Humberside Fire and Rescue say they are better equipped to deal with flooding a decade after heavy rainfall
Yorkshire farmers are urging the government to reject calls for a ban on widely-used weed killer
Tickets for two shows in Hull as part of City of Culture have gone on sale this morning
Updates on Friday 23 June 2017
David Harrison
BBC Radio Humberside
These photos were all taken by disadvantaged children from Hull:
They are part of a new photography exhibition featuring photos taken by children in Hull which opens at the Wilberforce Institute this evening.
The Crossing Borders exhibition showcases images taken by local children in Hull and those from children facing adversity in South East Asia.
BBC Humberside Sport
Hull City has appointed former Newport County goalkeeper Pat Mountain as their new goalkeeper coach.
The 40 year old spent nine years at Wolves in the same role.
He is a former Wales under-21 international and retired from playing at the age of 27 due to a persistent knee injury.
Gill Sennett
BBC Radio Humberside
A scheme to protect 8,000 homes in parts of Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire is to be officially opened tomorrow.
It's been 10 years since the devastating floods in this area.
The £14m Willerby and Derringham Flood Alleviation Scheme is made up of a series of lagoons that will hold back water in the event of a flood.
Image source, PAQuote MessageThis is one of the largest civil engineering projects ever undertaken in East Yorkshire and was commended by the Institution of Civil Engineers."
Councillor Stephen Parnaby OBE, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Two other schemes, the Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme and the Cottingham and Orchard Park Flood Alleviation Scheme have recently been given planning permission and work is due to begin this summer.
Lizzie Rose
BBC Radio Humberside
A woman in Hull who says she had her drink spiked is warning people to be careful when out drinking in bars.
Dena Bennett was in hospital for hours having fluids drained from her body, and also suffered from hallucinations on Saturday night.
You might find her story difficult to listen to:
Gill Sennett
BBC Radio Humberside
Hmmm - the things you see at hospital:
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If you're heading out, here's the very latest update from the earlier accident on the A1079:
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Gill Sennett
BBC Radio Humberside
A 73-year-old woman has been seriously injured in a crash, external near Thorngumbald.
Two cars were involved in the collision on the A1033 at Camerton at about 16:30 yesterday..
Both drivers suffered minor injuries but the passenger of a Vauxhall Astra suffered potentially life-threatening injuries.
Police are appealing for anyone who saw anything to get in touch via the 101 number.
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Sally Fairfax
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Carl Wheatley
BBC Radio Humberside
Bedrooms are currently being lifted into place at Hull's newest hotel.
The £26m Hilton Double Tree will open in November, modular bedrooms have been pre-made in China and are now arriving on site.
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A portrait of a woman breastfeeding her baby by a Grimsby-born artist has won this year's BP Portrait Award.
Benjamin Sullivan, 40, was awarded first prize for Breech!, which depicts his wife Virginia nursing their eight-month-old daughter, Edith.
Image source, Benjamin SullivanThe judges said they were struck by the tenderness and intimacy of the oil painting, which showed the depth of the maternal bond, reminiscent of Madonna and Child portraits.
Sullivan receives a £30,000 prize and a commission worth £5,000 at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Warm sunshine with the risk of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon.
Here's my full forecast:
Gill Sennett
BBC Radio Humberside
Good morning, Gill Sennett here with all the latest on the news, sport, travel and weather across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire on Wednesday 21 June 2017. I'll be with you until 18:00.
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Elly Fiorentini
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire
If you're just setting off and plan to use the A1079 between York and Wilberfoss you may need to find an alternative route:
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Julia Sayles is accused of stealing £290,000 from a 102-year-old woman who was in her care.
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BBC Radio Humberside
That's all from me for today but any breaking news, sport, travel and weather will be automatically updated overnight.
I'm back tomorrow from 08:00.
Here's five things we didn't know this morning:
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Anne-Marie Tasker
BBC Look North
The eminent art critic and documentary producer, Waldemar Januszczak has been in Hull today.
He's been visiting the Ferens Art Gallery to view a painting he's adopted, by one of his favourite artists - William Dobson.
The painting, 'Portrait of a Unknown Musician' is on show for the first time since its conservation.
Quote MessageWilliam Dobson was the first truly significant British painter. The Ferens Art Gallery is immensely fortunate to have his intriguing portrait of William Lawes in its collection. And I am immensely fortunate to be able to help, in a tiny way, with its restoration."
Waldemar Januszczak, Art critic
The gallery's adopt a painting scheme began in 2007 and has led to the restoration of 11 pieces of art.