The owner of one of Grimsby's oldest surviving businesses has announced it is to close.

G Hewitt & Son jewellers, in Victoria Street, was founded by George Hewitt in 1871.

His great-grandson, Jonathan Hewitt, who has worked at the store since the age of 16, said he was hanging up his jeweller's loupe after 50 years.

"We've had an astonishing run, 154 years is not a bad innings," he said.

Commenting on the closure, Mr Hewitt described it as the end of an era.

"It's been an absolute privilege to be part of, and also such an integral piece of Grimsby's high street history, but it is the right time for us to close the doors," he said.

"We've been fortunate to have an amazing team that's played a crucial role in our success over the years."

Mr Hewitt said his great-grandfather, who was a local farmer and renowned horseman, started the venture due to his keen interest in clocks and pocket watches.

He was very well-respected in the trade, Mr Hewitt said.

"We were one of the first Rolex retailers in the UK, with our records showing Rolex sales as early as 1919."

It was also rumoured that his great-grandfather met Hans Wilsdorf – the founder of Rolex and Tudor.

The family's collection includes two Rolex watches, dating from 1919 and 1933, that both bear Rolex and G. Hewitt & Son on the dial.

The shop, which was originally located at 80 Victoria Street, moved to larger premises at 10 Victoria Street in 1939, shortly before the outbreak of World War Two.

At the time, Mr Hewitt said two of his uncles went to war, one joining the RAF and the other the Royal Marines. His father, Arthur, the youngest of the boys, helped run the business with his mother, who was left in charge due to her husband's ill health.

More recently, Mr Hewitt's daughter, Christina, worked as head of operations at the family-run firm.

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Thousands of students across Yorkshire are in the middle of their exam periods, sitting their GSCEs and A Levels. The BBC spoke to teachers and pupils who share their tips for keeping a cool head during a challenging time.

"We are open and honest about how tough it will be, it's tough for the staff and it's tough for the students," said Liz Fairhurst, principal of Trinity Academy Grammar.

The secondary school, in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, has more than 1,000 pupils and about 200 of them are taking exams at present.

"We want the very best for them, so we put everything we can in place to support them," Ms Fairhurst said.

"Primarily we support them not only with a positive outlook for their wellbeing and mental health but also in the academic side of the things."

Hafsa, a 15-year-old pupil at Trinity Academy, said there was a lot of support including counselling and one-to-one guidance.

"I think it's really good," she said.

She said she had developed a routine to prepare for revision and tried to ensure she got a good night's sleep before an exam.

"First thing I do when I go home is make sure I am in a good mood, no stress, make sure I've eaten properly."

She said she then watched a show or read a book and – once in a focused mood – began her revision.

Fellow pupil Daniel, 16, said he had been anxious ahead of his first exam.

"I was kind of stressed at first, but then after the first one I found it was a bit less."

He said he had also found the preparation the school provided from Year 7 beneficial.

"We do period sixes, which is like revision sessions, exam workshops and then we get taught to do flashcards.

"From Year 7 to Year 9 we got taught to do flashcards and mind maps for homework."

Jasmine, 15, said she revised most evenings but still made time for dancing to help "de-stress".

"I have a timetable around dance and school has helped me fit around it."

Ms Fairhurst said building students' resilience ahead of the exam season began in Year 7 and continued through to their exams.

"How to cope with stress, what to do and what not to do during the exam period.

"Get enough sleep, eat well, drink a lot of water etc."

She said the school also gave out goodie bags, through partnerships with local businesses, which include educational materials alongside snacks and treats.

Ms Fairhurst said helping students navigate through exam season was a "huge responsibility".

"We all absolutely buy into the fact that positive wellbeing, positive mental health means young people have more chance to thrive and flourish and achieve at school," she said.

At Wales High School, at Kiveton near Rotherham, pupils do not take traditional study leave at home and remain in school during the exam period.

Head of Year 11 Matthew Day said that keeping pupils in school gave them the "best possible chance to work with our specialist subject teachers".

"Also where we've got students that need perhaps some emotional or mental health support, we've got counselling and other systems in place that they can access while they are in school."

He said he was not convinced pupils would get the same level of support that could be offered in school if they were at home.

Mr Day said staff used mock exams to help identify students who might need additional support and they then put together a specific team support them.

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Nikki Bloomer, a pastoral support assistant for Year 11 pupils at Wales High School, said a lot of her work involved helping pupils relax.

"This is a time in your life that's really important but we are all here – mum, dad, carers, teachers – we want you to succeed as well. It's not just on you."

She added that parents also needed to avoid putting too much pressure on their children.

"They might not need to revise at that moment, they might just need that bit of down time, it's not all about 'push, push, push'.

"It's important to have that off time, to go out and have some fresh air and feel relaxed, so they are prepared for that exam the next day."

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