, carers may often feel isolated and lonely.
In addition, some carers have reported feelings of guilt and shame when they feel they need a break from their loved one or an hour to themselves.
Beverley Entrepreneur Fighting Fast Fashion With Innovative Service
A Beverley-based businesswoman who reuses and recycles unwanted and second-hand clothing is appealing for donations to support national charities using an innovative new Covid-19 friendly drive-through service.
Daisy Jessop (22) is the brainchild of the ethical clothing recycle business called Envirofriendly Recycling (EMEA) Limited.
Daisy Appeal Sets Target For Launch Of Space Age Weapon In Fight Against Killer Diseases
The charity behind a campaign to raise £8.5 million to provide a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital has set a target for completion by the end of this year and operation early in 2021 after construction resumed at the site.
The Daisy Appeal has also released the first pictures of the state-of-the-art complex which will improve accuracy and detection rates for cancer, heart disease and dementia in Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
Boats, Windmills And Beverley Town – More Under 5s Activities From East Riding Museums
East Riding Museums have unveiled even more activities for under 5s (including babies) and their families during this period when people are having to spend more time at home.
The new suggested activities – Boats, Windmills and Beverley Town – are inspired by Goole Museum, Skidby Mill, and Beverley Guildhall and feature ideas for music and signing, craft, role play, sensory experiences, and messy play.
Parts Of Hull Roads To Be Widened In Bid To Make It A Cycling City
Work to improve Hull’s cycling infrastructure will begin this month.
Plans will include widening existing cycle lanes in areas including Freetown Way and an introduction of additional cycle lanes in roads including Holderness Road, Spring Bank, Anlaby Road and Beverley Road.
Local MP Graham Stuart Pushes Case For Hull Trains
Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has met with Transport for the North (TfN) and lobbied the Rail Minister in order to raise the struggles currently being faced by Hull Trains at the highest level.
East Riding Leisure’s New YouTube Channel Proves Popular
East Riding Leisure’s new YouTube channel is proving popular, with around 450 subscribers, over 4500 views, and nearly 150 hours of watch time after just four weeks.
BEVERLEY RACES: Kylie Rules Returns For Beverley Opener
Popular mare Kylie Rules makes a welcome comeback at her spiritual home when Beverley emerges from lockdown on Thursday.
Trained in North Yorkshire by Ruth Carr, the five-year-old daughter of Aussie Rules enjoyed a golden spring in 2019 with four consecutive victories on the Westwood.
Beverley Minster’s National Lottery Sanctuary Project Reaches Key Stage
Crucial work is underway at Beverley Minster to restore part of its crumbling fabric and tell its remarkable story of Sanctuary thanks to a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £406,700 awarded last year.
Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project focuses on the Minster’s Lesser South Transept with the works involving re-leading the roof, repairing the roof timbers, restoring crumbling stonework and improving the guttering.
The Work Of Paul Clifford Showcased In New Online Exhibition
Beverley Art Gallery’s new online exhibition called Legacy shows the mixed media artwork of Paul Clifford, a British multi-media artist and academic who has developed his career in the UK and internationally.
Paul’s work is inspired by the First World War memories of his father, who served in Egypt as part of the East Riding Yeomanry regiment.
Free Bespoke Cycle Training On Offer To East Riding Residents
During the lockdown, many residents have been walking and cycling as part of their daily exercise.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is keen for people to continue as the restrictions are eased and its Road Safety Team is offering safe, free personal cycle training to support residents in this transition.