£500k worth of drugs found in East Yorkshire prison
Homelessness doubles in North East Lincolnshire
Proposed design for new Grimsby Town stadium unveiled
Yorkshire and Humber targeted in £60m bid 'to tackle second homes problem'
Live updates on Friday 23 December 2016
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
Showery rain spreading east across the region this afternoon.
Dry again by evening with some clear spells.
A moderate south westerly breeze will develop with a maximum temperature of 8C (46F).
Caroline Bilton
BBC Look North
Three victims of abuse at the former St Williams school near Market Weighton have lost their cases for compensation.
However, one man has won his case and has been awarded £14,000.
A decision on another case will be made next month.
In total 249 men are suing the Catholic Church.
The people who had their compensation claims dismissed are considering an appeal.
BBC Humberside Sport
We are delighted to announce that Nigel Adkins has agreed to join us for commentary of Scunthorpe United FC game at Oxford in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, 10 January 2017.
Image source, Getty Images
Clare Crooks
BBC Radio Humberside
Humberside Police comedian Sergeant Alfie (Elfie) Moore has written and performed some new comic material to help keep us socialising safely this Christmas:
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Clare Crooks
BBC Radio Humberside
If you've been tempted by a deal that seems too good to be true then it probably is.
Be careful what you buy because £6,500 worth of fake goods have been found at a house in Grimsby.
Image source, Humberside PoliceTrading Standards officers say the clothing, handbags, footwear and electrical goods were on sale on a Facebook page.
Image source, Humberside PoliceOfficers are warning there is nothing to be gained buying cheap fakes during the festive period.
Clare Crooks
BBC Radio Humberside
You have to keep a sense of humour about you in Hull City Centre at the moment!
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Clare Crooks
BBC Radio Humberside
From today you can surf the net, download maps, stream music on the move in Hull.
Free Wi-Fi is now available in the city centre and the council is planning to roll this out to other areas throughout 2017.
All users will be required to register and create an account to access the free service.
It is due to operate for 10 years.
Chris Arundel
BBC Radio Humberside
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is considering taking action to get around 100 empty homes back into use.
There are around 1,700 homes in the area that have been empty for six months or more.
The council says the action would include talking to the owners and encouraging them to refurbish their properties.
In a few cases the council might buy the properties and sell them on.
Clare Crooks
BBC Radio Humberside
Police in Scunthorpe have released these CCTV pictures, external of a man they want to speak to in connection with a robbery.
An elderly woman had her handbag stolen in the town on Saturday afternoon.
Image source, Humberside Police
Sally Fairfax
BBC Radio Humberside
Do you recognise these men?
Police are trying to identify them in connection with a theft, external from B&Q on Stoneferry Road in Hull on Thursday 17 November.
Image source, Humberside Police
Natalie Glanvill
Reporter BBC Radio Humberside
This morning's headlines for East Yorkshire & Humber:
Sarah Sanderson
Political Reporter East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Campaigners have been successful in their fight to keep Hull College Nursery in the city centre open.
The college initially wanted to close the childcare centre claiming it wasn't financially viable.
However, it has now accepted a business plan which will allow it to open during term times.
The Hull College group says it will work closely with staff to ensure the nursery is now viable on a long-term basis.
A review of the service will take place in July 2018.
Caroline Bilton
BBC Look North
A High Court judgement is expected today to determine whether victims of sexual abuse at St William's children's home will get compensation.
Five men have sued the Catholic Church over historic abuse at the home.
The former principal James Carragher and former chaplain Anthony McCallen have both been jailed for abusing boys there.
If the claims are successful then 200 other men could be in line for significant payouts.
Today is the winter solstice.
Didn't it feel as though the sun took a long time to rise this morning?
Here is a beautiful shot of it from Hedon by Weather Watcher Bensmatt55.
Image source, Bensmatt55
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Here's Abbie to let you know if you'll need a brolly today.
Amanda White
BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
This is the welcoming glow of Freeman Street Market in Grimsby where all 17 food outlets get five hygiene stars.
Managers at the venue say it means customers don't have to sacrifice quality for price.
How fussy are you about checking the hygiene rating of a café or restaurant before you sit down to eat?
BBC Travel
No incidents to report at the moment, just the usual congestion and ongoing roadworks.
Lara King
North East Lincolnshire reporter
North East Lincolnshire Council will make a decision on the future of Grimsby's ice rink this afternoon.
It has been operating at a loss according to the authority.
People who want the rink to stay open will stage a protest before the cabinet meeting today at Grimsby Town Hall.
Sally Fairfax
BBC Radio Humberside
Today's headlines across East Yorkshire & Humber:
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
After a cloudy start it should brighten up through the morning before some showery rain spreads east across the region during the afternoon.
Dry again by evening with some clear spells.
A moderate south westerly breeze will develop with a maximum temperature of 8C (46F).
