That's TV Humber

Recovery charities across Yorkshire and the UK gathered for Hull's very first Faces & Voices of Recovery UK Recovery Walk on the weekend.

Thousands of people banded together to celebrate recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, with local and national drug and alcohol organisations such as Renew, Narcotics and Alcohol Anonymous, and SMART taking part.

Annemarie Ward, CEO of FAVORUK, said each step taken is a testament to the bravery of those overcoming addiction.

The Friends of Rowntree Park are inviting artists to submit their work to be displayed in the park this summer.

The Art in the Park project, now in its third year, is looking for York-based/related artists who’d like to submit work based on the loose theme of ‘Rowntree Park through the seasons’.

Charity Manager Abigail Gaines explained the project will also raise funds to help maintain the green space.

Hull City Council has released the findings of its citywide transport survey that saw over 22,000 residents have their say on the future of Hull's transport.

The survey listed several aspects of Hull’s roads and asked whether people believed each had gotten worse, stayed the same, or gotten better over the past two years.

Cllr Mark Ieronimo, portfolio holder for transport, shared some of the key findings from residents and what they hope to implement in response.

A Hull-based production company have won national awards for a short film that raises awareness of children in care.

My Pockets created the animated film Dream On which described the feelings of a child waking up in care.

The film won a digital transformation in social work award in London and has garnered renewed interest following John Lewis' new Christmas advert centred around fostering.

That's TV spoke to My Pockets' Peter Snelling about why they wanted to highlight the challenges faced by children in care.

Hull will take part in the 104th anniversary of the 1918 Artimice with a Remembrance Sunday 2022 Service.

Beginning at 10.30am on Sunday 13 November, the service will include a parade, to the city centre Cenotaph, the annual service of remembrance at 10.55am, before observing the national two minute silence at 11am.

Lord Mayor Councillor Christine Randall looks forward to leading the event...

It's Flood Action Week, and the Environment Agency is highlighting the work being done by Humber Strategy's Humber 2100+ partnership, a group of local authorities and organisations that aim to protect the Humber Estuary for the next 100 years.

Over £150m has been invested to protect 70,000 properties in the area.

Sue Manson from the Environment Agency explained what measures they want to put in place to prevent flooding and why they are looking so far ahead to implement these plans

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is inviting residents to have their say on proposed plans for development that will shape the future of the East Riding for years to come.

The document contains a 2039 vision that aims to provide residents and visitors "with a high quality of life and healthy lifestyles, businesses the ability to thrive and a place where the natural environment can flourish."

Cllr Claire Holmes explained why it's important to hear directly from residents on plans.

Hull Museums has announced a major £3.3m investment from Arts Council England through its National Portfolio Programme to support the work of the Humber Museums Partnership.

The funding will enable museum services in Hull and across the Humber to expand cultural opportunities and create new jobs to keep creative talent in the region.

Hull City Council's Hull Culture and Leisure Lead, Councillor Rob Pritchard, said showcasing the city's heritage and culture will attract visitors.

Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers has said COP27 is an opportunity to outline the UK's green targets as the Humber pursues investment in the renewables sector.

It comes as Rishi Sunak said he will call for a "global mission for clean growth" at the summit.

The Conservative MP explained what benefits investment in green technology can be seen already in the Humber and whether the UK as a whole is doing enough.

Fossil Free East Yorkshire has called on the Government to implement an outright ban on fracking in the UK.

It comes as the Government reinstated the moratorium to ban giving out licences to fracking customers, repealing the decision made by Liz Truss to end it.

Richard Howarth of the campaign group said a ban will stop future governments from overturning the moratorium again.

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Well Rishi Sunak said in the House of Commons: "I stand by the [2019] manifesto, but what I would say is that I am proud that the government has passed the landmark Environment Act [...] we will deliver on those ambitions because the government cares deeply about passing our children an environment in a better state than we found it ourselves."

Government climate change advisor James Curran has said he's "delighted" to see Government progressing on a climate action plan, adding investment in climate change action "delivers positive financial and economic benefits."

Queen Victoria’s Jewel-Cabinet will visit Hull as part of a new exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery.

The exhibition will celebrate Queen Victoria’s relationship with Hull, including her spectacular visit in 1854, and it will illustrate what Victorian life was like in Hull.

Exhibition lead Stephanie Edwards explained how the exhibition came to Ferens and what the educational benefits are for Hull residents.

Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers has welcomed Rishi Sunak as the new Prime Minister and has also said it is up to senior civil servants on whether Suella Braverman can return to Cabinet.

It comes as the Home Secretary admitted to committing a "technical infringement" by sending an official document to someone not authorised to use it.

The Conservative MP explained what he thought of the new Prime Minister and whether there are questions to be had over Suella Braverman's return as Home Secretary.

Environmental & Management Solutions Ltd has launched its Christmas appeal after seeing a 40% increase in families seeking emergency food.

Volunteers at the bank have seen queues out the door as the cost of living increases bills and food prices across the UK.

Now the food poverty charity is launching its Food Drive 2022 to restock their dwindling supplies.

Jan Boyd explained what food they most need and how the cost of living affects the service.

Hull and East Riding Hindu Cultural Association are inviting residents to celebrate a Diwali event with them on Monday at the University of Hull.

The event will feature a three-course meal and dances to celebrate the classic Hindu story of good's victory over evil.

Prasanna Divakarla from the Association explained what the event will entail and why Diwali is a course for celebration.

Last Saturday, Menopause Hull 2022 took place to support perimenopause and menopause ladies who maybe struggling during menopause or want more information on how they can help themselves further.

Co-organised by Emma Hardy MP, the event scheduled talks and demonstrations along with entertainment to contribute towards supporting women's mental and physical health.

The Menopaus'ull Support Network spoke to That's TV about the event and why there should be support for women struggling with menopause.

Hull Liberal Democrats have announced a £250,000 Crime Prevention Fund.

The Crime Prevention Fund will be a crime-fighting pot available to local residents to fund initiatives to reduce crime and make neighbourhoods safer by targeting burglaries, anti-social behaviour, arson, shoplifting and other crimes affecting locals.

Cllr Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for Communities, Culture and Crime, explained why locals should decide where funding goes.

"Nobody this winter in the East Riding should be going hungry."

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has agreed to an initial half a million pounds of cost-of-living support measures as part of the Help for Households campaign.

The campaign aims to support residents in the East Riding who need financial help or struggling to manage during the cost of living crisis.

Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Anne Handley, outlined the three recommendations, agreed by Cabinet, that they will distribute funds to.

Hull’s Spurn Lightship is to receive a new coat of paint as it reaches the final stages of restoration, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council.

Work done on the Spurn Lightship, as well as the Arctic Corsair, is designed to showcase Hull's maritime history, with the specialist paint designed to withstand 25 years in the environment of Hull Marina.

Gillian Osgerby from Hull Maritime explained what work has been done and why this historic ship should be restored.

Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers has said that there was little to disagree with in Liz Truss' speech at the Conservative party conference this week.

Conservative members attended the event after days of market turmoil, with Liz Truss explaining that the disruption caused by her economic policies will be worth it.

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust welcome its first patients to the new Grimsby Emergency Department at the Diana, Princess of Wales, Hospital.

The £17.9m unit creates a bespoke space that’s purpose-built to meet the needs of local communities, including a dedicated ambulance bay, increased waiting rooms, and a dedicated play area for younger patients.

CEO Dr Peter Reading spoke about the works at the hospital and Clinical Matron Natalie Till explained how it feels to be in the new space.

"We cannot continue to tell women where to go, what to wear, and where to drink. It's got to be perpetrator-focused."

Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison has highlighted how vital a local campaign is to tackle the culture that leads to violence against Women and Girls.

Hull's Step Up Campaign will engage with the public to help stamp out VAWG crimes, after a survey by the PCC found only one in 50 women across the Humber have never faced violence and abuse.

PCC Evison hopes the Hull campaign can be adopted in the three other local authority areas.

Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers has reacted to Kwasi Kwarteng's new mini-budget, saying that while the tax cuts have gone further than he expected, he encourages people to back the Government.

This comes as the pound has reached a record low against the dollar.

The Conservative MP said while it was bad news, he thinks that the Government has somewhat. foreseen this drop in the pound.

Those walking through Weelsby Woods in Grimsby may be surprised to find a tree painted blue.

It's part of A Platform To Talk's addition to the that hopes to start conversations around mental health, in memory of Jayden Whyte, who took his own life in 2018 aged 29 years.

Friends of Weelsby Woods helped paint the tree alongside A Platform to Talk.

We spoke to Dave Jackson about the importance of A Platform to Talk and Lydia Gibbs ON why she decided to bring this tree-painting tradition to Grimsby.

Older People's Partnership - Hull and East Riding will mark International Older Peoples Day on 1st October by holding events for older people and their carers across Hull and East Riding villages.

Working with Age UK Hull, this year's celebration events are taking place from tomorrow including talent shows, dances, and celebration events.

Claire Champlin of the Partnership explained why these opportunities benefit older members of the local community.

East Yorkshire campaigners are warning that they are ready to take action as the Prime Minister announced to overturn a ban on fracking.

The Fossil Free East Yorkshire campaign group warns that large parts of East Yorkshire were licensed for oil and gas exploration prior to the 2019 moratorium being put into place.

Richard Howarth from the group thought the reversal of the ban is "terrible news," and will not get local support from residents.

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Prime Minister Liz Truss has said ending the moratorium on extracting huge reserves of shale could get gas flowing in as soon as six months, where there is local support.

Chief executive of extraction firm Cuadrilla, Francis Egan, said the announcement sets the foundation to move towards gas self-sufficiency, and not be reliant on "the whims of dictators", or the "vagaries of international supply lines and prices".

Vikings will battle across Grimsby's shores as part of a free three-day Grim FalFest.

The festival aims to celebrate Grimsby's Viking heritage with the history of the town's founder, Grim, where families can get hands-on with a variety of events.

Hannah Thompson from Heritage Lincolnshire explained what is in store for the event, and why Grimsby families should have the opportunity to engage with the town's heritage.

Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is inviting residents to pay their respects and reflect on the Queen's reign with a copy of the late Queen’s first official portrait in the Muriel Barker Gallery.

Representatives of the fishing industry and the Fishermen’s Mission also paid their respects to the late monarch as they viewed a during a private event.

David Ornsby explained why residents should have the opportunity to reflect on the Queen's reign.

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Wolds Pride's chair has said he hopes their inaugural Pride event will be a good educational opportunity for local people in rural areas.

The event will take place at Pocklington Arts Centre on Saturday 24th September from 12 noon to 5:30pm

That's TV spoke to the chair, Adam Tipping, about how important he thinks events like these are in more rural areas.

Tributes continue to pour in across the Humber estuary for Queen Elizabeth II.

One such tribute was the Islamic Centre Scunthorpe, who said they were saddened to hear of Her Majesty's passing, adding she was very deeply respected and loved around the world.

Chairperson Mohammed Afzal Khan reflected on the Queen's 2002 visit to the centre for her Gold Jubilee, describing Her Majesty as incredibly down to earth.

An East Yorkshire artist has received widespread praise for her latest artwork in tribute to Queen Elizabeth.

Eleanor Tomlinson, who also garnered national attention for her Platinum Jubilee sketch of the Queen with Paddington Bear, created another sketch depicting the Queen surrounded by her favourite people and things in commemoration of her reign.

Eleanor wanted the image to encompass "everything the Queen loved."