53,000 More Properties Now Have Access To Lightning-Fast Broadband

53,000 More Properties Now Have Access To Lightning-Fast Broadband
October 17, 2022

A partnership between rural internet champions Quickline Communications and telecoms infrastructure provider CellnexUK has enabled 53,000 homes and businesses to access lightning-fast broadband in its first year.

Quickline and Cellnex UK joined forces last year in order to install lightning-fast broadband equipment in isolated parts of the north of England, including remote communities in the North Yorkshire moors, using Cellnex UK’s towers and infrastructure.

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Climate Minister Says Extracting UK Gas Is Better For The Environment

Climate Minister Says Extracting UK Gas Is Better For The Environment
October 13, 2022

Graham Stuart, the UK’s climate minister, has defended the decision to lift the ban on fracking. He claimed shale gas extraction will benefit the environment.

He was speaking to the Environmental Audit Committee this week. Mr Stuart said given the issues faced by both families and also businesses not exploring the UK’s own fossil fuels would be irresponsible.

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New Curator Hannah Willetts Excited About New Role In Beverley

New Curator Hannah Willetts Excited About New Role In Beverley
October 13, 2022

A new curator has been appointed at an art gallery in Beverley, East Yorkshire. In the Treasure House building, Beverley Art Gallery welcomes Hannah Willetts.

The most recent role Hannah held was that of Freelance Collection Co-ordinator for East Dunbartonshire Museums. In this role, she was responsible for auditing and developing the Foundry collection.

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Timetables For Temporary Service Are Announced By Local Bus Company

Timetables For Temporary Service Are Announced By Local Bus Company
October 12, 2022

As a result of recruitment struggles across the bus sector, a company that provides transport in Beverley and the surrounding area, East Yorkshire, will temporarily alter some of its services starting Sunday 23 October.

There has been a protracted recruitment problem faced by many bus operators, including other local operators, due to a variety of factors.

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New Mini-Exhibition In East Yorkshire At Beverley Treasure House

New Mini-Exhibition In Easy Yorkshire At Beverley Treasure House
October 10, 2022

In Beverley, East Yorkshire, the Treasure House has just opened a new mini-exhibition of its recent acquisitions, the latest in a series of mini-exhibitions.

Featured in the new display are Masonic regalia and other items belonging to Charles Henry Massey and his son Charles Derrick Massey, who were both members of local Masonic lodges.

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Defence School of Transport Welcome Rugby League World Cup Trophies Tour

Defence School of Transport Welcome Rugby League World Cup Trophies Tour
October 10, 2022

As part of its preparation for the Rugby League World Cup, the Defence School of Transport, Leconfield welcomed the trophies and the international Fiji team using the barracks as a training facility.

As part of the National Lottery Trophies Tour that kicked off in Newcastle on Friday 26 August, 50 days before the tournament begins, the trophies are in the region.

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Mindful Employer Charter Signed By East Yorkshire Council

Mindful Employer Charter Signed By East Yorkshire Council
October 10, 2022

Caroline Lacey, chief executive of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, has signed the ‘Charter for Employers Positive About Mental Health.

On Tuesday 4 October, the council became a Mindful Employer, joining over 1,300 other organizations, including the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB and Hull and East Yorkshire Mind.

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