No war with Syria rally in Hull after MPs vote down military action
PROTESTERS will meet in Hull to rally against war in Syria tomorrow – despite UK MPs voting against military action. The rally in Queen Victoria Square, Hull city centre, was originally planned against...
View ArticleNorth Ferriby United are off to a flyer. But can they keep it up?
North Ferriby have had a storming start to their first season in the Skrill Conference North division after a historic promotion in May. Here North Ferriby fan and journalism student Dan Clark looks at...
View ArticleBritish grandmother Lindsay Sandiford loses Bali death sentence appeal
A grandmother who grew up in Bridlington has lost her appeal against a death sentence for trafficking drugs into the resort island of Bali, it was confirmed today. A three-judge panel at the Supreme...
View ArticleChildren can pump iron at Orchard Park's outdoor gym
CHILDREN as young as 12 are being encouraged to pump iron at Orchard Park's popular budget gym.Volunteers at Thorpes Community Gym say they have received countless calls to allow children to use the...
View ArticleOpponents fear 'urbanisation' of Melton and Welton villages
MAJOR plans for new homes, shops, health and school facilities would urbanise two rural villages, objectors claim.More than 100 homes, a care home, small shops, a GP drop-in centre, creche and a sixth...
View ArticleSaved: Dunswell Primary School to survive as academy
A SCHOOL threatened with closure has been saved after the Government approved academy status in time for the start of term.Dunswell Primary was facing closure by East Riding Council, which wanted to...
View ArticleBeverley Food and Real Ale festivals to join forces
TWO tasty festivals will make a mouthwatering match when they join forces for the first time.The annual Beverley Food Festival is to link up with the Beverley Real Ale Festival in October.The food and...
View ArticleDean Windass: I love transfer honesty of Hull City's Steve Bruce
Tigers legend Dean Windass on how Hull City manager Steve Bruce is going about strengthening his squad as transfer deadline day approaches. TRANSFER deadline day in fast approaching and Sky Sports' Jim...
View ArticleDrivers told to belt up as fine rises to £100
POLICE are urging motorists and their passengers to buckle up as part of a force-wide campaign.Thirty years on from the introduction of compulsory seatbelts, people still risk death by failing to...
View ArticleBruce: Hull City must take the game to Manchester City
HULL City boss Steve Bruce has implored his side not be frightened by the challenge of facing Manchester City this lunchtime after proving they can compete in the Premier League. Seven days on from...
View ArticleHull City's Sone Aluko: 'Let's express ourselves at Manchester City'
SONE Aluko waited eight long years to make his Premier League debut, but when the moment finally arrived it failed to provide him with any pleasure. Handed a start in Hull City's opening weekend trip...
View ArticleTom Huddlestone: Fraizer Campbell showed Hull City how to shock Manchester City
Hull City midfielder Tom Huddlestone wants to follow in the footsteps of former team-mate Fraizer Campbell and pile further embarrassment upon title-hopefuls Manchester City this afternoon. Huddlestone...
View ArticleFears 100 new homes will 'urbanise' Melton and Welton
MAJOR plans for new homes, shops, health and school facilities would urbanise two rural East Yorkshire villages, objectors claim. More than 100 homes, a care home, small shops, a GP drop-in centre,...
View ArticleHull man 'robbed' after leaving Welly club in Beverley Road
A man was allegedly robbed on a night out between Alexandra Road and Ash Grove in Hull's Beverley Road.It happened between 2am and 2.30am on Friday, August 30.The man, 25, was walking down Beverley...
View ArticleSiemens project making 'very good progress'
HULL City Council has said it is making "very good progress" with plans to encourage Siemens to build a wind turbine factory in the city. A statement issued by the council said work is ongoing to bring...
View ArticlePeter Gentle relieved as Hull FC finally see off young Wigan Warriors side
A RELIEVED Peter Gentle says victory at Wigan was all that mattered after watching his Hull FC side stage a dramatic comeback to win 34-33.While Hull reversed their Challenge Cup final outcome, they...
View ArticleBody find: Age UK questions cuts
A LEADING charity says the case of an elderly woman who died in a council-run sheltered housing complex in Hull raises serious questions about cuts to social care.The body of the pensioner, who has not...
View ArticleTwerking's working for Miley Cyrus's PR
Opinion: Why Katy Forrester was not shocked by Miley Cyrus's performance at the MTV Video Music Awards.It was cringe-worthy, over the top and slightly disturbing. But I have to say, I wasn't shocked in...
View ArticleHull Freedom Festival 2013: The top 10 events
From The 1975, to a spectacular torchlit parade through Hull, here are the top 10 events at Freedom Festival 2013. The festival takes over Hull Marina and the Fruit Market, Humber Street, on Friday,...
View ArticleHull Freedom Festival 2013: Programme and map
Hull's Freedom Festival is growing up. It is bigger and bolder than ever, reaching out to a wider audience and attracting more attention around the UK. When it first launched, as a one-day event in...
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