Summary

  • Jail for man who sparked major evacuation in Bridlington

  • Murder investigation after woman's death in Hull

  • Urgent appeal to help find missing Hull woman

  • Woman dies in hospital following Camerton collision

  • Updates on Friday 30 June 2017

  1. Injury hampers Maloney's Dons movepublished at 22:49 British Summer Time 3 July 2017

    Scotland midfielder Shaun Maloney's move to Aberdeen is on hold after the player highlighted an injury concern.

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  2. Castleford 24-22 Hull FCpublished at 22:11 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Luke Gale's accuracy from the tee proves decisive as Super League leaders Castleford Tigers edge out Hull FC.

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  3. Five things we learned todaypublished at 18:00

    Gill Sennett
    BBC Local Live

    That's all from me for today and, indeed, this week.

    We'll be back on Monday from 08:00 with all the latest updates from across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.

    To end with, here are five of our top stories:

  4. Watch: Weekend weather forecastpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Abbie Dewhurst
    Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

    Here's what to expect from your weather for this weekend:

  5. In pictures: BBC Weather Watchers get out and aboutpublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    BBC Weather Watchers

    It's not been the best of days, weather-wise, today.

    But as always our BBC Weather Watchers have been out and about.

    Here's a selection of their shots:

    The Deep in HullImage source, Weather Watchers
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    The Deep in Hull

    The view of the bridge while walking over the Humber BridgeImage source, Weather Watchers
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    Walking over the Humber Bridge

    A view of Barton on Humber foreshore, from the Humber Bridge.Image source, Weather Watchers
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    A view of Barton on Humber foreshore, from the Humber Bridge.

    Flattened barley in BaintonImage source, Weather Watchers
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    The effect of heavy rain on Barley in Bainton

    Bridlington HarbourImage source, Weather Watchers
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    Bridlington Harbour

  6. Reprieve for Hull mobility firm facing closurepublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    You might remember that earlier this week we told you about the Hull mobility scooter hire company facing closure because of a lack of funding.

    Woman on a mobility scooter

    Thankfully, a BBC Radio Humberside listener has come forward to help Travel Extra at Hull Railway Station.

    The unnamed businessman contacted the organisation to donate money to keep them open, at least in the short term.

  7. More investment promised for northern Lincolnshirepublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Richard Madden
    BBC Radio Humberside

    The opening of a £93m road improvement scheme near the Port of Immingham is just the start of investment in the area, according to a government minister.

    The Transport minister John Hayes

    The work to reduce congestion has been carried out on the A160 and A180.

    Transport Minister John Hayes was at the launch and said the port was "vital" to the future economy of the country.

  8. Hull FC away to Castleford Tigerspublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    BBC Humberside Sport

    Hull FC travel to Super League leaders Castleford Tigers tonight, looking to complete a hat-trick of wins over them this season.

    The Black and Whites have beaten them at the KCOM in the league and cup.

    Danny Washbrook, who'll make his 300th career appearance tonight, expects to face a vengeful Cas side:

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  9. Man jailed over chemicals stash 'was danger to himself and others'published at 16:50 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Katy Austin
    Journalist, BBC Look North

    More on the news that a man who caused part of Bridlington to be shut down by the bomb squad last August has been sentenced at Hull Crown Court to eight months in prison.

    Gert Meyers says he "forgot" to apply for a licence to keep chemicals in his house on Oxford Street.

    He'd been running an online business selling them.

    Ian Dixon, Chief Inspector of Policing for Humberside Police, says Gert Mayers was a danger to himself:

  10. Prison for Bridlington man who sparked major evacuationpublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    A man who caused a large-scale evacuation in the Oxford Street area of Bridlington has been sentenced to eight months in prison, four of those to be served behind bars.

    Gert Meyers

    Gert Meyers, 55, who had been running an online chemical supply business from his home, pleaded guilty in March to keeping potentially dangerous chemicals without a permit.

    Police raided Meyers' house on 4 August last year.

    He was arrested and neighbouring streets were evacuated while the army's bomb squad and scientists made the chemicals safe.

    Meyers had previously been questioned by the police after legally supplying chemicals to two people who were later convicted of terrorism offences.

  11. Prison for man who caused large scale evacuation in Bridlingtonpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 30 June 2017
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    Katy Austin
    Journalist, BBC Look North

    A man who caused a large-scale evacuation in Bridlington has been sentenced to eight months in prison.

    Gert Meyers, who ran an online chemical supply business from his home had earlier pleaded guilty to keeping potentially dangerous chemicals without a permit.

  12. Heaton and Abbott head for Bridlingtonpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Chris Arundel
    BBC Radio Humberside

    If you missed Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott playing at Hull's KCOM Craven Park stadium earlier this month, you've got the chance to see them again at Bridlington Spa.

    Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott

    They're best know for their hits with the Beautiful South such as Rotterdam, Perfect 10 and Don't Marry Her.

    Paul Heaton came to fame with his band The Housemartins in the mid-1980s and has sold over 10m albums over his career.

    Their latest tour has been announced today ahead of the release of their new album and you can see the pair at the Spa on 8 December in Bridlington, external.

  13. Former Lord Mayor of Hull diespublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Gill Sennett
    BBC Local Live

    Tributes have been paid to the former Lord Mayor of Hull Trevor Larsen, who's died after an illness.

    The Guildhall with a small picture of former mayorTrevor Larsen inset into itImage source, BBC/Google

    The ex-Labour councillor was well known for his work with Hull City Council's cultural services committee in the 1990s.

    Mr Larsen was also a key figure in developing Hull's Museum Quarter.

  14. No Hearts interest in McGregor - Cathropublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Head coach Ian Cathro insists Hearts will not make a move to sign Scotland goalkeeper Allan McGregor from Hull City.

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  15. Abuse brothers' appeal refusedpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Two brothers who groomed and abused girls in Yorkshire have had an appeal against their convictions rejected.

    Arshid and Basharat HussainImage source, South Yorkshire Police

    Arshid Hussain (pictured left), originally from Goole, and his brother Basharat (pictured right) were part of a grooming gang jailed in 2016 for the "systematic" sexual abuse of teenage girls in Rotherham.

    An application to overturn their convictions for offences, including rape and false imprisonment, was refused at Leeds Crown Court earlier today.

    Arshid Hussain's appeal to reduce his 35-year sentence was also refused.

  16. Scunthorpe United's silence over Alexander's futurepublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    BBC Humberside Sport

    Scunthorpe United have made no public comment so far about manager Graham Alexander being among the favourites for the vacancy at Championship side Preston North End.

    Graham Alexander

    Alexander played for Preston for nine years and had a spell as captain and joint caretaker-manager at Deepdale.

    They're looking for a replacement for Simon Grayson, following his move to Sunderland.

    The bookies reckon it's between Alexander and Fleetwood's Uwe Rosler.

  17. New sports centre for Crowlepublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Gill Sennett
    BBC Local Live

    Work has begun on a new multi-million pound sports centre in North Lincolnshire.

    The Axholme North Sports Centre in Crowle is being built next to the Alxholme Academy (pictured).

    It will include a swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and football pitch.

    Axholme AcademyImage source, Google
  18. New custody unit 'won't impact other police stations'published at 13:18 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Lara King
    North East Lincolnshire reporter

    Outside of Grimsby Police StationImage source, Google

    Humberside Police have told us their plans for a new custody suite in Grimsby won't affect other police stations.

    They're proposing to build the suite in the West Marsh.

    It would replace current custody facilities at Grimsby and Scunthorpe Police Stations.

  19. Major new junction officially opened in Imminghampublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Caroline Brockelbank
    BBC Local Live

    A new road junction aimed at improving congestion around the Port of Immingham has been officially opened by the government's Maritime Minister:

    Highways England has spent over £90m on changes to the A160 and A180, including a new dual carriageway and road bridge for residents.

    About 40,000 vehicles are expected to use the new route every day.

  20. Traffic and travel: Train delays around Grimsbypublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    BBC News Travel

    Trains are at a standstill on Transpennine Express and East Midlands Trains between Barnetby and Grimsby at the moment due to a points failure at Barnetby:

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