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bbc.com | Stuart Harratt
Concrete road barrier to protect school pupilsEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilThe new barrier is one of a number installed in the areaA temporary concrete barrier is being installed outside a Driffield primary school in an attempt to improve road safety. The structure will be placed outside the Driffield Northfield Infant School on Friday.
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aol.com | Stuart Harratt
A temporary concrete barrier is being installed outside a Driffield primary school in an attempt to improve road safety. The structure will be placed outside the Driffield Northfield Infant School on Friday. The barrier will slightly narrow the road and although two-way traffic will continue, "it is hoped this will cause vehicles to slow their speed," East Riding of Yorkshire Council said.
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1 day ago | 
bbc.com | Stuart Harratt
People asked for views on protecting natureBBCSouth Kesteven District Council is consulting on setting aside land for naturePeople in Lincolnshire are being asked for their views on protecting nature. South Kesteven District Council is consulting on its biodiversity plan, including setting aside land as wildlife habitats. The authority said the feedback would help it "refine and develop its future direction and actions". The consultation runs until 30 June.
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2 days ago | 
bbc.com | Stuart Harratt
Bin lorries powered by recycled cooking oilNorth Kesteven District CouncilCouncil leader Richard Wright says waste collection accounted for 41% of the authority's carbon footprintNearly all the dustbin lorries in North Kesteven are running on recycled fuel, the council has said. All but two of the fleet of 31 vehicles now use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in place of diesel.
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2 weeks ago | 
bbc.co.uk | Stuart Harratt
Image source, Hull TrainsTrain services to and from Hull on Friday have been been disrupted because of a strike by drivers in a long-running dispute over the sacking of a colleague. Members of Aslef at Hull Trains have walked out again, leading to several services being cancelled, including between Hull and London Kings Cross. A Hull Trains spokesperson said the firm was "sorry for the short-notice disruption to Hull Trains services".
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2 weeks ago | 
bbc.com | Stuart Harratt
Further rail strike over sacked driver disputeHull TrainsTrain services to and from Hull on Friday have been been disrupted because of a strike by drivers in a long-running dispute over the sacking of a colleague. Members of Aslef at Hull Trains have walked out again, leading to several services being cancelled, including between Hull and London Kings Cross. A Hull Trains spokesperson said the firm was "sorry for the short-notice disruption to Hull Trains services".
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2 weeks ago | 
bbc.com | Stuart Harratt
Man took own life in mental health unit - courtGoogleDavid Peter Roberts, 51, was found dead in his room at Miranda House in HullA man who died in a NHS mental health unit took his own life, an inquest jury has found. David Peter Roberts, 51, was found hanged in his room at Miranda House in Gladstone Street, Hull, on 14 August 2023. Hull Coroners' Court heard Mr Roberts had "severe" mental health issues dating back to when he was 21.
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2 weeks ago | 
bbc.com | Stuart Harratt
Youth club sends out 'DIY SOS' appeal for helpBBC / Josie CampbellThe 15th Century Pescod Hall in Boston is being converted into a youth clubA new youth club is asking for volunteers to help get it ready for opening. Boston Youth Hub at Pescod Hall has posted a "DIY SOS" appeal on social media. The centre said it needs people to help with painting, gardening and tidying the building up. It is also calling for plumbers, electricians, builders or "handy persons" to donate their time.
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2 weeks ago | 
bbc.co.uk | Stuart Harratt
Image source, BBC / Josie CampbellImage caption, The 15th Century Pescod Hall in Boston is being converted into a youth clubA new youth club is asking for volunteers to help get it ready for opening. Boston Youth Hub at Pescod Hall has posted a "DIY SOS" appeal on social media. The centre said it needs people to help with painting, gardening and tidying the building up. It is also calling for plumbers, electricians, builders or "handy persons" to donate their time.
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2 weeks ago | 
bbc.com | Stuart Harratt
Colourful bin lorries carry important messagesSouth Kesteven District CouncilCouncil leader Ashley Baxter hopes the lorries spark conversations about the work of five national charitiesFive new bin lorries have been painted in bright colours and carry health and wellbeing messages from national charities. The vehicles, in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, support the work of the Royal British Legion, Samaritans, Bowel Cancer UK, Kidney Research UK and Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.
