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East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · population 219 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Travel & roadsHull College wins Good Travel Plan Award from Modeshift STARS
Hull College has been granted a national Good Travel Plan Award after working with Hull City Council to improve cycle parking, add EV chargers and promote sustainable travel for staff and students.
Hull1 second ago
CouncilYork schools invited to plant trees with council and partners this autumn
City of York Council, St Nicks and White Rose Forest are offering expert support and funding for schools to plant trees and hedgerows, with applications due by 15 December.
York21 minutes ago
CouncilYork Council publishes phased upgrade plan for A1237 Outer Ring Road
The new delivery plan sets out four phases of road widening, roundabout upgrades and active-travel facilities between Rawcliffe and Little Hopgrove, with funding pledged by the Department for Transport and local authorities.
York25 minutes ago
CouncilSiemens Gamesa awarded Good Travel Plan status by Modeshift STARS in Hull
The wind-energy firm Siemens Gamesa has been given a Good rating under the national Modeshift STARS travel plan scheme, recognising its efforts to promote walking, cycling and public transport for staff in Hull.
Hull50 minutes ago
CouncilFormer nurse turned funeral director credits SmokeFree Hull support in Stoptober campaign
Kelsey Stansfield says personalised help from SmokeFree Hull helped her quit smoking during Stoptober, improving her health, finances and daily routine.
Hull51 minutes ago
CouncilFree YA author talks to be held at Hull Central Library this autumn
Hull Libraries and Hull Waterstones are presenting a series of free events featuring five acclaimed teen and young-adult authors, with talks, Q&A sessions and book signings at the Central Library and its café.
Hull55 minutes ago
CouncilHull council to begin repairs on Northern Cemetery columbarium from November 2026
Hull City Council will start a two-phase improvement programme on the 90-year-old Northern Columbarium, addressing weathering, tree-root damage and subsidence, with work due to begin in November.
Hull2 hours ago
Travel & roadsHull traffic update lists road closures and utility works through October
Hull City Council’s weekly travel bulletin details a series of road closures, lane restrictions and utility projects across the city, with several works extending into November. Motorists are asked to check the Travel Hull website before setting off.
Hull2 hours ago
CouncilCity of York Council hands out nearly 1,000 pairs of slippers to older residents
Almost a thousand free slippers were distributed at Slipper Social events across York, with partners offering fall-prevention advice and additional sessions planned through early 2027.
York2 hours ago
CouncilYork Council releases phased delivery plan for Outer Ring Road upgrades
A new plan sets out how the A1237 will be widened, roundabouts upgraded and active-travel routes added, with work beginning on the stretch from the A19 to Wigginton Road.
York2 hours ago
CouncilBarnsley supermarket fined £28,675 after labelling breaches
LSJ Supermarket and its owners were convicted for selling pre-packed foods without mandatory ingredient, nutrition and allergen information, breaching the Food Safety Act.
Barnsley5 hours ago
CouncilBishop of Wakefield blesses replica of 800-year-old chalice at Monk Bretton Priory
During Heritage Month the Bishop of Wakefield will bless a pewter replica of a 13th-century chalice at Monk Bretton Priory, marking the relic’s return after a century-long journey through museums.
Barnsley8 hours ago