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The Independent
6 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Beachgoers urged not to walk barefoot on sand or risk poisonous sting
Weever fish, one of the UK's few venomous fish, bury themselves in the sand and inject venom via their dorsal fin when disturbed, posing a risk to UK beachgoers. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is installing warning signs to advise against walking barefoot on beaches during weever season, which begins in June. The Wildlife Trust recommends wearing beach shoes while paddling in sandy waters to avoid stings. The British Marine Life Study Society describes the pain from a weever fish sting as excruciating, with intense pain, redness, and swelling occurring in the first two hours. The Wildlife Trust and NHS advise treating stings by immersing the affected area in hot water and removing any visible spines or tentacles, with painkillers and antihistamines also recommended; ensuring tetanus vaccination is up to date is also advised.
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire councils crackdown on dog fouling
Two councils have set up schemes to clamp down on dog owners not cleaning up after their Riding of Yorkshire Council said it was stepping up efforts to tackle dog fouling and has urged people to send in doorbell videos or CCTV footage of incidents in order to issue East Lincolnshire Council said it had issued nearly 300 fines between September 2023 and August 2024 for dog-related offences including pet owners leaving dog said it would be rewarding those who pick up mess left by their pooch through a new scheme. Dog mess can pass on a disease called neosporosis which can affect other animals, like cattle. It can also cause infections in humans. Lyn Healing, an East Riding of Yorkshire councillor, said everyone needed to play a part in helping to keep areas clean. "We know that many dog owners are responsible and conscientious members of their communities, but there are a minority responsible for antisocial behaviour and unsanitary conditions," she said."We highly encourage everyone to play their part in helping to keep their areas clean and to use technology such as doorbell cameras to assist the council in its work in tackling dog fouling offences."Anyone with evidence of dog fouling incidents have been advised to get in touch with the council. A total of 284 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) of £100 have been issued by North East Lincolnshire Council for dog-related offences including "having no means to pick up, dogs not on leads and dog fouling".The authority said offenders could be prosecuted and face up to £1000 fine if they fail to has started a "responsible dog ownership" initiative to recognise those who clean up after their pets, with people being offered the opportunity to enter a prize draw as part of the Shepherd, a North East Lincolnshire councillor, said: "Whilst there are rules that need to be enforced, it's important we reward the people who are acting in the appropriate manner." 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.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Warning issued over return of venomous weever fish lurking under sand on British beaches
UK beachgoers have been warned to watch where they stand as venomous fish could be lurking in the shallows. Weevers are one of the only venomous fish in UK waters. Spending much of their lives buried under the sand, they shoot up their black dorsal fin in defence when disturbed, which injects painful venom into unsuspecting victims. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is in the process of putting up warning signs, urging bathers not to walk barefoot on the sands during weever season, which starts in June when the weather becomes warmer. A spokesperson said: 'We are currently putting up posters on noticeboards and sending out social media messages to warn people about the possible risks of stings from weever fish on our beaches. 'We are urging people to please not walk barefoot on the sands during the weever fish season, just in case.' Weevers can be found near any coastline around the UK, according to the Wildlife Trust. The Trust says on its website that to avoid being stung: 'You should always wear beach shoes when paddling in sandy waters! Always follow the Seashore Code when rockpooling, be careful to leave everything as you found it - replace any rocks you turn over, put back any crabs or fish and ensure not to scrape anything off its rocky home.' British Marine Life Study Society said 'the pain is usually described as excruciating as the spines embed into the human flesh and discharge their venom', according to its website. The pain is at its most intense for the first two hours after contact, when the area can get red and swollen, the society added. The Wildlife Trust advises people who are stung to place the affected body part in 'as hot water as you can bear, as quickly as possible. After 15 minutes or so, the pain should ease.' NHS advice says victims should pour salt water over the affected area, rather than fresh water, and remove any visible tentacles by pulling them out, using tweezers or the edge of a bank card.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Town's fountains need 'essential maintenance'
A local authority has defended concerns about the state of several pavement fountains in a seaside town. East Riding of Yorkshire Council said the fountains on Withernsea's Central Promenade were "in need of essential maintenance" and it was investigating costs for the work. It comes after some residents questioned what had happened to the installation the council had spent around £311,000 on in 2018. Jim Blake, a local volunteer said he wanted to know if it was working adding that the location was "never fit for purpose". Mr Blake said: "I'm annoyed because firstly I think they [the council] were told that is not the right place to put it [the fountains], but they still went ahead and put it there anyway." He said the fountains were not protected from the incoming a tide, allowing gravel and sand to get into them in adverse weather. He added tourism was the "lifeblood" of the town and it could not keep losing amenities. In response to Mr Blake's Facebook post on Tuesday raising his concerns, another social media user said when they were at height and working properly they were great and the kids loved them. Referring to them as a "white elephant" she added she thought the area should be put back to how it was before the fountains were installed. Another social media user said: "Why do we have water fountains if they're not working? It would be nice for kids to play." At the time they were installed the council said the fountains were a "great step forward for delivery of the town's seafront improvement plan." It saw 14 jets arranged in a zigzag pattern to create a focal point on the Central Promenade. A spokesperson for East Riding of Yorkshire Council added: "The fountains are seasonal and are usually switched on in the summer months." 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. Fountains to remain closed over water safety fears New fountain 'will improve water quality' East Riding of Yorkshire Council
BBC News
24-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Council responds to state of Withernsea fountains
A local authority has defended concerns about the state of several pavement fountains in a seaside Riding of Yorkshire Council said the fountains on Withernsea's Central Promenade were "in need of essential maintenance" and it was investigating costs for the comes after some residents questioned what had happened to the installation the council had spent around £311,000 on in Blake, a local volunteer said he wanted to know if it was working adding that the location was "never fit for purpose". Mr Blake said: "I'm annoyed because firstly I think they [the council] were told that is not the right place to put it [the fountains], but they still went ahead and put it there anyway."He said the fountains were not protected from the incoming a tide, allowing gravel and sand to get into them in adverse added tourism was the "lifeblood" of the town and it could not keep losing amenities. In response to Mr Blake's Facebook post on Tuesday raising his concerns, another social media user said when they were at height and working properly they were great and the kids loved them. Fountains 'seasonal' Referring to them as a "white elephant" she added she thought the area should be put back to how it was before the fountains were social media user said: "Why do we have water fountains if they're not working? It would be nice for kids to play."At the time they were installed the council said the fountains were a "great step forward for delivery of the town's seafront improvement plan."It saw 14 jets arranged in a zigzag pattern to create a focal point on the Central Promenade.A spokesperson for East Riding of Yorkshire Council added: "The fountains are seasonal and are usually switched on in the summer months." 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.
