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BBC News
5 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Hull graduate with cancer given ceremony at Castle Hill Hospital
A woman diagnosed with cancer just weeks after finishing her degree was given a graduation ceremony in Hales, 20, who had been studying drama and theatre at the University of Hull, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and admitted to Castle Hill Hospital at the end of ensure Ms Hales, who is from Hull, did not miss out on graduating, a ceremony featuring balloons, celebration cakes, a photographer and a marquee was held in the hospital Hales said not being able to be at her graduation in person was "disappointing" but added: "The decorations, live stream and cap and gown meant I'm not missing out and I still get to celebrate with my loved ones." Ms Hales described the event, which took place on Tuesday, as "nothing short of amazing".It was the idea of Charlene Kent, a youth support co-ordinator at the hospital, who teamed up with Ms Hales' parents, Tracy and David, to make it included arranging for the university's graduation ceremony to be live streamed at the hospital and for Lilli to join online via Kent said: "It's really important to us to get to know our patients so we can care for the whole person and support their families and loved ones as well."It's been such a special event to be a part of, but it's nothing short of what this special young lady deserves."Ms Hales had been working part-time at Starbucks and had received a 2:1 in her studies when she found out she had AML."I'd been feeling unwell for quite a while, I was pale and I'd been having dizzy spells, so I went to my GP who arranged a blood test," she she was asked back to the GP to receive her results, she said "things started to move really quickly" and she was admitted to the Teenage and Young Adult Unit at Castle Hill the same day."It all felt a bit surreal, like I was in a dream that I was going to wake up from and then find out it wasn't real," she said. 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
10 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Don't feed birds in Queen Victoria Square, says Hull City Council
Signs are to be put up to discourage bird feeding as part of efforts to spruce up a city centre City Council said its team of pest-control officers were working on the "most suitable long-term strategy for managing birds" in the area around fountains in Queen Victoria are due to remove three benches closest to the fountains later. A spokesperson said the benches would be refurbished and reconfigured in a bid to "reduce litter build-up and discourage bird feeding", in order to help protect water quality. Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said: "Queen Victoria Square is a focal point of our city centre and the fountains are a much-loved feature."Therefore, we want to make sure they stay clean, safe, and running smoothly throughout the summer."These bench improvements are proactive step toward ensuring that, and they are part of a bigger plan to make our public spaces more inviting and better cared for." 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
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Chelsea Flower Show garden opens on Hull estate
An award-winning garden from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will officially open at its new home in Hull later. The Songbird Survival Garden has been relocated to the Alf Marshall Community Centre on Goodhart Road, Bransholme after winning a silver gilt medal at the prestigious show. Almost two years on since the initial bid for the garden, it is hoped the space can become a place of peace and tranquillity for the local community. Lucy Carew and Sarah Weichardt, joint chief executives of The Neighbourhood Network charity, said it was a "dream come true" to see the garden come to life. "We can't quite believe it if we're honest," said Ms Weichardt. "It is such a beautiful space. We come into the garden and we look at it and we're like, oh my god, this is just amazing. "There's nothing like this around here and we're just really excited to open the gates to the community." The garden is part of a wider project at the site to overhaul the existing outdoor space for the local community, previously described by Ms Carew as a "concrete jungle". After appearing at the show in May, the garden was relocated plant-by-plant to Hull where it was reassembled in a space more than double what it had at Chelsea. Designer Nicola Oakey hoped to highlight the plight of the UK songbird and help return the most at risk birds back into our gardens. The garden was inspired by the movement and perspective of a bird, featuring paths winding though layers of bird-friendly plants, which are aimed at helping them feed, shelter and nest. There is a pond to provide water for bathing. The garden will host a further community day on Tuesday 22 June between 13:00 and 15:00 BST so local residents can "see what all the fuss is about", Ms Carew said. "We've been busy planting and building things within the garden, but now we want to open the gates and let everyone enjoy it and get involved. "We're looking for people to make this garden their own as well, to help plan and grow things and be a part of the story." 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 Chelsea Flower Show garden relocated to city site Chelsea Flower Show garden to be installed in Hull First Chelsea Flower Show win for garden designer RHS: The Songbird Survival Garden Alf Marshall Community Centre
New York Times
11 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Sheffield United in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa's Louie Barry on loan
Sheffield United are in advanced talks to sign Louie Barry from Aston Villa on loan. The Championship club have been the most likely option for Barry since a proposed agreement to join Hull City at the start of this month collapsed after concerns were raised over the affordability of the deal. Hull struggled to meet the £3.5million financial package agreed with Villa, which included a 50 per cent sell-on clause as well as covering Barry's salary. Shortly after, a three-window transfer embargo was placed on Hull. Advertisement Sheffield United, who narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League last season following a play-off final defeat to Sunderland, have been in discussions with Villa and the 22-year-old in recent weeks, with a deal now close. It is set to be a season-long loan with no option to buy. If completed, the forward will reunite with head coach Ruben Selles, who worked with Barry on loan at Hull last season, though he only made four appearances due to a knee injury in February that ruled him out for the rest of the season. Selles is a keen advocate of Barry's as the club aim to regain promotion to the top-flight. Barry had joined Hull in January after he scored 15 goals in 23 League One appearances at Stockport County in the first half of the campaign. Barry came through West Bromwich Albion's academy and has had spells at Barcelona, Ipswich Town, Swindon Town, MK Dons and Salford City. He has made one senior appearance for Villa, scoring on his debut against Liverpool in a 4-1 FA Cup defeat in 2021. (Ben)
BBC News
11 hours ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Emergency training exercise being staged at Hull KR's Craven Park
People should not be alarmed by the presence of a large number of emergency service vehicles and crews around Craven Park stadium in Hull, fire crews have Fire and Rescue, along with police and ambulance crews, are taking part in a training exercise at the home of Hull Kingston Rovers to simulate a multi-agency response to an emergency exercise will include a mass decontamination unit, which is designed to decontaminate a large number of people exposed to hazardous materials, the fire service venue, which will host Coldplay for two nights in August as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour, would provide a "realistic and controlled environment" for the exercise, a spokesperson added. "Members of the public may notice a significant presence of emergency vehicles in the area throughout the day," the spokesperson said."We want to reassure everyone that this is not a real emergency, but a vital part of our ongoing commitment to community safety and emergency preparedness."We appreciate the public's understanding and support as we carry out this essential training."Due to the hosepipe ban, the fire service said the exercise would be conducted without running water. 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
