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Rick Lyon

@RickJLyon

Co-Editor of The Hull Story and Managing Director of Lyon PR.

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Joined August 2013
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A huge thank you to all of this month's advertisers, which include @BishopBurton, @HumbersidePCC, @wslegal, @Hymers_College, @DinostarHull, @CivicHull, @VisitHull, @KCOMhome, @JamesLegalLaw, @Hull_Labour, @HullPhilO, @connexinlive, @Hullccnews, @JCYEB_Hull & @SegalsJewellers.
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ADVENTURE: Karl Bushby shared an emotional embrace with his Mum today after completing an incredible 28-year walk across the Earth. It is the longest continuous walk in history. #KarlBushby #Hull #adventure thehullstory.com/allarticles…
‘Welcome home, son’: Tears as Karl Bushby completes record-breaking walk across the world — The...

‘Welcome home, son’: Tears as Karl Bushby completes record-breaking walk across the world — The...

By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor It ended with a tearful embrace from his Mum outside the house he grew up in. After 28 years on the road , 36,000 miles, crossing four continents and 29 countries, Karl...

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Thank you to all our Patrons & advertisers, which this month include @DinostarHull, Sailors' Children's Society, @Hullccnews, @JamesLegalLaw, HEY LSIP, @BishopBurton, @VisitHull & @Hymers_College.
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🗞️ OUT NOW: The October edition of Hull’s FREE newspaper is out today. We lead on an exclusive interview with new @TheAdelphiClub manager Casey Stead, who vows to continue the legacy of the late, great Paul Jackson. 🎸 #Hull #LocalNewsMatters #newspaper
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EXCLUSIVE: @Hullccnews & @VHEY_UK leaders call for clarity over the future of #Hull's landmark Royal Hotel. thehullstory.com/allarticles…
Calls for clarity over future of landmark Royal Hotel — The Hull Story

Calls for clarity over future of landmark Royal Hotel — The Hull Story

EXCLUSIVE by Rick Lyon , Co-Editor City leaders have called on the owners of Hull’s Royal Hotel to set out their plans for the landmark building after its use to accommodate asylum seekers comes to...

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🗞️ OUT NOW: The October edition of Hull’s FREE newspaper is out today. We lead on an exclusive interview with new @TheAdelphiClub manager Casey Stead, who vows to continue the legacy of the late, great Paul Jackson. 🎸 #Hull #LocalNewsMatters #newspaper
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TOURISM: @VHEY_UK looking for new board members to represent & help grow visitor economy. thehullstory.com/allarticles…
VHEY launches search for new board members to represent visitor economy — The Hull Story

VHEY launches search for new board members to represent visitor economy — The Hull Story

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is calling for passionate and experienced people from across the region’s visitor economy to join its influential advisory board....

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Independent local journalism matters. Please consider becoming a Patron of The Hull Story to help us continue delivering trusted, independent reporting on the stories that matter across #Hull & East Yorks. Sign-up for just £2.50 a month here 👇 thehullstory.com/patrons
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REYTAS: Public vote to help decide event of the year award for the first time. 🗳️ @VHEY_UK thehullstory.com/allarticles…
Public vote to help decide REYTAs winner for the first time — The Hull Story

Public vote to help decide REYTAs winner for the first time — The Hull Story

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Members of the public are being given the chance to help decide a winner at this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) for the first time. Organised by...

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SOCIAL CARE: People across the city are being encouraged to help shape the future of adult social care in England. You can take part in The Big Conversation on Care here: 👇#Ad #Hull #adultsocialcare thehullstory.com/allarticles…
The Big Conversation: Help shape the future of adult social care — The Hull Story

The Big Conversation: Help shape the future of adult social care — The Hull Story

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE People across the city are being encouraged to help shape the future of adult social care in England. They are invited to take part in The Big Conversation on Care – described...

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POLITICS: 'We were deeply saddened to lose Maria.' #Hull Lib Dems issue detailed response to Lord Mayor's resignation from party. @Hullccnews thehullstory.com/allarticles…
‘We were deeply saddened to lose Maria’: Lib Dems respond to Lord Mayor’s claims — The Hull Story

‘We were deeply saddened to lose Maria’: Lib Dems respond to Lord Mayor’s claims — The Hull Story

By Rick Lyon and Angus Young Hull’s Liberal Democrat leadership has issued a detailed response to allegations made by Lord Mayor Maria Coward following her dramatic resignation from the party. Their...

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EXCLUSIVE: An organiser of anti-migrant protests has been convicted of racially abusing a woman on a march calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. A second man was convicted of striking her in the face. #Hull #courts #Gaza ✍🏻 by @SimonBristow8 thehullstory.com/allarticles…
Anti-migrant protests organiser racially abused woman on Gaza peace march — The Hull Story

Anti-migrant protests organiser racially abused woman on Gaza peace march — The Hull Story

EXCLUSIVE By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor An organiser of anti-migrant protests has been convicted of racially abusing a woman who was on a march calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, three weeks after the...

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CRIME: 'Profoundly shocked & saddened at the loss of our colleague & friend'. Tributes to @hull4heroes worker Martin Chadburn as murder investigation launched. thehullstory.com/allarticles…
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CRIME: Murder investigation launched after man attacked in #Hull city centre dies from injuries. @Humberbeat thehullstory.com/allarticles…
Murder probe launched after charity worker dies following city centre attack — The Hull Story

Murder probe launched after charity worker dies following city centre attack — The Hull Story

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor A murder investigation has been launched after a man who was attacked in Hull city centre died from his injuries. Martin Chadburn, 53, died in hospital following the assault...

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LEGACY SCANDAL: These are the names and faces of the victims who were betrayed after their death by ‘deplorable’ Robert Bush in the Legacy Independent Funeral Directors scandal. @Humberbeat #Hull #Legacy #Legacyvictims #courts thehullstory.com/allarticles…
Legacy scandal: The victims — The Hull Story

Legacy scandal: The victims — The Hull Story

By Simon Bristow and Rick Lyon , Co-Editors These are the names and faces of the victims who were betrayed after their death by Robert Bush in the Legacy Independent Funeral Directors scandal. They...

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LEGACY FUNERAL DIRECTORS: 'Deplorable' Robert Bush facing prison after guilty pleas today. Full report from court & reaction. #Legacy #Hull thehullstory.com/allarticles…
Legacy Funeral Directors: ‘Deplorable’ Robert Bush facing prison after guilty pleas — The Hull Story

Legacy Funeral Directors: ‘Deplorable’ Robert Bush facing prison after guilty pleas — The Hull Story

By Simon Bristow and Rick Lyon , Co-Editors Robert Bush, the former boss of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, has been told he faces an “inevitable” prison sentence after today pleading guilty to...

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BREAKING: Former Legacy Independent Funeral Directors boss Robert Bush has today pleaded guilty to 30 offences of preventing a lawful and decent burial and one of theft. Bush, 48, previously admitted 36 fraud offences in an earlier hearing at Hull Crown Court. #Legacy #courts
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🚨 OUT NOW: The April edition of Hull’s FREE newspaper is out today. We lead on Hull @LibDems and @Hull_Labour both urging voters to reject the ‘divisive’ politics of @reformparty_uk at next month’s Local Elections. #Hull #LocalElections #LocalElections2026
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EXCLUSIVE: Crisis-hit @HullHospitals CEO claims thousands in expenses as trust falls to bottom of national @NHSEngland league table. thehullstory.com/allarticles…
Hospitals boss claims thousands in expenses as trust ranked worst in country — The Hull Story

Hospitals boss claims thousands in expenses as trust ranked worst in country — The Hull Story

EXCLUSIVE By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor The chief executive of the region’s crisis-hit hospitals trust has been claiming thousands of pounds in hotel expenses as the organisation has slumped to the bottom...

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HOSPITALS: Failing @HullHospitals placed in Government intervention after slumping to bottom of national @NHSEngland performance league table. @wesstreeting thehullstory.com/allarticles…
‘No more turning a blind eye to failure’: Hospitals trust placed in Government intervention — The...

‘No more turning a blind eye to failure’: Hospitals trust placed in Government intervention — The...

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor The region’s underperforming hospitals trust has been named as one of the first the country to be placed in a new Government ‘intensive recovery’ programme. Hull University...

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HOSPITALS CRISIS: Claims of 'bullying culture' at @HullHospitals. thehullstory.com/allarticles…

MPs demand answers over ‘bullying culture’ at failing hospitals trust — The Hull Story

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Hull’s three MPs have voiced serious concerns over claims of a “bullying culture” at the region’s crisis-hit hospitals trust. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust...

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