Thinkbroadband have released their latest data on broadband coverage across the UK, with Kingston upon Hull leading on full fibre distribution at 55.6 percent.
This is way above the national average which stands at 2.66 percent deployment.
Unique Shop Of Poems Is Opening In Hull This Weekend
Over the last few months, Polish poet Bohdan Piasecki has been taking his Pop-up Poetry Station around Hull, gathering stories and writing poems with the local Polish community as part of Hull Gada.
Form Sunday 24 September to Saturday 30 September his work will be displayed in Princes Quay at Hull Gada Shop of Poems offering a glimpse into this foreign world, steeped in art and culture, just a language away.
HULL : Turning The Idea Of Play On Its Head
A Hull 2017 Business Club member is celebrating its part in the creation of a unique exhibition installed in the city centre.
In collaboration with various partner organisations including London-based Silo Studio, Humber Galvanizing provided its hot-dip molten zinc treatment to 16 artistic pineapples, 15 of which have been installed on the façade of the Humber Street Gallery.
Developer To Contribute Over £120K To Local Projects
Residents in Woodmansey are set to benefit after developer, Barratt Homes confirmed they will be investing over £120,000 into projects in the area.
Money from the developer will use the cash to pay for outdoor sports facilities and play spaces close to their Cherry Tree Court Site.
Delaney Marling Partnership Expand Their Team With New Appointment
Chartered Building surveyors, Delaney Marling Partnership in East Yorkshire have appointed a new surveyor to their team.
Always interested in a career within the property sector, Alex Lowsley worked as an estate agent for two and a half years as a negotiator before seeking a route into the building survey profession.
Council Leads The Way In Promoting Private Hire Safety
Private hire firms in the East Riding are one of the first in the country to take part in a mandatory accreditation scheme designed to promote public safety and raise standards.
The private hire operators’ accreditation scheme has been implemented by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s licensing team and will see operators display a star rating, similar to the food hygiene ratings given to food outlets.
Pioneering Photographer Karl Blossfeld To Be Showcased in Beverley
Karl Blossfeldt: Art Forms in Nature is a Hayward Touring exhibition from Southbank Centre, London, which presents an original portfolio of 40 photogravures from 1932.
The photogravures were titled ‘Wundergarten der Natur’ and were edited by the artist and published in the year of his death. The exhibition gives an opportunity to see an exemplary set of Blossfeldt’s signature close-up images of plants and flora.
Tiger Inn To Host Weekend Of Laughter, Coffee & Cakes
Coffee, cakes and laughter are all on the cards later this month as the Tiger Inn takes hosts a comedy night and coffee morning in aid of Mcmillan Cancer Support.
Thursday 28 September will see the pub host a night of laughter while on the Friday 29 September the Tiger Inn will be joined by local businesses for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.
Tackling Childhood Obesity Which Continues To Rise In UK
Steps being taken to help children and young people in the East Riding lead healthier lives by cutting their sugar intake and upping their exercise are to be discussed by health professionals and councillors this week.
The latest statistics, taken from the most recent National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) data, 23.2% of children in reception and 33.2% of children in Year 6 of primary school were classed as either overweight or obese.
Café Velo Planning Reprieve Welcomed by Cllr Denis Healy
Café Velo, Beverley’s popular themed cycling café in North Bar Within, has been granted a reprieve by planning officers, who just a few weeks ago were recommending that planning permission should be refused; a move which would have led to the closure of the thriving business.
At the Council’s Eastern Area Planning Committee, in June, Café Velo, which had been operating without planning permission for a change of use from retail to restaurant for 12 months, was faced with a recommendation from Council Officers for refused planning permission because certain paperwork wasn’t in order, and there had also been complaints about noise disturbance from local residents.
Clinical Commissioning Group Introduces Health & Wellbeing Programme
From 16th October, East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), supported by clinicians, is introducing a health and wellbeing programme for smokers and people with a BMI of and/or greater than 35 to encourage local residents to improve their wellbeing and live the healthiest lives possible.
The CCG’s vision is to prevent ill health and encourage people to live healthier lifestyles by actively promoting healthy behaviours.
Beverley Building Society New CEO Looking to Build for the Future
Beverley Building Society has appointed a former marketing director from within the mutual sector, as it looks to build upon a reputation for excellent personal service to customers and support the community across East Yorkshire.
New Chief Executive, Karl Elliott, 45, comes to Beverley from financial services mutual OneFamily in Brighton, where he spent 3 years commuting from his home in Yorkshire, having previously worked for Harrogate based Engage Mutual for 15 years.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 365
HU17.net Magazine Issue 365 is out and available from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way. Inside you will find a collection of content that has appeared on the HU17 web site.
This issue contains previews for the up coming Film Festival, a round up of the weekend sporting action and much more.
BEVERLEY RACES : ‘Legend’ Tapis Libre Ready For Beverley Challenge
Popular warrior Tapis Libre goes into battle for a 70th time on Wednesday when he attempts to defy top weight in the big race at Beverley.
Trained by Jacqueline Coward in Dalby, North Yorkshire, the nine-year-old gelding has already had a vintage season.
Beverley Enjoy Perfect Start In Yorkshire Cup Against Moortown
Beverley RUFC U13s got off to the perfect start as they beat Moortown RUFC 25 -10 at Beaver Park to progress into the second round of the Yorkshire Cup.
Sammy England opened the scoring for the Beavers after great work by the team opened up the Moortown defence.
Sewerby Squirrels – Seasonal Edwardian Themed Family Events
New weekly sessions have got under way at Sewerby Hall and Gardens on Monday mornings – under fives and their families are the audience for the new sessions, usually to be held in the Orangery from 10am -11.30am, during East Riding school term times.
The new ‘Sewerby Squirrels’ sessions feature activities based on seasonal events, Edwardian life, and exhibits on display at the venue.
Beavers Good Start Continues As They Thrash York
Beverley RUFC continued their good start to the season following the Yorkshire Cup first round win away against Pocklington with a resounding 43 – 0 home win against York.
This win was against a sadly depleted York team who started with fourteen players and Beverley were soon able to make their player advantage count.
CCTV Images Of Suspected Fraudster Released By Police
Humberside Police have released images of the lady they would like to speak to in connection with a fraud committed in a local bookmakers in Beverley.
CCTV images show a woman who the police say walked into Chisholm bookmakers and left after tricking staff into parting with ca