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Claims that one in three primary school leavers cannot swim

Hull City Council say that they provide adequte access to swimming facilities for primary schoolchildren across the City.

Planning decision for Lakeminster site in Beverley

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has refused planning permission for the 70 units based at the site.

An East Yorkshire company is looking to help motivate young people into jobs

The scheme is set to help those who seem furthest away from the jobs market.

Waiting times for adoptions are to be discussed with Government

The Department for Education have given east Riding of Yorkshire Council a low rating despite good figures from OFSTEAD.

Further discussion on regeneration plans for Bridlington's Harbour

Plans for the redevelopment of the Harbour area in Bridlington have been the subject of further talks.

East Yorkshire's unemployment figure show small signs of improvement

The first three months of 2012 have seen a positive change of direction for jobless totals.

Local fishing group appeals to Government

The Holderness Coast Fishing Industry Group want scallop dredging banned

Big plans for development in Cottingham

House and school could be built on NHS land

Dyslexia Action Hull is raising awareness of the problem.

Adult Learners Week is helping draw attention to the issue.

East Yorkshire could see a battle with Danish companies for skills

The emerging renewables sector is vital for jobs in East Yorkshire, but we could feel the squeeze from overseas.

More cuts to milk prices will hit struggling East Yorkshire dairy farmers

The amount farmers receive for their milk is to be cut by another two companies

June could see the return of an iconic East Hull leisure attraction

The Splash Boat in Hull's East Park is set to return to use, this Summer.

Hull needs top class entertainment to boost East Yorkshire tourism.

Organisation Hull BID is calling for more quality events in the wake of the successful Fashion Week for Hull.

East Riding Leader writes to the Chancellor over the proposed caravan tax

Councillor Parnaby says the industry is vital for employment and tourism.

East Yorkshire is no longer in drought

Status lifted on 19 counties

Voyage statue back in Hull

Statue was stolen in July.

£40m has been set aside to improve water quality at Bridlington's beaches

Yorkshire Water want to make the town's sewerage network bigger and better

Over 400 local companies show interest in Humber Gateway scheme

They hope to play a part in the supply chain

The Government welcomes decision to approve planning permission for Siemens

Secretary of State Edward Davey backs the Humbers renewables sector

Sinlge parents lose out in East Yorkshire

£32.5m owed in child maintenance arrears

Decision on Siemens planning permission expected today

Experts feel it will be key to turning around the local economy and boosting employment.

A63 Castle Street gets funding for initial groundwork

Means the scheme is more likely to get the go ahead in the next spending review in 2015.

Nick Barmby Statement

Issued by LMA on behalf of Nick Barmby

Hull City Statement

Statement from Ehab Allam

East Cowick residents meet with council officials over road safety

ERYC Safety Officer and MP for Brigg and Goole in attendance

A former Hull PCSO in court after admitting child sex offences

Gary Hastings warned to expect a "significant" sentence

Testing begins at Britain's largest bio-ethanol site in Hull

Vivergo plant will turn over 1,000,000 tonnes of wheat into the fuel annually

East Riding arts organisations given almost £50,000 of funding

Local authority is one of the few that aren't cutting funding in the UK

Small motorbikes sales up in East Yorkshire

Increase of 50% could be due to high fuel prices

NHS Trust which runs Bridlington Hospital with be abolished in July

Scarborough and North East Yorkshire NHS Trust to go

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