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Woman's body found in Keyingham
Breaking news: 15:48 PM
The body of a woman has been discovered in Keyingham. Police were called at to the scene at 7.55am after the 36-year-old was found near Mill...
Region's flood experts help Cumbria victims
Flooding experts and rescue crews from East Yorkshire are helping Cumbrian residents left devastated by flooding.
Seven arrested after Hull drugs raids
Breaking news: 17:15 PM
Detectives arrested seven people after three drugs raids across Hull. Officers from the Community Cop Shop, neighbourhood teams and the...
Date set for Hull and Humber return to sea
Repairs to the Hull and Humber Clipper will take up to a week, according to boat surveyors. The crew has been told they should be ready...
Hospital wards shut after Norovirus outbreak
Two hospital wards in East Yorkshire are closed due to an outbreak of a diarrhoea and vomiting bug. Ward 80 at Hull Royal Infirmary is...
Free weekend Christmas parking approved
Free weekend parking at council-run car parks in the East Riding during the run-up to Christmas has been given the go-ahead. The move...
Five arrested over sale of fake DVDs
Detectives have made five arrests in connection with the sale of fake DVDs at Craven Park market. The arrests come after several house...
Police to crackdown on festive drug-drivers
Humberside Police have once again vowed to crack down on drink drivers across the festive period. Drug drivers will also be targeted.
Six "outstanding" East Yorkshire schools named by Ofsted
Six East Yorkshire schools were today named as outstanding in Ofsted's annual report. The Government inspection body launched the repor...
Clipper faces Christmas at sea after crash >vids
A dramatic collision in South Africa may leave the Hull and Humber Clipper up to 10 days behind the rest of the fleet. The crew may...
Hessle teens praised for lifesaving actions
Hessle 15-year-olds Sam Pidd and Luke Cheevers have received an award after helping save the life of a woman who was suffering a stroke...
HULL CITY: Seyi out for a month?
SEYI Olofinjana will be out for four weeks, according to reports in Nigeria.
HULL KR: New deal one of the best
HULL KR have signed a new, one-year sponsorship deal with online betting company, sportingbet.com.
HULL KR: Exclusive – Clinton on cards for KR
HULL KR are leading the race to land Brisbane's Joel Clinton after staging advanced talks about a move to Craven Park, the Mail unders...
HULL CITY: Our attacking belief is back
STEPHEN Hunt believes Hull City have found a renewed attacking belief ahead of facing Everton at the KC Stadium tomorrow night.
HULL CITY: Staying fit my focus, not what might have been
ANTHONY Gardner's injury-plagued career has taken him to some dark places, but he won't think about what might have been when Everton...
13°C | 55°F Superstar DJ heading for Hull
One of the world's leading DJs will be baring his soul in the glossy surroundings of Hull's newest venue later this week.
DJ Joey Negro, aka master DJ/producer/remixer Dave Lee, will be getting the party started at the new Lizard Lounge, in Market Place, Hull Old Town, on Friday, when he'll be spinning a selection of the most soulful...
Hull shoots for £65m World Cup windfall
Hull's bid to host World Cup football in 2018 could generate around £65m for the local economy. People across East Yorkshire are being asked to...
Garton underground house rejected
Controversial plans for a futuristic house next to an historic East Riding church were turned down today. East Riding councillors rejected their officers' advice and threw out plans for the...
Hull and Humber repaired after crash >video
The Hull and Humber is undergoing repairs this morning after colliding with another yacht as they left the port in South Africa. The...
Ex-policeman jailed for £1m Norwich Union scam
Former Humberside Police officer Stephen Spellacy, 36, from Pocklington, has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for...
Alan Johnson criticises 'defeatist' Stand
Hull West and Hessle MP has vowed to help ensure Lost Trawlermen's Day is held at St Andrew's Dock. He also branded fishing group Stand...
Beverley residents get to see bypass plans
Beverley's £35m bypass plans will go on public show on Thursday, ahead of consideration by councillors in December..
Mail gets wheelie bin back on track
Peter Camp, 65, of Kelvin Street, east Hull, was stunned when binmen refused to take away his broken wheelie bin on health and safety...
Clipper gain extra crew members
Adam Elliott and Alex O'Connell, both 18 and from east Hull, have joined the Hull and Humber Clipper crew sailing from South Africa to...
Ex-Hull KR player up for bravery award
Former Hull KR player Lee Sibary has been praised for his quick actions in saving the life of a lorry driver who had a heart attack...
Hull and Humber Clipper in Cape Town crash
The Hull and Humber Clipper has been involved in a crash near Cape Town. The region's yacht collided with Cork at the start of the 4,700-mile race to Western Australia. The crash meant both...
HULL CITY: Hughes heads back to train with Tigers
BRYAN Hughes has returned to training with Hull City after the end of his one-month loan spell at Derby.
HULL CITY: Brown - that's what fans want
PHIL Brown believes Hull City are beginning to produce the type of football that fans have "been crying out for" at the KC Stadi...
HULL CITY: Bullard is our inspiration
JIMMY Bullard is a catalyst for the sort of football Hull City want to play, says Phil Brown.
HULL FC: Horne says squad is fired up
RICHARD Horne insists Hull FC's players are "fired up" for pre-season training because they are desperate to prevent a third...
HULL KR: Clinton move comes closer
HULL KR'S long-term target Joel Clinton is on the verge of quitting Brisbane Broncos.
11°C | 52°F 9°C | 48°F Vigilante looks at how far you would go
Vigilante – a disturbing film about a village which takes the law into its own hands – is being screened at The Ropewalk, Barton-Upon-Humber on Thursday, December 3.
HULL CITY: It could have been three points, says Brown
HULL City boss Phil Brown was grateful for a point from the Tigers' clash with West Ham but felt his side could have had all three from an enthralling match at the KC Stadium.
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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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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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
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....
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
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.
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...
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.