A new facility aimed at inspiring young people in Grimsby and removing obstacles to higher education has been opened by an education charity, in partnership with the universities of Hull and York.

And the surrounding regions. At yesterday's opening ceremony, primary school children tried some of the activities that will now be offered to them via after-school academic assistance programs.

Professor Dave Petley, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hull, appeared at the event as part of a panel of educational specialists, answering queries from students in secondary schools.