Hull Daily Mail

Prescott to Cover for Me, Says Pm

The Prime Minister has confirmed that John Prescott will be in charge of the country during his summer holiday next month. Challenged by Tory leader David Cameron, Mr Blair said the arrangements would be "exactly the same" as in previous years.

'Don't Let Children Play in Streets'

Parents in Hull have been warned against letting their children play in the street after fears were raised over their safety. Members of Hull City Council's anti-social behaviour (Asbo) team have written to parents in Bushey Park Road, Kingswood, asking them to keep their children off the streets.

Meeting Shows Apathy has Spread Throughout Force

For some reason, Humberside Police Authority and the police force seemed to be more concerned about the issue of a merger than they were with helping the public. The Mail (June 21) reported: "Humberside Police Authority will have longer to take on board views of the people opposed to plans for a Yorkshire super-force after Home Secretary John Reid put the plans on hold."

Flawed Survey Didn't Reflect Public Opinion

Throughout last year, the Hull and East Riding Joint Waste Management Committee maintained there was significant public support for an incinerator at Saltend. Our two local authorities justified the claim with the results of a survey conducted on their behalf.

No Need to Worry Over Planning for Development

I Would like to reassure Mr Buchan (Mail, July 6) and your readers the proposed demolition and refurbishment of properties in the Hawthorn Avenue area is deliverable and based on sound business planning. The proposals recently consulted upon are based on activity to be carried out over the next four years, as this is what the Government required for our funding bid. However, the bid for pounds35m (which includes pounds15m for Hawthorn Avenue and Dairycoates) relates to the first two years o...

My Visit to Park Was Ruined by Young Drinkers

Last Friday after tea I took my children to visit the newly refurbished East Park. However, what should have been an enjoyable visit was ruined by gangs of youths drinking alcohol. Some of them appeared to be as young as 13.

Don't Forget Everything Prescott has Achieved

With Pauline's support, John Prescott achieved the following, as I recall. He gave support to the fishermen's claims for ex-gratia redundancy payments from 1974 to 1995.

Bold Way to Handle Bullying

There will always be bullies in schools. But the way children are taught to deal with the problem can change the way they let it affect them, emotionally and physically.

Kids' Creepy Crawly Wins Model Prize

Schoolchildren from East Yorkshire were honoured at a ceremony on the showground. Youngsters from Gilberdyke Primary school, near Brough, were winners in Yorkshire Agricultural Society's (YAS) Make A Model competition.

'We Are the Cream of the Crop at the County Show'

Great Yorkshire SHOW: Enterprising farmers are given awards for green-thinking schemes and efforts to diversify FARMER from East Yorkshire were honoured at the Great Yorkshire Show for their enterprising schemes.

'Winning Prize Is Such a Big Buzz'

East Yorkshire beekeepers were buzzing with delight in the hives and honey show. Success was sweet for Hull beekeeper Gerald Moxon, who was recently made an MBE.

Work Goes On After Event

There is more to the Yorkshire Agricultural Society than the Great Yorkshire Show. That was the message from society chief executive Nigel Pulling to visitors at the important agricultural showcase.

Village History Will Be Focus of Free Talk

E Riding: Residents have the opportunity to find out more about the history of Holderness villages tomorrow. A talk will focus on the past of Tunstall, Garton, Hilston and Roos.

Dame Gets Degree

Sporting legend Dame Kelly Holmes has received an honorary degree from the University of Hull. The Olympic double gold medallist was made an honorary doctor of science at a ceremony yesterday.

Pupils' Dvd Aims to Keep Children Safe

Cottingham: Pupils are working on an interactive DVD project to promote child safety. Ten students from Cottingham High School in Harland Way are making a film for four to seven-year-olds on the theme Don't Talk To Strangers.

Samaritans' Sleepover

By Day it is packed full of shoppers and a bustling hive of activity and, by night, the doors are usually closed. But for one night only, Princes Quay shopping centre will let seven Hull Samaritans volunteers in as they take part in a 24-hour sleepover.

Will We Get Back Lost Customers?

Traders in Ferensway today said their businesses were losing money because of the ongoing roadworks. Seven-foot fences were put up outside the shops when work started earlier this year to protect passers-by from debris.

Rallying Call for Lifestyle Teams to Sign Up

Hull: Children are being urged to clean up their communities and stave off boredom during the summer break from school. Humberside Police's annual Lifestyle project challenges 10 to 18- year-olds to team up with friends to improve their community.

Trapped 30 Hours

The sister of a glider pilot who crashed his plane in the Scottish Highlands has spoken of her terrifying wait for news. Joan Peasgood, 72, of Mill Lane West, Elloughton, near Brough, feared her brother, Dr John Russell, had died in the crash on Monday evening.

Discover Work of Community Wardens

Hull: The Hull Community Wardens are holding a free crime prevention day on Wednesday, August 9. The session will be held at Bodmin Road Church, Roebank, from 12.30pm to 4pm.