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Garden Centre Fined For Failing To Comply With Fire Safety Regulations

Garden Centre Fined For Failing To Comply With Fire Safety Regulations
September 11, 2017
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The owners of a garden centre in Sigglesthorne which was found to be selling items which posed a serious fire risk to customers have been fined £18,000 by magistrates.

Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centre Ltd, who are based in Lincolnshire and own Hornsea Garden Centre, appeared at Beverley Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 6 September where they pleaded guilty to nine offences of offering for sale furniture and cushions that did not comply with fire safety regulations.

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Over 200 Hull Children Take To The Stage For The Big Sing

Over 200 Hull Children Take To The Stage For The Big Sing
May 28, 2017
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Over 200 schoolchildren are getting ready to take to the stage at Hull City Hall on Monday 5 June when they come together for Opera North’s Big Sing.

The younger singers are being supported by 2017 Hull UK City of Culture and come from three primary schools in the city: Gillshill Primary School, Ings Primary School and Thanet Primary School; they are joined by Year 7 and 8 pupils from Baysgarth School in Barton Upon Humber, together with pupils from Opera North’s Singing Schools: Adelaide Primary School, Kingswood Parks Primary School and Bude Park Primary School.

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Beverley RUFC Perform Well At Junior Pock 7s

Beverley RUFC Perform Well At Junior Pock 7s
April 24, 2017
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After a bumper senior Pock 7s on Good Friday, the youngsters got in on the seven-a-side act at Percy Road on Sunday.

24 teams produced another six hour try feast in the Pocklington Junior Charity Sevens, sponsored by Agriyork 400, with Beverley coming through at the end of the day to finish Under 14 runners up.

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Fashion Competition Gives Old Bedding New Lease Of Life

Fashion Competition Gives Old Bedding New Lease Of Life
March 27, 2017
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Dresses made from old duvets, sheets and pillowcases were just some of the creations on display made by students in a recycled fashion competition.

Budding fashion designers from East Riding College and Driffield School took part in the annual Lets Waste Less Textiles fashion competition, which was organised by officers from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s waste and recycling team.

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Yorkshire: The Best Value County In The Country?

Yorkshire: The Best Value County In The Country?
March 17, 2017
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Yorkshire is known for its breath-taking views, wonderfully warming cups of tea and friendly folk, however it’s probably less known as being an excellent place to live for first time buyers and young professionals.

The beauty of Yorkshire isn’t just the greenery or the rich heritage but the beauty really lies in it being an accessible place for many people to start on the property ladder.

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