Andy Lynch: 'Anything less than 80-minute display from Hull unacceptable'
A YEAR on from departing the Etihad Stadium with that sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach, it's clear to see the manner of last year's Magic Weekend derby defeat still rankles with Andy...
View ArticleMagic Weekend: Josh Hodgson's family have divided loyalties for derby
THERE are not too many people who have switched their allegiances from the black and white of Hull FC to the red and white of Rovers (or vice versa) without taking a bit of stick.Once you've nailed...
View ArticleRichard Garcia delighted to see Hull City back in big time after watching...
TWELVE months have passed since Richard Garcia packed up his belongings for a big move back home to the opposite side of the world.In ending a five-year association with Hull City, the boy was finally...
View ArticleHull KR face Kris Welham injury blow ahead of Magic Weekend derby clash
HULL KR are understood to have been dealt a pre-derby blow as star centre Kris Welham is a major injury doubt.Despite being named in the Robins' 19-man squad, the Mail believes the 25-year-old will not...
View ArticleMagic Weekend derby: Hull FC must front up to stop Rovers dominating - Gentle
PETER Gentle has told his Hull FC side they cannot afford to let Hull KR dominate today's derby through the middle again, warning his players they must match Rovers in the pack.Gentle says Hull's...
View ArticleDavid Hockney nearly gave up East Riding work after friend's death
David Hockney has revealed how he nearly gave up his work as he grieved for Dominic Elliott. The artist says he considered leaving East Yorkshire to return to California in the wake of the shock death...
View ArticleHull City transfer talk, May 25: West Brom and Blackburn in for Ahmed...
Daily transfer rumours from the press as Hull City prepare for life in the Premier League.The Sun claims West Brom and Blackburn are the clubs trying to hijack Ahmed Elmohamady's move from Sunderland...
View Article'Use 999 service wisely'
THE region's ambulance service is appealing for people to call 999 wisely during the bank holiday weekend to avoid any unnecessary pressure on the life-saving service.The Yorkshire Ambulance Service...
View ArticleCharlie Mullan: Loss of KR's Kris Welham could prove crucial in Hull derby
KRIS Welham's injury on the eve of the 219th derby is a massive blow to Rovers.Although it has not yet been confirmed, a recurrence of the shoulder injury sustained in the cup win over St Helens may...
View ArticleJames Smailes: Hull FC's intense but relaxed approach should pay off
LINING up a 30ft putt on the 18th green at Skidby Lakes on Monday, Hull FC owner Adam Pearson found himself barracked by the entire playing squad.Coach Peter Gentle had taken his team to the golf...
View ArticleBody of missing Robert Storey found
Police have found the body of missing Robert Storey. The 73-year-old, known to friends as Clive, was last seen leaving his home in Middleton-on-the-Wolds on Wednesday. His body was discovered at a...
View ArticleHull city centre march in wake of soldier's death
AROUND 100 people marched through Hull city centre today in the wake of the death of Drummer Lee Rigby. A number of members of the far-right English Defence League were among those who gathered in...
View ArticleThe derby: Hull FC beat Rovers 22-16 after dramatic late comeback
HULL FC ended their Magic weekend hoodoo in spectacular fashion to beat Rovers 22-16. Hull scored three tries in the final eight minutes to claim bragging rights back in the 219th derby. First blood...
View ArticleDerby reaction: 'Rugby league gods were kind to Hull FC', says Gentle
Victorious coach Peter Gentle described his Hull side as "a rabble" after they squeaked home against Rovers in the Magic Weekend derby. Hull trailed 16-6 going into the final 10 minutes, but three...
View ArticleDerby reaction: Sandercock demands Ganson apology over disputed try
Defeated Rovers coach Craig Sandercock says video referee Steve Ganson's decision to award Hull a controversial match-winning try in the Magic Weekend derby was "a tragedy". The Robins had let slip a...
View ArticleA63 roadworks to cause Hull delays
Roadworks on Hull's A63 Castle Street will be taking place from the start of next month.Motorists using the busy road through the city centre are being warned the Highways Agency will be carrying out...
View ArticleYoungest war widow walking 274 miles in memory of Gregg Stone
Sam Stone, widow of Private Gregg, has set off on a 274-mile walk to raise funds for injured soldiers. Kevin Shoesmith reports.SHE has the same mouth as her father, notes her proud mother.Baby Grace's...
View ArticleSpitfire fly-past to salute our troops
A SPITFIRE will be the star attraction on this year's Armed Forces Day.On Saturday, June 22, the city will come together celebrate the role of the Armed Forces.In light of the death of a soldier in...
View ArticleBy collie! Bob is world's most expensive sheepdog at £10k
HE IS worth more than a new car, a luxury summer holiday or two years' rent.Bob the sheepdog has bounded into the record books after being sold at auction for almost £10,000.The 15-month-old border...
View ArticleFootball coach, 21, jailed for nine years for trying to rape boy
A FORMER football coach who tried to rape a boy has been jailed for nine years.Robert Thomas Fisher, 21, lured one boy to a garage to look for a football and attempted to rape him.Hull Crown Court...
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