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Crewe cancel the loan deal for Scunthorpe striker Jonny Margetts because he has already played for two clubs this season.

Schools in the north of England need "urgent attention", according to the first report by George Osborne's Northern Powerhouse think- tank, external.   

The findings show the region loses 30,000 graduates a year, as students choose to move away after completing their studies.

The Northern Powerhouse Partnership, which is an independent body chaired by the former chancellor, is releasing its report in Leeds today.

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Yorkshire Diamonds appoint Paul Grayson as their head coach on a deal until the end of 2019.

Lara King
North East Lincolnshire reporter

A couple from Cleethorpes are in court for taking their son out of school during term time.

They are appearing before magistrates in Grimsby because their 10-year-old son missed 10 days of school to go to a family wedding. 

North East Lincolnshire Council say since a High Court ruling last year they've changed the rules so that if a child's attendance is above the 90% threshold they won't issue a fine.

Richard Madden
BBC Radio Humberside

• Police in East Yorkshrie say the death of a man whose body was found on Hessle foreshore yesterday morning is not thought to be suspicious 
• A couple from Cleethorpes are in court for taking their son out of school during term time
• The head of a private school in Hull fears his staff will be forced to rescue state-funded education.  

George Osborne is expected to tell business leaders in Yorkshire that urgent action needs to be taken to stop the Northern economy from falling further behind the South.

The former chancellor is in Leeds this morning to talk about the organisation he set up to promote the Northern Powerhouse. 

Improvements in education, broadband and transport links are some of his key recommendations.

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Below is a stormy looking Bridlington:

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Bright skies over Leven:

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Waiting for the sun to rise over Bridlington:

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The coastguard team is warning us to take extra care today if we decide to venture near our coast today.

Gale force winds are expected in many parts of the country. 

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Sarah Sanderson
Political Reporter East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

The Headmaster of a private school in Hull fears his staff will be forced to rescue state-funded education.

The Department for Education (DfE) says the independent sector could and should do more to work with state schools. 

But there are concerns that could mean demands on private schools to sponsor academies and share teachers.

Teaching unions say that the government is 'passing the buck' and private schools should not be stepping in to support state-funded education.

The DfE says a tougher public-benefit test is needed to justify charitable status for independent schools.

BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

More than a 1,000 people have signed a petition set up by a 13-year-old girl from Hull to get Jean Bishop (pictured) aka "Bee Lady" on the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Mrs Bishop, 93, is well-known throughout Hull for raising £110,000 for Age UK while wearing a bee costume.  

Teenager Ellie Broadley says: "This lady is an inspiration to everyone in Hull."

And it's getting you talking on BBC Look North's Facebook page, external.

Sally Fairfax
BBC Radio Humberside

Police in East Yorkshrie say the death of a man whose body was found on Hessle foreshore yesterday morning is not thought to be suspicious.

They received a call from a member of the public just after 10:00.

Officers say a file will now be prepared for the Coroner.

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Homer Sykes travelled across the country to capture special moments from some uniquely British celebrations including North Lincolnshire's Haxey Hood. 

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The image above features in Homer Sykes' republished 1977 book - Once a Year - from Dewi Lewis Publishing, external.

Louise Wheeler
BBC Local Live

A decision will be made this morning on whether to reopen a unit at Hull Royal Infirmary, after mice were spotted there yesterday. 

Several operations were postponed.

Pest control were called in after patients reported seeing the rodents in the Day Surgery Unit. 

Hospital bosses say it was an isolated incident.

BBC Weather

A dry and sunny start. 

Strong winds.

Sally Fairfax
BBC Radio Humberside

• New firefighters are being recruited by Humberside Fire and Rescue for the first time in 10 years

• A decision is due this morning on whether to reopen a unit at Hull Royal Infirmary, after mice were spotted there yesterday
• And Hull's Tidal Barrier is talking this morning!

Louise Wheeler
BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome to Local Live for Friday 3 February.

My name’s Louise and I’ll be bringing you the latest news, sport and travel from across the area throughout the day.

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The City Speaks artwork illuminates Hull's tidal barrier with spectators' words.

Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Radio Humberside

That's all from me today, but we're back tomorrow morning from 08:00.  

Your news, sport and weather updates will continue through the evening. 

Before I go, let's have a look at five things we didn't know when we woke up this morning:

• A body was found near Hessle foreshore
• Mice at Hull Royal Infirmary have been causing problems for staff and patients
• Sir Tom Courtenay has been given the highest honour Hull City Council can bestow
• BBC Radio 1's Academy and Live Lounge will be visiting Hull
• The latest City of Culture art installation has been unveiled at the tidal surge barrier:

With today's news that BBC Radio 1's Academy is coming to Hull later this year as part of the City of Culture 2017 celebrations, you might be asking just what is the Academy? 

It started in London in 2012 as a week of workshops, events, and Q&As aimed at 16 to 19-year-olds.

It's designed, as its organisers put it, to "grab you by the scruff of the neck and give you the tools and info to Take It On to the next level".

Since it started, Academy events have taken place in cities like Londonderry and Glasgow, and now it's on its way to Hull.

It'll be a place for young people to share ideas, shout about their interests, and get some industry standard advice and experience as they work out what to do with their lives.

The main message is: "Get creative!"

A new artwork for Hull's year as City of Culture has been unveiled this evening at the tidal surge barrier.

It's an interactive artwork which involves someone speaking into a microphone at one end of Humber Street (pictured). 

The words are then translated to text onto a scrolling screen on the west tower supporting the tidal surge barrier. 

The project is being called The City Speaks.