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‘Domestic violence should not be just a footnote’
by Rebecca Hannant East Riding councillors have unanimously voted to pass a motion led by Mid Holderness councillor Samantha Whyte to strengthen local action against ...
Housing development given green light on appeal
by Ian Judson Plans for a 158-property development in Hornsea have been given the green light despite strong opposition among nearby residents. The proposal by ...
Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Luke Campbell named as Reform’s mayoral candidate
by Andrew Spence Hull-born Olympic Gold medal-winning boxer Luke Campbell has been announced as the Reform UK candidate for the Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral ...
Devolution deal to safeguard sea defences
by Angus Young Funding for vital sea defences at Withernsea and Mappleton will continue under the new-look mayor-led combined authority for Hull and East Yorkshire. ...
20mph speed limits ‘will make our streets safer’
by Rebecca Hannant A 20mph speed limit is to be trialled in parts of Hedon, East Riding Council has confirmed. The scheme, which is being ...
Swimmers host ‘Blue Balls dip’ in aid of male cancers
by Rebecca Hannant A women’s open-water swimming group in Hornsea is turning its attention to raising funds for male cancers. On Sunday, March 2, the ...
World Book Day costume swap launched at East Riding libraries
East Riding Libraries is bringing back its costume swap scheme in time for World Book Day on March 6 after its popularity last year. Various ...
MP meets cyclists over path safety concerns
Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has convened a meeting of 15 cyclists to discuss the need for repairs to the A1035 cycle path at ...
Ammonia plant based at chemicals park begins gradual shutdown
by Angus Young A long-standing company based at Saltend Chemicals Park has mothballed its factory there. Norwegian chemical firm Yara first opened an ammonia manufacturing ...
Bird observatory charity reaches final of national ‘green growth’ awards
Environmental charity Spurn Bird Observatory Trust has made it to the final of a national awards scheme after impressing judges with its approach to driving ...