BBC Hull & East Yorkshire Live Monday 25 April 2016

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News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 on Tuesday
Updates on Monday 25 April 2016

Live Reporting

Caroline Brockelbank

Man charged with double murder in Hull remanded in custodypublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
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Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Radio Humberside
Phillip Simmons, 38, of May Street, Hull has been charged with two counts of murder and robbery.
He appeared at Hull Magistrates Court this morning and was remanded in custody.
He will now appear at Hull Crown Court on Wednesday.
The bodies of Daniel Hatfield, 52 and Matthew Higgins, 49 were found at a house on May Street with "significant multiple injuries" on Friday.
Image source, Humberside Police
Cottingham Cricket Club targeted by vandalspublished at 11:15 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Radio Humberside
Cottingham Cricket Club's been vandalised over the weekend.
Equipment was thrown on the field and paint daubed on doors including a swastika.
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Free performance space for artists ahead of Hull's year as City of Culturepublished at 10:43 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Radio Humberside
Holy Trinity Church in Hull is offering free performance space to musicians, artists and groups in the run up to 2017, Hull’s year as the UK’s City of Culture.
Aimed at acoustic performers the church is offering artists and groups the opportunity to perform in front of an audience and hone their skills.
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This is a great opportunity to support aspiring local artists to develop their skills and find new audiences while welcoming people into our amazing building."
Reverend Canon Dr Neal Barnes, The Vicar of Holy Trinity
Headlines across Hull and East Yorkshire: Hull double murder charge & free performance space in Hullpublished at 10:27 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Sally Fairfax
BBC Radio Humberside
Latest headlines from our Hull and East Yorkshire newsroom this morning:
- A man will appear in court this morning charged with murder following the discovery of two bodies on May Street in Hull on Friday
- Hull City Council say householders can be liable for fly-tipped rubbish even if they paid someone to take it away
- Performers are being offered the chance to hone their skills before a live audience at Hull's Holy Trinity Church
Vultures arrive at South Cave Falconrypublished at 10:10 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
James Piekos
Reporter, BBC Hull and East Yorkshire
I've been to meet some feathery friends.
These three vultures are now at the South Cave Falconry, external where they'll take part in a breeding programme.
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Criticism over Beverley Gate sculpturepublished at 09:57 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Radio Humberside
Plans for a sculpture near the remains of Hull's ancient defence walls have been criticised by the Chamber of Commerce.
Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce said the 33ft (10m) stainless steel sculpture next to Hull's Beverley Gate relic was like a "granny's vase".
The gate was where King Charles I was refused entry to Hull in 1642, sparking the English Civil War.
Image source, Tonkin Liu
Hull City Council said it has submitted plans for "an engaging piece of art" but the chamber will ask the council to reconsider the plan.
Possible merger of Humberside and North Yorkshire fire servicespublished at 09:34 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Radio Humberside
Humberside Fire and Rescue service say they could merge with the neighbouring North Yorkshire force to save money.
It comes as fire service officials are also considering closing one of the fire stations at Immingham.
Those in charge say the business case for a merger will be set out in June.
Fly-tipping is on the rise in Hullpublished at 09:19 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Lizzie Rose
BBC Radio Humberside
Hull City Council say they are currently clearing around 500 tonnes of fly-tipping mess a year and investigating between 400 and 500 reports a month.
Today they'll discuss whether to spend £60,000 in an effort to clean up our streets.
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It's certainly getting worse. If we compare this year with the previous year the increase is about 25% but even in the last three months the increase is more like 50%."
Cllr Martin Mancey, Hull City Council
Headlines across Hull and East Yorkshire: Man charged with double murder in Hullpublished at 08:59 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Sally Fairfax
BBC Radio Humberside
- A man is due in court this morning charged with two counts of murder following the discovery of two bodies on May Street in Hull on Friday
- £60,000 may be spent with the aim of stopping fly-tipping in Hull
- There's calls for Hull City Council to think again about a so called 'Shadow Gate' art structure design to be built next to Hull's Beverley Gate monument
Two women released in Hull after man charged with two counts of murderpublished at 08:38 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
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Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Radio Humberside
The two women who were arrested in connection with two deaths in Hull have been released from custody.
The 36-year-old woman has been released on police bail until next month and the 27-year-old woman has been released unconditionally.
It follows the news that Phillip Simmons, 38 of May Street Hull has been charged on two counts of murder and one of burglary.
He'll appear at Hull magistrates court later.
Traffic and travel: Congestion coming into Hullpublished at 08:28 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Radio Humberside
The usual spots this morning are seeing some heavy traffic.
Queuing traffic on the A63 on Clive Sullivan Way eastbound in Hull between St Andrews Quay and Mytongate Roundabout.
Congestion to the Ferriby High Road junction.
Double murder charge after deaths of two men in Hullpublished at 08:15 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
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Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Radio Humberside
A man has been charged with a double murder following the discovery of two bodies on May Street in Hull.
Phillip Simmons, 38, of May Street has been charged on two counts of murder and one of burglary.
The bodies of Daniel Hatfield, 52 and Matthew Higgins, 49 were found with "significant multiple injuries" on Friday.
Image source, Humberside Police
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The bodies of Daniel Hatfield, (L) and Matthew Higgins were discovered in the garden of a Hull house on Friday.
Mr Simmons will appear at Hull magistrates court later.
Watch: Weather across Hull and East Yorkshirepublished at 08:04 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Kay Crewdson
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
It's going to be a nice start to the day but there'll be scattered showers later turning increasingly heavy and wintry.
Becoming windy at Bridlington and the coast in the afternoon.
Maximum Temperature: 10C (50F)
Join us for today's Live coveragepublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Radio Humberside
Good morning and welcome to today's live coverage from across Hull and East Yorkshire.
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