Hull Entrepreneur Starts Curry Delivery Service by Bicycle in 1985

Susan Burnett starts a curry delivery service in Hull. She cooks at home and delivers by bicycle, hoping to expand later.

Hull Entrepreneur Starts Curry Delivery Service by Bicycle in 1985
Hull Entrepreneur Starts Curry Delivery Service by Bicycle in 1985

Here’s a look back at the Hull Daily Mail from February 15, 1985. The newspaper had some interesting stories. It shows how much life has changed since then.

Susan Burnett, age 24, started a new business. It was a curry delivery service in Hull, where people could order chicken, meat, or vegetable curry. Susan cooked the meals at home and delivered them by bicycle. She hoped to expand with motorbikes later.

A fishing boat skipper, Peter Screeton, had a close call when his boat started sinking near Bridlington. Other fishing boats and a lifeboat rescued him. A helicopter was also on standby for help, although he only hurt his leg and went home after treatment.

Westwood Hospital in Beverley changed its menu by adding more healthy food options. Now, they offered wholemeal bread and pastries. While they still served chips, they suggested jacket potatoes, and staff were happy with the healthier choices.

A public inquiry looked at traffic changes, as the plan was to make Ferensway two-way. This required land from the Royal Station Hotel, and the council also planned a bus lane. They wanted to ban some right turns too.

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