Changes To Local Bus Services Will Begin On 4 September

Changes To Local Bus Services Will Begin On 4 September
August 31, 2022

Following a review earlier this year, East Yorkshire’s bus company has announced some changes to its services from 4 September 2022.

For weekend visitors to Hull, there is good news – the city’s Old Town and Marina will be easier to access during the afternoon on Saturdays thanks to more buses looping around the city centre.

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‘Proud’ To Take On Role As Principal At East Riding College

'Proud' To Take On Role As Principal At East Riding College
June 21, 2022

The new Principal of East Riding College has spoken of his pride at taking on the position, and said he’ll be fully focused on ensuring students develop the skills and knowledge required to meet local industry needs.

Danny Metters officially joined the college in June after nine years in various roles at Bishop Burton College.

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MP Keeps Northern Rail On Track After Local Service Reductions

MP Keeps Northern Rail On Track After Local Service Reductions
November 24, 2021

MP Graham Stuart, has met with Northern Rail officials to challenge them over reductions to the Hull to Scarborough service via Bridlington.

The meeting was set up following complaints to the MP from local residents unhappy with the changes, which they claim make it harder to commute in and out of Hull, particularly if staying in Hull for the evening.

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East Yorkshire Poultry Business Invests In Fun New Van To Spread The Word

Poultry Business Invests In Fun New Van To Spread The Word
August 6, 2021

As the national labour shortage threatens supplies of its poultry, a Driffield poultry business has injected some fun into its fleet of vehicles.

Soanes Poultry’s latest vehicle, a refrigerated Vauxhall Combo is fondly known as the ‘vanbassador’ took to the road last week after being expertly wrapped by Scarborough signwriting business, Don French Signs.

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Local Bus Drivers Star In New Video Aimed At Getting New Recruits

Local Bus Drivers Star In New Video Aimed At Getting New Recruits
July 16, 2021

Drivers from bus company East Yorkshire star in a new recruitment video, aimed at encouraging people to consider a career in bus driving.

The video shows bus drivers talking about their backgrounds, what they love about the job, and who they think would make a good bus driver – as well as addressing the issue of why bus drivers always wave at each other.

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Businesses Leading The Way To Promote Literacy By Backing The Big Malarkey

Businesses Leading The Way To Promote Literacy By Backing The Big Malarkey
June 23, 2021

Children and their families from across the region are celebrating the return this week of a festival that encourages curiosity, learning and creativity by promoting reading for pleasure.

The Big Malarkey took a Covid-enforced break during 2020 but is now beginning a new chapter at East Park with a week of activities dedicated to schools in the city, followed by a weekend of events that are open to the public.

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TEC Partnership Granted Bachelor Degree Awarding Powers

TEC Partnership Granted Bachelor Degree Awarding Powers
May 14, 2021

The TEC Partnership is delighted to announce it has become the region’s first FE college provider to receive Bachelor Degree Awarding Powers.

This significant achievement means the Ofsted outstanding provider, which offers higher education courses at University Centre Grimsby, Scarborough TEC and East Riding College, will have the ability to validate its own degrees from September 2022.

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