Hull Music Service ‘Tell The World’ at The Royal Albert Hall

Hull Music Service ‘Tell The World’ at The Royal Albert Hall
December 18, 2016

The Hull Music Service has been chosen as one of only three massed ensembles to perform at the Music for Youth Proms in November 2017 at the Royal Albert Hall.

This prestigious event on 15 November 2017 is a great opportunity to perform the piece ‘Tell the World,’ and showcase the city’s many talented young musicians during the city’s year as the UK City of Cultu

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Council Tax Rise To Tackle Adult Social Care ‘Unfair’ On Local People

Council Tax Rise To Tackle Adult Social Care ‘Unfair’ On Local People
December 16, 2016

Portfolio Holders at Hull City Council have said a Government decision to allow Councils to raise tax by three per cent in 2017 and 2018 is inherently unfair.

Cllr Hale, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance, and Cllr Lunn, Portfolio Holder for Public Health and Adult Social Care, have said that, while additional funding is desperately needed for adult social care

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COTTINGHAM : The Polar Express Has Arrived In Town

COTTINGHAM : The Polar Express Has Arrived In Town
December 15, 2016

The Polar Express from popular children’s Christmas film of the same name has steamed into an East Riding learning resource centre thanks to the efforts of staff and students there.

A replica of the train from the animated film has been crafted out of wood by students at Worklink Cottingham as part of their preparations for the festive period.

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Minor Injuries Unit Hours Of Care Extended in At Branshome in Hull

Minor Injuries Unit Hours Of Care Extended in At Branshome in Hull
December 15, 2016

The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Bransholme Health Centre will now open from 9am – 10pm, seven days a week, with immediate effect.

People in Hull are able to access the MIU for treatment of injuries which require immediate treatment, but which are not serious enough to attend Accident and Emergency (A&E), such as; cuts and wounds, sprains and strains, stings, bites and burns.

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NHS Hull CCG Scoops Two Top Health Care Awards In One Day

NHS Hull CCG Scoops Two Top Health Care Awards In One Day
December 14, 2016

NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is celebrating after a double victory at two prestigious awards last night.

At the Yorkshire and Humber NHS Regional Recognition Awards, which were held in Sheffield, the CCG’s Chief Officer, Emma Latimer, and Chief Finance Officer, Emma Sayner, won a joint award in the Leading Systems Transformation and were runners-up in the Inspirational Leadership category.

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HULL : Plans To Secure The Long-Term Future Of Historic Trawler

HULL : Plans To Secure The Long-Term Future Of Historic Trawler
December 13, 2016

Hull City Council has secured £3.5m of European Regional Development Funding for the River Hull plus scheme.

The project is part of a wider £37million Environment Agency investment in the city to repair flood defences along the river in the city, protecting over 60,000 properties, and helping to secure the long-term future of the Arctic Corsair.

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HULL : Golden Apple For 360 Chartered Accountants Apprentice

HULL : Golden Apple For 360 Chartered Accountants Apprentice
December 13, 2016

An apprentice at 360 Chartered Accountants has been recognised as one of the best and brightest the education sector has to offer.

Sam Gibson, 23, from Goole, won the Apprentice/Placement of the Year category in this year’s Golden Apple Education Awards in Hull in recognition of his “attitude, commitment and work ethic.”

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BOXING : Connor Seymour Vs Danny Little

BOXING : Connor Seymour Vs Danny Little
December 11, 2016

Photos from the contest between Connor Seymour and Danny Little who went toe to toe for the Light Middleweight Junior British Challenge Belt.

In a grueling contest both fighters gave it their all but it was to be Connor Seymour from Hull who edged to victory to claim the vacant title.

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Survey Reveals People In Hull Say City is Warm and Welcoming

Survey Reveals People In Hull Say City is Warm and Welcoming
December 8, 2016

People in Hull have said that they find Hull a warm, welcoming and friendly city, according to the latest results from the most recent Hull People’s Panel.

The People’s Panel quarterly surveys, which are run by Hull City Council, ask people who have signed up to give their opinion on a wide range of issues.

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HULL : The Promotion Company Move To New Premises

HULL : The Promotion Company Move To New Premises
December 8, 2016

The Promotion Company celebrated a perfect year with the opening of its new business premises on Witham in Hull.

At an event on Friday, JR Rix and Son’s Tim Rix officially opened the building on behalf of Angela and Richard Oldroyd who run the business along with their son, Joe and two other employees. The team specialises in branded products and corporate workwear.

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A New Rural Strategy For The East Riding Is Launched

A New Rural Strategy For The East Riding Is Launched
December 8, 2016

A new rural strategy for the East Riding of Yorkshire has been launched, which will continue to raise the profile of rural issues and support positive, sustainable rural development in a challenging economic climate.

The strategy and its accompanying action plan were launched at an event at Tickton Grange, Beverley, with the overarching goal that ‘people of all ages can live, work and thrive in the rural East Riding, which is itself

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Vaccinate Against Flu And Whooping Cough – Protect Yourself And Baby

Vaccinate Against Flu And Whooping Cough - Protect Yourself And Baby
December 8, 2016

Local clinicians are encouraging expectant mothers in Hull to protect themselves and their baby against both flu and whooping cough by being vaccinated this winter.

Nationally 1 in 11 maternal deaths are attributed to flu and cases of whooping cough are on the rise. Worryingly the uptake of both vaccinations is low across Hull; putting women and babies at risk.

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