Eleanor Maslin

Lincoln

Online Journalist at BBC

Online Journalist @bbcnews for Lincs & East Yorks. | Former Senior Reporter @lincslive

Articles

Hull Truck Theatre

2 days ago | bbc.com | Eleanor Maslin

New fund launched to bring city's stories to lifeTom Arran/Hull Truck TheatreThe Mike Bradwell New Work Fund was created in honour of the theatre's founder who died in AprilA new fund has been launched in Hull which will bring local stories to life on stage. The Mike Bradwell New Work Fund was announced by Hull Truck Theatre, located on Ferensway, in memory of Mike Bradwell who founded the company in 1971.
Ashby de la Launde church to increase security following theft

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Eleanor Maslin

Image source, St Hibald Church recordsImage caption, The theft was from St Hibald, Ashby de la LaundeA church is planning additional security measures after a statue and other items were stolen. Lincolnshire Police received a report of the theft from St Hibald, in Ashby de la Launde, near Sleaford, just after 14:00 BST on Monday. The stolen objects stolen included a large wooden statue, believed to depict St Francis of Assisi, a 100-year-old chair and a prayer stool.
New pocket parks in Hull 'significantly improve areas'

4 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Eleanor Maslin

Image source, Hull City CouncilImage caption, Ideas have been put forward for the ongoing maintenance of the "pocket park" in Dingley CloseTwo disused areas in Hull have been transformed into "pocket parks" for residents. The parks are in Dingley Close, north Hull, and Oak Road, off Beverley Road. Hull City Council said improvements at the sites included new seating areas, planters and hardstanding walkways.
New pocket parks in Hull 'significantly improve areas'

5 days ago | bbc.com | Eleanor Maslin

City's pocket parks 'significantly improve areas'Hull City CouncilIdeas have been put forward for the ongoing maintenance of the "pocket park" in Dingley CloseTwo disused areas in Hull have been transformed into "pocket parks" for residents. The parks are in Dingley Close, north Hull, and Oak Road, off Beverley Road. Hull City Council said improvements at the sites included new seating areas, planters and hardstanding walkways.
City school closed to most pupils due to flooding

5 days ago | aol.com | Eleanor Maslin

A secondary school in Hull is closed to most students due to a water leak, which has resulted in flooding. Sirius Academy North, in Hall Road, confirmed it was closed on Monday for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10. Leaders said the leak, which happened over the weekend, had caused "damage tyo a number of systems". However, they added the building remained open for Year 11 students who are preparing to sit exams. The school was expected to fully reopen on Tuesday.
Three people rescued off East Yorkshire coast in two incidents

5 days ago | bbc.com | Eleanor Maslin

Three people rescued off the East Yorkshire coastBridlington Coastguard Rescue TeamTwo walkers were rescued with ropes on Friday at SkipseaThree people have been rescued in two incidents off the East Yorkshire coast. A man was rescued by a lifeboat crew after he drifted about a mile (about 1.5km) out to sea on a small inflatable dinghy off Barmston. It followed an incident on Friday when two walkers were cut off by the tide at the base of a cliff in Skipsea.
Sirius Academy North

5 days ago | bbc.com | Eleanor Maslin

City school closed to most pupils due to floodingGoogleSirius Academy North in Hull is closed to most students due to a water leakA secondary school in Hull is closed to most students due to a water leak, which has resulted in flooding. Sirius Academy North, in Hall Road, confirmed it was closed on Monday for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10. Leaders said the leak happened over the weekend. It added the building remained open for Year 11 students, which would allow them "to prepare for their last run of exams".
Cleethorpe's Mermaid cafe restoration reaches milestone

6 days ago | bbc.com | Eleanor Maslin

Landmark rail cafe restoration reaches milestoneNorth East Lincolnshire CouncilCast iron conservation is taking place at Mermaid Cafe, a listed building in Cleethorpes built in 1847Work to restore a 178-year-old building is progressing as the first cast iron sections have been returned to the site. Built in 1847, The Mermaid Cafe at Cleethorpes Railway Station is undergoing a major restoration to its wood and ironwork.
Work inspired by military's LGBT ban to be lit up in Scunthorpe

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Eleanor Maslin

Image source, Annabel McCourtImage caption, The work reflects on the ban on gay people serving in the military before 2000A piece of art representing the ban on LGBT people serving in the military will be lit up tonight to mark 25 years of the policy being dropped. Grimsby artist Annabel McCourt's neon artwork, Per Ardua, will be switched on by Pride group Rainbow Youth at the 20-21 Visual Arts Centre in Scunthorpe.
Work inspired by military's LGBT ban to be lit up

1 week ago | bbc.com | Eleanor Maslin

Work inspired by military's LGBT ban to be lit upAnnabel McCourtThe work reflects on the ban on gay people serving in the military before 2000A piece of art representing the ban on LGBT people serving in the military will be lit up tonight to mark 25 years of the policy being dropped. Grimsby artist Annabel McCourt's neon artwork, Per Ardua, will be switched on by Pride group Rainbow Youth at the 20-21 Visual Arts Centre in Scunthorpe. Homosexuality was illegal in the armed forces until 2000.