Latest news with #Driffield
BBC News
5 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Driffield teen Chloe Barber took her own life, coroner concludes
A young woman with a history of self harm and stays in psychiatric hospitals took her own life, a coroner has Barber, 18, from Driffield, was found dead at home by a family member on 3 November coroner Prof Paul Marks said it was "probable there was no realistic opportunity to prevent her death".Despite this, he said his inquiries found there was not a "clear path" for patients to transition from child and adolescent to adult mental health services, and is now compiling a Prevention of Future Deaths report to highlight the issue. Following the inquest into Miss Barber's death, Prof Marks described the family's experience as "very harrowing".He said that he believed "nationwide there is not a clear path for transition from Children and Mental Health Services (CAHMS) and adult psychiatric services".Miss Barber had first attempted to self-harm in 2017 when she was in Year 9 and experienced bullying at school, the inquest this incident, she had contact with CAMHS. A further attempt at self harm was made in Barber went on to have several stays in psychiatric units, including in Hull, before being transferred to Cygnet Hospital in Sheffield in 2021 after being sectioned under the Mental Health came home after she managed to successfully appeal detention via a mental health tribunal and no major incidents initially occurred, the inquest 3 November 2021, Miss Barber was found unconscious at her home.A family member tried to resuscitate her and called 999 but Miss Barber was declared dead by paramedics a short time later. 'Did have capacity' Prof Marks said Miss Barber had an "evolvingly unstable personality disorder" which was characterised by "difficulties on how an individual feels about themselves and is associated with impulsive behaviour".He added that Miss Barber, on the balance of probabilities, "did have capacity in refusing to engage with adult psychiatric services".Concerns were raised about Miss Barber's aftercare, care programme approach, capacity assessment and risk management processes around vulnerable Prof Marks said while "many matters were true or partially true, no causation flows from them"."The unpredictably of impulsive behaviour with evolving emotional personality disorder coupled with services offered makes it probable there was no realistic opportunity to prevent her death," he concluded. After the hearing, Chloe's family said in a statement issued through Hudgell Solicitors: "It's difficult to put into words the kind of person Chloe was. She was amazing, bright, brilliant, beautiful, caring and stubborn. A truly wonderful young lady. "She loved all kinds of music and was always wearing headphones. She was always dancing around wherever she was to the song Pocketful of Sunshine."She was a gifted artist and loved drawing, and we always proudly displayed her artwork on the walls of our family home. She loved to shop, spending all her money in Primark and loved animals, especially her pets and her dog, Chester."Need help? If you have been affected by this story the BBC Action Line web page features a list of organisations which are ready to provide support and advice. 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
5 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Work set to start on £570,000 road scheme in Watton
A £570,000 road improvement scheme in an East Yorkshire village is set to start later this Riding of Yorkshire Council said the improvements in Watton - between Driffield and Beverley - were "badly needed".They include resurfacing, widening the road and installing new passing places between the railway crossing and the junction with Cross Lane, a spokesperson work, which will be carried out during the day, is scheduled to begin on 28 July and take up to seven weeks to complete. The road will be closed to through traffic with diversions in place, but residents will still be able to access their properties, the council Paul West, the council's cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "This road is badly in need of improvement and we want to thank residents and motorists for their patience while we complete this work." 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
15-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Fish rescued in Driffield as river levels drop due to drought
Hundreds of fish have been rescued from a stream in Driffield following concerns that water levels had become too low for them to survive. Conservationists from East Yorkshire Rivers Trust have relocated the creatures to deeper water along the same stream. The move comes as river levels throughout Yorkshire continue to fall, following the lowest rainfall levels in more than a century. The fish, including small brown trout, were electrically stunned before being netted and removed from the stream. There has been growing concern for fish life as river levels have continued to drop, especially in smaller streams. Matt Arnold from East Yorkshire Rivers Trust said the fish rescue was essential: "We've had the driest spring and summer for 130 years and this small stream is becoming too low for fish life."Mr Arnold said it would take months for the river system to "recharge"."We're in July and we've potentially got another three dry months and we don't want to get to the stage where these fish are lying in puddles and being picked off by gulls and other predators." The dry conditions are continuing to have an impact on a wide range of wildlife. Following the recent hosepipe ban in the Yorkshire Water area, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust said the dry period was affecting a range of local plant and animal species. Jon Traill from the trust said he had particular concerns about East Yorkshire's water vole population: "It's a really good example where the name gives a clue, water is essential for its survival."Mr Traill said the trust had seen a lot of success in improving vole populations in recent years but water was the "essential ingredient"."It's a creature that can survive without water but the vole uses water to get around and also to avoid predation," he said. The fish are being rescued from the stream in Driffield using electrical anodes which stun and allow them to be easily netted. Oliver Southgate from East Yorkshire Rivers Trust said this was the best method of removing them from the river with minimal stress."The fish are totally fine. They are stunned for a few seconds, netted out and transferred to a well-oxygenated cooler water," he said. The operation to rescue the fish is expected to continue throughout the coming weeks. 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
South Wales Argus
08-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Volunteer to use award as platform for women and girls' rugby
Emily Dean has been recognised in the 'Connecting the Community' category at the Honda Volunteer of the Year Awards, which celebrate those who have had a major impact in their clubs and communities and demonstrated their commitment to the game. Dean has been fundamental in growing opportunities for female players of all ages at Driffield, organising regular fixtures for girls' teams and fostering a growing relationship with the Women's Institute to make the club more approachable. 'When I took [the volunteering] on, I didn't expect to be recognised for it, but it is a platform that allows other clubs to see what is possible,' she said. 'It gives you the opportunity to say, making rugby more community based rather than just being a rugby club has worked, and it is working really well. It gives us a platform to shout about that. 'I love what rugby has given me. A team sport like rugby gives you so much more than the team aspect. You walk into a club and you are a part of a family automatically. 'When you get the opportunity to share that with other clubs and with other women, that's something that I feel very passionately about. It's given me so much more than just a team sport.' Dean was driven to start a now flourishing girls' section in order to ensure the women's team could continue running long into the future. It means that what was formerly a male-oriented community at the rugby club has become an inclusive space that is now promoting opportunity for all through sport. Yorkshire seal the Gill Burns Women's County Championship division 1! 🔥 June 21, 2025 'We wanted to future proof the women's game,' Dean added. 'We had enough for a team when we started, but it was obvious to me that we didn't have anyone coming through. 'The girls could play up to under-11s, but then they had nothing in the juniors, so we didn't want to lose them. 'We started the girls' section, and we have pulled players from all over. We've built such a good pathway. 'We had two girls from under-18 picked for PDG (Player Development Groups) and two girls at under-16. They're growing the game themselves because they're showing the younger girls that this can happen for you.' Such is the success of the club, Driffield now make sure they can play competitive matches by taking additional players to lend to the opposition. Dean has also ensured there is a female presence across the whole club by bringing the Women's Institute on board to build a community at the club that extends off the pitch to volunteers and supporters. 'When you have put multiple people together, you can come up with so many more ideas. They've had lunches, they've had dance classes and there's things in the pipeline to be part of a breast cancer awareness afternoon tea in August,' added Dean. 'We noticed that we haven't got many women within the club who are over a certain age, but actually through increasing that footfall, some of them have come and watched us play. 'We've also worked with a Syrian refugee group through the WI. During half term, they came with their children, and we had a group of 20 outside playing a game of football together even though they didn't necessarily understand each other's language. It's increasing the depth of community.' Volunteers are the backbone of grassroots rugby in England. If you'd like to get involved and make a difference at your community club, visit:
BBC News
05-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Concrete road barrier to protect East Yorkshire school pupils
A temporary concrete barrier is being installed outside a Driffield primary school in an attempt to improve road structure will be placed outside the Driffield Northfield Infant School on 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 will also be temporarily prohibited from parking along this length of Northfield Road outside the school to prevent further traffic problems, the council added. The council said it is currently investigating a more permanent solution to this traffic issue and will continue to monitor this 20 mph speed signs will also be erected along the Paul West, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "We have listened to the school and local residents about the heavy construction traffic driving along this road and, although these measures will slightly inconvenience drivers, we need to give greater protection to the school, which is our priority."We want to thank local residents and parents for their understanding while this barrier and restrictions are in place, and we are appealing to drivers to please drive carefully along Northfield Road."Last month the council installed concrete barriers further along Northfield Road and Cemetery 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.
