East Riding school closures: Monday, January 21 (2pm)
The bad weather has closed a number of schools across East Yorkshire.The following schools will be closed today:Barmby on the Marsh Primary near Goole; Driffield Infant School; Driffield Junior School;...
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Snow hits rush hour in Hull and East Riding
Motorists faced hazardous driving conditions in Hull and East Riding early on Monday after up to 5cm (2in) of snow fell overnight.Commuters awoke to icy roads and a covering of snow which continued to...
View ArticleSilent Killer on the A63
On the A63 East bound, under the Humber bridge sits a silent killer, on the right hand side just near the central reservation there are drains, following a vehicle this morning when they hit this...
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Scottish Highlands avalanche: Tributes paid to University of Hull student Tom...
TRIBUTES have been paid to a University of Hull student with "unlimited energy" killed in an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands.Tom Chesters, 28, was one of four climbers swept away by a giant slab of...
View ArticleAdministrators bow to pressure over HMV gift vouchers
HMV's administrators have bowed to public pressure and said they will accept gift cards at the collapsed music chain.Despite HMV continuing to sell gift cards until the day before the music chain...
View ArticleEast Yorkshire schools closing early because of snow
Several schools across the East Riding are closing early today due to the snow. Parents are being advised to check East Riding Councils website for the latest updates on their child's school. It comes...
View ArticleBurst water pipe closes St Mary Queen of Martyrs Primary School in Hull
St Mary Queen of Martyrs RC Primary School in Hull will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday January 22.The closure is the result of a burst water pipe.
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University of Hull tribute to avalanche victim Tom Chesters
THE University of Hull this afternoon paid tribute to PhD student Tom Chesters, who was killed in an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands at the weekend.In a statement, Frances Owen, registrar and...
View ArticleOverturned vehicle southbound at Jocks Lodge
MOTORISTS are being warned of delays because of an overturned vehicle at the A164 Jock's Lodge, southbound at A1079.A police spokeswoman said the vehicle had left the road. She said the road is passable.
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Former crew of HMS Illustrious on board with Hull bid to turn aircraft...
TWO ex-crew members have welcomed the idea of turning a Royal Navy aircraft carrier into a new visitor attraction in Hull.City leaders are exploring the possibility of submitting a bid to bring HMS...
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Andy Lynch: Hull FC must knuckle down and avoid the hype
HULL FC captain Andy Lynch has warned his side to forget the hype surrounding the club and focus on knuckling down at training every day.Lynch admits the players are aware of the huge expectation and...
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Trio's takeaway, west Hull, stripped of late-night licence
A WELL-KNOWN city takeaway that police claim was fuelling late-night disorder has been stripped of its alcohol licence.Trio's takeaway in Anlaby Road, west Hull, which has now been renamed Tasty, is no...
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Hull City watching Egypt striker Gedo but will not move for Al Ahly's Ahmed...
HULL City are monitoring the future of Egypt international striker Gedo – but will not be making any move for Al Ahly team-mate Ahmed Fathi.The Tigers have been heavily linked with both players over...
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Hull City's DJ Campbell chase 'moving forward slowly' - but Billy Sharp...
Hull City manager Steve Bruce remains optimistic of winning the race to sign Queens Park Rangers striker DJ Campbell.Talks are ongoing between the two clubs as City attempt to finalise a deal. The...
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Two grads Prescott: Lord John to be Hull University Doctor of Science
LORD Prescott is to be made an honorary graduate of the University of Hull.The former Hull East MP will be made a Doctor of Science (in Economics).He joins seven other notable figures being honoured by...
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'Housing development would start to turn North Ferriby into another Brough'
MORE than 1,000 villagers have signed letters objecting to a controversial housing development in North Ferriby.National property developer St Modwen wants to build 510 houses in Melton Fields on...
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Akita dog-owner 'warned' Hull driver who suffered savage bites in attack
THE owner of a dog that savaged a delivery driver has spoken out to defend himself.Tony Quinn, whose Akita called Lucky bit Hull driver Derek Brady when he was on his rounds, says there were warning...
View ArticleSnow and winter weather update for Hull and East Yorkshire - Tuesday January 22
More wintry showers are forecast for Hull and East Yorkshire today. The Met Office said sleet would fall this afternoon and into the early evening. A severe weather warning has been issued for ice....
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Shocked friends of avalanche victim Tom Chesters offered counselling at...
FRIENDS and tutors of avalanche victim Tom Chesters at the University of Hull are being offered counselling to help them deal with their shock.Student Mr Chesters, 28, was among four climbers swept...
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Building work begins at The Boulevard: £10m school for Hull FC's former ground
BUILDING work is set to start on the city's first free school.Construction workers have moved on to the site of former Hull FC ground, The Boulevard, to begin work on the £10m school.The school, called...
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