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BBC News
16 hours ago
- BBC News
Woman dies after falling on bus in Hull
A woman has died following an incident on a bus in Police said the 67-year-old was reported to have fallen to the floor as the bus departed from a stop on Holderness Road at about 17:30 BST on was taken to hospital, but died on Monday as a result of her injuries, a spokesperson investigating the incident, which happened on the number 57 East Yorkshire bus as it travelled westbound near Bellfield Avenue, have asked witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
a day ago
- Health
- BBC News
Picnics to promote breastfeeding in Hull and Bridlington
Picnics are being organised by an NHS trust to promote breastfeeding in Hull and East Big Breastfeed events at Bridlington Spa and Hull's Streetlife Museum are part of World Breastfeeding Week, which begins on 1 Teaching NHS Foundation Trust said it wanted to highlight the local support available for families in the area and to encourage more parents to breastfeed their claim breastfed children have a boosted immune system, less chance of developing several cancers, infections, and a lower risk of developing asthma and allergies. Figures from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities show only 46.2% of mothers in Hull continue to breastfeed their newborn babies after six to eight weeks, which is lower than the England average of 56.2%.However, in East Yorkshire the figure is 55.9%.The Bridlington Spa picnic is due to take place on 1 August between 10:00 and 12:00 BST, while the Hull event is to be held at the same time on 8 trust said the events are open to mothers, children, family and to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Cottingham's road and drainage repairs to begin on 11 August
A £125,000 scheme to repair roads and fix drainage issues in an East Yorkshire village is to begin next Riding of Yorkshire Council said damaged kerbs and channels would be replaced on Newgate Street, between the junctions of King Street and Longmans Lane, in "essential work", which also includes resurfacing and assessing the drainage of standing surface water from the road following rainfall, is due to start on 11 August and is expected to take three weeks to authority warned motorists and pedestrians of road closures, but said it would try to "keep disruption to a minimum". During the repair work, King Street would be closed to traffic on 11 and 12 August, between 19:00 BST and midnight. It will also be closed at the same time on 29 Street will remain open with two-way temporary traffic lights installed but one lane will be closed during the daytime, between 09:30 and 15:30, until the works are completed on 29 Paul West, the council's cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "We have tried to keep disruption to traffic to a minimum and we thank local residents, businesses and drivers for their understanding and cooperation while we complete this scheme." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cranswick says review ‘well advanced' after pig farm abuse claims
Meat giant Cranswick has said an independent review into its animal welfare policies and procedures is 'well advanced' following abuse claims at a pig farm run by the business earlier this year. The boss of the company added that it has strengthened its animal welfare practices and checks further in recent months as a result. Cranswick suspended using Northmoor Farm in Lincolnshire in May after covert footage emerged appearing to show workers at the site abusing piglets. Workers were filmed appearing to hold piglets by their hind legs and slamming them to the ground, using a banned method of killing the animals known as 'piglet thumping'. Major supermarkets Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco suspended Northmoor Farm as a supplier, and Cranswick shortly afterwards launched the independent review into its animal welfare policies and livestock operations. Adam Couch, chief executive of the firm, said: 'In line with the commitments we made on May 20, we have further strengthened our animal welfare compliance practices and checks. 'The independent expert veterinarian led review of these policies and procedures is well advanced, and we look forward to receiving its recommendations. 'We will provide a further update on this review in due course.' The update on Monday came as the East Yorkshire-based company also revealed that revenues grew by 9.7% over the 13 weeks to June 28, after a boost from the acquisition of sausage maker Blakemans and export growth. Like-for-like revenues grew by 7.9% as it was also boosted new business wins and a strong performance from its 'premium added-value ranges'. Export revenues were 'strong' on the back of higher volumes and pricing after the China export licence for its Norfolk fresh pork site was reinstated late last year. Poultry revenues also grew strongly, while its pet products revenues grew after rolling out more products for Pets at Home. Cranswick said it is currently on track to meet it financial expectations for the current financial year. Mr Couch added: 'We have made a strong start to the year, delivering volume-led revenue growth across all product categories. 'Our continued positive progress reflects the substantial ongoing investment in our asset base and the quality and capability of our colleagues across the business.'
The Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Cranswick says review ‘well advanced' after pig farm abuse claims
Meat giant Cranswick has said an independent review into its animal welfare policies and procedures is 'well advanced' following abuse claims at a pig farm run by the business earlier this year. The boss of the company added that it has strengthened its animal welfare practices and checks further in recent months as a result. Cranswick suspended using Northmoor Farm in Lincolnshire in May after covert footage emerged appearing to show workers at the site abusing piglets. Workers were filmed appearing to hold piglets by their hind legs and slamming them to the ground, using a banned method of killing the animals known as 'piglet thumping'. Major supermarkets Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco suspended Northmoor Farm as a supplier, and Cranswick shortly afterwards launched the independent review into its animal welfare policies and livestock operations. Adam Couch, chief executive of the firm, said: 'In line with the commitments we made on May 20, we have further strengthened our animal welfare compliance practices and checks. 'The independent expert veterinarian led review of these policies and procedures is well advanced, and we look forward to receiving its recommendations. 'We will provide a further update on this review in due course.' The update on Monday came as the East Yorkshire-based company also revealed that revenues grew by 9.7% over the 13 weeks to June 28, after a boost from the acquisition of sausage maker Blakemans and export growth. Like-for-like revenues grew by 7.9% as it was also boosted new business wins and a strong performance from its 'premium added-value ranges'. Export revenues were 'strong' on the back of higher volumes and pricing after the China export licence for its Norfolk fresh pork site was reinstated late last year. Poultry revenues also grew strongly, while its pet products revenues grew after rolling out more products for Pets at Home. Cranswick said it is currently on track to meet it financial expectations for the current financial year. Mr Couch added: 'We have made a strong start to the year, delivering volume-led revenue growth across all product categories. 'Our continued positive progress reflects the substantial ongoing investment in our asset base and the quality and capability of our colleagues across the business.'
