Newland Avenue To Re-Open Temporarily For Motorists During Hull Fair

Newland Avenue To Re-Open Temporarily For Motorists During Hull Fair
September 19, 2017

Newland Avenue will reopen temporarily on Monday 2 October for two weeks to allow full access to Hull Fair for public transport, emergency services, and motorists.

Phase one has been completed ahead of schedule, allowing the road to be reopened. This will give unrestricted access to businesses along Newland Avenue, and allow the scheduled bus services to travel along the street during this period.

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Full Back To Ours Line-Up And More Black Grape Tickets Announced

Full Back To Ours Line-Up And More Black Grape Tickets Announced
September 18, 2017

A Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter, award-winning hip-hop theatre, and a feast of beastly films, as well as a secret gig, complete Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s Back To Ours line-up.

Badly Drawn Boy, Skin and Picture House join Black Grape, Bedtime Stories, Once Upon a Pillow Fight and Drip during the autumn half term holidays for the family festival which takes world class arts and culture to people’s doorsteps across the city. Plus, a critically acclaimed character will be making a special guest appearance at the William Gemmell Social Club.

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Licence Revoked Of Bridlington Private Hire Operator

Licence Revoked Of Bridlington Private Hire Operator
September 16, 2017

A private hire firm in Bridlington has ceased trading with immediate effect after an appeal by the operator against the revocation of his licence was withdrawn.

Ian Sharp, of South Dene Hotel in Bridlington and the operator of Q Cars, had his licence revoked in February by East Riding of Yorkshire Council following concerns around issues including safeguarding and public protection; record keeping, his conduct and breaches of his operators’ licence.

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HULL : Want To Help Your Child With Their Schoolwork?

HULL : Want To Help Your Child With Their Schoolwork?
September 16, 2017

Parents, grandparents and carers are being offered a number of free short courses to enable them to help their child with school work.

Starting this week, Hull Culture and Leisure’s Libraries team will deliver the five-week courses in Incredible ICT and Fun with Phonics.

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Call For Artists To Submit Artwork For 2018 Open Exhibition

Call For Artists To Submit Artwork For 2018 Open Exhibition
September 15, 2017

The Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for the 2018 Open Exhibition.

Whether you are a seasoned exhibitor or entering for the very first time, if you’d like your work to be seen by thousands of people, or to sell, then the Ferens Open is the platform for you.

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Partnership Presents Development Plans To Sir Edward Lister

Partnership Presents Development Plans To Sir Edward Lister
September 14, 2017

Sir Edward Lister, Chairman of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has visited Hull to mark the launch of a £120 million regeneration scheme in North Hull.

On-site work has commenced at Wawne View, a residential development that will be delivered by Keepmoat Homes, Keepmoat Regeneration, Home Group (under its new sales brand, Persona), Strata and Priority Space, in partnership with Hull City Council.

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The Dyslexia Portrait – Photography Exhibition Celebrates Dyslexia

The Dyslexia Portrait - Photography Exhibition Celebrates Dyslexia
September 14, 2017

Former football manager Sam Allardyce, BBC antiques expert Jonty Hearnden and soprano singer Anna Devin are among the subjects of a photography exhibition celebrating dyslexia, launching in Hull next month.

The Dyslexia Portrait by Hull photographic artist Miranda Harr will open at Brynmor Jones Library, University of Hull, on 2 October to coincide with Dyslexia Awareness Week (2 – 8 October).

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UK Tradespeople At Heart Of Innovative New Hull App Trade Chimp

UK Tradespeople At Heart Of Innovative New Hull App Trade Chimp
September 12, 2017

Help is on the way for tradespeople around the country with the launch of innovative tech trades services company, Trade Chimp. The emergence of Hull-based Trade Chimp www.tradechimp.co.uk will bring much needed operational and administrative support to trades people and small trades businesses with up to 10 staff, including electricians, plumbers, and painters and decorators. Simple to use, the Trade Chimp user-friendly job management software package can be downloaded as…

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Trust Collapse Sparks Calls For Council To Take Over Impacted School

Trust Collapse Sparks Calls Council To Take Over Impacted School
September 11, 2017

The collapse of the Wakefield City Academies Trust which has left Goole High School in turmoil has led to campaigners calling for the return of failed schools to local authority control.

When Goole High School became an Academy in 2011 it was rated as Excellent. After 6 years under the control of the Academy Trust it’s now mired in failure.

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Tackling Dementia and Loneliness With Sporting Memories

Tackling Dementia and Loneliness With Sporting Memories
September 11, 2017

East Riding Libraries have teamed up with the national Sporting Memories Foundation to offer a new kind of reminiscence group aimed at older people who may feel lonely and people living with dementia.

Reminiscence sessions, which are endorsed by the Alzheimer’s Society, have become an established part of the work that is being done at libraries across the East Riding with the aim of helping those with dementia and their carers meet others in a similar situation and share memories together.

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Happy Fellows Celebrate Professional Exam Success

Happy Fellows Celebrate Professional Exam Success
September 11, 2017

Two employees at The Insurance Partnership Financial Services Ltd (TIPFS) have obtained Fellowship of The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

Karen Spark and James Blake have both received FCII status from one of the main awarding bodies in the financial services industry.

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HULL : Revolution Number 9 – Heads Up Festival Is Back

HULL : Revolution Number 9 - Heads Up Festival Is Back
September 11, 2017

The ninth Heads Up Festival takes place in Hull from October 12-21, 2017. The revolutionary festival, produced by E52 in partnership with Battersea Arts Centre, is a heady mix of the most exciting, challenging theatre and performance.

A host of shows head to Hull twice a year as part of BAC’s Collaborative Touring Network, with the programme also including the very best in homegrown talent.

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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

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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TRAVEL NEWS : Newland Avenue Essential Resurfacing Work

TRAVEL NEWS : Newland Avenue Essential Resurfacing Work
September 6, 2017

Essential maintenance works on Newland Avenue will take place from Monday, September 11 for six weeks.

Newland Avenue will be closed to through traffic to allow these essential carriageway maintenance works to be carried out, and 3,800 letters are to be delivered to residents and businesses in the surrounding area.

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