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21 Nov 2009 11:16
Hull FC and KR in NHS health drive
NHS Hull looks set to join forces with Hull FC and Hull KR to improve the health of residents across the city. The partnership will see new health and...
Comment on this storyNew year hope for work to revamp Beverley Memorial Hall
A planning application has been lodged with East Riding Council for a long-awaited £1.5m upgrade for Beverley's Memorial Hall in...
Pudsey will be proud of Children In Need effort
Volunteers from across Hull and the East Riding did their bit to raise money for this year's Children in Need. The day's events ranged...
Man jailed for horrific rape of girl
An East Riding man who subjected a girl to a "horrendous" assault has been locked up for 12 years. David Potts, 60, of Nafferton, was...
Parents' horror as kids injured by festive fireworks
Celebrations to mark the launch of Hull's festive season went badly wrong when fireworks showered spectators with burning debris, leavi...
ER Council steps up broadband campaign
The battle to ensure East Riding residents and businesses are not left lagging in the digital dark ages will take a step forward on...
Five airlifted to safety as flood raged in homes
Sea King helicopter crewman Paul Mills has re-lived the dramatic rescue of flood victims in Cumbria.
We can't take flood threat much longer
The Environment Agency is starting £1.3m flood defence work in Hedon, which suffered widespread damage in the 2007 floods.
'Do not let our street become derelict'
The owner of Dinostar, the last remaining business on Humber Street, is urging haste in redeveloping the Fruit Market area.
Clipper crew on voyage in Cape Town classroom
Two teenage sailors who took part in the Clipper race have spoken of a life-changing visit to a Cape Town primary school.
A mission to help our fearless fishermen
A charity which supports fishermen and their families has appointed a dedicated representative in Bridlington.
HULL KR: Rovers target 10,000 crowds with stand extension
HULL Kingston Rovers hope to meet their target of regular crowds of 10,000 by extending the popular east stand for next season.
HULL CITY: Brown – KC has to be place to fear
PHIL Brown believes turning the KC Stadium into a place to fear is the key to staying in the top flight.
HULL CITY: Tide is turning for Garcia
RICHARD Garcia's campaign simply had to get better after its nightmare start – and the tide has finally begun to turn in favour...
HULL CITY: Gardner's champing at the bit
THE news that Anthony Gardner is champing at the bit to play a leading role in the Tigers' survival fight will be music to the ears of...
Big chance for local jockey
A YORKSHIRE-based apprentice jockey is to become the first beneficiary of a new Beverley racecourse scholarship.
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20 Nov 2009 17:49
Claims 'Hull crowd hit by Christmas fireworks'
Spectators gathering to watch the switch-on of Hull's Christmas lights were hit by fireworks, it is claimed. The Mail has received...
Hull and East Riding to 'avoid severe weather'
Hull and the East Riding has avoided the severe weather which battered parts of Britain. Fortunately, the region's luck is forecast to...
Petrol cheapest in Yorkshire and Humber
Petrol in Yorkshire and the Humber region is the cheapest in the country, according to a new report. On average, the most expensive...
HULL CITY: Brown rejects video call
PHIL BROWN has rejected calls for increased technology at football grounds – with one notable exception.
HULL CITY: Tigers confirm Olofinjana as only injury doubt (video)
SEYI Olofinjana is Hull City's only real injury concern for tomorrow's clash with West Ham, the club have confirmed.
Hull City: Training Ground Talk
JIMMY Bullard is fresh, fit and raring to take on West Ham – and his training has certainly reflected that. After enjoy...
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19 Nov 2009 23:52
Call centre Res-Q to create 200 jobs in Hull
Call centre operator Res-Q is to create about 200 jobs in Hull over the next two years, thanks to a six-figure funding package.
St Andrew's clean-up for Lost Trawlermen's Day
Hull's vandal-hit St Andrew's Dock will be cleaned up by the landowners, although Lost Trawlermen's Day will be held at Princes Quay...
Knife attacker jailed for 15 months
A knife attacker lashed out at his victim with a kitchen knife, causing a deep wound. Daniel Brinkley was told he was lucky not to be...
X-Factor's Rhydian switches on Christmas lights
Hull's Christmas lights are on! Thousands packed Queen Victoria Square for the star-studded switch on last night.
Rankin-inspired 'cool people' exhibition in Newland Avenue
A photography exhibition showcasing 35 Hull people "with a distinctive style" has gone on display in the city.
Man shot dead 'wasn't involved in drugs'
A man shot dead at his east Hull home was not involved with drugs shortly before his death, a court heard. Ronald Kemp, 48, of Hendon,...
Search-and-rescue staying at RAF Leconfield
A part-privatisation of search and rescue services will not threaten the future of RAF Leconfield, it is claimed. They are rumours that...
Rosie Winterton: 'Flood measures will become law'
A minister says proposed new legislation on countering surface water flooding will become law despite a tight Parliamentary timetable.
Hull Music Service wins national award
Hull's Music Service has picked up a top accolade at the Royal Albert Hall for the quality of its work.
Hull school helps Kenyan school
Bishop Burton College student Oli Burns joined a team from Gillshill Primary School in Hull on a link-up trip to Kenya. The team improv...
Plans for underground house near Driffield
Plans for a futuristic underground house in an East Yorkshire village go before planners next week. Objectors claim the innovative...
HULL CITY: Brown thriving on pressure, says Pearson
ADAM Pearson believes Phil Brown is thriving under the added pressure of knowing his job is on the line at Hull City.
HULL FC: Sean's Long-ing to join in
SEAN Long says he is ready to start training with his new Hull FC team-mates – but has been told to make the most of his time...
Scrooge is memorable
Scrooge – the musical of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol – is on at Hull New Theatre, Kingston Square, Hull, until tomorrow
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19 Nov 2009 03:08
North Hull attacker Philip James Stevenson is locked up
Philip James Stevenson, 25, has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years for the violent robbery of a pensioner. His victim, Derek Upfield, 75, of north...
Hull Christmas lights: What's on and parking information
Tonight marks the official start of Christmas in Hull. X Factor star Rhydian will be switching on the city's Christmas lights at 6.45pm...
Accident causes disruption on A63
Drivers are being warned of disruption on the A63 following an accident. Commuters heading east-bound into Hull have been facing a...
Grieving Swanland dad urges people to join bone marrow register
The father of a 19-year-old who lost his battle with leukaemia is urging people to join the bone marrow resister.
Who is the lovelorn bard of Boyes?
A mysterious love-torn poet has been moved to spend £250 publishing his work in a bid to meet the girl of his dreams after spottin...
Rouse 'shot by man who owed £75,000'
A man has gone on trial accused of shooting dead a drug dealer. Ronald Kemp, 48, of London, is accused of murdering John Rouse in his...
Withernsea firms back chamber of commerce
Forty businesses have signed up to a new chamber of commerce in the Withernsea area.
Compulsory licensing scheme for clampers
The Queen has outlined new legislation to bring rogue car clamping to an end. Sky-high release fees would be abolished.
Tributes for ex-Hull KR star Steve Leighton
Former Hull KR player Steve Leighton, has died. The former full-back made 109 appearances for the red and whites.
East Riding Council announce free parking
Opposition East Riding councillors have called for a move to scrap weekend parking charges in the run-up to Christmas to be extended to...
Hull is least sustainable city
Hull has come bottom of a UK league table of sustainable cities in a report by Forum for the Future. But Hull City Council believes...
HULL FC: They're here – Fitzgibbon and O'Meley arrive
IT is a picture that will delight all Hull FC fans ahead of 2010 – this season, their big name Aussie signings are here !
HULL KR: RFL not concerned by Rovers' finances
THE Rugby Football League says the finances of Hull KR will not come under increased scrutiny – despite the club admitting major...
Hull City: Swan - Can Geo and Jimmy be perfect pairing ?
HULL City pundit Peter Swan believes Geovanni should be brought straight back into the Tigers side to face West Ham - at the...
HULL FC: Your chance to meet Fitzgibbon and O'Meley
Hull FC and P&O Ferries are giving season pass holders an exclusive chance to meet new signings Craig Fitzgibbon and Mark O'Meley
Hull City: Irish stars robbed of World Cup place
Kevin Kilbane, Stephen Hunt and Paul McShane were robbed of a place in the World Cup finals with the Republic of Ireland after a contro...
12°C | 54°F Overcast Hull Christmas lights: What's on and parking information
Tonight marks the official start of Christmas in Hull.
X Factor star Rhydian will be switching on the city's Christmas lights at 6.45pm and a whole host of other treats are lined up.
What's on and when:
5pm - The fun will get underway when all three acts, including Rhydian, female pop-duo...
No preparation needed for Outspoken Silence
It takes in-depth planning, hours of tortuous preparation, months of careful practice and painstaking rehearsals to make it to the...
Bob Cheevers' tall tales and great tunes
Bob Cheevers can remember waving to Elvis as he drove by in his Lavender-coloured '58 Lincoln Continental, as if it was yesterday....
Grimm's Lost Children – a sinister new production from Hull Truck Youth Theatre – takes the tales of the Brothers Grimm as...
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18 Nov 2009 09:37
New law to end rogue clampers announced by Queen
The Queen has unveiled the Government's final legislative programme before the election. Measures to tackle the cowboy clamping firms making life a...
Comment on this storyChildren to benefit from Extended Schools Disadvantage Subsidy programme
Disadvantaged children in Hull and East Riding schools are to benefit from free sports and arts activities.
Mini tornadoes spotted on Humber
Several mini tornadoes were reported travelling up the River Humber this morning between 7am and 8am.
Hull to Leeds trains still disrupted
Train passengers using services between Hull and Liverpool are facing a second day of disruption. Work is continuing to remove a number...
Royal Mail to decide on future of Humberside
Royal Mail will decide whether to drop the use of the defunct term Humberside from its postal databases by the end of the year.
Witness plea after Stephen Foster death
More witnesses are being sought over an alleged assault on a man on Witham in east Hull. Stephen Foster, 53, died after sustaining...
New Super League season fixtures released
Fixtures for the next Super League campaign have been released. Richard Agar says he is pleased his Hull FC side have been handed a...
Sixty years in same north Hull council house
A north Hull woman is celebrating her 60th year in the same council house. Housing officials want to know if she is the longest-standin...
East Riding school pupil numbers recovering
Recovery could be on the way after the East Riding's primary school population hit a record low. Numbers are reviving in some areas...
School sports centre reopens for city clubs
An east Hull sports centre which closed a year ago has re-opened. The centre is at the former Isaac Newton School site.
NFU urges shoppers to buy British meat
East Yorkshire livestock farmers want more supermarkets to stock British beef and lamb to help their businesses survive.
RUGBY LEAGUE: Magic Weekend draw
Hull FC have been drawn against Harlequins at the Magic Weekend, while neighbours Hull KR will meet St Helens
Hull FC: Long relishes immediate return to Saints
SEAN Long says a season-opening game at St Helens is the ideal start for both himself and his new Hull FC team.
HULL KR: Hudgell defends board
HULL KR chairman Neil Hudgell has defended the board's management and said they had spent big to become a major force.
HULL FC: Early tests are good, says Agar
RICHARD Agar says he is pleased his Hull FC side have been handed a stern test of their credentials to start the new season.
HULL KR: Fixtures give focus for Morgan
HULL KR coach Justin Morgan says knowledge of the club's 2010 fixture list will help intensify training as excitement builds towards...
13°C | 55°F Cloudy with outbreaks of Rain Grimm tales at Truck
Grimm's Lost Children – a sinister new production from Hull Truck Youth Theatre – takes the tales of the Brothers Grimm as its inspiration
Comment on this storyMacbeth is bloody and marvellous
A fast-paced and powerful production of Macbeth, Shakespeare's thrilling tragedy, has opened at Hull Truck Theatre
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17 Nov 2009 17:22
Lost Trawlerman Day set for move to Princes Quay Shopping Centre
Princes Quay Shopping Centre in Hull is likely to hold the city's annual Lost Trawlermen's Day service on January 24.
George Andrew Milner, 21, has pleaded guilty to the murder of Christopher Hughes, 25. He stabbed his victim 15 times, including four...
Power problems force university closure
The University of Hull's campus is being closed this evening due to problems with the electrical supply. CE Electric will be shutting down the university's power supply at 5pm to allow...
Man arrested over poppy collection tin theft
A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a poppy collection tin which was taken from a Hessle Road store in west Hull on...
Tributes paid by children of man allegedly assaulted in east Hull
The children of a man who died after he was allegedly assaulted in an east Hull street have paid tribute to him as the "the kindest man you would ever meet". Stephen Foster, 53, suffered...
Train services between Hull and London and Hull and Leeds have been disrupted due to a person on the line. There are likely to be delay...
Hull KR: Super League 2010 fixtures
Hull KR face Salford at home in their opening game of 2010. Click here for full fixtures
Hull FC : Super League Fixtures 2010
Hull FC face a trip to St Helens on the opening day of the Super League season. Click here for full fixtures.
A former caravan worker is getting ready to sail the world as a singer. Martin Jackson went professional after being made redundant.
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17 Nov 2009 01:42
George Andrew Milner admits murdering sister's boyfriend
George Andrew Milner, 21, has pleaded guilty to the murder of Christopher Hughes, 25. He stabbed his victim 15 times, including four times in the head...
Comment on this storySausage sales sizzling for Cranswick Plc
Cranswick Plc has announced significant turnover and profit growth in its interim results thanks to strong sales of sausages, charcuter...
Train delays due to person on line
Breaking news: 08:44 AM
Train services between Hull and London and Hull and Leeds have been disrupted due to a person on the line. There are likely to be delays to these...
Scramble for meals-on-wheels after collapse
Alternative arrangements are being made by people who use a meals-on-wheels service in the East Riding after a firm went into administr...
MKM workers' tributes to Stephen Foster
A book of condolence has been opened in memory of a father-of-two who died while on a night out in east Hull. Colleagues of Stephen...
Humberside Police Authority launches survey
The region's police authority is spending £52,000 to survey thousands of people on the service provided by the Humberside force.
It's baby blues for Eddie
Matt Holden speaks to blues musician Eddie Martin ahead of his appearance at Pocklington Arts Centre this weekend.
Special powers secured £6m bridge bail-out
A new report has revealed the dramatic behind-the-scenes moves made by the council to secure a cash lifeline for the Humber Bridge from...
'12-hour wait' for hospital treatment
A 69-year-old East Yorkshire woman with breathing problems said she had to travel to Scarborough Hospital for treatment, where staff...
Hull traders hope for fruitful future
Fruit and vegetable wholesalers have begun trading at their new premises in Priory Park, west Hull – and they love it.
Comment on this storyCommunity NHS staff get swine flu jabs
The first swine flu vaccination session for community NHS workers in Hull got underway yesterday. The primary care trust (PCT) has so...
HULL KR: £900k losses, but Hudgell says Robins are on a firm footing
CHAIRMAN Neil Hudgell insists Hull KR remain on a firm financial footing despite losing £925,000 in two years.
HULL CITY: Myhill steps up training
HULL City keeper Boaz Myhill is stepping up his training in a bid to be back for this Saturday's home drop-battle with West Ham.
HULL FC: Agar excited by O'Meley and Fitzgibbon arrival
RICHARD Agar says he cannot wait to welcome Mark O'Meley and Craig Fitzgibbon to training for the first time
Fire off at Fewey: Live from 12:30
Chat to Mark about any sporting issues on your mind today, from Rovers finances to FC's arriving Aussies or City's chances against West...
HULL KR: Robins turn down chance to sign former Test star
HULL KR have turned down the chance to sign a former Australian Test star, according to chairman Neil Hudgell.
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16 Nov 2009 10:20
Man in court charged with manslaughter
A man has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of 53-year-old Stephen Foster. As previously reported in the Mail, the father of two died...
Tributes to man killed in street attack > vid
Tributes have been paid to a "kind and gentle" father-of-two who died after he was attacked on a busy road on a night out.
Man stabbed in Hull street
A man was stabbed outside a supermarket in west Hull in the early hours of this morning. Emergency services were called to Lidl in...
North Newbald school opens shop
A school has opened a small shop on site after the closure of the local shop. Newbald Primary School is providing the service.
Ex-caravan worker gets cruise ship gig
A former caravan worker is getting ready to sail the world as a singer. Martin Jackson went professional after being made redundant.
Banks hit by power failure
A power failure in Yorkshire brought down banking systems at the weekend. Halifax and Bank of Scotland cashpoints went down and there...
End of an era for Fruit Market
Traders bid farewell to the Fruit Market as they raised a glass to the 200-year-old landmark.
'Evil' woman forced teens to smoke drugs
Two terrified teenagers were handcuffed, locked in a cupboard and forced to smoke cannabis in what a Judge described as a "motiveless...
Grandmother behind bars for brutal assault
A grandmother has been jailed for assaulting a woman in the street. Deborah Phillips kicked her victim's face as she lay unconscious on...
Pupils' film is beating the cyber bullies
Pupils from Cleeve Primary School have made a film about cyber-bullying. The film is now available to all schools across the UK.
Starved pups kept in squalid rabbit hutch
Two puppies, called Laurel and Hardy, were found shut in a rabbit hutch covered in excrement, urine and lice.
HULL CITY: We're ready to fight, says Pearson
HULL City chairman Adam Pearson believes the club has regained both its focus and identity over the past two weeks and is now ready to tackle its survival fight.
HULL KR: We're getting closer to Aussies, says Fox (video)
HULL KR winger Peter Fox believes the gap between England and Australia is not increasing – despite the 46-16 Four Nations final...
HULL CITY: Don't blame me for finances, says Duffen
FORMER Hull City chairman Paul Duffen has moved to distance himself from claims that his tenure at the club led to its financial ruin.
HULL KR: Briscoe – we failed to take toll (video)
HULL KR full-back Shaun Briscoe says his side's inability to convert their try-scoring opportunities ultimately cost England victory...
Hull KR: Morgan linked with vacant England job
HULL KR coach Justin Morgan has been linked with the now vacant England job.
12°C | 54°F Ex-caravan worker gets cruise ship gig
A former caravan worker is getting ready to sail the world as a singer.
Martin Jackson went professional after being made redundant.
Paddingtons excited for the future
You know it's definitely the morning after the night before when Hull rockers The Paddingtons are drinking halves. But tucked around...
The Kabeedies: We like a good rumpus!
There is nothing The Kabeedies like more than a good rumpus – which is probably why they called their debut album it. "It's a...
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15 Nov 2009 18:59
Manslaughter charge after street attack
Police in Hull have charged a man following the death of 53-year-old Hull man Stephen Foster. Stephen Paul Arnell (48) from Hull has been charged...
Inquiry into street attack on Hull father >watch on video the crime scene and police interview
An inquiry has been launched after a 'shocking attack' on a father-of-two on a busy Hull road. Businessman Stephen Foster, 53, was...
Fox – it's been a rollercoaster ride
PETER Fox admits the Four Nations has been "like a rollercoaster" for him.
HULL KR full-back Shaun Briscoe hopes it will be a case of 'third time lucky' when he faces Australia in the Four Nations final tonigh...
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15 Nov 2009 03:27
Pitch ideas in Dragon's Den-style contest
Hull business advisers are launching a Dragons' Den-style competition in which companies can pitch for £3,000 prize money.
Stingrays: Cloutier wants more (WITH MATCH VIDEO)
COACH Sylvain Cloutier wants to see all his Excel Hull Stingrays players "on the same page" to maximise his side's chances of beating...
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