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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Traffic measures in place for gas pipe upgrades
Traffic measures are in place while "essential" work to replace gas pipes in an East Yorkshire town takes place. Northern Gas Networks (NGN) said it was replacing the "ageing metal pipework" on The Mile from the junction of Mile End Park to Algarth Road in Pocklington with "more durable plastic pipes". Temporary traffic lights will last for about four weeks. NGN said the work would "ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas" for customers living in the area. Once the work is complete, the temporary lights will move to Yapham Road between the junctions of Garths End and Sherbuttgate Road North. This final stage is also expected to take about four weeks. NGN is working with East Riding of Yorkshire Council on the project. Dave Smales, site manager at NGN, said the works were "vital" in order to "continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Pocklington". NGN will return to Mile End for further work at the end of September with more details to be announced nearer the time, 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. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices Related internet links Northern Gas Networks
BBC News
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Pocklington traffic measures in place for gas pipe upgrades
Traffic measures are in place while "essential" work to replace gas pipes in an East Yorkshire town takes Gas Networks (NGN) said it was replacing the "ageing metal pipework" on The Mile from the junction of Mile End Park to Algarth Road in Pocklington with "more durable plastic pipes".Temporary traffic lights will last for about four said the work would "ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas" for customers living in the area. Once the work is complete, the temporary lights will move to Yapham Road between the junctions of Garths End and Sherbuttgate Road final stage is also expected to take about four is working with East Riding of Yorkshire Council on the Smales, site manager at NGN, said the works were "vital" in order to "continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Pocklington".NGN will return to Mile End for further work at the end of September with more details to be announced nearer the time, 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. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Children's rat designs brought to life at Pocklington development
Schoolchildren's imaginative designs have been brought to life in four-foot-tall outdoor installations. Pupils from St Mary & St Joseph VC Academy, and from Pocklington Junior School, were invited by David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East to design their very own rat, off the back of the housebuilder's sponsorship of one of the pieces in the East Yorkshire public art initiative, 'A Mischief of Rats.' That trail, which features 45 artist-designed giant rat sculptures, has "transformed East Yorkshire into an open-air gallery," in the words of a spokesperson for David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East. After receiving 44 imaginative entries, the housebuilder's judging team selected one winner from each school year group. The winning designs, by three pupils from each school, have been transformed into four-foot-tall outdoor print installations. These are now on display in the Show Home gardens at David Wilson Homes' Wolds View development in Pocklington. The housebuilder also made a donation to The Daisy Appeal for each competition entry received.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Software firm near York wins on wellbeing for third year running
Phoenix Software has once again earned a spot on the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ list – for a third year running! The company, based at Barmby Moor, Pocklington, says people are at the heart of everything it does, and that means making wellbeing a priority. Whether it's through flexible working, mental health support, wellbeing champions, or access to a wide range of resources, Phoenix says it continues to invest in ways to help staff feel psychologically safe, supported, and empowered. According to the most recent staff survey, 90% of employees agree their line manager has an interest in their wellbeing; 86% agree that Phoenix is a psychologically and emotionally healthy place to work, and 95% agree that they are able to take time off work if needed. RECOMMENDED READING: Phoenix Software of Pocklington recruits for sales academy Pocklington-based Phoenix Software's 'Race for a Reason' Phoenix Software of York wins in Barracuda Partner Awards Phoenix says it continues to listen to feedback, evolve wellbeing initiatives, and ensure everyone has a voice when it comes to what support they need. Wellbeing-focused initiatives include - *Wellbeing hour: Every employee can take a paid hour off work once a month to focus on their mental health. *Mental health first aid: Phoenix has ten trained mental health first aiders in the company who can offer support to those who need it * Menopause awareness: Phoenix has done research and had several internal conversations about menopause to find out how it can better support its employees with menopause symptoms. *EAP: The Employee Assistance Programme provides mental health support to all employees anytime, to make sure everyone gets the help they need. Furthermore, a Mental health employee resource group offers a dedicated internal network that provides support, organises events, and raises awareness around mental health struggles. Phoenix managing director Clare Metcalfe said: 'For us, it's all about people. We're a team that genuinely looks out for one another, not just in the day-to-day, but throughout every step of each person's journey here. "Kindness and respect aren't just words on a wall, they shape how we work and how we treat each other. When our team feels fulfilled and supported, everything else, from personal growth to company success, naturally follows.'
BBC News
11-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Firefighters tackle blaze at Pocklington scrapyard
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a scrapyard in East Fire and Rescue Service said multiple crews were called to a fire at a commercial site on York Road in Pocklington, which started at about 09:45 BST.A road closure is in place with a part of the A1079 shut between Hodsow Lane roundabout and The Balk while emergency services worked at the site, a spokesperson have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed because of the large amount of smoke, and motorists have been urged to avoid the area. The cause of the blaze is not yet 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. Click here to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
