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Frank Bruno Packs A Punch With Strong Message On Mental Health

Frank Bruno Packs A Punch With Strong Message On Mental Health
November 13, 2019
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World champion boxer Frank Bruno is gearing up for his next big fight – taking on the government in his campaign to get a better deal for people battling mental illness.

Bruno, who was speaking at a dinner organised to raise funds for a mental health charity in Hull and East Yorkshire said he wants to meet Prime Minister Boris Johnson to call for action to stop the suffering being inflicted on mental health patients.

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Film Industry Opportunities In Hull At Northern Exposure

Film Industry Opportunities In Hull At Northern Exposure
November 13, 2019
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Filmmakers, writers, actors and film fans across the Humber and East Yorkshire are being offered a unique opportunity to bring along their own work and take part in a film industry day in Hull this Wednesday, 13 November.

Northern Exposure is a day-long film event that includes talent workshops, a film forum, networking and independent BFI Network, Film Hub North film screenings.

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Artist’s Underwater Images Explore Social And Environmental Concerns

Artist’s Underwater Images Explore Social And Environmental Concerns
November 12, 2019
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In collaboration with Invisible Dust and Ferens Art Gallery, visual artist and filmmaker Estabrak presents Sea; the Remains Between, the latest in the artist’s award-winning series of underwater photographs.

Estabrak’s intriguing photographs feature natural and human-made bodies of water in East Yorkshire. People from diverse communities in Hull are portrayed submerged in water, having braved the elements to participate in the artwork.  

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Creating A Healthier Hull For The Armed Forces Community

Creating A Healthier Hull For The Armed Forces Community
November 10, 2019
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At a time of year when we traditionally remember those who have served their country, local GP practices and NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group join growing number of organisations signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in Hull.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a “promise by the nation” to ensure that those who are currently serving in the forces or have previously served, and their families are treated with understanding and always treated fairly.

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Barratt Homes’ Poppy Fields Development Honours Hull’s Hero’s

Barratt Homes’ Poppy Fields Development Honours Hull’s Hero’s
November 5, 2019
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Five-star housebuilder, Barratt Homes Yorkshire East, continues to honour Hull’s war hero’s this Remembrance Sunday at its aptly named, Poppy Fields development in Cottingham. 

To mark Remembrance Sunday, Barratt Homes is supporting the Hull branch of The Royal British Legion with a £1,000 donation to assist the charity in providing lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families in the Hull region.

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Workshop Shows Cyber-Attacks Can Affect Any Business, Large Or Small

Workshop Shows Cyberattacks Can Affect Any Business, Large Or Small
November 4, 2019
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High profile cyber-attacks on large businesses have raised awareness of the growing threat of cybercrime. However, many smaller businesses seem to be operating under a false sense of security, believing they are too small and therefore, safe.

A workshop run by the commercial insurance firm, HI Commercial and IT support company, Computanet, highlighted the risks small businesses expose themselves to every day, simply through employee emails, accessing free public wifi or, disgruntled employees. The message is simple; don’t equate small with safe – simple measures can help to prevent an attack.

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Local Housebuilder Leaves Green Footprint Across Region

Local Housebuilder Leaves Green Footprint Across Region
October 31, 2019
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Local five-star housebuilder Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has been leaving green footprints across the region this year through its environmentally conscious attitude towards homebuilding practices.

The division, which has the Tranby Fields development in Hessle, Harrier Chase development in Brough and Harland Park and Poppy Fields developments in Cottingham, built 766 new homes during 2019.

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First Casting Announced For Dennis & Gnasher The Musical!

First Casting Announced For Dennis & Gnasher The Musical!
October 29, 2019
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British actor Rory Maguire will star as Dennis in Selladoor Family and Beano Studios’ new stage production Dennis & Gnasher The Musical! The show will be at Bridlington Spa for eight performances from Tuesday 28 January.

Rory is currently starring as Gerard in American Idiot (UK Tour & New Zealand). His previous theatre credits include Summer Holiday (UK Tour), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Avalon, Canada), Mamma Mia (UK Tour), Peter Pan (Greenwich Theatre & Rickmansworth), George’s Marvellous Medicine (88 London Road, Brighton), Grease (BKL), Ushers (Arts Theatre & Edinburgh Festival), Aladdin (Brighton Emporium) and Shrek (UK Tour).

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Marathon Challenge To Create A Sensory Room For Children At Hull Eye Hospital

Marathon Challenge To Create A Sensory Room For Children At Hull Eye Hospital
October 24, 2019
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Hospital executive, Lee Bond, is about to embark on the challenge of a lifetime as he bids to run the London marathon and raise £10,000 for the WISHH.

The charity raises money for Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. Funds raised will enable the opening of a sensory room for children with additional needs including Autism, ADHD, ADD, or for children experiencing anxiety or trauma attending the Hull and East Yorkshire Eye Hospital.

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