East Riding News archive - 2006
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December 2006
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A two year £2.1m better footways project has successfully repaired 74 out of 119 footways in only seven months. 78-year-old Jean Rhodes keeps track of her son online, during his Amazonian adventure, with help from her local library. People give their views on how East Riding of Yorkshire Council should spend its money at the budget conferences. Hornsea Tourist Information Centres win 'Sea Smart Safety' gold award.
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November 2006
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Thousands of new members have joined the libaries in the past year. King's Mill students in Driffield are named as joint winners of a national award for their charity work.Focus on the educational resource eRiding website. Recyclenow, the national recycling campaign, celebrates its second anniversary. 'Pull out and keep' four page winter gritting feature. Nature lovers can explore the East Riding through the latest series of countryside events.
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October 2006
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Free bus pass travel scheme for pensioners is a resounding success and boosts public transport usage. Langeled pipeline becomes operational, pumping gas from Norway to Easington. "Your safety... our job" seven page feature focuses on consultation feedback from the Humberside Police Authority, the council's safe communities teams and Humberside Police's neighbourhood policing teams and PCSOs. There is also a special feature highlighting National Parents' Week, with contributions from integrated children and young people's services and FISH.
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September 2006
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An £8million bid to reduce congestion on the East Riding’s busiest road - the A164 - is being proposed. The council is bidding for Government funding to construct a duel carriageway between Castle Hill and Willerby roundabouts. The spotlight is on business investment in the East Riding and the future looks bright for Yorkshire’s hidden gem in the New Homes in the East Riding feature. Recycle your books at all the waste recycling sites. The East Riding’s financial position is shown in the summary of accounts 2005/2006.
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August 2006
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Bridlington and Beverley set to benefit from transport improvements - Government providing nearly £30 million to support proposals. Adult Education course information in “Knowledge for Life” four-page feature. “School’s out” summer activities feature - booklet listing Ofsted registered childcare facilities available. Proposals aiming to enhance and improve Beverley’s Saturday Market go out for consultation. Competitions include a chance to win a Mayfair mobility scooter and membership of Haltemprice leisure centre.
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July 2006
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East Riding public transport guide launched to encourage public transport use. Community Plan 2001-2006 update feature, including a competition to win leisure prizes. Getting the most out of your holiday this summer with top tips on safely eating out and having fun in the sun feature, with the chance to win Soltan sun lotion courtesy of Boots. Green successes include impressive response to compost bin offer and schools' success in the Yellow Woods Challenge to recycle Yellow Pages.
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June 2006
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Pocklington and the surrounding area are soon to benefit from a new voluntary organisation, Home-Start, which helps parents who are experiencing difficulties. A delighted first resident in Applegarth Court, Bridlington. Visitor numbers up at Beverley Leisure Centre. World class cycling races in Beverley. Children's centres.
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May 2006
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Adult Education helps cat breeder succeed at championship show. Adult Learners' Week feature. Brough state-of-the-art library. Win tickets for the Beverley and East Riding Early Music Festival. Foster Care fortnight feature. Beverley cycling event to be televised.
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April 2006
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Roll-out complete - BBC Weatherman Alex Deakin presents last of 139,000 blue recycling bins to Hessle resident. Thousands join libraries following membership push. The life of a child - four page feature. Home composting - putting waste to productive use. Win tickets to see Snow White on ice at Hull New Theatre. Some issues of April's East Riding News contain black and white pages instead of the usual full colour due to a printer breakdown. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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March 2006
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National No Smoking Day: Kelly Roberts tells the story of how she quit. Civic partnership ceremonies across the region. East Riding budget 2006 to 2007. Recycling rubbish (pt 2 of 2). Win a winter road safety pack. Jamie Rowley joins Beverley Leisure complex to promote football and swimming.
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February 2006
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South Hunsley School get a £300,000 synthetic pitch. Gateway to Yorkshire sculpture shortlist. Your community feature. What happens to your rubbish when the blue bin is emptied (pt.1 of 2). Candidates state their manifestos for UK Youth Parliament elections. Leisure centres host charity events.
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January 2006
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New Hallgate Adult Education centre in Cottingham. Authority leads the way in value for money says auditor. Have your say on budget matters. Win vouchers worth £200- simply complete and return our waste questionnaire. A new year, a new you- sign up for learning now.Sports stars recognised at annual Sport and Play Awards evening.
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