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2 months ago | 
bbc.com | Natalie Bell |Rachel Russell
Business owners concerned over marina worksNatalie Bell & Rachel RussellBBCEmma Sadofsky, manager at The Brazilian Churrascaria & Bar, is concerned about trade in the summerBusiness owners have criticised the timing of nearby construction work, claiming it will impact custom over the summer. Pavements are being upgraded in Hull at Princes Dock Street, Humber Dock Street, and from Blackfriargate to Liberty Lane in the High Street.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Kathryn Dooks |Amy Douthwaite |Natalie Bell
More than 3,500 current and former store staff have won their six-year legal claim for equal pay against retailer Next. The predominantly female retail staff argued that they were paid lower pay than the predominantly male warehouse workers but that their work was of “equal value”, so they should have been paid the same.
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Jul 13, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Natalie Bell
Drivers fined over 'confusing' market place parkingBy Natalie Bell, BBC NewsNatalie Bell/BBCKevin Smart, who uses the car park regularly, said he was one of those caught out after the changes were introducedDrivers say they are being caught out and fined for parking in what they claim look like normal bays in Beverley’s Saturday Market. East Riding of Yorkshire Council said the "circulation aisle" had been introduced "at the request of drivers" to give them more space to turn.
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Jul 2, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Natalie Bell
'I feel proud to have my vote, my voice'By Natalie Bell, BBC NewsBBCJames Walker has Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome - a severe form of epilepsyA man from Hull unable to walk or talk is urging others with learning disabilities not to give up their vote in the General Election. James Walker, 26, who has Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, said he would be heading to his local polling station on Thursday to cast his vote using eye gaze technology.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
searchlaboratory.com | Natalie Bell |Natalie Bell
This post will explore the benefits of having a company blog. It’s all good having a blog, but you actually need to use it, and use it effectively!What is the Purpose of a Blog and What Can it Be Used For? Businesses have begun to utilise blogs in order to keep up to date with the constant changes in communication and web marketing.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Natalie Bell |David McKenna
Father and son part of ex-military vehicle D-Day tributeNatalie Bell & David McKenna,BBC News SubmittedJake Bullock said it was his "dream" to take his Jeep to Normandy to be part of the commemorationsA father and son from East Yorkshire are taking part in huge gathering of ex-military vehicles in northern France to mark D-Day. Around 300 restored military vehicles are involved, including a Jeep restored by Nick Bullock and his son Jake.
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May 30, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Natalie Bell
Hull rapper to perform at GlastonburyChiedu Oraka/Launch Pad Music Chiedu Oraka, 36, said it had taken 15 years of "hard graft" to get this farA rapper from Hull is to perform in front of thousands of people at Glastonbury Festival. Chiedu Oraka, 36, raps about the ups-and-downs of growing up on a council estate. He began performing at 16 and has previously been a support act for Stormzy. Mr Oraka will be on the BBC Music Introducing stage at Glastonbury on Sunday 30 June.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
bbc.co.uk | Natalie Bell
The family of a two-year-old boy from Hull who has a rare form of cancer say they are facing a race against time to get him the treatment he needs. Louie was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma last June and given a 50% chance of long-term survival. His family are now trying to raise thousands of pounds to fly him to America so he can have treatment. They say Louie now needs a drug called DFMO to give him the best chance of long-term survival.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Natalie Bell |David McKenna
Narrow Hornsea town centre road is 'fatality waiting to happen'By Natalie Bell & David McKennaBBC NewsPauline McCarthyCampaigners are concerned that someone will be killed due to vehicles mounting the pavementResidents living near a narrow town centre road say they are concerned that someone will be killed due to vehicles mounting the pavement. Campaigners said lorries, buses and cars were routinely leaving the carriageway on Westgate in Hornsea to avoid oncoming traffic.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
bbc.co.uk | Natalie Bell
A group of women from Hull say they are avoiding mixed gender gyms because of sexual harassment from men. They said many women now avoid exercising and the problem was so widespread it needed "calling out". One of the group, Aimee, 28, who did not want to give her surname, said she had quit gyms because of "inappropriate comments".
