Emma Hardy

Testing of the River Nidd over the summer revealed it continues to suffer high levels of the bacteria E.coli, which scientists say is a strong indicator of raw sewage.

Swimmers advised against bathing off five Yorkshire beaches and rivers

The government is bolstering England’s resilience to flooding through additional financial support to farmers and rural communities.

Leading arable farmer welcomes £50m government flood resilience injection

'Emma Hardy is right to highlight her concerns about the lack of progress in flood protection planning in the Humber region'.

Exclusive Future of regulator Ofwat to be assessed by new Water Commissioon

Met Office and Environment Agency are urging people to take action to check their flood risk, saying that UK is not "locked into" a winter of higher flood risk despite recent wet weather, but have urged people to plan for all eventualities. Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Calls for Yorkshire to be ready for any winter flooding

Hundreds of homes affected as heavy rain and storms batters Yorkshire

Hundreds of homes affected as heavy rain and storms batters Yorkshire

Residents view the aftermath as flood waters begin to recede in the village of Catcliffe after Storm Babet flooded homes, business and roads on October 23, 2023 in Rotherham. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Environment Agency to review flood warning system for Yorkshire residents

Stamford Bridge was named as an area in which Yorkshire Water discharged sewage into a site of special scientific interest. PIC: Simon Hulme

I want to restore pride in our region’s waterways - Emma Hardy

Daniel Haley TALKS at GW's tenth party.

Yorkshire-based building services engineering to target £12 turnover

The Humber estuary, which the Humber Bridge crosses. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe 8th August 2018.

New barriers to prevent suicides to go up on Humber Bridge

Police outside the Hessle Road branch of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull. A 46-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman who have now been released on bail, pending further inquiries, were detained on suspicion of prevention of a lawful and decent burial, fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position.It comes after 35 bodies were removed by police from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors on Hessle Road and taken to the mortuary in Hull. Picture date: Wednesday March 13, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Funeral. Photo credit should read: Dave Higgens/PA Wire

All funeral directors in Hull and East Yorkshire to be inspected by council

White telephone boxes in Beverley. PIC: Gary Longbottom

Ofcom needs to take action on broadband providers digging up roads - Emma Hardy

Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy officially opening Quickline Communications’ new training and innovation centre, with CEO Sean Royce, right, and chief operating officer Lee Allison. Picture by R&R Studio.

Yorkshire internet provider reaches milestone in helping rural communities

The Lib Dems could target Hull West and Hessle in the next general election

Liberal Democrats to target two Yorkshire seats in next general election

Labour are set to avoid a major upset in Hull, as the Lib Dems target only two seats in Yorkshire at the next election.

Mason Boycott-Owen

Sharon Stathers, from Department for Business and Trade, left; John Redman, Lee Gray, Kathryn Brown and Emma Hunt from Rubicon Bridge, and Torsten Schafer, of Pattern Europe, which is Amazon's biggest global seller.

Amazon uses Yorkshire technology start-up to help firms speed up global growth

Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy

Ad Feature How Hull is leading the way as a vital part of UK goal for net zero

Emma Hardy is the Member of Parliament for Hull West and Hessle. PIC: Simon Hulme

Net zero is a challenge that needs to be tackled region by region

'Emma Hardy is right to highlight her concerns about the lack of progress in flood protection planning in the Humber region'.

Flood protection needs to be at the top of the agenda - Yorkshire Post Letters

'Climate change is inexorably increasing the likelihood and frequency of flooding events'.

Flooding risk is a blind spot for the Government - Emma Hardy

The number of people on waiting lists for the region's hospital trusts has more than doubled in three years - and more than trebled in the past decade as services struggle to cope.

Call to end 'postcode lottery' of care as gynaecology waiting lists double

A general view of a household energy bill displayed on a mobile phone held next to a gas hob. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Energy social tariff would establish a safety net - Emma Hardy

FRUSTRATION: Hull Seahawks player-coach Matty Davies, chats to his players on the bench earlier this season. Picture courtesy of Tony King/Seahawks Media

Seahawks coach Davies gives update on imports and knee injury

How the new Smith & Nephew site would look

Smith & Nephew unveils details of new £94m site in Yorkshire

The Pride of Hull at berth in Hull after P&O Ferries sacked 800 staff without warning.

Why Hull is Spring Statement’s defining test – Tom Richmond

Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chancellor and MP for Leeds West, said: “I was delighted to attend the official launch of Work Hull Work Happy, marking the commencement of this exciting initiative. The exciting potential for so much growth in cities like Hull shows how we can build a stronger economy across all parts of the UK.”

Economic boost for Yorkshire as Work Hull Work Happy project is launched

A new initiative aims to establish Hull as the best place for co-working in the UK.

Greg Wright

A man struggles to hold onto his umbrella under the Humber Bridge, as Storm Eunice arrives Picture: Simon Hulme

Council explains decision not to close Hessle’s flood gates despite red alert

More needs to be done to lessen the likelihood of future floods in Hull writes Emma Hardy MP.

How to make Hull more flood resilient – Emma Hardy

Emma Hardy |MP has criticised cuts to the services available for families who have fallen into debt - particularly during the Covid pandemic.

Why families left in debt deserve one-to-one support – Emma Hardy

The debate was led by Hull MP Emma Hardy

'Incomprehensible' £3m cut to face-to-face debt advice services 'risks lives'

Emma Hardy MP.

Week Ahead: Backbench MPs speak for Yorkshire and Christmas festivities begin

There are growing fears about the future of GP services.

NHS privatisation won’t solve GP crisis, here’s why – Emma Hardy

Emma Hardy is Labour MP for Hull West and Hessle. Photo: James Hardisty.

How flexible working can pay off in Hull – Emma Hardy

Brexit hasn't been rewarding for either Hull-registered Norma Mary or Kirkella which is based in the city Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Hull trawler sold to Greenlandic fishing interests

The impact of Brexit on the Hull-based trawler Kirkella will be debated in Parliament today. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

How Hull’s fishing industry has been sunk by George Eustice – Emma Hardy

A view of the Humber Bridge from the North Bank looking towards Barton upon Humber.

Humber Bridge announcement following safety concerns

A flood warden looks at the water levels of the River Calder in Mytholmroyd in the Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire. Photo: PA

Flood insurance scheme must go further, MP says, as consultation closes

Westfield Rise, Hessle

Hessle family refused permission to build bungalow in garden for disabled son

The Deep at Hull when it briefly re-opened to the public in July. Photo: Simon Hulme

Yorkshire MP's call for more support for zoos and aquariums through coronavirus

Handout photo from December 9 issued by UK Parliament of Kevin Hollinrake speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. Photo: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor

Fine people who are travelling 'without good cause', MP suggests

The Humber is at the forefront of a green energy revolution.

Zero carbon future for Humber is no pipe dream - Emma Hardy

Hull has the highest rate of covid infections in the country, says Emma Hardy.

Virus response needs more honesty and less bluster – Emma Hardy

Assaults on the police increased during the first lockdown.

Police don’t deserve this abuse in lockdown – Emma Hardy

A glowing sky silhouettes the skyline of Hull's docks, and chemical plants seen from Spurn Point, East Yorkshire. Photo: James Hardisty

Hull and the East Riding latest areas to be placed in Tier 2

Labour's shadow environment secretary, Luke Pollard, visits Hull. Photo: Emma Hardy

Shadow environment secretary visits Hull

A Level Results at The Crossley Heath School, Halifax.Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Exam algorithm will entrench regional disparities and widen North-South divide

Rolly Rollisson, 92, Bridlington's oldest fisherman, with his son Rolo, 58, who still makes Parlour (lobster) pots for their shellfishing boat Elsie B from their unit alongside the Bridlington Harbour. Photo: James Hardisty.

Stop treating fishing like a second-class industry – Emma Hardy

Hull Labour MPs Emma Hardy, Karl Turner, and Dame Diana Johnson.

Rescue for caravan manufacturing is 'test of the Northern Powerhouse', MPs claim

Stock photo of Hull. Photo: JPI Media

Hull to be hit by worst coronavirus economic impact and slowest recovery

Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy. Photo: JPI Media

Hull MP Emma Hardy calls for more investment for 'killer disease'

Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy. Photo: JPI Media

Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy heads up all-party group on vascular diseases

Hull West and Hessle Labour MP Emma Hardy. Photo: Supplied

'Entire caravan manufacturing industry came to an abrupt halt' with lockdown

Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy. Photo: JPI Media

Calls for bespoke support for Yorkshire's 'major' caravan manufacturing industry

Direct rail links to London was one reason why Hull's City of Culture celebrations were so successful.

Hull Trains and case for saving direct rail service to London – Emma Hardy

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