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Hull cyclist seriously injured in Holderness Road crash with car
Hull cyclist seriously injured in Holderness Road crash with car

BBC News

time3 hours ago

  • BBC News

Hull cyclist seriously injured in Holderness Road crash with car

A cyclist has been seriously injured following a collision involving a car in Hull, police have the cyclist, a 61-year-old woman, and the driver of a silver Citroen Picasso had been travelling eastbound along Holderness Road at about 16:20 BST on Tuesday when it happened, Humberside Police said.A spokesperson for the force said the driver of the car stopped at the scene and was assisting officers with their who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam footage, is asked to contact police via the 101 non-emergency number. 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

Speeding Lib Dem banned for just two weeks so he can travel to Parliament
Speeding Lib Dem banned for just two weeks so he can travel to Parliament

Telegraph

timea day ago

  • Politics
  • Telegraph

Speeding Lib Dem banned for just two weeks so he can travel to Parliament

A Liberal Democrat peer has been banned from the road for just two weeks after his fourth speeding conviction in three and a half years. Baron Razzall was given a 'discretionary' disqualification of 14 days after he told the court that he needed to drive to attend Parliament. The 82-year-old was caught driving his Volkswagen at 35mph in a 30mph zone in the village of Sledmere, East Yorkshire on Oct 6 last year. He was described as having an 'unfortunate record for disobeying speed limits' following his fourth conviction in three and a half years. Wearing a navy suit, the peer appeared at Westminster magistrates' court to be sentenced for speeding after pleading guilty by post. 'Regular attender at the Lords' Jennifer Harding, the prosecutor for the Humberside Police, said: 'At 11.17am on the B1253 in Sledmere in East Riding of Yorkshire, he was captured by laser cameras at the speed of 35mph in a 30mph zone.' Lord Razzall cited his need to attend Parliament as a reason why he should not be hit with the standard six-month disqualification. District Judge Paul Goldspring said: 'Parliament goes into recess relatively soon, next week, so the problem you've foreseen with being disqualified for six months would largely not exist if you were banned from driving for 14 days.' Lord Razzall responded: 'I think that's probably the case, although my concern always – although 14 days would be fine – is the risk with a regular attender at the House of Lords is that quite often in summer they recall Parliament.' 'An unfortunate record' Sentencing the peer, the judge said: 'Mr Razzall, you have pleaded guilty to an offence of speeding. You have, shall I call it, an unfortunate record for disobeying speed limits – this is your fourth conviction within three and a half years. 'You have, however, pleaded guilty and have already in writing set out the impact that a lengthy disqualification period might have on you.' The judge said that 'having considered the circumstances of the case' a 'commensurate sentence' would be a 'discretionary disqualification' of 14 days, adding: 'This starts today – you mustn't drive any mechanically propelled vehicle on any road or public place in the UK.' Lord Razzall, of Notting Hill, west London, admitted exceeding 30mph on a restricted road. He was also asked to pay a total of £410 comprising of a £200 fine, £130 costs to the Humberside Police, and an £80 surcharge.

East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire parents warned about measles jab
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire parents warned about measles jab

BBC News

timea day ago

  • Health
  • BBC News

East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire parents warned about measles jab

Health officials are urging parents in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire to check their children are fully vaccinated against figures reveal uptake of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab has fallen across the two GP Dr Nathalie Dukes said: "The evidence is clear that the increase in the number of people who are getting infected is coinciding with the rates of vaccination dropping."Dr Dukes said she believed one of the reasons behind the fall in vaccination numbers is that people have "forgotten how serious conditions like measles can be". She said: "We have come to the luxurious position where up until recently these conditions were not really around anymore."We didn't see many cases so it was out of our remit of relevance to a degree. "Information overload is another factor. I think people have got a bit vaccine fatigue since Covid in terms of being told what to do and in terms of concerns, so people have maybe taken that to childhood vaccinations as well."Measles is a highly contagious disease spread when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes and it can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications in some people, including infections of the lungs and target set by the World Health Organisation to prevent the spread of measles through herd immunity is a 95% overall vaccination NHS figures show 83% of children received their second dose of the MMR vaccine by the age of five in North Lincolnshire and Hull in 2023/24 - down from 91% in 2013/ is also 83% in Lincolnshire - 4% lower than 10 years ago, while rates have also dropped by 4% to 91% in North East 2024, there were more than 2,900 confirmed measles cases in England - the highest number of cases recorded annually since the beginning of this year, there have been 529 confirmed cases reported in England, according to figures by the UK Health Security July, a child died at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital after contracting the experienced an outbreak, with government figures showing 26 confirmed cases between January and June, while Bristol had recorded the most cases to date outside London with 11% of the national total. Speaking at a children's play centre in Hull, mum-of-two Lily Kemp said it was important to make sure children were fully vaccinated against infections, such as said: "I think social media doesn't help because people share their experiences and some might comment on the short-term effects rather than the long-term benefits of what they're protecting against if they get vaccinated."A joint statement from the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and Hull City Council said: "While the majority of children are protected, there remain pockets of low uptake that increase the risk of measles outbreaks."Vaccination remains the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella."We urge all parents and carers to check their child's Red Book or contact their GP if they are unsure whether their child is up to date."Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire 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

Withernsea's century-old carnival parade returns on August 16
Withernsea's century-old carnival parade returns on August 16

BBC News

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • BBC News

Withernsea's century-old carnival parade returns on August 16

A 101-year-old carnival is returning to an East Yorkshire seaside town next month. The Withernsea Carnival Parade will see hundreds of people march through the streets in fancy dress, accompanied by vintage cars. Taking place on Saturday 16 August, the parade will begin at 13:30 BST from Withernsea High School and finish at 14:00 at Valley Wharam, vice chairwoman of the organising group, said: "It gives you goosebumps when you see everyone lining the streets." The parade has been running since 1924 but was put on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ms Wharam said the event had been growing since it returned three years ago, with last year's parade drawing a crowd of about 500 people."It's just great to see everybody coming out of their houses and lining the streets," she said."You can't move in Queen Street, Hull Road and the surrounding streets. People look forward to seeing it."There will be a range of activities, including music and craft stalls from 11:00 in Valley Gardens. There will also be a car treasure hunt in the parade is part of a week-long series of events celebrating carnival week, which will run from 9 to 17 events throughout the week include a beach day and a trip to Withernsea lighthouse. 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

Farmers warn of 'toe curling' risks on roads
Farmers warn of 'toe curling' risks on roads

Yahoo

time2 days ago

  • Automotive
  • Yahoo

Farmers warn of 'toe curling' risks on roads

Farmers have urged motorists to be patient when travelling on rural roads during the harvest season after "several scary moments". Henry Moreton, who farms near Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire, said he had encountered multiple incidents of drivers attempting to overtake his tractor and combine harvester when it is not safe to do so. "It does make your toes curl up," he said. "You're better getting home two minutes later than not getting home at all. There are too many accidents, head on collisions with tractors and machinery. Just be vigilant." Jason Butler, the owner of Pumpkin Patch Produce in Bewholme, East Yorkshire, said: "You do see some daft things - people overtaking on blind corners and taking unnecessary risks. "If everyone went a bit steadier and had a bit more patience, then everyone would get there safely." A spokesperson for insurer NFU Mutual said collisions between agricultural vehicles and third parties were 65% more likely between the start of May and the end of September, compared with other months. Mr Moreton, who is Lincolnshire county chair of the National Farmers' Union (NFU), described a "terrifying wincing moment" when a minibus with children on board attempted to overtake him on a blind bend. "The thing is, we will have to deal with the consequences," he said. "We're the first responder. We're going to be the people getting people out of those cars or that bloke out of the hedge on his motorbike. It's a really scary thing. It's terrifying really." NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: "We'll do our best to make sure we have safe loads, that we're not holding up the traffic too much, but this is a two-way thing. There needs to be a bit of understanding from everybody." According to the Highway Code, if you are planning to overtake a large vehicle you should: Drop back, make sure there is enough room, and do not cut in too quickly Be aware large vehicles may need extra space when turning Do not cross double white lines where the line nearest you is solid unless it is safe and you need to enter an adjoining premises or road You can also cross double white lines to overtake a vehicle traveling at 10mph (16km/h) or less If you are driving a large vehicle: Do not hold up a long queue of traffic Check your mirrors frequently and, if necessary, pull in where it is safe and let traffic pass Vehicles with a maximum speed of 25mph (40km/h) or less must use a flashing amber beacon on unrestricted dual carriageways Mr Moreton said: "We will pull over if we can, but in certain conditions, we can't. "We're very proud to serve the British public by growing food, so if the British public could give us a minute or two of their time, we will get out of the way as quick as possible." 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. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire 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 Related internet links National Farmers' Union Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership

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