Councils and residents given wind-farm control
EAST YORKS: Residents and councils have been given more power to halt the construction of wind farms after the Government announced new guidelines.
The changes mean residents' concerns will take precedence over national renewable energy targets and have more influence over wind farm applications.
More weight will also be given to the impact of turbines on landscape and heritage.
Haltemprice and Howden MP David Davis, who supported the changes, said: "These new planning laws are a shot in the arm for local communities in the East Riding.
"Time after time, the council has rejected applications for unsightly wind farms, only to have their decision overruled.
"Many councils across Britain have been afraid to reject wind farms because it costs so much if they lose on appeal.
HULL: A city centre road was cordoned off by police yesterday afternoon after apparent violence involving a group of men.
Part of Russell Street was closed to the public for more than two hours until after 5pm yesterday, where it ends next to Freetown Way.
At least one police car and a scientific investigation van attended and the Mail understands an ambulance was also called to the scene.
BRIDLINGTON: A man was punched in the face in Brett Street in the town on Wednesday at about 7.10pm.
A 39-year-old victim was walking along the street, when an unknown man attacked him, while walking in the opposite direction.
If you saw the attack or have any information, call Humberside Police on 101, quoting crime reference 1978335.