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BBC News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Gas firm sorry over lengthy disruption in Hull's Beverley Road
Disruption in a part of Hull is expected to continue until the end of June as contractors work to replace gas Gas Networks said temporary three-way traffic lights were in place on Beverley Road, at the Strand Close junction, while ageing metal pipework was being replaced with new "more durable plastic" work, which started on 27 May, has been blamed by some motorists for delays at the junction of Beverley Road, Ferensway, Freetown Way and Spring posted to social media have shown queues of traffic forming at Blundell's Corner and some vehicles stopping in the yellow box junction. A spokesperson for the gas distributor said the work was "essential" in order to "ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers".The project had been "planned in collaboration with Hull City Council". The company said traffic management measures were in place for engineers to carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the lights would be "in place until around the end of June" and were being manned between 07:00 and 19:00 BST "to minimise disruption".Chris Keith, operations manager at Northern Gas Networks, said the company apologised "for any inconvenience caused"."This work involves a complex reinstatement of the road surface, involving specialist equipment, which is why the lights will still need to be in place when we have completed the pipe replacement," he added. 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.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Arkansas, Crawford County, others ordered to pay over $400,000 in library lawsuit
Video: Federal judicial ruling overturns parts of Arkansas library obscenity law FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – An Arkansas lawsuit in response to a 2023 state law has led to a federal court assigning more than $400,000 in fees against defendants, including Arkansas. The Wednesday judgement is against Arkansas, Crawford County and county Judge Chris Keith, 11 prosecuting attorneys and others to pay $435,275 in attorney fees for the lawsuit. At issue was Act 372 of 2023, which amended Arkansas law for endangering the welfare of a minor to include sexual material and remove protection for library employees. Bill looking to regulate obscene books in libraries moves through Arkansas legislature The Fayetteville Public Library brought the lawsuit with 17 other plaintiffs, including the Arkansas Library Association and Freedom to Read Foundation, challenging provisions of the act, claiming violations of the First Amendment. In December 2024, District Judge Timoth L. Brooks of the U.S. Western District of Arkansas found two sections of the act, which made the most significant changes to state law, unconstitutional due to their 'vagueness.' His ruling is currently under appeal. Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over 'harmful' materials Attorney General Tim Griffin's office spokesperson Jeff LeMaster said the office is 'currently reviewing the [court] order.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
