MP's to get £7,600 taxpayer-funded pay rise to £74,000 in 2015
MPs are to get a £7,600 pay rise after a watchdog refused to bow to pressure from political leaders to scale back the rise at a time voters are feeling the squeeze. The Independent Parliamentary...
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FLOOD UPDATES: Environment Secretary Owen Paterson speaks of 'dreadful'...
ENVIRONMENT Secretary Owen Paterson has described flooding in East Yorkshire as "shocking and terrible" on a trip to Hull. Mr Paterson visited the city's tidal barrier on Saturday evening to see how...
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Tributes from Hull to Nelson Mandela - an icon like our own William Wilberforce
FREEDOM campaigners in Hull are mourning the death of Nelson Mandela.The former South African President died at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg, aged 95, on Thursday evening, after battling a series...
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The Hull Maureen Hunter Singers choir to perform in Cologne Cathedral
CHOIR members who have been nominated as official ambassadors for Hull are adding another prestigious venue to their diary.The Maureen Hunter Singers are not only preparing for their Christmas...
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West Hull landlord facing £10,000 bill after cannabis factory fire at house
A LANDLORD claims he has been left with a fire damage bill of £10,000 because his property was used as a cannabis factory.A blaze broke out at the property in Ryde Street, off Beverley Road, on Tuesday...
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Hull City: Steve Bruce hopes 'terrific lad' Joe Dudgeon can return after...
HULL City defender Joe Dudgeon has set his sights on a return to full fitness in 2014 after being cleared to resume light training in the last week.Dudgeon has endured a miserable spell since...
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Freedom Festival 2014 in Hull will pay tribute to Nelson Mandela
NEXT year's Freedom Festival will be a celebration of Nelson Mandela, his life and his achievements.Graham Chesters, chairman of the festival's board, said the organisers will work throughout the year...
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Man suffers broken jaw in Driffield street assault
A man was left with a broken jaw after he was assaulted in Driffield.The victim, 20, was walking along Mill Street between 3am and 4am on Sunday, October 27, when he was assaulted by an unknown man.It...
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Hull FC: Why trust will make Lee Radford and Doncaster coach Paul Cooke...
ASK Hull FC coach Lee Radford why his side's dual registration partnership with Doncaster will be a success and the answer is simple.Because of the "trust" which exists between himself and Paul Cooke,...
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Two men and woman force family car to stop in Hull and assault driver
A driver was assaulted in his car in Spring Bank West.The assault happened on Saturday, November 30, at 10.30pm when a family were driving along Spring Bank West in the direction of Chanterlands...
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Dean Windass: Hull City must be patient to clip classy Swansea's wings
I'M guessing Steve Bruce's message to his Hull City players on Monday night will be to stay patient.You have to be against a side like Swansea, who love to keep the ball from their opponents.Everyone...
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500 Hull and East Riding criminals get Christmas card from police warning...
CRIMINALS are being sent Christmas cards by police warning them not to be a "pudding".Hundreds of cards are being hand-delivered to the most prolific offenders in Hull and the East Riding.On the front...
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Santa Paws! Father Christmas Humber Bridge fun run for Canine Partners charity
SANTA is usually accompanied by a team of nine reindeer.But yesterday, four-legged friends of a different kind were helping him out on the Humber Bridge.About 50 dogs and their owners and puppy parents...
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Higher than expected death rates at Hull and East Yorkshire hospitals...
HIGHER than expected death rates have been highlighted at two of the region's hospital trusts. Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital, had...
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Hull to celebrate UK City of Culture 2017 with free event in the new year
HULL is set to celebrate winning the UK City of Culture 2017 title with a special event in the new year. Members of the public will be invited to join the free event, which will commemorate Hull...
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North Sea flood damaged Hull and East Yorkshire coastal defences
FLOOD defences along East Yorkshire's coast have been damaged by the worst tidal surge in 60 years. Environment Agency staff are working to repair the damage at Hessle, Paull and Skeffling in...
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Hull heroin dealing conspiracy trial: Jury set to consider verdict
HULL: The jury in the trial of three people accused of being involved in a major heroin dealing conspiracy is expected to retire to consider its verdict today. Edward Badago, 35, and Jolene...
View ArticleHull festival pop-up bars to be reviewed over pub concerns
A review is being carried out into the growing trend of pop-up bars appearing at major events in Hull city centre. It follows concerns over their impact on business at established pubs and bars during...
View ArticleHessle Road shed burglar steals pigeon timer system
WEST HULL: A burglar stole a timing system for pigeons and a frozen joint of meat after breaking into a shed. A bicycle was also taken from the shed, which was in the back garden of a property in...
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Strictly Come Dancing star Camilla Dallerup opens Beverley Festival of Christmas
SIXTY thousand people are believed to have attended Beverley's annual Festival of Christmas at the weekend. Father Christmas and his reindeer, marching bands, Bernese Mountain Dogs and stars of...
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