Monthly Archives: July 2011

Witnesses sought following alleged robbery – Hedon

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DETECTIVES ARE APPEALING for witnesses following an alleged robbery which occurred at the rear of George Street and Iverson Close, Hedon.

The alleged incident took place between 11:30pm on Saturday 9th July and 2:15am on Sunday 10th July 2011.

A 28-year-old man was walking home following a night out when he was allegedly struck from behind causing him to fall, before being hit with a piece of wood on his leg. The two offenders then allegedly took a quantity of money from the man before leaving the scene.

The man attended Hull Royal Infirmary for treatment to a double leg break and swelling to the side of his head.

The first suspect is described as white, age in his mid 20′s and 6ft 1ins tall with a slim build. He had short ginger coloured hair.

The second suspect is described as white, in his early to mid 20′s and 5ft 8ins tall with a stocky build.

The incident was not reported to the police until Sunday 24th July 2011.

Detectives investigating the incident would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who can help identify either suspects.

Anyone with information should contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 quoting log 632 of 24 July 2011 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Lobby Town Council about foul odours!

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Odours from Waste Water Treatment Works

HEDON TOWN COUNCIL opens its doors tonight at the Town Hall for 30 minutes, to let the public ‘have its say’ on local issues.

The Hedon Blog is encouraging people to attend and raise the issue of the SMELLS from the Yorkshire Water Waste Treatment Works at Saltend.

Whilst the Town Councillors are doing their very best to represent residents’ interests regarding the foul odours – it will only strengthen their case if local people are actively engaged in trying to find a solution to the problem.

Coat of arms above Town Hall entrance (venue)

On these pages, and on our Facebook Page, it is clear that local people want to step up the campaign against the foul odours that disrupt our quality of life.

Julie Shepherd asks: “Why can’t the stink plant be fined for their leakages?”

Neil Shillito and Dean Robson both agree that more “direct action” should be taken with a protest being held outside the Yorkshire Water plant.

Ed, the Editor of the Holderness Heartbeat, sums up the frustration of many local people in his comments in the latest issue: “I believe we should close Yorkshire Water at Saltend as they’ve degenerated our quality of life & should be charged with ‘Crimes against Holderness’. I’m sick of their disgusting odours – No excuses, CLOSE!”

The meeting is at the Town Hall (between the Alexandra Hall and Allison Hall) TONIGHT from 7pm – 7:30pm. Anybody wanting to attend to protest this issue please meet outside at 6:55pm. 

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Calls to Fire Service – local incidents

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Continuing our series of brief reports on Humberside Fire and Rescue Service incidents in the area:

A FIRE CREW attended a rubbish skip fire in Staithes Road, Preston last night (27/07/11) at 11:15pm. Earlier in the evening White Watch received a call about a woman from Holcroft Garth, Hedon who had her arm stuck in a bed bracket, however, she released herself prior to the crew arriving so no action was required by the Fire Service. 

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Police appeal for volunteers to help with search for missing Marlene

Posted on July 27, 2011 by | Leave a comment

POLICE ARE STILL ASKING FOR HELP from the public to help locate a missing Withernsea woman, Marlene Wagstaff.

Mrs Wagstaff was reported missing on Friday 22 July 2011 and since then a large scale search has been undertaken by the police and coastguard in an attempt to locate her. Police yesterday issued a picture of Mrs Wagstaff’s shoes and asked people to look out for them, in case she may have lost one.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare and are now urging any members of the public that would be able to assist with the search from the Withernsea area to contact them.

Sgt Dave Jenkins, Withernsea Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “We are working hard to try and locate Mrs Wagstaff. A search team has been put together which includes the police helicopter, mounted section, underwater search team and officers on foot searching through Withernsea and the surrounding areas.”

“We know that Mrs Wagstaff is a keen walker and therefore we are appealing for dog walkers, horse riders and residents in the area to be vigilant and report any possible sightings of Marlene to the police. The area around Withernsea is very rural and we are inviting anyone that has some time to spare to come and assist us in this search.”

Mrs Wagstaff or anyone who knows of her current whereabouts or thinks they may have seen her since Friday afternoon is asked to contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 quoting log 311 of 26 July 2011.

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Burglary in Burstwick

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OPPORTUNIST THIEVES took advantage of an insecure door at a house in Burstwick, East Yorkshire, gaining entry and stealing property.

The incident happened between 5:45am and 2:40pm on Wednesday 20 July on Pinfold Villas, Burstwick. The suspect got into the house via insecure patio doors at the rear of the address when the occupants were out.

A Blackberry Curve mobile telephone, a black wallet and a blue purse and contents were stolen.

Police again are urging people to ensure all windows and doors are locked and secure at all times.

Anyone with any information about the burglary is asked to contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 referring to crime number 1850851 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Toaster fire in Magdalen Gate.

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A FIRE CREW attended a significant incident at Magdalen Gate, Hedon on Monday 25th July 2011 when a toaster in the kitchen caught fire.

An adult female suffered smoke inhalation and was left in care of ambulance personnel. The property suffered fire and smoke damage to the kitchen and utility area.

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BP at Saltend fined £30,000 over gases leak

Posted on July 27, 2011 by | 1 Comment

BP CHEMICALS has been fined £30,000 at Hull Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to a leak of Syngas containing carbon monoxide from its plant at Saltend in 2009.

Between 10th November and 11th December 2009, a total of 572 tonnes of combustible Syngas was released into the atmosphere from BP’s Saltend chemical works when a valve failed. But the Magistrates Court, which met last Friday 22nd July, heard that there were no alarms or procedures in place to detect the release. This resulted in a lengthy period before the leak was discovered.

The release of gases consisted of 324 tonnes of carbon monoxide, 175 tonnes of carbon dioxide, eight tonnes of methane and 65 tonnes of hydrogen. The combination of these gases which make up Syngas have the potential to be highly flammable.

The leak was only discovered  on the 7th December when a technician attempted to take a sample from a ‘cooling water return line’, and his personal carbon monoxide alarm was activated.

Speaking after the case, Darren Leng, regulatory officer at the Environment Agency said:

“Whilst on this occasion there was no impact on the environment or human health, we take breaches of environmental permits very seriously, and always take action where appropriate.”

BP said this was a single incident and there was no breach of air quality standard for carbon monoxide. No harm was caused to employees or members of the public, and that environmental impact was minimal. The chemicals giant also made changes at the plant to prevent this from happening again.

BP was also ordered to pay court costs of £5,220 to the Environment Agency, which brought the case.

Source: Environment Agency

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