Folarin Sagaya
BBC Local Live, Hull and East Yorkshire

This turbine blade at the new Siemens factory is already getting a lot of attention.

Judi Murden
Broadcast journalist

What an adventure!

This magic door arch leads to crafting and cakes at St Martin's Church in Hull.

Image source, Judi Murden

The door will then be used at 22 other churches across the city between now and Christmas. 

There are all sorts of other surprises to look forward to including a fun fair and giant snowball fight.

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The family of the 31-year-old man shot in Hull on Tuesday have confirmed his name as Lewis Skelton. 

Mr Skelton's family have said their "heart is breaking" after his death following an incident on Francis Street.

Humberside Police said armed officers had been sent to the Holderness Road area at about 09:20 GMT following reports of a man carrying an axe.

The IPCC, which is investigating the shooting, said: "At this stage, the IPCC understands that officers fired more than one shot at the man, at around 09:35 on Francis Street.

"During the incident a Taser was also discharged by police."

Earlier Humberside Police confirmed it had been responding to calls from members of the public and confirmed the force was not looking for any other individuals in connection with the incident.

Humberside Police has launched the annual Christmas purge on motorists who drink-and-drive.

If a driver is involved in a collision the police will perform a drink or drug test if they suspect that alcohol or drugs are a factor in the collision.

Casualty Reduction Officer Barry Gardner said: “At this time of year, more than any other, people are tempted to get behind the wheel when they have had a drink and all we want to do is to remind them that their driving can be seriously impaired after just one drink and we say to everyone that ‘one is too many".

Watch this excellent short video showing what the new Siemens factory in Hull is all about.

Siemens invested £310m in the site and over 1,000 jobs have been created as a result.

Folarin Sagaya
BBC Local Live, Hull and East Yorkshire

In case you missed it, here are a few pictures taken from the University of Hull's library.

With the first turbine blade to be produced at the new Siemens factory in Hull coming off the production line later today chief executive Juergen Maier says he hopes other industries will join them in the region:

Martin Slack
BBC Lincolnshire Live

British Steel says it wants to recruit 57 new apprentices for their sites in Scunthorpe and Teesside.

During an open event next week there'll be information on a range of roles including those in mechanical, electrical, technical and functional areas. 

It's taking place next Thursday in Scunthorpe.

BBC Radio Humberside

The founders of Hull company Smith & nephew will be honoured with a plaque today. 

Thomas James Smith set up the business in 1856 and it was taken over by his nephew Horatio Nelson Smith in 1896. 

The company says the recognition will finish off their 160th anniversary year in style.  

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BBC Radio Humberside

Grimsby's fishing industry will be discussed in the House of Commons today. 

The town's MP Melanie Onn has secured a debate and is calling on the government to put fishing at the top of the agenda during Brexit negotiations.

Ms Onn says prominent Leave campaigners have made no mention of fisheries since claiming Britain leaving the EU would lead to a revival of the industry.

She said the Haltemprice and Howden Conservative MP David Davis who is now the Minister for Brexit had said the country would be better placed:

BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

It's a big moment for Hull with the official opening of the £310m Siemens wind turbine factory and we'll be bringing you updates throughout the day.

The first 75m tall blade to be produced at the site will be unveiled later this morning.

Business Secretary Greg Clark will also be among those at event on the city's Alexandra Dock. 

Here's Siemens Project Director Finbarr Dowling talking about the impact the factory will have on the city:

Sally Fairfax
BBC Radio Humberside

Here are the latest headlines from across the East Yorkshire and Humber area:

• The long-awaited Siemens wind turbine factory has the official opening in Hull today 
• Great Grimsby's MP has secured a debate in the Commons on the future of the UK fishing industry
• Hull City will play Manchester United in the semi-finals of the League Cup after the draw was made last night

BBC Travel

Some traffic problems for commuters this morning.

Heavy traffic on Great Union Street in both directions in Hull:

Folarin Sagaya
BBC Local Live, Hull and East Yorkshire

Hello and welcome to today's live feed across East Yorkshire and Humber on Thursday, 1 December 2016.

I'm Folarin and I'll be bringing you the latest news, sport and travel from across the area throughout the day until 18:00.

Please get in touch and let us know what's happening where you are by email, Facebook, external or Twitter, external.

After decades of decline, is Hull a city on the rise?

Manchester United will play Hull, while Liverpool take on Southampton in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup.

A new £300m Siemens factory in Hull has manufactured its first offshore turbine blade.

Suzy Lawson
Broadcast Journalist

That’s it for me today, but updates on breaking news and travel will continue through the evening and night.

Here's five things that we've learned today:

• A company has decided to plant 200,000 trees in Hull to mark the firm's 200th anniversary
• A Black Death burial site dating back to the 14th Century has been uncovered in North Lincolnshire
• A Hull school is asking parents not to bring babies and toddlers to a Nativity play
• Some massive turbine towers are being assembled in Hull
• Our faith in humanity has been restored - after a 'good Samaritan' donated £400 to pensioner June from Hull, who had her holiday savings stolen

Bye for now.

BBC Radio Humberside

Internet provider KCOM says a world-wide cyber attack is responsible for a loss of broadband for customers in Hull. 

The firm says a significant number of customers have had problems since Saturday, but most are now able to use their broadband as normal. 

It comes as a petition has been started calling for a better service from KCOM. 

The company says it has offered to meet with the petition organisers to discuss their concerns.

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