Hull transformation a 'nightmare' for small businesses
Golden Wonder jobs boost at Scunthorpe crisp factory
Investigation launched into turnstile delays at Hull's KCOM Stadium
Motorbiker dies in A614 van collision near Market Weighton
Plans for new £20m Grimsby leisure complex go on display
Archbishop of York blesses North Newbald church porch
Live updates on Friday 7 April 2017
Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
It will be dry during the evening with some clear spells, but it will tend to become cloudier later.
Becoming chilly by dawn, however, but cloud cover should help prevent a frost.
Watch my full forecast here:
Hayley Ritchie
BBC Local Live
A new group promoting culture in North East Lincolnshire has launched today.
CultureWorks is a consortium of arts, culture and heritage organisations, venues and practitioners organising activities and events to get more people in our region involved in the arts.
Local community projects so far include: Birdhouse, Fusion Creative, Grimsby Jazz and Misfits Community Circus.
Quote MessageI think arts development had fallen through the cracks, and it was necessary for someone to stand up and do something about it."
Vicky Hartung, Treasurer, CultureWorks
BBC Sport
Grimsby defender Danny Collins says the club have yet to offer him a deal for next season.
Image source, Rex FeaturesThe former Wales international (pictured right) was told in January that he was part of manager Marcus Bignot's future plans but has not heard anything since.
"When I extended, the gaffer said he wanted me here next season as well," Collins, 36, told BBC Radio Humberside.
"But I've not signed anything as such. There's one or two others in the same boat."
Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Local Live
The RSPCA animal rescue charity could close its base in Hull if enough money can't be raised to upgrade facilities there.
£1m is needed to rebuild the charity's kennels and new animal care blocks in the city , the charity says:
Hayley Ritchie
BBC Local Live
British Steel’s Scunthorpe workforce has been bolstered by fresh talent after the company recruited 18 trainees in brand new roles.
Image source, British SteelIt comes almost a year after UK-based investment firm Greybull Capital signed a deal safeguarding more than 4,000 jobs at the site .
The latest intake of recruits started this week as manufacturing trainees which are first-of-their-kind positions designed to develop the next generation of steelworkers.
Quote MessageThis is the first time we’ve recruited for manufacturing trainees in about 15 years, and we've done so because we felt this was the perfect time to strengthen our manufacturing workforce as we look towards the future."
Paul Martin, Managing Director, British Steel
David Burns
BBC Radio Humberside
Lessons have been learned and social care is improving following the death of toddler Poppy Widdison, the leader of North East Lincolnshire Council says.
Image source, Humberside PolicePoppy, who was four years old, died in Grimsby in June 2013 after months of abuse which saw her fed drugs by her mum and ex-partner.
They were jailed for 13 years earlier this year .
Council leader Ray Oxby has today told BBC Radio Humberside that 70% of the council's budget is spent on social care for adults and children.
Hayley Ritchie
BBC Local Live
Earlier I told you about the new Creative Lab in Beverley aimed at helping new and established artists to get their work seen by a wider audience .
Image source, Meehan Media & CommsFounders Mikey Mathieson and Chris Kidd say they're delighted with the opportunity it offers artists to turn their passions into commercial success and by the enthusiastic response from the public.
The opening day saw more than 120 shoppers purchase items, according to Mikey and Chris.
Quote MessageI think it's a fabulous idea and just what Beverley needs as there are so many talented people in the East Riding. It's really exciting and I'm so glad to be part of it."
Meg Burkill, Hornsea-based artist and potter
Caroline Bilton
Journalist, BBC Look North
The trial of a holiday park owner who was accused of mis-selling retirement chalets near Beverley has collapsed.
William Flannigan (pictured), 51, of Stanneylands Road, Wilmslow, was accused of selling holiday chalets at Lakeminster Park without planning permission to let people live in them all year round.
Mr Flannigan denied 10 counts of fraud by misrepresentation.
A judge at Hull Crown Court has ruled after a nine-week trial that there is no case to answer.
Katy Austin
BBC Look North
A 65-year-old East Yorkshire cancer survivor is training for a staggering nine-week cycle ride to visit 35 cancer units across the UK .
Paul Whymant, from Beverley, plans to set off from Tickton Grange in Beverley on May Day.
He then plans to pedal 1,500 miles on a route through Yorkshire, the Midlands, East Anglia, London, the south coast, the West Country, the North West, the North East and Scotland:
BBC Humberside Sport
Scunthorpe United's grip on a play-off place could become even more precarious without even playing tonight.
Image source, BBC SportThe Iron will drop to sixth in League One if Southend are able to win their game-in-hand at home to promotion contenders Bolton.
Meanwhile, Millwall will reduce the gap on United to just one point if they beat Shrewsbury at New Meadow.
Scunthorpe next play on Saturday at home against second-in-the-league Bolton Wanderers.
Trevor Gibbons
BBC News Online, Yorkshire
A paving stone dedicated to a Hull rugby league star who was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross (VC) has been unveiled .
Image source, Hull City CouncilJohn "Jack" Harrison, who had a successful career with Hull FC, was given the VC in 1917 for actions under fire in France during World War One.
The stone will go on display in Hull History Centre before being placed at Sutton War Memorial on 7 May.
It is part of a scheme to recognise World War One recipients of the VC.
Police are appealing for help in finding 19-year-old Scunthorpe man Thomas Edgar.
Image source, Humberside PoliceHe is wanted for a number of offences over the past week and police say they're concerned his his offending is escalating - with further incidents being reported over the past 48 hours.
Numerous searches and arrest attempts have taken place, however he's yet to be found, say police.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the police.
Quote MessageThomas Edgar is currently Scunthorpe's most wanted person and we are determined to ensure he is arrested."
Det Ch Insp Nikki Miller, Humberside Police
Paul Murphy
Journalist, BBC Look North
Waste plastic that's washed up along our shores will soon be harvested from the East Coast and converted into new bottles.
Environmental campaigners say plastic in our seas is damaging to marine life.
This week hundreds of volunteers will be litter picking as part of Beach Clean Week.
People who light fires on Hull's Ings estate must take responsibility, the city council is warning.
It's a response to calls for more action against arson attacks as residents say they've been a problem for the past six years.
Sam Harrison, who lives on the estate, has told the BBC the estate is a " warzone ".
David Richmond, from Hull City Council, says it's time those causing the fires realise the problems they're causing:
Quote MessageThe responsibility for this is not with the police or the council, it is with the people who are prepared to set fires. We'll do what we can to prevent it and to help the area as much as we can."
David Richmond , Neighbourhoods and Housing Manager, Hull City Council
David Burns
Presenter, BBC Radio Humberside
Libraries in Grimsby and Immingham have had to employ security staff after young people started congregating there, a report due to be discussed by councillors next week reveals.
The report, to the Tourism, Leisure and Culture Scrutiny Panel, says in recent weeks there've been "unprecedented levels of disruption" at both Central Library and Immingham Library.
This is as a result of "increased numbers of young people using libraries as a meeting place and venue for causing nuisance and disturbance to regular users", the report adds.
The Reverend John Ellis, who runs the Shalom Youth Project in Grimsby, says young people are running out of places to meet:
Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Variable cloud giving bright or sunny spells at times this afternoon, the best of which developing from the north later on.
The cloud could be thick enough for the odd spot of drizzle but most of the day will be dry.
Pritti Mistry
BBC News Online
A cancer nurse tried to drag a 16-year-old girl into his car containing 16 condoms, three tins of Vaseline and a roll of tape, a jury has been told.
Image source, Hull News & PicturesIt's alleged that Michael Ohaegbu, 42, of Chestnut Avenue, grabbed her during an assault while she was walking along Peel Street in Hull after midnight following a night out on 26 September last year.
Mr Ohaegbu, who worked at Castle Hill Hospital, denies attempted kidnap, assault, committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence.
He also pleaded not guilty to three counts of voyeurism, which relate to another complainant.
The trial continues.
Richard Madden
BBC Radio Humberside News
The latest headlines from our newsroom so far today include:
Plans to change the way urgent care is delivered and to close community beds in East Yorkshire are to be referred to the Health Secretary.
An East Riding Council scrutiny panel has voted unanimously on the issue today.
The BBC has learned that while acknowledging the "good intentions" of East Riding Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), the panel believes the proposed changes to the way urgent care is delivered poses risks to people living in the region.
The final decision will now be taken by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
Last month, the CCG voted to approve plans which will see the loss of the Hornsea Minor Injuries Unit and the creation of three main Urgent Care Centres in Beverley, Bridlington and Goole.
The proposal would also see community beds close in Withernsea and Bridlington.
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Some of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire's seaside resorts could be transformed with millions of pounds of government money .
Image source, Geograph/Peter ChurchCleethorpes, Hornsea and the North York Moors coast are getting money to help revive local economies.
One idea is to create a new tourism area in Hornsea.
It is hoped the investment will create jobs and help seaside towns become year-round.