COVID-19

Boost For Local Pig Farmers Following Lobbying By Graham Stuart

Boost For Local Pig Farmers Following Lobbying By Graham Stuart
October 20, 2021
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MP Graham Stuart has thanked pig farmers in his constituency for their hard work to make him aware of the litany of problems facing their industry, including labour and CO2 shortages.

Across the country, the industry has been experiencing workforce shortages of approximately 10-15%, while a reduction in exports to China thanks to Covid-19 outbreaks at processing plants has compounded problems as repurposing pigs for the domestic market requires significantly more butchery.

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Reflections Of Japan In East Yorkshire Exhibition Opens This Weekend

Reflections Of Japan In East Yorkshire Exhibition Opens This Weekend
October 15, 2021
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‘Reflections of Japan in East Yorkshire’, a unique exhibition bringing together a selection of items from private collections across East Yorkshire and artwork by Laura Boswell, opens Saturday 16 October at Beverley Art Gallery in the Treasure House.

The idea for the exhibition came about over two years ago when the Japanese Embassy introduced the ‘Japan-UK Season of Culture’, a celebration of the many facets of Japanese culture in the UK.

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Beverley Festival Of Christmas Will Go Ahead This Year

Beverley Festival Of Christmas Will Go Ahead This Year
September 21, 2021
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One of the leading Christmas market events in the UK returns to Beverley on Sunday, 12 December with The Beverley Festival of Christmas 2021, proudly sponsored by The Beverley Arms. 

The festival returns following last year’s cancellation due to the pandemic and will light up the historic market town for the 25th year.

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East Riding Of Yorkshire COVID-19 Vaccination Bus A Success

East Riding Of Yorkshire COVID-19 Vaccination Bus A Success
September 20, 2021
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The vaccine roll-out throughout East Riding of Yorkshire has been very successful with 90% of people receiving their first and 84% their second.

This is due, not only to the number of vaccination clinics throughout the large geographical area, but also the health and wellbeing bus that is touring East Riding of Yorkshire, offering the lowest-vaccinated areas in the region easier access to COVID-19 vaccine.

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Campaign Shows The Consequences Of Abuse In Primary Care

Campaign Shows The Consequences Of Abuse In Primary Care
September 17, 2021
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A campaign has been launched to help tackle a rise in abusive behaviour towards healthcare workers in primary care across the Humber area.

The initiative is led by Humberside Group of Local Medical Committees Ltd (Humberside LMC) with the support of the Clinical Commissioning Groups in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, and Northern Lincolnshire, and a range of partners who are standing together to say that abuse of primary care workers in any role will not be tolerated.

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Volunteers Praised For Their Invaluable Contribution To The Vaccination Rollout

Volunteers Praised For Their Invaluable Contribution To The Vaccination Rollout
September 16, 2021
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HEY Smile Foundation volunteers across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire are being praised for their invaluable contribution to the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out.

Over 380,000 people have been double vaccinated throughout Hull and East Riding and health bosses say that none of this would have been possible without those volunteers who have given up thousands of hours of their own time to assist GPs and practice staff to get people the lifesaving COVID-19 jab.

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Nominate Your Beverley Good Neighbours

Nominate Your Beverley Good Neighbours
August 19, 2021
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The Mayor of Beverley is asking residents of the town to nominate their good neighbours for a civic award. Since March 2019, Beverley, like the rest of the world, has experienced challenging times due to Covid-19. 

However, this has also brought with it an extra special sense of community spirit, as individuals and organisations have gone that bit further to look after friends and neighbours. 

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Bridlington Kite Festival Set For September Return

Bridlington Kite Festival Set For September Return
August 17, 2021
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The annual Bridlington Kite Festival – a weekend of vibrant kites soaring high above Sewerby Fields in the seaside town – is set to return in September. As a result, visitors can now find out more about the weekend’s activities by visiting the brand-new web page.

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Council Launches COVID-19 Local Support Grant

Three-Quarters Of Adults In Yorkshire Don’t Have A Savings Plan
August 14, 2021
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East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a discretionary grant scheme to support those most in need with the cost of food, energy, water bills and other essentials.

The grant aims to give vulnerable households peace of mind as COVID-19 restrictions are eased by helping those who need it to have food on the table and other essentials.

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Sports Direct And USC To Open At Flemingate Centre This Week

Sports Direct And USC To Open At Flemingate Centre This Week
August 10, 2021
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A new Sports Direct and USC store will open at Beverley’s Flemingate centre this week, bringing an array of top sportswear and fashion brands to the town.

Sports Direct, the UK’s leading sportswear and sports equipment retailer, and streetwear and fashion brand USC are coming together in a 10,000 sq ft unit at Flemingate.

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PCR Vs Lateral Flow Tests – Know When To Use Each Covid-19 Test

PCR Vs Lateral Flow Tests - Know When To Use Each Covid-19 Test
August 5, 2021
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Keeping those around us safe from Covid-19 is everyone’s top priority, and with restrictions lifted, it’s important to remember the virus is still with us and what to do if you experience symptoms.

If you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19, you must take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test either at a local testing site or by ordering one to be sent to your home. Lateral flow tests, sometimes called rapid tests, are not replacements for PCR tests.

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