Our Live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Jonathan Willis
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Updates on Tuesday 19 April 2016
Our Live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Police searching for driver of a stolen vehicle in Hullpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
BBC Radio HumbersideHumberside Police say they're searching for the driver of a stolen vehicle which was being driven in a dangerous manner in the Priory Road area of Hull.
The vehicle, a blue Volvo, has been abandoned by the driver and is now being recovered by police.
Problems being addressed at failing Driffield Schoolpublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Yunus Mulla
Reporter, BBC Look North East Yorkshire and LincolnshireMeasure have been put in place to address problems at a school which received a damning Ofsted report.
Driffield School and Sixth Form has been put in to special measures after the latest report highlighted concerns about student safety and bullying.
Inspectors said the school is failing to give its pupils an acceptable standard of education.
You can see my full report on BBC Look North tonight at 18.30.
Weather forecast for Hull and East Yorkshire: A dry evening and a chilly overnightpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Staying dry through the evening and night with cloud tending to dissipate.
Will become chilly overnight with some frost and fog expected.
Latest Headlines for Hull and East Yorkshire: Scunthorpe steelworkers vote for pay changespublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Clare Crooks
BBC Radio HumbersideLatest headlines this evening from our Hull and East Yorkshire newsroom:
- Workers at the TATA steel plant in Scunthorpe to take pay cut to secure the sale of the site
- Residents living alongside a main road in Howden fear heavy traffic
- Trading Standards find some shops using 'James Bond' style compartments to hide illicit goods
'James Bond-style' secret compartments hiding illicit goods in Hullpublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
BBC Radio HumbersideSome shops in Hull are using "James Bond-style" secret compartments to hide illicit goods say trading standards officers.
Several shops have had their alcohol licences revoked recently with one shop narrowly escaping action after illegal cigarettes were found.
Trading Standards manager for Hull City Council Chris Wilson said some are going to extremes to hide illegal products.
Quote MessageThe cigarettes are being smuggled into the UK. We rely on legitimate traders to keep us informed with what's happening."
Chris Wilson, Trading Standards Manager
Watch: Is a road diversion through Howden creating unsafe streets?published at 16:24 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Jill Archbold
BBC Look NorthI have been to Howden to see the impact a road diversion caused by a collapsed tunnel is having on people living in the area.
You can see the full report at 18.30 on BBC Look North.
Workers at Scunthorpe steel plant accept changes to pay and pensionspublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
BreakingJonathan Willis
Local LiveThe trade unions involved in the sale of the Long products division at Scunthorpe's TATA steel plant have voted to accept a temporary pay cut and changes to pensions.
Over two thirds voted in favour of the changes, in order to secure the plant's long term future.
Quote MessageOur members have spoken and the trade unions will be guided by this result as we continue to work with Tata and Greybull to secure a long term future for the business.
Steve McCool, Community's National Officer for the steel industry
Workers at TATA steel accept temporary pay cutpublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
BreakingJonathan Willis
Local LiveAll the trade unions at the TATA steel plant in Scunthorpe have voted to accept temporary changes to work and pension benefits.
More details to follow.
Laptops stolen from primary school in Hullpublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Jonathan Willis
Local LiveHumberside Police, external are appealing for witnesses after laptops were stolen from Bilton Primary school in Hull.
The incident happened between 20;00 and 20:30 BST on Monday when a manhole cover was used to smash a window to gain access to the School Lane building.
Image source, Humberside PoliceLatest Headlines across Hull and East Yorkshire: Concerns over traffic in Howdenpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Clare Crooks
BBC Radio HumbersideLatest headlines from our Hull and East Yorkshire newsroom:
- There's concern that a road diversion through Howden is creating unsafe streets.
- Humberside Police say they suspect criminal activity was behind a house fire in Hull.
- Hull City Council will be targeting big brands to try and get them investing in the city centre.
Watch: Today's weather forecast with Paulpublished at 15:06 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Paul Hudson has the weather forecast for today and the rest of the week.
Watch: Can Hull City improve their promotion chances tonight?published at 14:57 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Matt Dean
BBC Radio HumbersideCan the Tigers achieve back-to-back victories for the first time since January?
'Criminal activity' suspected at burnt out flat in Hullpublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Stuart Harratt
BBC Local LiveHumberside Police has warned of the dangers of copper smelting after a fire destroyed homes in Hull.
A two-year-old girl was taken to hospital as a "precautionary measure" following the blaze in a first-floor flat on Roborough Close on Monday.
The force said it suspected "criminal activity" as remnants of copper were found in the burnt out flat.
Image source, Humberside PoliceWeather for Hull and East Yorkshire: Some cloud remaining dry and brightpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
It looks like a lovely spring day this afternoon. Expect some cloud but it will remain sunny.
Have Your Say: What shops do you want to see in Hull city centre?published at 13:58 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Jonathan Willis
Local LiveHull City Council says it's creating a prospectus to entice more big name brands into the city.
Here's what some of you would like to see happen:
Quote MessageI'd be more happy to see local Hull shops given a chance, instead of billion pound retail outlets coming to cash in on City of Culture.
Nick
Quote MessageJohn Lewis, Lakeland & Cath Kidston. Nothing too high end. Just nice places to shop.
Julie
Quote MessageAny, as long as its no more pound shops, betting shops, or charity shops.
Peter
How do you think the East Yorkshire coast may be improved?published at 13:24 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Jonathan Willis
Local LivePeople living on or near the East Yorkshire coast are being asked for ideas on how to make the villages better places to live and visit.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council, external has been awarded money from the Coastal Opportunities Gateway and they want ideas on how best to invest it in villages like Skipsea and Aldbrough.
Latest Headlines for Hull and East Yorkshire: Repairs begin on collapsed tunnel near Howdenpublished at 13:01 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Clare Crooks
BBC Radio HumbersideHeadlines this lunchtime from our Hull and East Yorkshire newsroom:
- Network Rail says repairs to collapsed tunnel on A614 near Howden will take five weeks
- Deadline for steel workers in Scunthorpe to vote on accepting a pay cut at plant
- Hull City, external travel to Reading with hopes of boosting chances of return to Premiership
Health officials aim to make abbreviations easier to understandpublished at 12:48 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Jonathan Willis
Local LiveThe East Riding Clinical Commissioning Group has tweeted a link of NHS abbreviations , externaland what they stand for. Does this make things clearer?
Image source, TwitterFive weeks to repair collapsed tunnel near Howdenpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 19 April 2016
Jill Archbold
BBC Look NorthNetwork Rail say a collapsed water tunnel near Howden which led to the closure of the A614 will be rebuilt in around five weeks.
The cause of the collapse is still under investigation.
Quote MessageI’d like to thank those living in Howden, or who would normally travel along the A614 for their patience and understanding while the repair project is carried out."
Mark Tarry, Area Director for Network Rail
Image source, Network Rail
