Denis Healy says plans by the Liberal Democrats for a legalised cannabis market will help tackle organised crime and mental health issues caused by the drug.
Mr. Healy who is standing in the 2017 Election says that by introducing these measures it will make the drug safer and help tackle criminals who profit for the sale of Cannabis.
GP practices across Hull and East Riding will be open as usual on Monday. However many are still bringing their IT and clinical systems back on-line following the cyber-attack, which took place on Friday 12 May 2017 and affected many organisations around the world.
Some practices will not yet have full access to patient records, prescriptions, appointment systems and in some cases telephone systems.
The blue and golds will be disappointed with the result but will take heart from a brave performance against the league leaders and possibly the title favourites.
Batley from the West Riding brought a side large in physical stature to the Leisure Centre and asked a huge amount of questions of the Beverley defence.
The Liberal Democrats have challenged the Conservative candidate in Beverley & Holderness, Graham Stuart, to disown UKIP’s endorsement, after UKIP’s decision not to contest the seat, giving the Tories a free run.
In the 2015 general election UKIP polled just over 8,000 votes finishing third overall while the Liberal Democrats finished fourth in Beverley & Holderness.
Pittaway Beverley 10K took place this Sunday. Setting off from the shadows of the Minster the Pittaway Beverley 10K enjoyed a record number of entrants.
Scorching temperatures made conditions for running difficult though the runners taking part in the race dug deep to complete th
The line-up for the country’s biggest festival for unsigned and emerging musical talent was announced with a special performance on a rooftop in Hull.
The politically charged punk noisemakers and “thick-skinned DIY” band LIFE, fresh from playing SXSW and with a new album about to drop, were also announced as the headliner for Humber Street Sesh, which takes place on August 5 when crowds of 30,000 are expected to descend on Hull Marina.
12,000 people flocked to the High Street and Museums Quarter in for the 2016 event and on Saturday 13 May, the area will once again be transformed into a medieval market place.
Hanse Day celebrate’s Hull historic place in the Hanseatic Leage, an international commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns.
Sawadee Thai Restaurant has opened for business in Beverley’s Georgian Quarter.
Located at North Bar Without Sawadee Thai Restaurant is under the ownership of Toon who has been involved with Thai food in the town for 9 years.
Hassan Bassam, a former Longcroft School pupil who went on to achieve a BA in Mathematics & Astrophysics at Cambridge University says Labour best reflect his views.
Speaking about the upcoming general election, Mr. Bassam who is 22-years old says he will be voting Labour raising concerns over the poverty and health.
Claire Frear from Beverley is putting on a Big Cake Bake to raise money and awareness for the National Deaf Children’s Society during Deaf Awareness Week (15 – 21 May).
Claire’s Big Cake Bake will be taking place at Ava Hair, a hair and beauty salon on Maple Drive in Beverley on Saturday 20 May.
Beverley Braves under 10s faced Skirlaugh and put in some fantastic effort. The youngsters struggled through the first half, but came to grips in the second half with some great play.
Great tries from Ben Shrimpton and Alfie Bradley, following a grubber kick from Liam Richardso
July will see a rare opportunity in Bridlington to enjoy the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, playing a selection of classical music inspired by the sea.
This unique experience sees Bridlington Spa’s Royal Hall opened up to reveal stunning views across Bridlington Bay.
The line-up for Hull’s first children’s literature festival has been confirmed ahead of free tickets being released next week.
The Big Malarkey Festival will bring together writers, illustrators, cartoonists, performers, musicians and artists to a fantastical tented village for children inside East Park to celebrate children’s literature in all its forms and invite creativity through activities and workshops.
Libraries, archives and museums manager, Kevin Hadfield says visitors figures to the amazing Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition were stunning.
His comments come after it was revealed that a staggering 74,425 people visited the Treasure House in Beverley to enjoy this unique opportunity.
Retired social worker Ian Gow is spear heading a scheme to recruit volunteers to help local police in Beverley manage and operate the CCTV in the town.
Mr. Gow who worked with families and young offenders during his career says the project came about following an interview he conducted with Inspector Mark Coulthar
Employment in the city is now the highest on record, with increases in employment for the sixth consecutive quarter.
The number of people in work has risen by a significant 800 people in the latest quarter, compared to the previous quarter.
Following the success of the Extraordinary Orchard Park Parade last Saturday – which saw over 1,000 people take to the estate to witness a From Air Land and Sea, Tales of the Nautical North themed procession – St Stephens is bringing a flavour of the parade to the city centre this Saturday.
The Extraordinary Orchard Park Parade was funded by Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s Creative Communities Programme, which is being delivered in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund. Now St Stephens, one of Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s Business Club Partners, has provided additional funding to showcase the hard work of Orchard Park residents further.
This summer the Defence School of Transport will celebrate its 80th year of operations in the East Riding of Yorkshire as part of the Armed Forces weekend.
Members of the public will be invited to Normandy Barracks on Saturday 1 July 2017 to see behind the scenes of the world’s largest military driving school.